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Previously on "Army wives"... But the baby's okay?

But I am going to have To prescribe bed rest. His father's on his way. Until he gets here,

Someone should be with him As much as possible.

Maybe when frank gets here, Everything will get clearer.

Welcome home, soldier. It's good to be home with you.

I got Your test results back. Did I fail?

I'm sorry.

Some of the brightest students In class

Struggle With the written tests.

Outside of trevor, nobody has Ever believed in me this much.

That arm doesn't have The mobility you need

To return to full service,

And I can't recommend you For combat until it does.

What are you looking for, babe? My pills.

Babe, this is not supposed to be Refilled for two more weeks.

(monitor beating rhythmically)

(monitor emits continuous tone)

Get home for dinner? I might be able To do a drive-by.

My day's Looking pretty scary. Call me later then, okay?

The soonest break I get. Mm. And remind Everyone at work

About the f.R.G. Car wash On saturday. (laughs) I'll make it an order. Hey, denise.

Hey. Good morning, michael. Another night shift?

Yeah. They need to ease up on you. Your husband's home.

I'll tell 'em you said that.

It won't help. Doctors trump generals.

Tell frank he owes me a glass Of 20-year-old scotch.

Bye, sweetheart. I will.

Everything at the hospital Reminds me of him.

It's only been a couple days.

Maybe you went back to work Too soon.

I don't even know What I'm feeling anymore.

I mean, I knew I cared about getti,

But ever since the accident,

I feel like There was something more. Grief magnifies how we feel.

Yeah, But this is different.

You knew you loved amanda.

Amanda's death Taught me a lot.

What I had to learn

Was that no matter How horrible the loss,

I couldn't push away the people That still needed me.

Frank.

He came home for you, denise.

But just being around him makes Me feel like I'm lying to him.

You're not.

You're protecting him And your family.

It was just a kiss.

It won't be Just a kiss to him.

And the way you're feeling now-- Unsure, conflicted--

He'll sense It was more than that.

How did I let this happen? How did I let it get this far?

You made a mistake.

Mm-hmm.

You're human.

***

I better get home. Frank's gonna wonder where I am.

Uh, mom, grams called.

All right. I'll be Right there, sweetheart.

Denise, you've already Suffered an awful loss.

Are you prepared To suffer another one?

No. I mean, I love frank. I really do.

Then go home and show him, Okay?

That's all he really wants.

Okay.

Mom.

What's up?

Uh, grams is at the airport. Which airport?

Our airport. Now?

Yeah. With grandpa?

Uh, alone.

Alone? She would never do that.

She said She was grabbing a cab.

***

(imitates electronic voice) The area of a circle

With a radius of 3 1/2 inches Is what?

Stop it.

(normal voice) what? You're Gonna be tested by a recording.

So I just don't want you To be thrown off. Well, if it sounds like that,

I'm gonna laugh Through the entire thing.

Oh, stop stalling. What is your answer?

(sighs) My head is gonna explode.

Oh, come on. You know this stuff.

What's wrong?

It's trevor.

Yeah? You guys have a fight?

No.

His pain pills.

He used 'em up Before his refill was due,

And then he said He spilled 'em.

So? Maybe he did.

Yeah, except that's exactly The kind of excuse

My mom used to use.

I mean, she would "Spill" vodka By the gallon.

You know, sometimes wounded Soldiers do abuse their meds.

It happens. But not trevor.

He's one of The most disciplined,

Responsible people I know.

He is, isn't he?

Yes. Now stop procrastinating.

What is the area Of this stupid circle?

(imitates electronic voice) 38.48 inches squared.

Math whiz.

(roland) oh! Nice!

Yeah, my dad and I Used to practice a lot.

He used to play high school Ball. I'm gonna miss that.

How's your mom?

She's, uh, Not doing too good.

She just watches the news, You know?

Anything to do with iraq.

I can hear her crying In her room sometimes.

Well, it's only been a few Weeks. It'll take some time.

Maybe you could talk to her. I mean, you really helped me.

Maybe you can help her, too. I'll talk to your mom Anytime she's ready.

All right. Cool.

Hey, you know, They finally got

That new will smith movie At the post theater.

And I was thinking maybe We can go check it out,

Grab a pizza after Or something.

Oh, I'd love to, But I can't.

I teach My g.E.D. Class tonight.

All right. That's cool.

Oh, shoot. Hey, I'm sorry. Don't worry about it.

It's my fault For not taking it off.

Is it broke?

Yep. Don't sweat it. I'll get it fixed for you.

Matter of fact, I'll get you a new one.

Jake, it's all good. Now come on.

We gonna play one more game To 21, only this time,

I'm not gonna take it easy On you in the paint. Neither did my dad.

All right. You ready? I'm ready.

This is the best I could find in the yard.

Oh, they're good.

Put them in the crystal vase From the china cabinet.

Uh, why are you Changing the sheets again?

'cause your grandmother Can't complain about these.

She sent them to us For our wedding anniversary.

I was afraid To sleep on them.

(sighs) hey, would you get me The, uh, vacuum cleaner?

Mom, relax, okay?

You vacuumed in here Two days ago. It's fine. That's right. I did.

Look, why do you always

Get so stressed out When grams comes? She's fun.

Grandmothers are always fun. Mothers are another story.

Okay, so what's the problem? Is it dad?

Let's just say, um,

She wasn't thrilled When I married a soldier.

Over time, She got used to it,

And now that your father's A general,

Brags to everyone About it.

Did you put fresh towels In the bathroom? Yes. That's the third time You've asked.

It is? When I get married, And you come to visit me,

I hope I don't get this weird. Please don't.

You know, I-I think I will vacuum real quick.

Okay.

(man) here are some of The latest stories

Making news this hour-- Rising energy costs...

Hi.

Hey.

(tv turns off) Sorry I'm late. Things got crazy.

Oh, that's no problem. (keys jingle)

Had your coffee yet?

No. Waiting for you. Mm.

Tired? Oh, yeah.

Those night patrols Are the worst, huh?

Yeah. At least people Aren't shooting at me.

Must have been hard on you, That--that doctor dying, huh?

Yeah. It was hard on all of us.

You want to talk about it?

We miss him. That's all.

I was at the hospital The other day

Visiting one of my men, And I, um,

And I saw you With him in the I.C.U.

Well, we worked with him. We all visited.

You were crying.

It was sad, frank.

You kissed his hand, d.

I don't-- I don't remember that.

You did.

He w--he was dying, frank. I got emotional.

I mean, I've seen you Get emotional

When someone You served with died.

I understand that, But I need to ask you

If he's the reason that we Fought so much while I was away.

No. I-I was--

We fought because I was Trying new things and...

You weren't happy about it.

He was just a doctor At the hospital, frank.

Now he's gone.

That's all it was.

Oh, I'm sorry.

(sighs)

When you're away from home, You just think too much,

And... Even the...

Little things Become so big.

I know.

I'm sorry.

Grams.

Oh, my god! You're so pretty.

When will it stop?

Nice, grams. Way to embarrass me In the first 30 seconds.

Okay, fine. You're not pretty. Happy now?

Hi, mom.

Oh, I should have told you I was coming,

But I'm into This new spontaneous thing.

And this is All your luggage?

Usually you travel with enough To support a small circus. It feels good to travel light.

When I think of all the time That I've wasted

Waiting in baggage claim... Oh. How come dad didn't come?

Well, work. What else?

(laughs) you'd think he was The only judge in connecticut

With the hours That he puts in.

So I'm afraid You'll just have to

Put up with Your second-favorite parent.

Oh, stop it. I'm very happy you're here. She doesn't seem happy.

She's just tired. She cleaned The entire house this morning.

Oh, the house looks lovely, Claudia joy.

Thank you.

You must be so relieved when Michael was made post commander

They didn't stick you With a larger one.

Shoot! Pass! Something? Oh!

Melissa. (woman laughs)

Mwah. So good to see you.

What a surprise. Well, dalton sent me This photo online.

I thought You might want a copy. Wow.

He says they all Really miss you over there.

Yeah, I really miss them, too.

This is the man That saved daddy. Hi.

(laughs) hi.

Your daddy rocks.

Every day he told me How much he misses you guys

And when I see you, I should give you a hug.

So come over here. (growls) mwah. Oh.

Oh, thanks.

Next to her dad, you are Her biggest hero. Mine, too.

All right. Say bye. Bye.

Bye. See you later. Take care.

Hey, I'm sorry to hear about What happened to amanda.

Yeah. Thanks.

Uh, meat loaf, please.

I still think about her Every day.

My dad would have said To just tough it out,

But that doesn't really work, Does it?

No, it doesn't.

(frank) hey, I talked to Your c.O. The other day.

You've impressed The hell out of him.

Just doing my job.

Doing your job...

Well, I'm proud of you.

And I'm proud as hell, the way That you've handled yourself

With this drug arrest.

Not an easy thing, being accused Of something you didn't do

And then having the maturity To not overreact about it.

Well, I have to admit, I...

Was a little afraid,

Mostly of how you'd take it.

I know. I know.

And I'm-- I'm sorry about that.

So how's your mother?

You had an opportunity To spend much time together

Since you got back?

As much as I could. We've both been really busy.

She works a hell of a lot, Doesn't she?

Yeah.

The motorcycle surprised me.

But other than that, She's okay?

Nothing-- Nothing out of the ordinary?

I don't think so. Why? Are you and mom okay?

Oh, we're fine. We're doing fine.

Okay, gotta go. Range practice at 1400.

Get in after it.

Good seeing you, dad.

You, too, bubba.

Don't let anybody Cheat off your test.

I won't. Get a gold star, mommy.

Hey, go get mommy those lucky Pencils you were gonna give her.

(t.J.) me first. Ugh.

What if I screw up again?

Rox, you are So totally ready for this.

Well, I thought I was so totally Ready last time, remember?

If I fail the audio test, Then what excuse do I have?

Stop. You're not gonna Need an excuse.

Mine's the luckiest. Then how come I get better grades?

Hey. They're both fantastic.

Come here. Thank you.

Mm.

All right.

(t.J.) bye, mommy.

Bye, mommy.

(roxy) bye. Bye. Eat.

(roland) okay, everybody. You may begin.

(band of horses) * I'm coming up

* only to hold you under

* really too late

* to call

* so we wait for...

* morning to wake you

* it's all

* we got

* to know me

* as hardly golden

* is to know me

* all wrong

* they were

(door opens)

***

Hey, rox.

Roxy.

***

What do I need A g.E.D. For anyway?

You get one, and people still Look at you like you're stupid.

So what? Let 'em look.

I am sure that there are People with g.E.D.S

That end up at harvard.

(scoffs) well, I'm not going to Harvard or any college.

I mean, I've got great friends, A perfect family

And a fantastic business.

What else do I need? Then why did you start All this in the first place?

For the boys.

But they are just gonna Have to be proud of me

Even if I am a dropout.

Well, Of course they will be,

As long as you stay proud Of yourself.

I have An f.R.G. Event tomorrow

So, uh, emmalin can give you That tour of the post

While I'm gone. F.R.G.?

Yeah, Family readiness group.

We're holding a big car wash

To raise money for the families Of wounded soldiers.

You're still involved With that?

Yes, mother, I am. We do a lot of good work.

I know It's not a real job.

No, I'm happy that you-- You're busy.

After what happened, I...

We all need to keep busy.

We should have been there For each other,

But... (chuckles)

We never did that, did we?

You always turned to your father When you were in pain.

He listened.

Your father... (chuckles)

After amanda's funeral,

Well, it was Business as usual.

It was much harder for me.

He was devastated, mom.

He just didn't show it.

He called me a lot After her funeral.

I should have called,

But I just...

Was never very good At comforting,

Especially with you.

(chuckles)

I am in desperate need Of a bath.

Morning.

Hey. This was on your doorstep.

Thanks. Uh, joan's still asleep.

But, uh, I was wondering If you could help me out

With that.

(chuckles) Yeah. It's no problem.

You're a lifesaver. How's roxy?

She told me She didn't take the test

And that she didn't want To talk about it.

That is usually my cue to just Step out of the conversation.

Good call. She's gotta do it on her own.

So how's The colonel feeling?

Great. I think she's making up

For all the sleep she's lost Over her entire career.

(chuckles)

Now the instructions Say all I needed

Was a pair of pliers And a screwdriver.

Never said I needed more hands. I got two of 'em.

Oh. What the...

What is it?

Wow. Who's it from?

A student. His father was killed In iraq a few weeks ago.

I've been talking to him.

This must have cost Around $10,000.

Where'd he get That kind of money?

Well, his father died In combat, right?

The death gratuity.

$100,000 up front, $400,000 more later.

I remember Signing those papers.

But the thought of joan Being killed in combat...

I just pushed it Out of my mind.

(scoffs)

Seems like a soldier's Worth more dead than alive.

(cell phone rings)

(ring)

(ring)

Hello?

(man) hi. Denise sherwood?

I'm sorry to bother you. My name is al ferlinghetti.

You knew my son chris.

Uh, yes. Uh, mr. Ferlinghetti, I'm--I'm sorry about your son.

Thank you.

I only have a few hours Left here,

And I was wondering If we could meet.

Yeah. Uh, uh, of course I'll meet you. Um, where?

How about his favorite place, The julep?

He told me About the two of you. He did?

Yeah. He was... Conflicted about it.

Well, Because you were married.

He was in love with you.

No, he wasn't.

A father knows his son.

He wanted to tell you, But he couldn't,

So I'm telling you for him.

You know, if he had to die,

I'm happy he died in love.

(car door closes)

Dr. Burton.

I hope I'm not disturbing you, Mrs. Tate.

No. No, no. (chuckles)

I... Must look like An awful mess.

Oh, not at all. Uh, is jake home?

No. No, I don't know Where he is.

He left this on my doorstep.

It's a very expensive watch.

I'm concerned.

Well, there are probably better Ways for him to spend his money,

But it's his to do with How he pleases.

Besides, there's plenty left From his share.

His share?

You're splitting The money with him?

He lost his father.

But that kind of money Can be dangerous

In the hands Of someone that young.

He's 18, old enough To die in a war.

You can't get More dangerous than that.

Have you talked to anyone, Mrs. Tate?

Uh, a grief counselor, A chaplain?

We can handle things Ourselves.

Sometimes we think we can, But we can't.

Dr. Burton, I appreciate All you've done for jake.

But it's our business what we do With that money, not yours.

Yes, ma'am. You're right. It is.

But I still can't take this.

I'm sorry for your loss, Mrs. Tate.

Uh, mom, the food is here.

That'll be $68.75.

I've got it. I can't find my purse.

Gram's got it. Well, it's the least I can do,

The way I just dropped in On you. You got another card or cash?

Oh. (laughs) That's the one I canceled.

Oh, I used most of my cash For the cab.

Mom, you're my guest. I'm paying.

Nonsense. I have other cards.

Here you go. That's good. Thanks.

Thank you.

As usual, claudia joy To the rescue.

Mom.

(hip-hop music playing)

I think You better take a break.

Ooh. I got it.

I just need to prove To the doctor

That I'm ready to go back. (grunts)

I signed up to be a soldier, Not a chauffeur.

(music continues)

I hate to break it to you, Leblanc,

But that over-the-counter stuff Ain't gonna get it done.

Look, I asked, and they seemed Pretty strict about it.

So I got another week Before I can fill my meds.

So for now, It's just... These.

Hell, man. You took a bullet For your country.

They shouldn't Keep you in pain.

Listen, I know a place.

There's a really cool doc.

He'll check you out, Maybe write you another scrip.

Just... (grunts)

Don't tell him You're army.

(music continues)

Is that legal?

Don't ask. Don't tell.

You're the one with the hole In your shoulder.

(music continues)

So her card didn't clear. Yeah, and she didn't Have much cash.

She always had a thing about Traveling with plenty of it.

So she forgot,

Or her card expired, Or she forgot to pay the bill.

Charlotte's never been Very good at managing things.

When we were unpacking, I saw her ticket.

She didn't fly first class.

Well, that indeed is A sign of the apocalypse.

It is for her.

You know, only the best for My mother. This is not like her.

Okay, so maybe they're Havin' money problems.

My dad's Still a working judge.

(telephone rings)

They have The same lifestyle

They've had since I was in grade school. (ring)

Hello? Daddy, hi.

Oh, I wish you could have Come here with mom.

What?

Well... Yeah, Of course she's here.

I just assumed you knew.

He hasn't heard from her In a week. Your mother ran away?

This isn't funny. Hold on one second.

Now you have your own Facebook account. Oh!

People that you haven't talked To in years can contact you. But do I want that?

Mom? (both laughing)

Mom? Mom? Dad wants to talk to you. I have nothing to say.

Claudia joy, Maybe you should

Let the two of them Work this out. He's worried about her. Mom--

Listen to your husband.

Mom, what the hell Is goin' on?

What's going on is I have left your father.

What?

I didn't want to tell you Over the phone.

I-I wanted to tell you In person.

Mom, this is crazy. Talk to dad.

Okay, fine.

Randall...

I've--I've contacted a lawyer.

I'm getting a divorce.

***

(man) * so why then

* bring him in?

* not gonna Keep the world at bay *

* so how do you expect To break out? *

* and I just want to

* start over

* start over

* I just want to

* start over

* start over

(man) how does a mechanic Get shot in the shoulder?

Just a stupid Hunting accident.

Okay. Not that you came To me for medical advice,

But your shoulder Is pretty inflamed.

You should, um, Cut back on the workouts.

Sometimes more isn't better. No pain, no gain, right?

Pain means trouble.

500 milligrams of vicodin.

Two tablets every four hours As needed for pain...

Less often When the pain subsides.

Thank you, doc.

I'll need to be paid In cash.

Of course.

* start over

* I just want to

* start over

* start over

* I just want to

* start over

* start over

* I just want to

* start over

* start over

(turns engine off)

Hey.

Why are you coverin' it?

'cause I just can't Look at it anymore.

Why?

Frank, you've always been My best friend,

And I've always shared Everything with you,

The good and the bad... And it's killing me

Not to be able to talk To you about this. About what, baby?

I can't stand To look at the bike

Because--because I used To ride with getti.

And I should've Told you sooner,

But I... I just didn't think That you'd understand.

Is there anything else you Didn't think I'd understand?

We got close...

Too close.

But it was over Before you got back.

Did you sleep--

No. It didn't go that far. I wouldn't let it.

But I kissed him...

Once.

You kissed him?

Were you in love with him?

I don't know,

But I know I love you.

Frank? Frank! Wait.

(engine turns over)

(tires squealing)

(rose royce's "Car wash" playing)

***

***

(claudia joy) you'd think After all I've been through,

Having your parents split up Wouldn't be such a big deal.

I think parents splitting up Is always a big deal.

I feel like a 5 year old. It's embarrassing.

At least You don't have to choose

Which parent to live with. Oh, that would be An easy choice.

If I went with my mother, I'd never leave my room. Huh. I probably would have Chosen my dad, too,

If I'd ever met the guy.

(laughs) it's so crazy to me, 'cause they were--

Always seem so devoted To each other.

You can't really know what Goes on between two people.

Sometimes They don't even know. Yeah, couples are a whole Separate thing altogether.

With a mind of its own. Totally mysterious.

And in need Of constant maintenance.

Which is what keeps people Like me in business.

Oh. Here you go.

Oh, thank you very much.

No problem. I like the way you dry.

(laughing)

I knew we needed More guys here.

God, I never knew women Around here were so lonely.

Well, with roland here, We might just set a record.

(roxy) yeah, even the boys Are doin' great.

Hey, roland, can we talk?

About the test? Yeah.

(exhales) I think I'm ready To take it now. Now?

Right now, Before I chicken out again.

Let's do it.

(car horn honks)

Um, I'll be with you In one sec. All right.

Promise. Yeah.

I hope this isn't yours. Isn't it hot?

It's a $50,000 car.

So? There's more Where that came from.

Here, uh, take the watch.

Come on, you--you gotta take it. I want you to have it.

I can't, jake. It's wrong.

This is not the way to deal With your father's death.

And what's the right way, Huh?

Sitting in my room by myself,

Going to the movies alone?

I thought you gave a damn.

Hey, jake.

What was that all about?

Just one of the rules Of psychiatry--

Never get too close.

Hey.

Pi r-squared.

Half the base Times the height.

D-day--june 6, 1944.

I did it. Oh.

I took the test.

Finally. I am so proud of you.

Well, I said I took it. Doesn't mean I'm gonna pass.

Doesn't matter. Either way, You faced your fear. Well, I had to.

I mean, I couldn't let The boys' cards go to waste. Mm. You saw 'em.

Yeah. Yeah.

I'm glad. It was the kick In the butt that I needed. Oh.

Are you hurtin' bad? Just too much rehab, I guess.

I'm... I'm gonna start Taking it a lot easier.

Okay.

I'm gonna hit the showers And then go back to betty's.

(telephone ringing)

(clears throat)

Hello?

(jake) dr. Burton?

Jake. What's wrong?

I'm in trouble.

I need your help.

I can't let my mom See me here.

I'm at the police station. Come get me.

Please.

Thanks a lot.

Frank.

Sir. Good to have you back.

Thank you. I, um, I'm sorry. I've been meaning to stop by.

You mind if I join you?

No, please, please. I-I owe you one, right?

Excuse me, can I get, uh, A single malt, please, neat?

How's your leave?

It's good. Good. Everything's good.

Then what the hell are you doing Here and not with your wife?

You know, I was planning to Come by building one tomorrow

And file a formal request,

'cause I just want to get back In country as soon as possible.

You got time left On your leave.

Well, denise and I...

Well, deni--

Oh, hell, michael,

We're not doing too good,

And since I've been home, Things have just gotten worse.

Yet you want to run Back to the sandbox?

That's where I'm needed. That's what I know.

You and I both know that The worst thing in the field

Is a soldier worried About problems back home.

He could get himself killed, If not somebody else. I don't lose my focus.

I'm a dedicated officer. You know that. And husband.

Well, yeah, I thought so, yeah.

You love her?

For 20 years.

Then fight...

For her, for your family.

I don't know how.

Hell, frank, none of us do.

They didn't train us For that, did they?

(chuckles) We just do the best we can.

You got more time.

Use it.

And if you need Anything from me,

You call me, day or night.

Thank you for coming To get me, dr. Burton.

I mean, they seized my car.

I didn't know Who else to call. What happened?

I paid a guy To get me a six-pack.

And then I heard About this party.

I had barely popped one open

When the cop came And pulled me over.

I don't know What's happening to me. You lost your father, jake.

Sometimes it hits you in ways You don't even realize.

Sitting in that jail cell, It just made me think,

Like, maybe I meant To screw up. You did this on purpose?

Maybe. I used to get in trouble

Just so my dad Would realize I was there.

But you said you And your dad were--

Close? (scoffs) I wish.

I mean, He was always gone,

Either deployed or at work When he wasn't, you know?

It always felt like he cared More about his men.

You don't really Believe that.

You know how many times I played Basketball with my dad?

Once.

I mean, These last couple weeks,

I spent more time with you Than I ever spent with him.

I'm glad you called me, Jake. I am.

But you should have Called your mom.

Why?

'cause I'm not your parent. She is.

Fine. Well, I'm sorry I bothered you.

Hey, listen, I know what it's Like to grow up without a dad.

I used to hang out With coaches, teachers,

And they all meant the world To me, but they were mentors.

I still had a parent. You need to talk to your mom.

My mom's all messed up.

(man) * 'cause I'm Not givin' up *

Well, Now maybe she needs you.

Don't I have enough trouble In my life

Without you doing Something stupid like that?

I'm sorry, mom.

Talk to her, jake. Tell her what you told me.

It's all right.

Go ahead.

I didn't want that car, Mom.

But you said you loved it.

I only said that To make you happy.

Every time I want To talk about dad,

You just...

You give me money...

Money I get Because he's dead.

I mean, h-how am I supposed To feel about that?

You've suffered A tremendous loss, mrs. Tate.

You're in pain.

You're not thinkin' things Through.

No, it's more than that.

You don't understand. You...

What's wrong, mom?

None of this would have happened If it wasn't for me.

Your father would be alive.

He was killed in action.

I'm married To a soldier, too.

We all live With that possibility.

But donald didn't want To be a soldier anymore.

He wanted to get out.

But he only had a few more years Before he had to retire.

So I talked him Into reenlisting

One more time...

For the pension.

He'd already been On two tours

And got home safe.

But I pushed our luck.

Your husband made sure that You and jake had a future.

Don't throw it all away.

(royal wood's "Juliet" playing)

* follow me down To the edge of the town *

* the edge of the town Where the graves are *

(mrs. Tate crying)

* swallowed in weeds In the throws of those trees *

* the throws of the trees Where my heart lies *

* you can be my one If you wanna go *

Sweetheart, Where's grams?

Uh, she went out for a walk About an hour ago. Any idea where?

Just around the post, I think. She said she wanted to be alone.

Okay, thanks.

* ...Go away

* no poison here, We're safe *

Emmalin told me You were out walking.

Did she also mention I wanted to be alone?

She did.

I hear that a lot, Mostly from grieving families.

They never really mean it.

Well, I do.

Mom, what's going on?

Ask your father.

I did. He said you're angry

Because he asked you To stop spending so much.

Really? That's what he said?

Yes.

He always tells you What you want to hear.

Well, then tell me What I don't want to hear.

M-mom, I'm not a child anymore.

I-I might actually Be able to help.

Okay.

If you must know... (voice breaking)

We are broke.

We have to sell the house.

How is that possible?

Dad's still working. You have savings, investments--

All gone.

There are people calling All hours of the day.

They want their money.

I never thought This would happen to us.

It's all so humiliating.

Okay. Okay, So--so you need to cut back.

Michael and I can help.

So he can gamble That money away, too?

Gamble? Dad doesn't even play bridge.

It started As a midlife thing,

And it just got worse From there.

Why didn't you say something Before it got so bad?

Because you love him. I wanted to protect that.

I've done that Your whole life--

Always the one To be the bad guy,

Always the one to say no

So your father could be The one to say yes.

Why haven't you Told me this before?

I can't believe I'm telling you now.

Frank.

I don't want to lose you.

I don't want To lose you either.

So what do we do?

Well, We should get some help.

The army has, um,

Marriage counseling With a chaplain.

Will you do it?

Baby, I will do Whatever it takes.

(man) * take a breath

Jeez!

What is this, A weddin' or a funeral?

(clears throat) Roxanne marie leblanc,

Please step forward.

To the smartest mom In the world. (roxy) oh!

We hereby confer upon you

The degree Of diplomas highschoolicus.

Wait. I passed? You aced it.

(gasps) oh! (cheers and applause)

I'm so proud of you. Congratulations, babe. Oh, thank god it's over.

Speech! Speech! Speech! Speech! Speech! Speech...

Oh, no. Oh, come on. Every graduation Needs a commencement speech.

(claudia joy) yes. I think it's mandatory.

(finn) mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Okay.

Well, I have discovered A lot of new things,

Like science and math,

And... Also a lot About myself,

Like who I thought I was

And... Who I really am.

I want to thank My teacher roland.

You got me to start,

And you gave me The confidence to finish.

And last but not least...

Spongebob and troll dude! Yay!

Without these two, I never would have passed.

Thank god it's over!

(honks) Freeze.

(camera shutter clicking) Oh!

(woman) ohh! (cheering and laughter)

(camera shutter clicking) Ooh!