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♪♪

Come on, Polly.

Grandma, is it time yet? I'm all ready to go.

[chuckling] No, Em... not yet.

I told you I would let you know when it was time.

[sighing]

Yeah, yeah. I know.

I just wanna go now!

Well, all great things come with patience, right?

Now, hush up and go play.

I will let you know when it's time.

Come on.

Go make something of this day.

[sighing] Fine.

But, please, make it go fast.

♪♪

[chimes ringing]

You look so pretty!

Like a little princess.

But... something's missing.

[Polly sneezes]

Aha!

Every princess needs her tiara!

♪♪

[Polly snorting]

If I were a tiara...

where would I be?

[clatter]

Hey!

Found you!

♪♪

Should I open one?

"Briley."

[Lana McClain] Cody, I told you to take your laundry

to the cleaners three hours ago!

You know if the place is closed, you're just gonna have to go

to your audition tomorrow in your underwear.

Please be too late! I would love to see that.

Wait, I just pictured it, and I changed my mind.

Ew!

Bryce, grow up.

I know plenty of girls who would love to see that.

And, Mama, I got this.

I told you I would,

didn't I?

Yes.

I just don't understand why you wait until

the very last second to do everything.

You are literally always late.

Mama, don't worry.

I got this.

[sighing] Okay.

[mouths silently] Bye.

[door closes]

I am so glad I only had one of him.

[both chuckle]

♪♪

[keys jingling]

Wait, wait, wait, wait! Wanda! Wanda, please!

Just take this last one before you go.

Are you ever gonna get here on time?

Once! Just once would be nice.

Oh, come on, Wanda. Where's the fun in that?

Tell you what. If you take this,

I'll split whatever's in the pockets with you.

Deal?

Ugh! Come on!

Bring it in and let's see what we got this time.

[sighing] Ooh.

Wow, you've really outdone yourself.

Two pay stubs for parking, a receipt for...

"The Method Actor Inside of Me" with your signature?

And $4.37. I'm rich.

Hey, that receipt could be worth a lot of money someday.

I heard a guy sold George Clooney's signature

on a napkin for, like, a million dollars.

Mm-hmm. Oh, no, no, no.

Keep the change.

I'll take the signature, Mr. Clooney.

[straining] I'll have these for you in the morning.

Oh, and I'm serious about

that signature thing, by the way.

I'd hold on to that, if I were you.

[Wanda Kim] I'll frame it!

[chuckles]

♪♪

[sighing]

[bells jingle]

Hmm.

[humming melody softly]

Ooh.

[bells jingle]

♪♪

Hello?

Anyone there? [giggles]

I don't bite.

[exhales softly]

Hi.

[chuckles]

Uh, I-I'm sorry.

I did-- I didn't mean to stare or anything,

but... you look familiar.

Uh, have we met?

[chuckling] Well, I don't know, mister.

I kinda can't see you through this aisle.

Oh, right.

Uh... [chuckles]

Oh! I'm so sorry.

My bad.

It's okay.

Um, I mean, I don't--

I don't think we've met before.

I'm-- I'm Briley.

And you are?

Oh! Um...

I'm Cody.

Yeah.

[chuckling] Well, it's nice to meet you, Cody.

Um, I hope I see you around.

Yeah. Uh...

Hey, Briley?

Um, there's, like, a bunch of us hanging out

at the pool later, if you wanna come.

I mean, you totally don't have to,

'cause I may not even go, but... but, like, if I do,

you know, it-- it'd be cool to see you there.

Yeah.

Yeah, I-- I'll go.

Awesome.

Okay, well, I-I-I'll see you then.

Uh, right, this way.

Um... bye.

♪♪

Okay, well, I-I'm pretty sure I just met my future wife.

Ooh! Cody met a girl.

And did you actually talk to her?

Yes, I talked to her.

In fact, I invited her to a pool party later.

You didn't tell me about a pool party.

I want to go to a pool party, too.

Can I go with? Please?

Mom, I-- I didn't tell you about a pool party

because, well, there isn't one.

I panicked. It was the first thing I could think of.

But I have a few hours.

I'm pretty sure I can make it happen.

And, Bryce, no, I can't take

my little sister on a date with me.

That's not cool.

Doesn't sound like a date to me.

Shut it. Okay, Mom.

I'll be back in a couple hours. I have a party to plan.

Okay, don't stay out too late. And, Cody?

Don't propose on the first date.

Take a towel, and don't leave your flip-flops at the pool,

and don't leave your towel at the pool,

and don't leave your phone at the pool.

You do have your phone, right?

Yeah, right here. Okay, bye, Mom.

Cody, you think you're forgetting anything else?

Mom, wh-- what else could I possibly be forgetting?

[sighing] Swim trunks.

Jessie! Jessie!

Please, you gotta come to my pool party later.

Dude, I'm allergic to pool water.

You know this.

Please, come.

I'm sorry, man.

It's open mic at karaoke tonight,

and my mom said it could be good exposure.

Fine.

Felix!

Oh, hey, Cody.

Dude, come to my pool party later.

Oh, I have to study and--

[sighing] Come on!

Who can believe not one person wanted

to come to a pool party?

And who gets discovered at freaking Club House karaoke?

Unbelievable.

♪♪

Some pool party.

[titters] Yeah, well, you know me.

Love a great party.

There never really was a party, was there?

Not exactly.

I did try to plan one, though.

Apparently, attending a last-minute pool party

designed to, you know, impress a girl for me

wasn't high on everybody's Tuesday night plans.

I see, so you were trying to impress me?

[chuckling]

Well, I think you get an "A" for effort.

I mean, this place is really poppin'.

[chuckling]

So, are we gonna do this or what?

[tittering] Uh, okay, uh...

How about a walk?

Yeah.

Walk is good.

[Briley] So, what's your thing?

Like, why are you out here?

I mean, everybody here has a thing.

Well, um, I'm an actor.

Like most people out here.

I moved here four years ago

with my mom and my little sister.

We were only supposed to be here for a few months,

but then we just kind of... stayed.

I picked up a few parts here and there,

and we didn't really have anywhere else to go,

so... this is home.

Wow. Four years?

That's crazy.

Mm-hmm.

Have you been in anything I've seen?

[chuckling] Uh, well...

you may recognize me as the young Mr. Metzel

from the very popular Mr. Metzel's Pretzel commercial franchise.

I knew that was you!

Yeah, yeah.

You did so good!

"There's no pretzel like Mr. Metzel's pretzel."

[both] "We'll bet our spatzle on it!"

[both laughing]

Okay, but what is actually a spatzle?

'Cause I've always wanted to know.

No, you don't. You don't wanna know.

Well, oh.

[both laughing]

What about you? What's your--

What's your story?

I mean, I'm sure you're an actress.

You got the looks for it.

Well, yeah,

I'm an actress.

Mm-hmm.

That's actually why I was here this week.

I was supposed to be doing a chemistry read

for this musical show.

Mm-hmm.

But they ended up hiring the lead's actual twin,

so...

Ooh.

Something like that, you know?

Yeah, that's rough.

But musical though, huh?

Yeah.

Yeah, singing's actually my first passion.

I mean, don't get me wrong. I love acting,

but I just really love singing.

That's why I was so excited about this show

because I would be able to do both my passions at once.

But you cannot compete

with somebody's real-life twin.

[chuckling] No.

Gotta love show business.

Well, I would love to hear you sing someday.

Well... maybe you will.

Wait, come on.

♪♪

What?

♪♪

Well, don't just stand there. Come on.

Okay.

♪♪

[Briley squeals and giggles]

[grunts]

♪♪

Okay, come on.

Ahh, I just love

the feeling of sand between my toes.

Oh, thank you.

You're welcome.

I mean, I love the beach, I love the ocean, all of it.

The beaches in New York

are nothing like the ones out here.

I wish I could go.

You know the beach is only, like, 20 minutes away, right?

Well, yeah, I know.

But I was only here for a few days,

and my dad

hates the beach.

Mm.

Plus, we're staying with friends,

and so I don't really have a way to get around.

And...

I'm leaving to go back home to New York tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Ugh. [chuckles]

Do you know when you'll be back?

Unfortunately, no.

My parents aren't super supportive

of the whole acting thing,

and since this trip turned out to be nothing,

I don't think they're gonna be too excited

to get on a plane back to L.A. anytime soon.

Yeah.

I mean,

it's hard enough

for them to take off work, and then for me

not even to be able to audition?

They just don't see the point in any of it.

But acting. Is that your only passion,

or is there something else hiding in there?

[chuckles]

No, not really.

I mean, I like-- I like to write.

But it's not-- no, it's just for me

to get my thoughts out, you know?

I mean, I haven't even shown my mom or my sister, so...

But you'd show me?

No.

Especially not you. That's embarrassing.

[both chuckling]

Okay, how about this?

Hmm?

You promise to write to me while I'm gone,

and I will sing a song for you when I get back.

You mean like letters?

Yeah. I love letters.

They're so romantic.

[chuckles]

Okay. Okay.

But... I think it's only fair

that you have to sing me a song right now.

Right now?

Mm-hmm.

Wow, you are putting me on the spot.

Okay.

♪ Somewhere

♪ Over the rainbow

♪ Way up high-- ♪

[woman] Hey!

You kids aren't supposed--

Oh, no!

No. Go!

Go, go, go, go, go!

[both laughing]

Wow.

Looks like you had a nice time.

How was the pool party?

Mom, it's official.

I'm gonna marry that girl.

That's nice, sweetie.

I'm happy for you.

Where is your towel?

[man] Come on, honey! The car's waiting for us!

We gotta go!

Okay, Dad! I'm coming!

♪♪

[Grandma] Em, have you taken Polly out lately?

No, Grandma! I'll do it in a minute!

[Grandma] You'll do it when, honey?

[sighing] Fine.

I'll do it now, Grandma.

Let's go, Polly.

♪♪

Okay, Polly, remember to lift your dress up before you go.

♪♪

[plane engine whooshing]

Hey!

Hi!

Oh, it's so good to see you!

Gosh, I almost didn't recognize you

without the bangs.

How are you?

How was the flight?

Well, I'm good. I'm better now.

I mean, I swear they make the seats on the planes smaller and smaller.

Yeah, 'cause you take up so much room.

Never mind.

[chuckling] Okay.

Hmm.

All right, mister.

You've got me all to yourself this week.

Where to?

You'll see.

[tires screech]

You look good.

[Briley laughing]

Nice car. Is it new?

Uh-huh.

One of those "I'm in a big movie" perks.

[both chuckling]

Man, we have so much to catch up on,

like how you got that big movie.

Letters can only tell so much.

Yeah, it's, um, it's pretty crazy.

My agent said it's my big break or whatever.

I mean, I'm already done filming it and everything,

but it's still so surreal, you know?

You're telling me.

I mean, your face is all over New York.

I can't go get a sandwich

without seeing your billboards everywhere.

Okay, so, tell me everything. Was everybody nice?

Was it everything you hoped it would be?

And, I mean, that girl that was supposed to be

your love interest, was she sweet?

[tittering] Uh, let's see.

Yes, everyone was super nice, but it was weird.

Like, they were overly nice, you know?

Like, they treated me differently 'cause I was

a talent or whatever. I didn't like that.

I mean, I know that I'm

an amazingly talented actor and devilishly handsome,

but I can pour my own cup of coffee, you know?

[chuckling]

And, um...

Yeah, it was everything that I hoped for.

And more, actually.

I felt more at home there than I have anywhere

in, like, a really long time.

And, yeah, uh,

the girl was nice, I guess.

We're here.

The beach?! Cody! Oh, my gosh!

[Briley squeals]

[Cody chuckling]

[Briley] Ohh, we're at the beach!

♪♪

Cody, oh, my gosh! You just made me

the happiest girl in the whole world!

♪♪

Ready?

Race ya.

♪♪

[bell ringing]

Who won?

♪♪

Hi, can we get one, please?

♪♪

Thank you. You can keep the change.

♪♪

Hey! [laughing]

♪♪

[both] Thank you.

Here you go.

[Briley]

Thank you!

No carbs. I've gotta be-- oh, no.

Okay. [laughing]

♪♪

[exhales]

This is so beautiful.

I mean, I wish I could just capture this moment

and live in it forever.

I mean, I'd be completely content

to just be like this always, you know?

Huh.

Yeah, I could do that.

♪♪

[both giggling]

["Over the Rainbow" playing on phone speaker]

Oh, my gosh! Cody!

[chuckles] Hey, a deal's a deal.

I wrote you the letters.

You gotta hold up your end of the bargain.

Can't believe you.

Okay.

♪♪

♪ Somewhere

♪ Over the rainbow

♪ Way up high

♪♪

♪ There's a land

♪ That I heard of

♪ Once in a lullaby ♪

[Briley giggles]

[Cody] Well, I know it's not much, but, uh, here you go.

Hi!

Hi!

So, you're the future wife

we keep hearing so much about!

He hasn't shut up about you for ten months.

That's not what-- what?

Well, I-- I would hope so.

I mean, it would be awkward

if it was another girl, huh?

I'm Briley.

You must be Bryce?

That's me.

We both have "B" names. I like that.

And Cody's right.

You do have beautiful eyes.

Bryce!

[laughter]

It's so nice to have you with us this week, dear.

And Cody does speak very highly of you.

Mom! I--

It's okay. I think it's sweet.

Okay.

Let's get you to where you're sleeping.

Okay. Thanks, Mom.

Come on.

[both chuckling]

After you.

Wait, is this your room?

Yeah.

But... where are you gonna sleep?

Oh, don't you worry. Uh, you haven't had

a chance to feel it yet, but we have probably

the comfiest couch known to man, so...

Is that another one of those "I'm in a big movie" perks?

No, actually. Yard sale.

Yeah, I think it's so comfy 'cause the old lady

we bought it from has had it since she was born, so...

[mimics elderly voice] They just don't make 'em like they used to.

[both chuckling]

Well, uh, it's really sweet of you

to let me stay in here.

Thank you.

Oh, yeah, anytime.

Um... right.

Well, I'm gonna let you get settled in.

Uh, there are towels in the closet across the way.

Milk in the fridge. Cereal in the pantry.

Lots of it. Bryce loves cereal.

Right, well, um, good night.

Oh, and, Briley?

I'm really glad you're here.

Right, well, uh, good night.

You already said that.

Sweet dreams then.

Sweet dreams.

[door creaks and closes]

♪♪

Hey.

Hey.

You okay?

Yeah.

I just... couldn't sleep.

Do you mind if I...?

Oh! Yeah.

I really like you, Briley.

♪♪

I really like you, too.

♪♪

[Polly snorting]

Hold on, Polly. I'm not finished.

We can go inside when I'm done.

All good things come with patience.

Good boy.

[birds chirping in distance]

[door creaks and opens]

Hey, sleepyhead.

I ran to the store.

I hope you like

packaged bagels and crappy coffee.

Or tea. I don't know what you--

I'll drink the other one. Doesn't matter.

Ohh, oh, you gotta get up.

We got a big day ahead of us.

We do?

Mm-hmm.

[Cody] Okay, so, today is all about seeing everything

that Los Angeles has to offer from a tourist's eyes.

I can't believe, five years here and we never did this.

Yeah, that's because you never wanted to go. Please stick around.

I like him better when you're here.

[girl whispering] It's Cody McClain!

Okay, we got a big list here,

so where to first?

♪♪

[no audible dialogue]

♪♪

[Briley laughing]

♪♪

[no audible dialogue]

♪♪

Whoa!

♪♪

[camera clicks]

Thank you!

Oh, my God. So sorry!

Wow!

Mm-hmm.

♪♪

[Briley] Well, I did not realize how many people recognized you.

That's pretty crazy, huh?

Oh, yeah.

No, that took a little getting used to.

But it's cool, you know?

Yeah, it's pretty cool.

I mean, you are a big movie star.

Just don't let it go to your head, all right?

♪♪

[no audible dialogue]

♪♪

[no audible dialogue]

♪♪

[no audible dialogue]

♪♪

[no audible dialogue]

[sighing] Can't believe the week's already gone.

Went by so fast.

[chuckles] Yeah... it did.

Okay, what was your favorite part?

I mean, you know,

besides the beach, of course.

You know, seeing Steve Carell's house

and wax figure in the same day

kind of had to be mine.

A little smaller than I thought, though.

On both fronts, actually.

Hey, you okay?

Look, I'm sad that you're leaving too,

but, you know, we had an amazing week.

Yeah, no, uh... I know.

It's not that. It's...

Hey.

Look.

I just-- I just don't know if this is gonna work out.

What?

What do you...

Uh...

Where is this coming from?

Well, I mean, I'm about to get on a plane

to go back to New York in a few hours.

And it took us ten months to get together out here,

and who knows how long it'll take to get out here again?

A-- And you've got your whole big career

and all these great things happening for you.

You don't need some girl

across the country holding you down.

It's...

It's just not realistic.

Hey, look at me.

I don't care how far away that plane is taking you,

and I don't care how long it takes to get you back.

I really don't.

We'll figure it out.

Look, I care more about you

than anything else in the world,

and that includes some big acting career.

No, but, see, I don't want to be that.

I don't want to be the girl who's possibly

holding you back from being the best you can be.

No, but I don't see you that way.

Bri, before I met you,

I hadn't done anything as an actor.

You'd done that Mr. Metzel's Pretzels commercial.

Well, yeah.

[laughing] Besides that.

Look, if you were gonna hold me back,

it would've happened by now.

Okay, just because I kissed you on the beach

doesn't mean that everything's suddenly gonna change.

I've felt the same way since the day that I met you.

And we'll make this work, okay?

I'll visit you in New York, and-- and we'll write,

but I'm not gonna lose you now.

Okay?

Okay?

Okay.

Hold on a second.

♪♪

What is this?

Well, it's a box, silly.

[chuckles]

I found it at this little place downtown.

I figured you could use it to hold

all-- all the letters I send you.

♪♪

Wow. I love it, Cody.

Thank you.

Just...

promise me you'll never say something

so stupid again, okay?

I promise.

♪♪

Hey, Cody?

Yeah?

Remember when you said that being on set

was the closest thing you had to feeling like home?

♪♪

This kind of feels like that.

Yeah.

[both giggling]

♪♪

Hurry up, slowpoke!

[Polly snorts]

Whoa!

Where are you going in such a hurry?

I, um, I'm reading a story, and I had to take Polly out,

and I'm really excited to get back to it.

Must be a really good story.

I don't think I've ever seen you

this excited to read anything.

It is, Grandma. Love you.

And don't forget.

Come and get me when it's time, okay?

Okay, I will.

I promise.

♪♪

Okay, I'm ready.

[hairspray hisses]

[Cody] "Briley, I miss you.

"I hope you're happy in New York.

"Things are going really great here.

"Things are good.

Really busy, but it's all worth it."

♪♪

Oh, hi. Uh, yeah.

Who do I make it out to?

Mariah.

[Cody] "Briley, I can't believe you're doing theater!

"That's amazing! I know you'll be incredible.

"Oh, uh, big news.

"My movie got picked up for a sequel.

"Briley, it doesn't happen overnight.

"Don't worry about it.

"You will find the perfect part,

and they will love you."

♪♪

"Briley, that's incredible!

"I can't believe you booked that show!

"Of course I'll be there.

I wouldn't miss it for the world."

♪♪

Hey, you're on. It's showtime.

Okay, be right there. Thank you.

[door closes]

♪ Somewhere

♪ Over the rainbow

♪ Way up high

[thunder rumbling]

♪ There's a land

♪ That I've heard of

♪ Once in a lullaby

[together] ♪ Somewhere over the rainbow

♪ Way up high

♪ There's a land that I've heard of ♪

♪ Once in a lullaby ♪

[shoes clatter on floor]

[zipper rasps]

Briley!

Hey, babe.

Uh, Bri, this is...

Vick. Cody's manager.

He has told me so much about you.

And the show was great. Very, uh, cute.

You make a great Dorothy.

If they ever remake the movie, I'll know who to call.

Hey, Vick, could you give--

Hey, say no more, boss.

I'll be outside. And-- oh!

Really great. I loved every minute of it.

So cute.

[door opens and closes]

Briley, you were amazing.

Cody, do not try that with me.

You weren't here.

I was here for enough of it.

Look, I saw the audience at the end.

They loved you.

Where were you, Cody?

Look, I'm sorry.

I got caught filming

at this stupid talk show thing.

I couldn't get away. I tried.

Briley, I-I wish I could've been here for the whole show.

I'm sorry.

Hey, Cody, another talk show

wants to call and confirm for next week.

Yeah, yeah, that's good.

Okay. [whispering] Sorry.

[sighs]

Well, let me make it up to you.

Happy birthday.

My birthday's tomorrow.

And if you think a rose is gonna make up

for missing my first-ever Broadway show--

No, it's just the start. I have a surprise for you.

And I think, in light of everything this year,

you deserve two birthdays, okay?

Okay.

But it better be the best surprise ever.

It will be. I promise.

Let me just go tell Vick

that he has off for the night.

I want you all to myself.

Okay.

Okay, hold on a second.

Okay, you can open them now.

♪♪

[Briley] Wow.

This is amazing.

Madam.

This... is so sweet, Cody.

I mean, I'd say you really didn't have to do all this,

but... kind of have a lot to make up for.

[chuckles]

And how am I doing on that?

You're getting there.

♪♪

How about now?

It's perfect.

Here.

You look positively beautiful.

♪♪

Wow.

Thank you so much, Cody.

I mean...

you really know how to make a girl feel special.

[ice clattering]

Oh...

I'm not 21 yet.

I know, but...

[cork pops]

I mean, I feel like tonight we can make an exception.

We have so much to celebrate.

I mean, you've got your Broadway show...

[champagne pouring]

...and your birthday.

And I've got my whole movie franchise thing, so...

Okay, tell me everything.

I mean, is it everything you hoped it would be?

That Scarecrow guy, he seems sweet.

Aah! I'm melting! I'm melting!

And then the Wicked Witch, like, almost fell off the tower

because one of the Flying Monkeys ran into it.

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, Toto!

We're not in Kansas anymore.

And then out... and then back in!

♪♪

[shoes clatter on floor]

Wait, wait, Cody.

I-- I've never...

I know.

I love you, Briley Williams.

Always.

Always.

♪♪

♪♪

[Cody] "Bri, I am so, so proud of you and the woman you are becoming.

"I cannot wait to see what happens next in your life.

"I apologize for leaving without saying good-bye,

"but my agents called, and they moved up

"the filming dates for the movie,

"so I had to be on the first flight out

"this morning back to Los Angeles.

"I truly wish I could've stayed and spent more time with you,

"but you know how it goes.

"I will be on set for the next few months,

"so I don't know how often I will be able to write you.

"But I will take every chance I can to call

"and see how you're doing.

Happy birthday. Always. Cody."

[groaning]

♪♪

[whimpering]

♪♪

[toilet flushing]

♪♪

Hey, sweetie? Do you have a moment?

I could really use an extra pair of hands making these cookies.

Well, um... I was just getting

to the good part of my story.

Story will still be there when you get back.

Come on.

♪♪

There!

And then pour it in.

Whoo!

[both chuckling]

Stir, stir, stir, stir, stir!

And then we mix it! It's gonna be a lot

of chocolate chips

in these cookies!

Mix 'em up, yes.

Stir it up real good, real good!

[grunting]

Real good, real good!

♪♪

You're really into that story, huh?

What kind of story is it?

It's a love story.

Really?

You know, I always love a good love story.

Does it end happy?

I don't know yet. I haven't gotten there.

But it has to, right?

All love stories have a happy ending.

Well, no... not all love stories.

But it's not always about how they end, you know?

It's about the journey.

[chuckles]

[oven door opens and closes]

Well, thank you very much for your help, my dear.

You're welcome.

I couldn't have done it without you.

Yes.

Can I go back to my story now?

Yes, you can go back to your story.

Let me know how it ends?

You betcha! Love you, Grandma.

Love you, too.

♪♪

Okay.

[sighing]

Okay.

[phone line trilling]

[Cody on voicemail] Hey, it's Cody.

I can't get to the phone right now,

but if you leave your name, number,

and a message, I'll call you back.

Thanks.

Hi, Cody.

Um, I just wanted to talk.

Um, it's been a couple weeks, so...

I, uh, hope you're having a wonderful time on set.

Um... I miss you.

[chuckles]

Anyway, just, uh, give me a call back

if you can, okay?

I love you.

Okay, uh, bye.

[toilet flushing]

Hey, Briley, you ready? We're getting close.

Hey.

You all right?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

Uh... must just be a little nervous, I guess.

What do you have to be nervous about?

Everyone loves you out there. You're packing out the house.

You've done this a hundred times now

between rehearsals and shows, right?

Yeah, you're right.

You're gonna do great. You always do.

[man over earpiece] Showtime, two minutes.

Two minutes to showtime.

Okay, it's showtime. Let's go.

[door opens and closes]

[Ben] Look, I know I messed up, but I can change.

I can do better.

I know you say that, Ben,

but how can I trust you?

[sobbing] You lied to me, Ben.

How could you not tell me you were...

a secret agent?

I didn't have a choice.

Hmm.

Everything I did, I did to protect you.

The life that I live, it's dangerous, okay?

I don't want you to have to be a part of it.

I don't want to put you in danger.

But don't you see?

You can't protect me from everything, Ben.

It doesn't work like that.

If you love me, right, you'll let me decide

whether I want to take that risk or not.

♪♪

Do you love me?

More than anything.

[exhales deeply]

Then take me with you, Ben Pierson,

and let's save the world together.

That's the sexiest thing I've ever heard.

Mm-hmm?

Um... can we cut for a second?

I-I'm sorry. I just need a second.

Cut!

[man] That's a cut, everyone!

Sorry.

[man] Stand by!

That was looking great. Really fantastic.

What happened? What's up?

I just, uh-- could I take a few minutes?

I just need a quick break. Is that all right?

Cody, we...

Yeah. Sure, buddy.

Anything you need.

Thanks.

All right, everybody, that's a five-minute break!

[phone line trilling]

[phone ringing]

[line continues trilling]

[phone continues ringing]

[Briley on voicemail] Hey, this is Briley.

I'm not here right now. Please leave a mes--

No, no, no-no-no-no!

Hey, stud. They want you back on set.

You got a scene to finish.

Yeah, okay. I-I'll be there in a second.

[door closes]

Oh, come on, please.

[phone line trilling]

Cody, please pick up.

[door closes]

[phone buzzing]

[bell ringing]

Great work, kid. Turned out beautiful.

You had me scared there for a second.

Just being honest.

But you pulled it out.

I'll see you tomorrow, okay?

Get some rest.

I will.

Thanks, Ed. Have a good night.

[Ed] You too, buddy.

Cody, man, great work today.

Honestly, you had me sweating a little bit back there.

[chuckles]

Um, okay, look.

I know it's a lot, but the guys at the studio

were wanting you to do some press junkets

with Hayley next week to promote the movie.

Can you make that work?

Yeah, I guess so.

I mean, don't have much of a choice, right?

I knew I could count on you. All right, I'm gonna jet.

Uh... before I go, just, when you're

in front of the press, just kind of play up

the flirt factor a little bit.

They love to see that. I know.

We gotta sell the chemistry, right?

You good?

You just, you seem kind of off.

Oh, no, yeah, I'm-I'm good.

I just, uh-- long day. Little tired.

Okay, yeah. Uh, get some rest.

We can't have you burning out, right?

See you tomorrow, Cody.

Night, Vick.

Hey, you.

That was a heck of a scene today.

You almost had me falling for you for real.

[both chuckling]

Well, thank you.

Oh, and sorry about earlier.

No, no, no. Say no more.

I get it.

I wouldn't want to kiss me either.

No, I didn't mean that.

Oh, so you did want to kiss me?

No, I j-- [sighing]

[both chuckle]

Look, there's, um...

there's just someone who means a lot to me,

and I really wanted to talk with her, you know?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah, I get it.

Um, well...

where is she?

New York.

Ohh!

N-- New York?

Mm-hmm.

Cody, that's a long ways away.

Yeah.

Oh...

Good night, Cody.

♪♪

[exhales]

[door opens]

[phone line trilling]

Hello?

[woman on phone] Hello?

Yeah, hi. It's Briley Williams.

Hey, Briley. What's going on?

Yeah, I don't think I'm gonna be able to make it in today.

Come down with something pretty bad, like a stomach bug.

Oh, no. Well, that's no good.

Yeah, uh, I'll keep you updated.

Hopefully it's just one of those 24-hour things.

Yeah, hopefully. I hope you feel better.

Sorry about this.

No, no worries.

Just rest up and get better.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, I'll try to get better quick, thanks.

Yeah, of course. Well, let me know how you're doing, okay?

Okay.

All right, thanks. Bye.

Bye.

[phone line trilling]

[Ed] Action!

♪♪

Hold! Can we get the stunt doubles in, please?

[Cody exhales]

Woo-hoo!

Have fun.

Nice job.

And action!

Ooh! Whoa there, stud.

Don't stop on my account.

[giggles] That was fun today, huh?

So much better than some, like, stuffy romantic scene.

Yeah, it was fun.

I just wish they'd let me do my own stunts, you know?

I think I could pull it off, don't you?

I think you could pull off anything you wanted to.

And, no, I'm not talking about your shirt,

although I'm sure nobody would be complaining.

[chuckles]

Anyway...

so a bunch of us were gonna go out for drinks tonight,

and everyone was wondering if the great Cody McClain

would be gracing us with his presence for once.

I'm not much of a partier.

Oh, my gosh! Come on!

We don't bite.

We'll take it easy on you, promise.

Uh...

First drink's on me.

Okay, fine, I'll go.

But let's not make it too late.

You and I both have work tomorrow.

You don't have to worry about me.

I'll be just fine. See you in a bit.

♪♪

[knock at door]

Well, hello, Miss Briley.

How are you?

[door closes]

Oh, what's going on with you today?

I assume this isn't a social visit.

No, ma'am, not today.

Um, I-I've come down

with, like, a stomach bug.

Mm-hmm.

I'm pretty sure it'll go away, but our theater director

just wanted me to get checked out.

You know they want me back and working ASAP.

Mm, I hear you.

I know how hard they're working you over there.

And the play is amazing, by the way!

Oh, my God, my... my girls just adore you.

Oh, most little girls want to be princesses.

Not mine. They want to be Dorothy.

Well, your daughters sound like my kind of girls.

[chuckling]

Yeah, kids are funny, aren't they?

It's incredible how you can love

two little humans so much.

Ah, but what am I saying?

You're just a kid yourself.

But, someday, when you have your own,

you'll understand.

All right, enough about me.

Let's see what's going on with you.

Need you to take a couple of deep breaths for me.

[breathing deeply]

Good. One more.

[breathing deeply]

Good.

All right, now give me your biggest "Ahh."

Ahh...

Okay.

I see some signs of recent vomiting...

but no other issues.

Have you, uh, eaten anything new recently?

Anything that could've made you sick?

No, nothing new.

Okay.

I haven't had much of an appetite lately, though.

Okay, well, anything else?

Have you been more tired than usual?

Oh, I mean, I guess maybe a little bit.

Um, everyone has been making fun of me

for falling asleep in the makeup chair lately.

[chuckling]

Okay, Briley, when was your last period?

I don't know.

Um... maybe a couple weeks ago.

This month has just been so crazy.

Everything's kind of blurred together.

I'm not really sure.

Okay... Well, since we can't

quite seem to know the cause of the nausea,

I'll prescribe some medication for you

that will help with any symptoms

and knock out any lingering bugs

in there, okay?

Okay, sounds good, Dr. King, thank you.

But before I do that, Briley,

I do have to ask you, honey...

Have you been sexually active recently?

[dance music playing]

Whew! Well, you look like you're having

the time of your life.

[giggling] I'm joking!

You look miserable. Come on, look around.

Isn't this fun to you?

No, not really.

I mean, I told you, this isn't really my thing.

What?

I said

it's not my thing!

Oh, come on, this is everyone's thing!

You just gotta give it a chance.

Hey, lighten up! Why are you so serious?

What has got you thinking so hard?

Oh, what?

Is it "New York Girl"?

No, no, nothing.

I-- Look, I think I'm gonna go home.

I'm just really not feeling this, I'm sorry.

No, no, no, no, no! Wait, wait, wait, wait!

Hold up, just loosen up, okay?

Stop thinking so much.

Most of the people here weren't feeling it

when they fist came here, either,

but now look at them.

Come dance with me.

I don't know.

What?

I don't-- I don't want to!

Un-uh, I wasn't asking. Come on.

[music cuts out]

♪♪

[line trilling]

[cell phone buzzing]

Hey! Hey, Bri, can you hear me?

Hey, uh, Cody.

Sorry, uh, it's really late there.

I'm surprised you're still up.

Is everything okay?

Uh, yeah, everything's--

Everything's great, um...

I just calling to see how things are going.

Things are really, really good, actually.

It's just been so crazy busy here.

I mean, filming's taking up my entire life, you know?

Um...

Look, I'm sorry I haven't been able to call much lately.

It's just-- It's been so crazy, you know?

No, it's okay. I mean, I get it.

I mean, everything's been crazy here, too, so...

[cell phone beeps]

So busy.

Sorry, Bri, what-- What was that?

No, it's o-- it's okay, I was just saying--

[cell phone beeping]

Cody?

Hey!

Come back to the dancefloor,stud, we're missing you!

Co--Cody?

Gimme a second, okay?

Just one second.

Okay.

Cody?

Hey, Bri... Look, I gotta go.

Um...

Hey, I think we should just take some time.

You know, I just-- I just need some time

to figure out how to balance all this, okay?

I'll call you soon. Bye.

Wait, Cody--

[line beeps off]

♪♪

[dancers cheering]

Thank you for meeting me.

I know we haven't talked much, but...

I kind of feel like you're my only friend

out here, you know?

Of course. I'm happy to.

How are you? I mean, considering.

Oh, how am I?

I really don't know.

I mean, it's just the strangest feeling.

Honestly, it just doesn't even

feel... real.

I mean, how do you comprehend that there's

this little thing inside you,

and it's gonna grow to be a little boy...

...girl...

And that's gonna grow up to be a man or a woman,

and have to be living in this world.

Whoa. That's a lot.

Yeah, sorry, I just...

been kind of lost recently.

Not really sure what to do about all this.

That's understandable.

I mean, unless you're, like, planning for it,

I think most people feel that way.

Yeah, I guess.

Do your parents know?

I'm sure they'd be a good support base in all this.

Yeah, not so much.

They kind of haven't been in touch

since I started to pursue theater.

I'm sorry to hear that.

I hope you don't mind me asking, but...

What about the dad?

Where's he in all this?

Does he know yet?

No.

Um, I tried to tell him,

but, you know, I just--

I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

Do I know the guy?

Don't tell me it's one of the flying monkeys.

No, no, no! It's not one of the monkeys!

You haven't met him, I don't think,

but you've probably heard of him.

Just promise you won't tell anybody.

Yeah... I promise.

Okay, um, it's Cody McClain.

Cody McClain?!

Like the freaking Cody McClain?!

The huge, famous heartthrob actor Cody McClain?!

Yeah, that's the one.

Oh, my gosh, he's so--

Uh, sorry. I didn't mean to.

It's okay.

So... why haven't you told him?

What's stopping you?

Was it just like...

one-night stand kind of thing?

No, no, no, no, no. It's nothing like that.

Um... we'd actually been dating for a couple of years.

But, I mean, he's not gonna return my calls.

He already told me he wants to take a break

and really focus on his career.

Plus, I mean, I can't just like

jump on a plane to Los Angeles.

Why not?

They have you blocked out on the schedule

for the next couple of days.

Why don't you go talk to him?

This seems like one of those in-person things, anyway.

[Cody] That was pretty good today.

I think they'll-- Oh, hey, I'll see you later.

Hey, you two, how are you?

Ohh!

Hey, Mama. Good to see you.

Good to see you too, son.

This is pretty cool.

It's been a while since I've been on a set with you.

This is a little bigger than I remember.

Yeah, Mom, that's 'cause Cody's a megastar now.

Well, you're not wrong.

Always humble, just like I raised you.

Oh, guys, this is Hayley!

This is my costar.

Hayley, this is my mom, Lana, and my sister, Bryce.

Nice to meet you.

Same to you.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you as well.

Cody has told me so much about you!

Bryce, are you gonna follow

in your brother's footsteps

and become a big actor too?

Well, if Cody told you much about us,

you know that I hate acting.

I think most actresses I meet are vain and airheaded.

Bryce!

No, it's fine.

She's right. Most of us are.

But us airheads gotta make a living somehow, right?

Not all of us can be as gifted as you.

Okay, do you guys wanna go see my trailer?

Yes, let's do that.

Right there.

All righty, hope to see you around here again soon!

It was nice to meet you, too.

I'll see you.

Sorry about her.

She's not normally like that.

It's fine. I'm used to that.

Most girls don't like me.

I think they feel...

threatened.

Don't for the life of me know why.

Uh, my-- Oh.

Ed told me about this place a couple weeks ago,

and I just fell in love.

I mean, the view and the food.

Guys, oh, man... I just had to show you.

It's beautiful, honey.

We didn't have to go to someplace so... expensive.

Oh, Mom, no, it's totally fine.

Only the best for my girls.

Yeah, Mom, let the big shot pay.

I'm not complaining. Excuse me?

I'd like your finest Shirley Temple, please.

Make it a double.

Right away.

Thanks, champ.

What?

So, honey, tell us about filming.

Seems like it's going really well.

Oh, Mom, it's going amazing.

I mean, everyone is so talented,

and I really do, I think we're making a great project.

Yes, the world is dying to see what happens

to Ben Pierson, Secret Agent, next.

She going through that teen phase thing?

I'm glad you're having a good time.

You know, we don't get

to hear from you as much now, and...

Yeah, Mom, I'm sorry about that.

It's just, you know, with everything so busy

I barely have time to think, you know?

And what about Briley?

How is our favorite theater star?

Yeah, how is she, Cody?

Have you talked to her about your lovely costar yet?

No, actually, I haven't.

We, uh...

We decided we need to focus on our careers right now.

You know, with everything being so crazy--

You know, you can only use that excuse

so many times before it gets a little old, bro.

It's too crazy to keep up with Mom.

It's too crazy to keep up with your sister.

It's too crazy to keep up with the girl

who you wouldn't shut up about marrying some day

for two years!

But it's not too crazy

to go to another press appearance,

or to go out to the club with Miss Skankypants costar!

Bryce!

I have social media, genius.

Bryce, that's enough!

Whatever.

Put it on his tab. I'm sure he can afford it.

Thank you.

I'm sorry about her.

She's just... missing her older brother.

You know she's right, though.

It wouldn't hurt to call.

Check in every now and then.

I better go check on her.

She's probably not gonna wanna come back in,

so we'll just take a taxi back home.

Okay.

I love you, son.

I love you, too, Mom.

And, Cody.

I know you may not be in a place

to hear this right now,

but don't be so quick to push aside those

who care about you the most in life, okay?

And Briley...

They don't make many like her.

She is one of a kind.

Don't forget that.

I hate to see you throw that away.

Call me.

Soon.

I will.

[woman speaking indistinctly on PA]

Okay.

[approaching footsteps]

Oh, did someone have a wild night last night?

Is everything all right?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

I'll be there in a few minutes.

Okay, uh, just remember the press is here today.

You know, we have that onset visit.

So, gotta look alive, right?

Put your game face on.

And remember, chemistry.

It sells. Right, you feel me?

All right, champ, see you out there.

Game face!

Yeah.

Game face.

Let me see that.

That goes well with this, too.

Honestly, this is

a nice little combination you got going on.

Hey, you ready to put on a show?

What do you mean?

Oh, you know, giving the fans what they want.

[whispering] Nothing too crazy.

Thank you.

And, young lady, how can I help you today?

Hi, I'm here to see Cody McClain.

My name's Briley Williams.

I should be on the Friends and Family list.

You have an ID?

Yes.

Okay, you know the drill.

This is just a quick live broadcast from the studio.

So the filming's going well, what we can expect

from the movie, yadda yadda yadda.

Nothing new.

Sound good?

Yeah.

Okay, they're on their way.

You guys look great, by the way.

Showtime.

He's right, you know.

We do look great together.

Yep, there you are.

Briley Williamson.

You know how to get there?

No.

Stage Two.

Follow the line, can't miss it.

Okay, thank you so much.

You're welcome, thank you.

Hello.

Hi, we're on the set

of "Ben Pierson: The Shadow Files",

and I have an exclusive interview

with our two lead actors,

Cody McClain and Hayley Ryan.

Some of the scenes have been leaked from the movie,

and they're very steamy,

and I'm just wondering if any of that

onscreen chemistry is carrying over

off-screen, if you know what I mean?

Um--

Okay, well, I'm really glad

you asked this question.

I know it's been hard for us to keep it quiet.

Hey, Briley, right? How you doing?

Oh, hi, yeah. Um, I'm okay.

We're kind of a thing now!

I mean, it's so hard not to be

when you have such a strong chemistry, you know?

I just need to talk with Cody. Is... he around?

No, actually, he's super busy right now.

Um, I could take a message, if you want.

He's probably gonna be a while.

That's okay. Can you just...

We practically can't keep our hands off each other.

Can you just, um,

give this to him for me, please?

Yeah, no problem.

Oh, you guys, that's so exciting!

I'm so happy for you, and I'm sure your fans

are so excited to know this,

and you guys heard it here first.

Okay.

See you later.

Emerson, honey, it's almost time to go.

Are you ready?

Oh, sweetie, what's wrong?

I don't think this story's

gonna have a happy ending, Grandma.

It's too sad.

Oh, honey.

Come here.

Now, remember what I said, dear?

Not all love stories have a happy ending.

But it's about how they end, right?

It's about...

Wait. What was it again?

The journey, Grandma.

That's right, the journey!

Tell you what.

How about I sit here with you

and we can read it together until it's time to go?

Will that help make it a little less sad?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

Let's see. Where did you leave off?

This one.

"Briley, forgive me for making this brief...

What was that?! We're not-- We're not dating!

Why did you say that?

Cody, chill out!

Of course I know we're not dating,

but they wanted us to put on a show,

give something that the fans could latch onto.

I don't understand what the big deal is.

Vick, come on, man, this is crazy!

I mean, I think it's a good idea.

The press loves this kind of stuff,

and I say we roll with it.

Yeah, okay, just until the movie releases,

and then we could have, like,

some big tabloid breakup story.

No big deal.

No big deal?

It's a lie. We're lying.

Cody, we're actors. It's what we do.

We act.

It's gonna bring so much attention to our movie.

What, you don't want people to think that we're together?

I'm-- I'm not saying that.

But we're not together.

What am I supposed to tell my family?

You don't have to tell them anything.

Nothing, zip.

Look, all we have to do

is go to a few parties,

get photographed in public together a few times,

just to give the press something to talk about.

You know, like, keep us relevant, that's all.

You think you could manage that?

Come on, Cody, look, I know it's a little out there,

but this is really good for your career, trust me.

Besides, that girl from New York

is out of the picture, right, what's her name?

Briley.

Right, so there's no down side here.

Fine, I'll do it. Whatever.

But just don't-- don't pull anything like that again

without talking to me first, okay?

You got it, stud.

Hey, lighten up!

♪ It could be fun if you let it! ♪

Mmm! Mwah!

She's crazy.

She's an actress. What do you expect?

You have to be a little crazy if you want to be an actor.

You're crazy, too.

Anyway, this is what you signed up for, right?

Ride this out, and I promise you,

you will not regret it.

See, out there...

You're a star, Cody McClain.

[reporter] We can confirm that Cody McClain

and Hayley Ryan are official.

We saw their steamy scenes

from the set of their new movie,

but apparently, these two are fire offscreen as well.

[sighs]

Wonder what their celebrity name will be?

Cayley? Hody?

I don't know if those work at all.

--their celebrity name will be?

Cayley? Hod--

But I guess we'll find out.

[Judy Garland on TV] ♪ A land that I heard of ♪

♪ Once in a lullaby ♪

♪ Somewhere over the rainbow ♪

♪ Skies are blue ♪

♪ And the dreams that you dare to dream ♪

♪ Really do come true ♪

So, what did the big chimney

say to the little chimney?

What?

What?

You're too young to smoke.

[all laugh and groan]

So punch at me.

I'm gonna block.

Okay.

And then you're gonna come quick and jab.

There you go, yeah, exactly.

Cool.

All right, do that again.

Oh, my gosh, I'm so glad you came!

Of course!

Thanks for fitting me in today, Dr. King.

Aw, anything for you, Dorothy.

[chuckles]

So, I heard the news.

It wasn't a stomach bug after all, was it?

No... No, it wasn't.

And are we excited?

Scared? Nervous?

All of the above.

Good. That means you're normal.

Any other bad symptoms?

Has the morning sickness gotten any worse since the last time I saw you?

Um... no.

I mean, I've had it come and go,

but overall it's okay.

I'm getting used to it.

I have had the strangest cravings, though.

I mean, I had never thought about dipping

a cheeseburger into a chocolate shake

before a couple days ago.

[chuckling] I remember that.

Now, Briley, I am required

to discuss all of your options with you.

You are young and healthy,

and we don't expect any complications,

but... are you considering the possibility

of terminating--

Dr. King... I know you're supposed

to go over all that stuff with me, but...

I just can't think about that right now.

Okay, I just...

I just wanna make you aware of all your options.

And, uh...

Will the father be a part of the process?

No.

No, he won't.

Okay.

Would you like to see an ultrasound of the baby?

No.

No, that's okay.

Okay.

Well, feel free to call me with any questions, okay?

See you soon.

[door opens and closes]

Hi. Thank you.

Hi, could you give us a moment?

Sure.

Thank you.

Hi, Lynn, I'm sorry I'm a few minutes late.

I'll get ready fast, I promise.

Briley, we need to talk.

If this is about me getting sick a lot lately,

I'm totally fine.

I won't be getting anyone else here sick.

I'm sure of it.

Briley, why were you late today?

I had a doctor's checkup.

I just wanted to make sure I got the all-clear.

And I did, so...

Well, your doctor called the theater company

earlier today.

They wanted to confirm the insurance

for your appointment.

I...

Briley...

I don't know what to tell you.

The producers just don't want to take

a chance on you having complications

because of the pregnancy.

But how can they do that?

I mean, I-I-I-I-- I'll still be able to perform

for a few months before anything changes.

And isn't Broadway starting to offer maternity leave anyway?

Well, some companies are starting

to offer maternity leave for their actresses,

but ours isn't one of them.

I'm sorry, Briley.

I wish that there was more I could do, but...

this one is just out of my hands.

Lynn, there has to be something I can do.

I mean, this isn't right.

Honey...

I know this is hard to do,

but have you considered giving up the baby?

After all, you're still a teenager

and you have such a bright future ahead of you.

I'm not telling you what you should do.

I'm just saying that it's an option.

I'll tell the producers to hold off

on their decision while you think about it, okay?

Okay.

I'll let you know.

Briley?

I wish this weren't the case, I really do.

But I just don't see another option for you.

I'll try and buy as much time

with the producers as I can, okay?

[Cody] I don't know how it all got so screwed up.

It's like I only saw one path in front of me

and I kept walking on it

and it led me further and further away from who I am.

And now, now I'm stuck.

There's no way out.

Literally an entire production is riding on my shoulders

and-- and I have to play pretend with my real life

to pull it all off.

What am I supposed to do?

[Lana] Well, sweetie,

I don't have an easy answer for you.

This is what you wanted, isn't it?

A career as an actor?

Yeah.

Yeah, it was.

I just didn't see it going like this, you know?

Life rarely ever goes just how we picture it, son.

I just-- I don't think I know what I want anymore.

For so long, I wanted this career as an actor,

and now I have it and-- and I'm just...

Not happy?

Why don't you call her?

No, Mom, she doesn't want to hear from me now.

I treated her terribly.

I wouldn't be surprised

if she never wanted to hear from me again.

I can't even imagine being in her position.

Seeing everything in the press? I...

I'd be so angry.

Well, yeah. You're right.

And she has every right to be angry with you.

But she loved you and you loved her.

You owe it to her to at least call.

Yeah.

You're right.

I was scared.

I don't want her to hate me.

Cody, she may.

But you're better off knowing, if you ask me.

Yeah.

I'll talk to you soon, okay?

All right.

♪♪

I told you it was a sad story.

Yes, sweetheart.

I had forgotten just how sad it was.

Grandma, you've read this story before?

Oh, yes, dear.

Do you know how old I am?

I have read a lot of stories.

How does it end, Grandma?

Please tell me it gets better.

Well, now sweetie, I couldn't tell you that

even if I wanted to.

That would spoil the journey.

And it's--

Yes, Grandma.

Get it.

It's all about the journey.

But you gotta give me something.

I mean, this is tragic.

Where's the silver lining?

Where's the light at the end of the tunnel?

I mean, what if it just keeps getting worse?

[laughing]

Well, child, I can't promise you that it won't.

But keep reading.

You'll reach the end of the story

and then you can decide for yourself

if it has a happy ending.

Now, come on. We gotta go.

[boy] Dude, I cannot wait to see this movie.

The first one was so dope.

Yeah.

Yeah, man, I'm pretty excited about it.

Dude, you're so lucky.

I'd give anything to be in your shoes.

I mean, Hayley Ryan.

She's pretty great.

Pretty great?

She's the hottest girl alive.

If I could just have five minutes with that...

Yeah, that's great. Uh...

Could you guys excuse me for a second?

I just gotta take care of something.

Thanks.

Oh, hey, big guy. Where you going?

We're gonna do the toast by the pool in five.

Is that all right?

Yeah, yeah, I'll be back.

I just need a minute.

Whatever you say.

And there goes my retirement fund right there.

[breathing heavily]

[sighs]

[footsteps approaching]

Hey, you.

I saw you come in here. Is everything okay?

Yeah, I just...

I had to get away from the crowd for a second.

I'm fine.

[chuckles]

I totally get that.

Um, I can only be in a big crowd

for so long until I need a little...

privacy.

[chuckles, sighs] Um, on the bright side,

we're almost done with this whole charade.

Hm.

Right?

Although I have to admit, it's been pretty fun for me.

Not every day you get to play pretend

in real life, you know?

Uh... you know, it doesn't

have to be pretend.

It's obvious there's a spark between us.

I know when you kissed me in those scenes,

you wished it was real.

I felt that.

[whispering] All you have to do is say the word

and I'm yours.

[kissing]

Do you want me, Cody McClain?

Hayley, stop!

Oh! Whoa!

What is this?

Excuse me!

Hello!

Shut up.

There he is, the man of the hour.

What is this?

Why do you have this?!

I can explain.

Yeah?

It better be a damn good explanation.

Look, she came with the studio

and wanted to give this to you

and I told her you were busy, which you were.

She came here...

and you didn't tell me?

Something like this right now

could ruin your career.

I am just looking out for you.

What did you tell her?

Okay, look, I took care of it.

You're welcome.

Vick, what did you do?

Okay, I gave her some money.

And I told her to...

You know?

Who do you think you are?

Listen to me, you little prick,

you would have none of this if it wasn't for me.

Everything you have is because of me.

Where are you going?

Just gonna leave and throw this away

'cause of some girl?

♪ Tweedle deedle dee tweedle deedle dee ♪

♪ Tweedle deedle dee tweedle deedle dee ♪

[music plays over conversation]

How much further, Grandma?

We will be there soon, child.

Calm yourself.

[crowd chatter]

[nurse] Briley Williams?

Have you seen Briley Williams?

You're Cody Mc...

Yes, yes, Cody McClain, hi.

Have you seen Briley Williams?

Uh, yeah, but Cody, she's--

she's at the hospital right now.

Which hospital?

We're here.

Yay!

Excuse me, which room is Briley Williams in?

I'm sorry, sir, I can't give you that information.

Sir!

No, you can't go back there! Sir!

Am I too late?

No, honey, for the first time in your life,

you're on time. Just hold my hand, please.

[female doctor] Keep breathing, breathe.

[panting]

[monitor beeping]

We have a head.

[baby crying]

[knocking on door]

Hi.

Hi, Mommy.

Hi, sweetie.

Wanna meet your new baby brother?

Hey, thanks for taking care of her for us.

Oh, she was an angel.

Oh, you two sure do make beautiful babies.

Yeah, well, good genes.

Hey! Sorry I'm late.

Traffic was a mother.

Hey, Bryce, how you doing?

How's the little guy?

He's a little stud, just like his dad.

[laughter]

[female doctor] Briley, we need to get some more tests done.

[baby crying]

[baby fussing]

♪ Somewhere

♪ Over the rainbow

♪ Way up high

♪ There's a land that I heard of ♪

♪ Once in a lullaby ♪

I think you are gonna be the best big sister ever.

What do you have here, Emerson?

It's a love story I'm reading.

I don't know how it ends yet.

Well, do you mind if we read it with you?

Sure.

Briley, I...

Excuse me, sir?

Cody?

Briley.

[whispers] It's okay.

[door slams]

What's that?

It's, um...

Well, it's a letter.

I was trying to figure out what I would say

and I didn't even know if I could get it all out.

So I, um...

I wrote you a letter.

Briley, I am so sorry.

I-- I didn't know.

♪♪

You're gonna be a dad.

[both laughing]

Well, is it a boy or a girl?

Well, it might be a little too early to tell.

But would you guys like to take a look?

Okay.

All righty.

Okay, so...

right here, that is the head.

There's a little bright light...

right there, you see that?

Looks like a railroad track, that's the spine.

The little flicker right there,

that's the heart.

I love you.

Always?

Always.

[laughing]

♪♪

Here, let's put that somewhere safe.

[grunting]

Boop.

[chuckles]

[Lana] We have cookies here.

[Cody] Cookies!

[Emerson] I made it.

[Cody] You made them?

[indistinct chatter]

Who's going first?

Do you have any fives?

Yes, I do.

Oh...

Mom, eights.

Nope. No, dear.

Do you...

Yes?

...have any tens?

Oh...

Yeah, she does.

[music continues over chatter]

♪♪