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(CAR DOOR CLOSES)

Thank you.

-Thank you so much. -Have a good day.

You, too. Bye-bye. Thanks.

(CAR DOOR CLOSES)

(TAXI DEPARTS)

(SHOWER RUNNING)

Hi, honey.

Aren't you gonna ask me about my trip?

How was your trip?

Actually, it was great.

There were lots of children, and parents, too.

You know, the overprotective kind.

I don't even think they know what a youth camp really is.

(SHOWER STOPS)

Cute kids.

They're Troy's.

They're Troy's, and you keep them in your wallet?

They're my godchildren. You got a problem with that?

Did I say something wrong?

It's too early. I'm late for work.

I don't want to banter with you.

-Kicking again? -No.

I had a hot dog.

A hot dog? This early?

This is an unusual pregnancy.

Still have cravings.

I thought those only happened in the first trimester.

Not mine.

Is Los Angeles supposed to be cold in September?

(CHUCKLES)

I like it cold. It means Christmas is almost here.

Don't remind me.

With this new baby coming, I have to start Christmas shopping like yesterday.

It's still three months away, Marisol.

You have two kids, so stop complaining.

I'm not complaining.

-I'm expressing my thoughts. -Ha.

So, how's Joshua?

He's still Joshua.

You were gone for two weeks. No hot "I missed you" sex?

(CHUCKLING) See?

It's those dirty thoughts of yours that's got you weighing 300 pounds.

(CHUCKLES)

Oh, tell me about it.

I think it's a boy.

NATALIE: Marisol, just go get the scan.

(MARISOL CHUCKLES)

I want it to be a surprise.

Then stop guessing.

That's the fun part.

-Natalie, hey. -Oh, Corinth.

I'm sorry. Is she late?

No. We are never late here.

-Okay. -(GASPS)

-She's a... -Abigail!

Hi! Come on, honey!

-Hello! -She's a little upset.

Oh, why?

She wanted to bring her Barbie.

Oh, well, Barbie would have had fun here today.

-Uh, well, maybe next time. -Maybe next time.

-All right. You working late? -Yes, unfortunately.

Hey, do you mind looking after her until I return?

-Of course. -You are a godsend.

Thank you so much. All right.

-Say bye to Daddy. -Bye, honey. I love you.

Bye.

Oh! We're gonna make up for it, that Barbie's not here.

That man is fine.

Oh, my God, Marisol.

You are pregnant and married.

-So? I can look. -(LAUGHS)

Excuse me.

(SIGHS)

Must you pour hot sauce on everything?

Please.

Can I be a regular person tonight?

I like hot sauce on my salmon.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

-I'll get that. -Yeah, you should.

-CORINTH: Hey. -Hey.

I am so sorry, but I got out earlier than expected.

Oh, not a problem. She's still asleep.

Uh, we were just about to have dinner.

-I'll go get her. -I'm sorry. Um...

-Dr. Corinth. -Joshua.

How's the job? You still at the bank?

Yeah. Been loving it, though.

Haven't seen you in a while.

Yeah, it's, uh, it's been a bit hectic.

New hospital, new schedule.

(CHUCKLES) Abigail, of course.

Yeah, must be rough.

Yeah, your... Your wife, she's amazing.

She... I don't know what I'd do without her.

That's my Natalie.

Oh, here she is. She's still asleep.

Come here, honey.

-(GRUNTS) -Hey, Abigail.

Yeah.

-(CHUCKLES) -How you doing, baby?

-So cute. -Thank you.

Listen, I forgot last month's check,

so I went and added it in here.

-Thank you. Thanks. -Thank you.

-I'll get the door. -You all enjoy your night.

-Good night, doc. -CORINTH: Good night.

It ever bother you?

What?

Has what ever bothered me?

Taking care of someone else's child.

Why are you saying that to me?

Just an observation.

Well, it's a tasteless observation.

(SIGHING)

Joshua?

Joshua.

What?

Did you mean what you said tonight at dinner?

What'd I say, baby?

About taking care of other people's kids.

Yes, I did.

Babe...

Corinth pays me.

It supplements my income.

I mean, we have bills, what with this big house and all.

Nothing wrong with you taking care of other people's children.

I just thought that maybe it would be nice

to take care of your own, wouldn't it?

You promised you'd never bring it up.

-So? -So, what changed?

(SIGHS)

I'm tired.

I really need to get some sleep.

Spit it out.

Thank you. Go play.

(MARISOL LAUGHS)

-He eats everything. -(SIGHS)

-I don't know how y'all do it. -He won't die.

He'll just get a bellyache or something.

Isn't he a little too old for preschool?

Tell that to his mother. She's out of her mind.

(LAUGHS)

So, do you think Joshua is having an affair?

I don't know. I don't know.

Have you tried talking to him about it?

He's been leaving me signs all year.

You shouldn't be going through this.

Mrs. Gilbert, Jack found another seed.

(SIGHS)

Thank you, Ashley.

We should go inside. It's getting chilly.

Joshua?

-What are you doing? -I'm moving out.

-Why? -Don't pretend like you don't know.

Know what?

I cooked and served my husband dinner last night!

I don't know anything!

Natalie, I can't do this anymore.

I've done this for 11 years.

I have to live with my kids.

What are you talking about? Your godchildren from the photo?

There's no use in lying and pretending.

Doesn't help either one of us.

They're not my godchildren.

They're my sons.

Wait a minute. Joshua! Joshua!

(VOICE BREAKING) What do you mean, they're your kids?

What are you talking about?

Joshua!

How long have you had a family outside of us?

What good would knowing that do, Natalie?

How long?

-Years, okay? -How long?

-Five years. -Five years?

I've been your wife in this house,

and you've had another family for five years!

You finally want to talk about this?

Let's.

For 11 years, Natalie, I've come home to an empty house.

For 11 years, I have worked and toiled

and asked myself, "Why?

"Who am I doing it for? The system?

"The government?"

I am tired of pretending to be the perfect couple

that you want the world to see.

I have loved you long enough.

Through your facades, your scrubbing, your cleaning.

I have never fit into your perfectly color-coordinated,

deceitful lifestyle!

And I know it may be too much to ask,

but I would like to live and die and be buried by my children.

Not in some damn nursing home.

That's my side of the story.

What's yours?

Yeah.

Just like I thought.

You don't have one.

(DOOR CLOSING)

(SIGHS)

(VOMITING)

-(TOILET FLUSHES) -(COUGHING)

(SOBBING)

(SCREAMS)

(CONTINUES SOBBING)

I'm sorry. This one's also declined.

How is that possible?

WOMAN: I'm sorry.

Can you put back the croissant? I'll just take the coffee.

-How much is the coffee? -$3.25.

Here you go.

(SIGHS)

MARISOL: What's with the shades?

You all right?

(SIGHS)

Natalie.

He's gone.

Who's gone?

He packed up his stuff yesterday, and he's gone.

I'm so sorry.

He didn't just leave, Marisol.

He...

He took all our money. He cleaned out all the accounts.

I don't have a dime except for

what little I have in my savings account.

Oh, my God, Natalie. What are you gonna do?

I'm gonna sell the house.

Listen, they say after a bad breakup, don't make any drastic changes.

Don't move, don't buy anything,

and definitely don't sell the house.

Did you hear the part about him cleaning out the account?

Most of the money was his anyways, and, uh...

(SNIFFLES)

You know, Joshua was always

funny about his paycheck, and I...

I never gave it much thought

'cause he worked at the bank. (SIGHS)

He knows what he's doing.

But it all makes sense now.

I have to fix up the house. I have to sell it.

But what if he comes back?

He's not coming back.

Natalie, when Mark was born,

Pete went off the deep end, too.

He just took off for three days.

He's not coming back.

He went off to be with his family.

His parents?

The mother of his children.

The mother of his...

You're kidding me, right?

-He had another family? -Yeah.

Oh, my God, Natalie, I'm so sorry.

I can't blame him.

Well, who are you gonna blame? Yourself?

It's not your fault.

It's not your fault.

You married a coward, a lying, cheating asshole!

Excuse my strong language.

I have to fix up the house and put it on the market.

You know, the plumbing is messed up, the cabinets, the yard.

I can totally help you with that.

(SCOFFS) You do plumbing?

No, I'll send you my handyman.

He's a great guy, and he can fix anything.

Thank you.

(DOORBELL RINGS)

Coming!

Hi. I'm Darrell.

Hi, uh... You're early.

-It's 8:00. -Really?

Oh, I'm sorry. Where are my manners? Come in.

DARRELL: Lovely home.

Looks new.

Doesn't look like there should be too many problems.

Well, looks can be deceiving.

We only remodeled the living room,

the bedroom, and the kitchen when we bought it.

(SIGHS) So, what's the problem?

Well, the main issue is the plumbing.

The water, it trickles.

And when we're running water in the kitchen,

we don't get any water upstairs.

We hardly get hot water. It's lukewarm.

Well, let me ask you, if you plan on selling, why not just sell it as-is?

If it's your pipes, it, uh, it could cost a bit.

Well, I'm hoping I can sell it for a good price

and fast, if everything works well.

Okay. Uh...

You mentioned some yard work?

Yes. Some, uh, overgrown hedges

and weeds, a faulty sprinkler and uneven pavement.

When can you start?

Uh, well, I can start today.

I just need to look over the job and give you an estimate.

-I'm broke. -(INHALES SHARPLY) Yikes.

I'm kidding. I'm broke, too.

I'll find a way to keep costs down.

-Thanks. -You mind?

-No. Go ahead. -(DOORBELL RINGS)

Ah. I'll get the doorbell.

I'll be here.

Mrs. Timmens, thank you so much for coming.

Hi, Natalie. Uh, am I too early?

No, not early at all.

I'm sorry for my attire, but the handyman woke me up.

Oh.

Why don't I just look around while you see to yourself?

Thank you.

Hmm.

Mrs. Timmens.

So, do you think we have something?

(SIGHS)

Are you sure you want to sell?

I mean, this is a great house in such a great neighborhood.

I know.

I don't want to, but I have to.

I can't afford it on my teacher's salary.

Oh. I understand that part.

(CHUCKLES)

So, you're getting repairs done?

Yes, uh, some plumbing and painting.

Okay.

-How soon do you want to sell? -As soon as possible.

(SCOFFS)

Natalie, you still owe a lot on this house.

I know.

I'm hoping if I fix everything up,

I mean, I can get a little bit above market price.

-(SIGHS) -I have to find a new place.

I'm really broke.

Well, sounds like you have your mind made up.

(GASPS) What are you doing here? Hi, Chloe.

Oh! That is beautiful.

Is that for Mommy or Daddy?

Who you gonna give that to?

-Hi, Natalie. -What do you want?

I got a call from the real-estate agent.

She said you put the house up for sale.

I had to.

I can't live there by myself.

And since you cleaned out our account, I have no money.

That was my money that I cleaned out,

so I did not clean out our account.

I just took what was mine.

But you know what? I can't be concerned with that right now

'cause, as usual, you went ahead

and made the decision all by yourself.

So it's your house. You do with it as you please.

I just figured I'd bring back my keys.

Or should I say, um, my copy of the keys to your house?

You need to pay for your portion

of the mortgage until I sell it.

Hold on a second.

It was your idea to move to this nice

family house in a suburban neighborhood, not mine.

-I presently have responsibilities. -Do you?

My kids got to eat.

Well, at least you're angry.

Take the keys, Natalie.

I have a better idea.

Why don't you take the keys and shove them up your ass.

(DOOR OPENS)

(HAMMERING)

Hey, you need some help with that?

NATALIE: Oh, no, I'm all done.

-Oh. -How you doing?

I'm all right.

-You heading out? -Yeah, your water's fixed. You should test it out.

I have another appointment.

Oh, okay, uh, what are you gonna do next?

Uh, I'm thinking I'll leave the yard till last.

Uh, I checked the other bathrooms, the water pressure,

and I saw some rickety cabinets in that bedroom up there.

-I'll fix those, too. -Wow.

-Sounds like you're gonna be busy. -Yep.

-I'll see you in the morning. -See you in the morning.

-Natalie! -(GASPS) Abigail!

-(ENGINE STARTS) -Hi, baby!

-Selling the house? -Yeah.

I heard about you and Joshua.

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

Seems like everybody's heard.

Yeah, well, it's a pretty small neighborhood.

Yeah.

-Working late? -Actually, we are going to the movies.

What?

-Come with us! -(BOTH LAUGH)

Baby, I wish I could. Thank you for the invite.

-Well, if you need anything, let me know. -Okay.

-Have some popcorn for me. -(LAUGHS)

Popcorn! You want some popcorn?

(DOOR CLOSES)

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

(GASPS)

(SIGHS)

(CAR DOOR CLOSES)

(SNIPPING)

Darrell?

Darrell.

Hey.

What are you doing? It's 1:00 a.m.

Oh...

I'm sorry. I was just, uh,

getting a head start on your hedges.

This time of night? Are you okay?

I don't know.

I was, uh, I was out driving around,

and I thought I was gonna run out of gas.

Okay, listen, why don't you come on inside?

I'll make you some warm milk or something, okay?

Come on.

Maybe, you know, go out for a drink?

I really need something stronger than milk.

I could use the company.

Please.

You, my friend, are lucky we're open 24/7.

Hello to you, too, Zuma. This is Natalie.

-Hello. -Zuma.

Thank you.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Um, well, drinks are on the house.

I'm going to the back for a few minutes.

Tash will take your orders.

Tash?

How you guys doing?

What would you like to drink?

Martini, please.

Interesting choice.

Um, make that two martinis, please.

Okay. Two martinis coming up.

This is crazy.

I don't know why I said I'd come out with you.

(EXHALES) Thank you.

Well, you did look like you were about to jump off a cliff or something.

You know, that's not such a bad idea.

-Then who would finish your house? -(CHUCKLES)

You're kidding, right?

(SIGHS)

What would you do if you came home

and found your husband in bed with another woman?

I'd probably find a gun or a club or some...

Is that what happened?

I don't even know why I'm surprised.

It's happened before?

She, um,

she always liked to have a little extra on the side.

You ever consider leaving?

-She won't give me a divorce. -Why not?

(SIGHS) Money.

She will have to give me money.

Her money.

How much?

-Couple million. -Millions?

Who'd you marry? Oprah?

(SLURPS)

Sophia Artwood Brent.

-The, um... -Hollywood publicist.

Wow.

-Wait a minute. She's... -Older?

Yeah. How much older?

She's in her 50s.

Well into her 50s.

-Wow. -What?

Age is just a number.

Not really,

but marrying an older woman,

much richer, is gonna have lots of issues, I would think.

Well, she didn't have any money when I married her.

How long ago?

(SIGHS) Twelve years.

Kids?

-Her figure. -Her figure?

Yep.

Worried she'd get fatter and lose out on time at work or some crap.

So she got rich.

No kids.

It's like the more successful she became, the less she respected me.

And somewhere

in the middle of that, I lost myself

and all my dreams.

I'm sorry, Darrell.

-That must hurt. -I wish it didn't.

No, you can't help being hurt.

I mean, you were in love with her.

Not anymore.

(SIGHS) Boy.

And I thought I had it tough.

So, what's your story?

(SCOFFS)

Who says I have a story?

Come on, now. I've seen your empty closets.

I don't want to talk about it.

That bad?

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

I really hope you feel better.

Oh, I will. And thank you.

You didn't... You didn't have to do this tonight.

We all need a friend every now and then.

Well, I sure did tonight. Thank you again.

And, uh, if you ever need anything, anytime.

-Drive safe. -Thank you.

-Bye. -Good night.

(DOOR CLOSES)

Where'd you go?

So tense.

Here, I'll do it for you.

(SIGHS)

I'm just trying to help you.

So stressed.

You are playing the hurt husband

so well that I almost believe you. (LAUGHING)

Oh...

Oh, c...

Well, why the hell did you come in my room anyway?

You... You just should have knocked.

You would have saved yourself the sight of it.

We can live apart. You could get yourself an apartment.

I've always said that. We don't have to live together.

You know, Sophia,

all the money in the damn world

couldn't buy you any amount of class,

so why don't you take your damn money

and go buy yourself some shame?

Good night.

-Bye. -Good luck.

-Oh. -Good luck with the baby.

Thank you so much.

And thanks for you coming, little cutie pie.

(CHUCKLES)

See you.

Oh, Gladys, thanks for coming.

Oh, thanks for having me, Marisol.

And thanks for the gift. I think he's gonna love it.

(SIGHS) I'll call you.

-Okay. -Bye.

Bye.

-Oh, my God. Look at all these gifts. -(LAUGHS)

(GASPS) You haven't seen mine yet.

(GASPS)

-No, you didn't! -Yes, I did!

It's not fair for the new baby

to use his older brother's crib.

Oh, Natalie, you are precious.

But you shouldn't have. I mean, how could you afford it?

Well, I've had it for a while.

Once you went for the scan, I knew what color to get.

-Oh! -(LAUGHS)

Oh! Oh!

Your tummy is uncomfortable.

Yeah, it feels uncomfortable.

I think it's the peanut butter mac and cheese.

Ew!

Oh, Natalie, thanks so much for the crib.

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

Oh, it's auntie's gift.

-Yes, the best aunt in the world. -(CHUCKLES)

If he could just stop kicking.

(MARISOL CLEARS THROAT)

I think I need to sit down.

Okay. You okay?

Mmm-hmm.

Yeah.

(SIGHS) Yeah, I think just the excitement's getting to me.

Okay.

-Ohh! -(GASPS)

No. No, no, no, no, no.

You're not gonna have labor now.

No, oh, no, Marisol, please.

You're not gonna have the baby now, are you?

I think you're right.

I think I am going into labor.

Oh, my God.

This baby is three weeks too early!

-What do I do? -Call the midwife.

-Number's on the refrigerator. -All right.

Are you packed? I mean, I can call from the car.

No. I'm having a water birth at home. (GROANS)

Marisol, honey, I'm leaving now.

I'm sure you need your privacy, okay?

Oh, no. Please don't go.

Pete's away and I... I need someone to hold my hand.

I can't do it. Really, I can't do it.

Yes, you can.

Natalie, we need your help.

-Please just stand on that side. -(BREATHING HEAVILY)

We're all gonna sound with her together.

Okay, ready?

-You're doing great. -Okay.

Okay, you're gonna help by taking a deep breath,

and the next contraction,

we're gonna make a low, deep sound all together, okay?

Here we go. Here it comes.

Deep breath. (INHALES DEEPLY)

ALL: Ahhh!

Good job. Okay.

Your baby is right here at 10 centimeters.

-(GASPING) -Next one.

Take a deep breath and push.

ALL: Ahhh!

MIDWIFE: Okay, here's the head.

-(GASPING) -Here's the head.

-Ohh! -(PANTING LOUDLY)

(BREATHING SHAKILY)

(BABY CRYING)

(SIGHS)

"But it kept making porridge.

"She said, 'That's it, little pot, stop.'

"But the porridge started to overflow from the pot and spill onto the stove.

"'Stop it,' she cried,

"but the porridge overflowed onto the floor and filled the kitchen.

"It poured out into the street and into the next house.

"Then it poured through every street in town,

"and no one knew how to stop it.

"People came with buckets and pots to scoop up the porridge."

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Hi. Uh, I'm sorry. I know it's late.

Um, I was out, and I realized I left your water shut off.

I, uh, I hope it wasn't an inconvenience for you.

I haven't even noticed. Uh, come on in.

Oh, I fixed all your taps, so you have perfect hot water.

You have hot water.

Thank you.

You okay? You don't seem so cheerful.

It's been a long day.

Oh.

Right, it's late. I'm sorry.

I will see you in the morning.

Hey.

I was just about to have a drink.

Would you like to join me?

Um, sure.

Whoo!

Hmm.

What is it, Natalie?

Marisol had her baby today.

-At home. -At home?

-A water birth. -Well, it is Marisol.

Yeah, I, uh, I got to see the baby come out of her.

It... It was gooey and slimy

with a perfect head of curls.

Mmm.

Did you ever want to have kids?

Of course I did.

I do.

I suggested to Sophia we adopt.

But, um...

You have to be an unselfish person

to share your life with a child,

whether it's biologically yours or not.

Well, watching

the baby come out of her was amazing

and scary.

And right when I felt those feelings,

I... I realized that I would never know

what it feels like to have a child come out of me.

Not the pain or the pleasure.

And no matter how much I think it's okay, it's not.

Um...

Is that why your husband left?

I never had a month without pain since I was 14.

My period would come with a lot of pain.

Sometimes I would end up in the hospital.

I'd miss school and work, so I, uh...

I had a hysterectomy.

Did you tell your husband before you got married?

He actually held my hand

as I was being wheeled into surgery.

And when I came out,

he asked me to marry him. (CHUCKLES)

And I said yes.

-Hmm. -What happened?

Oh, he decided to make a family for himself, with kids in it.

And then decided to, uh,

to live with them.

-I'm sorry. -(SCOFFS)

Wait, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down there, killer.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

It'll take a lot more than a bottle of champagne to get me drunk.

Ah.

I just meant, uh, you should probably grieve, not get drunk.

Grieve over Joshua?

He's not worth it. And you know what?

I can hold my alcohol.

(LAUGHING)

Okay, um...

I just meant you lost something, Natalie.

When people lose something, they grieve.

Well, consider two glasses of champagne grieving.

-That sounds a little drunk. -(LAUGHS)

I'm not drunk.

I'm, uh... Tipsy.

-I should get you to bed. -Excuse me?

I did not mean it like that.

You know, you know where your own bedroom is.

(LAUGHS)

Yes, I do.

(WHISPERS) And I'm not drunk.

You know what? Uh, Natalie, um...

I might be a little drunk.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Do you... Do you think it's all right if I crash on your couch?

Yes, lightweight, you can.

(LAUGHING)

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Um, God, I'm sorry.

I had a friend stay over, so I stayed the night with Abigail.

-That explains the truck. -The truck?

The truck in your driveway.

Oh. Right.

Um, I could give you back your key.

-Why would you do that? -You're not upset?

Why would I be?

I let myself into your house. I, uh, stayed the night.

No, I'm not upset.

You stayed with my daughter.

I'm sorry. Would you like some breakfast?

No, I have to go.

-Your guest. -Yes, and Abigail's still sleeping.

-Thanks, Natalie. -You're welcome.

(PLAYING SOFT MUSIC)

(DOOR OPENS)

(YAWNS)

I didn't know you played.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-I dabble. You play? -Mmm.

I dabble.

I am sorry if I'm leering.

Not many women look this gorgeous first thing in the morning.

Oh. (CHUCKLES)

-Are you trying to bribe me? -That depends.

What's a bribe buy me in this house?

-Coffee. -(CHUCKLES) I'll take it.

And I'll get started on your yard.

Did you sleep well?

If you're asking me if I'm hung over, I am not.

Ooh, I am scared of you.

You're even beautiful when you're saucy.

Are you flirting with me?

Why? Is it having any effect?

(CHUCKLES)

You are married.

(GROANS SOFTLY) Am I?

Yeah.

Mmm-hmm.

You know, I think I owe you breakfast.

No. You don't have to take me out. It's fine.

Who said anything about taking you out?

I'll make you breakfast.

Skillet?

(CHUCKLES)

You are an interesting guy, Darrell.

Is that a good thing, or is that a bad thing?

I'm still trying to figure it out.

Okay, well,

why don't you go upstairs and think about it

and do whatever it is you ladies do?

-(LAUGHS) -I will make your breakfast.

-Okay. -All right.

(INAUDIBLE)

And... Oh, my gosh!

(INAUDIBLE)

An octopus?

It could be.

-No, seriously, what is that? -(LAUGHS)

It doesn't have to be anything. It's abstract.

No, come on. That looks just like an octopus.

(LAUGHING)

A pregnant starfish, maybe.

Now, see, that is the first time

your smile has actually reached your eyes.

-Really? -Really.

You look beautiful.

-And your hair. -What about it?

You let it down.

It makes you look relaxed.

I feel relaxed.

Good.

You should never let anyone steal your joy.

I'm learning.

Mmm. Darrell.

I'm right here.

I think we're moving too fast.

I can be slow.

I don't want you to be.

Have you ever spent a carefree night under the stars?

No.

(CRICKETS CHIRPING)

DARRELL: I dropped out of college when my father got sick.

Stayed home to help out with the family construction business.

I worked hard in the day, and at night

I'd lay out on a blanket and gaze up at the sky.

There'd be a million stars out, just like tonight.

Made me feel powerful.

Free.

Free from what?

Free from all the cares in this world.

You know, every single one of these stars has a story.

Beautiful love stories.

Tragic ones.

When lovers die, they become stars so that their love can live on.

Maybe we can.

Maybe we can what?

-Become stars. -(CHUCKLES)

We'd have to be lovers first.

I'd like that.

And what about Sophia?

There's absolutely nothing for me there.

Natalie, ever since I met you,

you made me long for my nights beneath the stars.

Mmm.

Darrell.

What if this is wrong?

Does it feel wrong?

I don't know.

Kiss me again.

It's okay.

It's okay, Natalie. We got nothing but time.

-I'm sorry. -No.

No.

Don't you apologize to me.

Look at me.

You are well worth the wait.

(SIGHS)

(DOOR CLOSES)

Where have you been?

(SIGHS)

Why?

Because you were gone for two days.

Oh. You miss me?

(SCOFFS) Hardly.

Where were you?

None of your damn business, Sophia.

I don't ask you questions about half the shit you throw in my face.

You're seeing someone.

Am I?

Yes, you are.

And not just anyone.

You care about this one.

Wow.

You're psychic now? That is amazing.

Even your... Your sarcasm has another kind of edge to it,

and you're smiling honestly.

And I don't see that hurt in your eyes any longer.

And that just kills you, doesn't it?

Hardly.

I just wonder if she...

If she really knows who you are.

Parasite.

You know, Sophia, until today,

I actually thought your respect was something worth having.

But I got news for you, my darling wife.

I'm giving you that divorce.

Well, you won't leave with a dime of my money.

Keep it.

Keep every last dime, and I will leave with my peace of mind intact.

Good.

-MARISOL: I can't support this. -Why?

-He's married. -(SCOFFS)

To a mean woman.

She's still his wife.

Natalie, there is something about marriage that should not be toyed with.

It's a murky, karma-riddled institution.

Yeah, well, somebody toyed with mine.

Is that what this is? Revenge?

No. It's not about revenge. I care about Darrell.

Just don't be the person to break up someone else's marriage,

no matter how bad the marriage is.

I know someone broke your marriage. I get that.

But don't be that person.

You'll never find any happiness. It's just karma.

And don't think for a second

that the woman who stole Joshua from you will find happiness, either.

He's just gonna do to her the same thing he did to you.

Break her heart.

So, you don't think Darrell and I will be happy together, is that what you're saying?

I don't know.

But I do know that what you're basing your entire relationship

on is false.

It's full of deceit.

Well, I really care about Darrell.

I'm not the one you need to convince.

-SOPHIA: Natalie? -Yes.

Sophia Brent.

Mrs. Sophia Brent.

Oh.

Oh!

I have a painting by this artist.

I got it awhile back in New York.

It's a Randolph Lausch.

-Yeah. -A friend of a friend.

Yeah.

I love his work.

Can I, uh, offer you anything?

Oh. No, thank you.

Well, I'm sure you didn't come here to talk about paintings.

No, I didn't.

I came here to talk about the affair you're having with my husband.

I'm not having an affair with your husband.

Well, you may be smart enough not to have had sex with him,

but you're emotionally intimate,

and that's the equivalent of an affair.

Look, I don't know why you're here,

but it's not as though you're still in love with him.

And you are?

Why are you here?

To tell you that Darrell isn't all the honey and spice you might think.

Don't you have affairs?

(LAUGHING)

Oh, he confided in you.

Answer the question.

By my definition of affair, absolutely not.

But I am a real woman, and I have needs.

It's your husband's job to satisfy those needs.

It was his job.

Until I discovered the risk I was taking allowing him to touch me.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I want you to take this.

Um, Darrell should be at this address right about now.

Find out if all is as it seems.

Believe me.

If I knew then what I knew now,

I would have taken much better steps to ensure my happiness.

Please take it.

(SIGHS)

(DOOR CLOSES)

Hi. I, uh, I can't seem to find my keys.

Oh, sure.

There you go.

I'm always leaving my keys, too.

Thanks.

Yes?

Is Darrell here?

Who wants to know?

He told me to meet him here.

Bitch, you know you're lying.

Come in.

(RAP MUSIC PLAYING)

(WOMAN MOANING)

(GASPS)

Natalie. Natalie!

Natalie! Natalie!

Stop! Natalie!

Natalie! Stop.

Get away from me!

Not until you listen to...

If you don't let go of me, I'm calling the cops!

What did you do?

Whatever I did, it worked.

You are so evil.

Evil?

I'm evil for telling your little girlfriend

the truth about her little man?

What the fuck is in this for you?

Huh?

Haven't you punished me enough?

Have you not punished me enough?

And I hope to hell that you do leave me!

Get out and not with a damn cent of my money!

I am ashamed of you.

I am so ashamed of you.

What'd you do?

You just found another woman that you could mooch on, right?

Oh, you thought you scored, didn't you?

Didn't you?

So, what was the next play in your game book?

What was it?

Oh, what?

You were gonna go and stay in her cute, little house, right?

And then let her share her cute, little paycheck with you?

I never took advantage of you or your money!

-Or your money! -Oh, no?

That was money that we made together.

Really? Together?

-Together. Really. -Really?

Well, you saw me studying hard,

you saw me working in every press firm I could...

Executive assistant, receptionist, whatever I could.

And when I wanted to break out on my own,

I had to borrow money from my parents.

Bullshit, I had a job, Sophia. A good job.

-Oh, a good job? -A good job.

Oh, yeah? Drilling holes in the ground in the sun in the street?

That's a good job? If you think so.

I made money,

money that paid your school bills, that paid this rent, that put food on the table!

And to pay for your whores.

And your sexual addiction, your disease!

I'm not ashamed to admit I have fantasies, Sophia.

I am not ashamed to admit that, no matter how dark you may think they are.

I... I'm human, and I'm allowed!

-Oh, you're allowed? -I did not hide that from you!

I did not hide that from you!

You knew the... The sex clubs!

We started together, Sophia!

(STAMMERING) What changed, huh?

What happened?

I never denied you my body.

I never denied you sex.

You wanted me to do all that filthy shit.

I didn't want to do it. That's all!

I wouldn't do it!

What was wrong with just me and you?

I just wanted you to want me for me!

You just hurt an innocent woman.

I...

Well, if she's really an innocent woman,

she should thank me, 'cause I saved her.

I am so sorry.

That part of me is not something that I am... I'm proud of.

I am so embarrassed, ashamed.

I'm so sorry that you had to see that. Um...

I have hurt somebody that really, truly matters to me.

You.

I know it's not appropriate, um, to even ask you to forgive me.

(SIGHS) I hope you will.

Get out of my house.

(SOBBING)

(SCREAMING)

(SOBBING)

(SMOKE ALARM BEEPING)

Could you please put that stuff in my office so I can review it? Okay?

-First thing in the morning. -Yes, Mrs. Brent.

Thank you.

(CHUCKLES)

Will there be anything else, Mrs. Brent?

No, no, Megan. Thank you, I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Wow.

This house sold in less than three months?

And they say the housing market is bad.

Oh, it is bad. You're lucky.

(CHUCKLES)

Since Joshua is on the title,

he's required to sign to release the house?

I got in touch with him. He'll sign it.

Wow. Great.

I guess I'd better start looking for a new place.

Well, you got a $20,000 bonus on the sale.

Hmm. Now, am I required to share that with Joshua?

He asked about it, and I told him, so, yes, you do have to.

But that's not fair.

I've been paying the mortgage all by myself on my teacher's salary.

He could refuse to sign it if you don't.

I didn't even get anything from our divorce.

It should all be mine.

(SIGHS)

Oh.

-Hey. -Hey.

-You all right? -Yeah, I'm okay.

No, you're not. You're crying. What's wrong?

Corinth, I'm okay. I'm fine.

Hey, why don't you come on out?

I'm really okay.

Abigail, she, uh... She made some cupcakes.

She made this... This green one especially for you.

You know, it's got raisins and, like, sprinkles.

It's... It's really decked out.

I mean, it's spectacular.

If you don't come out, I guess

I'm gonna have to eat it all by myself.

(BOTH LAUGHING)

(LAUGHING)

How are the cupcakes?

I'm definitely gonna need a treadmill in the morning.

You look great.

Where's Abigail?

Watching Dora.

Oh, well, I will not stay very long.

You should go and spend time with her.

No, no, no. She's doing fine with Dora. Trust me.

Okay.

This is for you.

It's an early Christmas present.

Come on. Open it up.

When did you take this?

When I saw the two of you cuddled in bed,

I just couldn't resist.

It's beautiful.

-(EXHALES) -Hey, you okay?

It's been a rough couple of months.

I thought you started dating again.

You know, that didn't go very well.

I think I was just rushing into it.

Yeah.

Looking for a replacement for Joshua.

So, you think I moved on too quickly, too?

I'm not saying that.

Maybe you were just scared to be alone.

(SCOFFS) I don't think you understand.

I don't have any children.

My parents died a few years ago,

and I don't have any close family.

Joshua was, uh...

Joshua was all I had.

And is it, uh, is it wrong to try to find happiness in someone else?

-What if he died? -What?

What if he hadn't left you?

I mean, what if he'd died?

Would that have been easier for you?

I don't know.

I mean, I never thought of it that way.

I know where Joshua is.

He's with another woman, and it makes me...

(VOICE BREAKING) God, it makes me so angry.

I'm so angry about it!

(SIGHS)

What about your wife?

Aren't you angry that she died?

I was.

(SIGHS) Not anymore?

I found peace.

Where's your mom?

She and my dad are both in Seattle.

Any siblings?

I have two brothers.

Jason, he is in Seattle with them both,

and my brother John, he is a doctor in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia?

Yeah, that's a country in Africa.

-I know my geography. -(CHUCKLES)

Um...

You're real easy to talk to.

Anytime.

I better go check on Abigail.

-Can I get you a glass of wine? -Please.

-Lots of it. -(CHUCKLES)

Hmm.

(MAN SPEAKING SPANISH ON PHONE)

-Hello? -Yes.

-(CONTINUES SPEAKING SPANISH) -I'm calling...

-(SPEAKING SPANISH) -No, no, no, no.

I don't speak Spanish.

-(SPEAKING SPANISH) -No.

-I'm calling about two-bedroom... -Yes, I have two-bedroom.

-...in Burbank. -Yes, I have two-bedroom apartment.

-Yes, yes. Great. -Yes, it's open today.

Can I come see it?

Yes, come on! See it today! It's open! Come on!

-I give you the address. -Okay.

Okay, great. Let me get the address.

Yes. (SIGHS)

-3722... -3722...

-San Mateo. -San Mateo.

(MAN SPEAKING SPANISH)

Great. Muchas gracias.

(DOORBELL RINGING)

-Hi. Come on in. -Hey.

Uh, thanks, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to disturb you so early,

but I have this thing tonight, and, um...

You want me to watch Abigail?

Actually, I was gonna ask

and see if you wanted to join me?

You want me to come with you?

Yeah.

I know it's kind of last minute and rushed, but, um...

(BOTH LAUGH)

What kind of party?

It's a work kind of... (LAUGHS)

You know, pre-Christmas party.

Um, and what about Abigail?

A sleepover.

Sure. Yeah, I'll go.

Great. Um, I'll pick you up at 8:00.

Okay.

Okay.

-Okay. -Great.

(CORINTH LAUGHS NERVOUSLY)

-I'll see you later. Bye. -Bye.

-(MOUTHS) Oh, my God. -Ha!

(LOCKS DOOR)

Marisol, I'm so nervous.

Why do you think he asked me out?

I told you that man was fine.

Oh, don't start.

It's just a harmless Christmas party.

Right. That's why you're trying on all those dresses.

-How do you know? -(LAUGHS)

What else would you be doing?

Why don't you say what you really want to say?

"I told you so," "I was right," blah, blah, blah.

You're crazier than I thought.

Do you think I'm rushing into something else?

Are you?

I don't know.

It's just a date, right?

Just go and enjoy yourself. And don't analyze anything.

Right. Okay.

Now, wear something blue.

Something blue?

-That's my lucky color. -(LAUGHS)

-All right. Bye. -Bye.

(CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING)

Are you having fun?

It's a beautiful party.

May I steal him?

Sure.

I'm sorry about that.

It's my immediate boss.

She takes her job everywhere.

It's okay.

Did I tell you how beautiful you look tonight?

I think that's the fourth time.

(CHUCKLES)

It's the truth. I just wanted you to believe that.

Corinth, I don't need you to pity me.

Where did that come from?

Why are you being so nice to me?

It's definitely not pity.

So, you're just being nice?

You're a beautiful woman with a good heart.

(SIGHS)

-You know, when I see you with my daughter... -Wait.

So you're just looking for a mother for your child?

Natalie, will you just allow me to say something nice to you?

Look, I like you.

You're probably a good man, but I'm not interested in anybody

taking advantage of my vulnerability.

-Take advantage? -Yes! Take advantage.

Would you stop being so bitter and just give yourself a chance?

Oh, I bet you think every black woman with a broken heart is bitter.

(WOMAN SINGING HYMN IN LATIN)

(DARRELL WHOOPING)

Double 17, triple 20. What you got?

-What you got? -Get out. Get out.

(LAUGHING)

I could do this with my eyes closed.

See that? That isn't 20s.

(MEN CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY)

ZUMA: Ohh! DARRELL: That boy!

ZUMA: Man, the sun shines on a dog's ass every once in a while.

Come on, now. Get your darts out of here.

Let me show you how the pros do this.

Let me show you how the pros do this.

Move.

I had a feeling I'd find you here.

I came to apologize.

What for?

I had no right to judge you.

You don't owe me an explanation for your life.

I'm sorry.

My ego sometimes gets ahead of me.

-I should have told you. -No.

It was none of my business.

We moved too fast.

I expected too much, and that was wrong.

-Is that the ego again? -(CHUCKLES)

It sounds a little self-righteous,

but I genuinely came in here to say I'm sorry.

I left Sophia.

You did?

Darrell, I don't think it'd work out between us.

You don't trust me.

No.

And after everything I've been through,

it wouldn't be fair to me, it wouldn't be fair to you.

There's no trust.

So, what now?

Friends?

Friends.

Will I see you again?

I'll just be a phone call away.

I may need you for a little fixing in my new apartment.

Ah.

Well, I'm, uh, retiring the tool belt.

I'm gonna go back to school, see how that pans out.

Really?

I'm proud of you.

Thank you.

Good night.

Goodbye, Natalie.

Hi.

Hi.

I brought you breakfast.

Not really hungry.

Corinth, I'm sorry about last night.

I don't know what got over me.

What's in there?

Fatira. It's a large fried pancake

made out of flour and egg and honey, and two mugs of coffee.

Fatira, huh?

I spent all night googling Ethiopian breakfast.

Please?

(SIGHS)

Come in.

It's a beautiful day.

Why don't we eat it out on the porch?

Okay.

So, how is it?

-You're forgiven. -(LAUGHS)

Listen, I, uh, I'm sorry for what I said last night.

I was just scared.

Why?

I don't know.

I hope you know I'm not trying to take advantage of you.

I know that.

Come with me to Big Bear.

Well, I'm going up there for Christmas.

Come with me.

What about Abigail?

I mean, shouldn't you two spend Christmas together?

We'll be spending Christmas with my parents.

Come with us.

I don't know.

I don't want to rush into anything.

I'm not even sure I want to fall in love again, you know?

What do you want?

I mean, what... What are you hiding from?

I'm not hiding from anything.

-Really? -Yes.

You sure did fool me.

Because even though you're trying to hide it, it shows.

Guess we all have our demons, though, right?

I have to go.

I, uh...

I wish you a Merry Christmas.

Natalie.

Merry Christmas.

Hi.

Hi.

I wasn't sure you'd come.

Why? We're not enemies.

No. (CHUCKLES) We're not.

So, what did you want to talk about?

I wanted to apologize.

You were right.

I made a decision without consulting you.

But if we were to have a future together,

that shouldn't have been the case.

I ignored what you wanted.

I didn't think about how it would affect you.

I'm sorry for that.

Wow.

(SIGHS)

I'm a bit blown away.

I wasn't expecting this.

Just to be clear, I'm not excusing your betrayal, though.

That doesn't change anything.

I'm learning how to deal with my demons,

just as you should be dealing with yours.

I heard you're seeing someone.

That's not something I want to discuss with you.

I wanted you to know that I deposited half the money into your account.

Merry Christmas, Joshua.

I'm sorry.

I really am.

Merry Christmas, Natalie.

And thank you.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

There you are.

You okay?

We're opening the presents.

Yeah, I was just thinking.

Is it Corinth?

Of all the things that I, uh, I missed out on.

What things?

Everything you have.

Natalie.

We can't all have the same things.

You know, Joshua called me selfish,

and I never stopped to think about it.

Well, I could have told you.

(SNIFFLES) Why didn't you?

'Cause you've got a right to be sometimes.

You're being selfish now.

Now?

You're closing the world out, sweetie.

You know, you've told yourself you're inadequate for so long

and built up so many walls. But from what?

Joshua really hurt me.

Joshua had nothing to do with your walls.

(SNIFFLES) You have three beautiful children.

You would never know how I feel.

I mean, all these years, I've been trying to convince myself

that everything is okay.

And it's not.

(VOICE BREAKING) I'm tired of pretending.

I'm just tired of it.

Then stop pretending, okay?

Be angry. Be upset.

Take a chance.

I have to go.

Go?

I am gonna go take a chance.

Wait, where are you going?

I'm gonna go find him!

Natalie!

(ALARM BEEPS)

You're still here.

I was just leaving.

You made me an offer a couple of days ago,

and I just want to know if that offer still stands.

What offer?

A second chance at love.

Why?

I've been fighting and...

And running, and I don't want to fight and run.

I want to live.

I can't make you any promises.

I don't know what you want, and I don't know what I can give.

But I know I can love you.

Will that be enough?

It will be.

Any inhibitions?

Nope. (CHUCKLES)

What is that?

Snow flurries.

In Los Angeles?

(LAUGHING)

It's magic.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.