Previously on "The L Word"
He has... uh... advanced prostate cancer and
he's refusing any treatment
Oh my god
I'm so sorry
I wanna see other people
You mean you want to see Bette
What you gonna do about Carmen?
Nothing
I think the two of you should be together
What about you?
Uh, I told Dana I loved her... twice
That's good
Yeah but she didn't say anything back and...
That's bad, right?
You and Shane have made me a better man
I don't give a shit if I've made you a better man
It's not a fucking women's job to be consumed and invaded and spattered
so that some fucking men can evolve
I dare you to stay here and deal with this
We're not friends
Hey Victor
She's here
Yeah... so?
Trust me, she's a very sick girl
"L'chaim"
Just right in the middle of the living room
Not a good decorating choice
But don't be sorry
I just had to get him out of the hospital
It was killing him
Cancer's killing him
That's great right there.
Can you guys put that up for me please?
That's really not our job ma'm.
Here are the instructions.
Do you have any idea of what you're taking on?
Are you prepared to watch our father die right her in your living room?
He could go into a remission Kit.
Don't play it in the rand court yet
He's refusing treatment.
The doctors give him 4 to 6 weeks. I give him as long as he wants to stay alive.
And what about work?
Don't worry about work, Kit.
I just... wanna make sure day is set up.
I'll figure something else.
I don't think you know what you're in for.
This is gonna eat your life.
I didn't know that I would be taking all on by myself.
Then you should have talk to me.
You should have included me in this huge decision you made
about how our father's gonna leave this Earth.
Thank you.
That's nice.
They're from Mark.
No thank you.
Look, he asked me to bring it.
I don't let the past over Tim himself.
Look, I don't really think a coffee and a muffin's gonna redeem him.
Look, I hate to bring this up...
- We've rent... |- No, no, no, I know.
- No Jen, I, I'd cover you if I could. |- No
- You know, Mark offered|- No.
I'll pay my own rent
Ok
Come in
- Hi|- Oh thank God, you're here.
Can you figure out how to put that thing up?
Oh yeah, sure but... Is there anywhere that I can...
Oh there's a spare bedroom around the corner, at the end of the hallway.
I see you have a baby
No, not yet. Maybe
I mean, yes, in ten days.
My ex. My ex... She's... She's due in ten days.
You have a lot on your plate.
That's nothing new to me.
Have you thought about what's gonna happen
if your father's still alive when the baby's born?
He will be.
Hi James, it's me
Can you call my father's housekeeper and
have her send out my father's family photographs.
Just have her overnight them to me.
Ok.
Ok, great. Thanks.
I was looking at my father's medication's chart.
Why is he taking prednisone? Isn't it some kind of steroid?
Yeah, it can help with mental clarity
when there's inflammation or swelling around the brain.
towards the end it will get very confusing and frightening.
And not just for the patient.
Tina.
Dana, Alice, do you know Lee Hostin?
No, Hi.
Oh my god, you're so close, how are you felling?
Ooohh, hungry.
Hey, is this Bette Porter's baby?
Well, our baby.
Oh, I just met her recently. She's great.
Didn't she ask you out?
Yeah.
Uh, we're gonna get sit down. see you.
Oh, but I see you here later tonight. Yeah?
Oh. Uh, maybe. I just fell like a hot bath and my own bed tonight.
We'll make it an early one.
We'll see.
It was nice to see you again.
You too. Bye.
B ye.
Ok, So...
So you're ok with that, huh?
What?
That.
Oh. Yeah, I'm ok with it.
I wouldn't be ok with it.
I was wondering when I will see you in here.
Have you come here for dinner?
- Oh my god!|- Give me a hug?
Yeah!
Hi, why don't you sit down?
Yeah ok. Until Kit gets here. We're planning the lunch menus.
You work here?
Lunch? Wow! You're gonna be here so much.
- And Gabby will probably be here and... |- We're not together.
I am so proud of you.
You came out. Big time.
Yeah. Well... Sorry I didn't do it any sooner.
Oh, you know what, Kit's here. I should probably go but...
Can we have dinner?
Yeah... I'd love to.
Would that be ok with you babe?
Oh, oh, oh... I didn't... Oh my god.
hmmm... Dana you don't have to get my permission for meet and go out with your ex.
You guys should be friends.
Best best friends.
Ok well... I'll talk to you after.
- Ok. |- Ok.
- It was good to see you. |- uh, you too.
Bye.
Wow.
So I've organized his meds into times and dosages
so you can keep to the schedule when I'm not here.
And... I'll show you how to clean and insert the IV-catheter.
Mmm, speak of the Devil, here he is.
Welcome home Mr Porter.
How are you feeling Daddy?
Who is this woman?
Uh, Shally... She was in the hospital with you yesterday, you remember?
She's your nurse.
Am I on display?
Can a man have a bit of privacy?
I suggest hospital curtains. I can order them.
This is so ugly and depressing.
I'll get some of these Japanese’s screens that make a room within a room.
Hey, why don't you pick some of those up at Ikea?
Hmmm, maybe you can get your assistant to do that?
Seriously Jenny, if you're short on the rent this month, it's not a problem.
Fuck you.
I don't expect that it would fix everything.
Do you think you can buy me off, with money and good eats...
Like I'm some kind of a whore?
It's not what I meant.
I was planning on coming in this afternoon,
but he just seemed a little disoriented it's I just didn't feel comfortable.
You're doing the right thing Bette.
After this week I should be able to get back to some...
semblance of a normal schedule.
Listen, we don't want you to feel pressured.
You take over how much time you need.
Thank you. I appreciate that.
We just need to put some uh... structure in place.
You know, I'm sure the poll will support a temporary leave of absence.
A leave of absence?
What about the Arin Barn's retrospective?
Well, we have Leo.
- Things won't totally fall apart while you're gone. |- I hired a nurse.
I wasn't planning on taking a leave of absence I'm...
sure that as soon as he trusts her...
I'm sorry to interrupt but I need your help.
I'm sorry, excuse me just...
Sure.
We have to do this every few hours, so just take the shoulder gently
- Is that ok?|- Yeah, yes
I'm sorry, I... have to go back to work.
Just... one second.
Your father's lucky to have you Bette.
Thanks.
Uh, just, let me know what you wanna do.
About what?
About the leave of absence.
Can I have until Monday to decide?
Of course, take the week-end.
Ask Lara to... It is Lara, isn't it? Your chef?
Yeah.
Ask Lara to bring us a selection of small tastes.
Whatever she thinks is most delicious.
Your chef... It's nice.
Wow, this is my favorite way to eat.
Hmm? well you should stay with me then.
- Alice, if you don't want me to go out with her just... |- I said it was ok.
I'm a surveillance photographer.
I work for divorce lawyers, wives trying to find their husbands cheating on them.
That kind of people.
It's brilliant. I should bring you with me to New York.
Spy on my ex.
I'm gonna go.
Why? We haven't even eaten.
I can't get my eyes open.
But please, stay.
I'll take a cab.
You'll be ok?
Besides, I'm gonna pee like a horse.
You know what I mean.
Helena, I'm tired. Just wanna go home, and be alone.
Fine. Enjoy being alone.
I will. I wanna enjoy it while I can.
- Hey guys|- Ok, I see you later, bye.
Bye.
Hey, Tina...
You won't be alone but you still gain lonely.
I looked upon an isle and raised the pure romance above it.
I heard the singing of the Mississippi when Abe Lincoln went down to New Orleans.
And I've seen it's muddy bosom turn all golden in the sunset.
I've known rivers, ancient, dusky rivers. My soul has grown deep like the rivers'.
Daddy, it's time to... turn you over. I'm just gonna... try to do this by myself, ok?
- Just got to lift the... |- Let me help you.
- If you could just... take the pillow|- Ok.
And now hold his shoulder here.
Kit made you dinner. I promised her I make you... sit down and eat it.
Hello Melvin.
It's Tina. Miss... Kennard.
I know who you are.
- Kit's at work. Should be as soon as she can. |- Who?
Kitty daddy. She said she's gonna be here soon.
How does she know Kitty?
I'm gonna go get you a glass of water, ok?
I'll be right back.
I'll fix you dinner.
I'm sorry... If I was selfish the other night.
It's ok.
I put him in the living room...
I didn't wanna put him in the baby's room in case...
I've never done this before.
I've never held you.
In front of my father.
He's asleep.
Now, that's what I like to see.
And promise, take good care of my girl.
I promise.
And you, you take good care of your mother too.
You hear me?
Maxy... Don't run away again.
Stay with our little girl
I know I let you down Maxy
I was week
I didn't mean to
Oh Daddy.
What?
- I need you... |- Daddy.
...to stay and look after my girl.
Daddy...
Hey, Carmen called me, is she really here?
Don't know.
It's Peaches! C'mon.
I can't face it.
Can't face it.
Could we just sleep?
Yes, please.
Want some coffee?
Hey.
What time did you get here?
A little after midnight.
He had a rough night.
He was awake. But he didn't talk, he was in so much pain.
I feel like he's giving up.
Shally's gonna be here in an hour. She said she wants to give him a sponge bath this morning.
No she will not. There's a certain dignity I'm not prepared to undo.
You can help me to the bathroom. I'm perfectly capable of bathing myself.
Which you don't seem to be able to do these days.
I haven't seen you out of those closes since I first arrived.
- 'Cause I've been taking care of you daddy. |- To the detriment of your work.
What's all this about? Taking a leave of absence...
I'm considering it.
So you can more parade here and watch an old man die? I will not have it!
Your work is too important for that.
It's not more important than you.
I don't want either of you to compromise your careers on my behalf.
Do you understand?
Yeah.
And you...
- If you think Benjamin is gonna leave his family for you|- I don't daddy.
What do you mean, you don't?
I wouldn't do that to another man's wife.
It's human nature to pursue one's happiness over someone else's misery.
Not always daddy.
After her mother still you from my mother you've been in love with someone else, didn't you daddy?
That doesn't matter.
Oh, hmmm, I'm sorry.
Hello, Tina.
Hello, Melvin.
Where's my nurse?
I'm ready to get out of this damn bed.
Daddy, just relax.
- Just wait. |- Nice to get to see that you're feeling better.
I have to go to work.
Allright, allright, ok. Not too fast.
Ok.
Allright, can a man... have some privacy?
Yeah, daddy.
Just leave him alone. I think he'll be fine.
Sorry, I'm late. Traffic on the 405.
Where's your father.
He's doing well, he's in the bathroom.
Oh daddy, are you ok daddy?
- Don't move, ok?|- No.
- Just don't move|- Mr Porter, don't move.
- No, no!|- Just try to stay as still as possible.
No more hospital, no!
Ok, just try to relax.
Where were you last night? It was Peaches.
I need your help.
- Allright. |- Round around the corner guys.
- Dad, are you ok?|- ok, just get his head.
- Ok, watch out to the IV.|- Ok, ok.
Why are you shaving your legs?
'Cause there's hair on them.
So?
Is Lara gonna feel them or something?
What, it's a legitimate question...
Hey, Yeah, we're just picking up a few things for Melvin.
Yeah but listen, why you and Dana grab a bottle of wine and some flowers on your way to Bette's?
Allright.
Yeah, sounds good.
Allright, see you then. Bye.
Oh, poor Bette.
Poor Bette man? Poor Melvin. Read this shit. It's liquid food.
Cycle of life, you end up eating baby food and your back in diapers.
Hmm.
- Who's that?|- No one.
It's Lulla.
Lulla...
Who's Lulla?
Uh... She's that girl from last night.
Wait... The one who goes up on stage with Peaches?
Yes.
Stepping her on stage, poor Lulla. |- Shut up.
She was drunk.
Shit, She's drunk. You think she'll text-message me?
Shut the fuck up.
I'll text-message her.
I've already been transferred.
Excuse me, One second.
I'll be right there.
Hello. Yeah, this is Bette Porter, I'm trying to hire an additional respite worker.
Uh, my dad... invisible.
Bitter.
Dependably supportive.
One word.
Dependable.
Distant.
Bette, what about you?
What about me, what?
Describe your dad, one word.
Dying.
Here you go.
Swallow.
Hey.
I'm sorry, my father was thirsty.
Maybe we should let you Bette.
Yeah.
Thanks you guys.
Bye.
Call if you need anything.
Open...
Here you go... Swallow.
Right.
I see you at ten.
Yep. Ten o'clock.
- What is it?|- I don't know. A nightclub thing with Jenny, I don't know.
But she said be there at ten so don't be late.
- Ok, I'll be there|- Ok.
- Are you ok?|- Yes.
- I see you later. |- Allrighty.
Damn it...
Here are some of your things daddy.
It's me and mom.
I'm like a little ball.
What's this? I don't know this one...
Do you remember this?
You and mom.
Here is me and mom
I had a lot of hair as a kid.
I think there are some of your water corals in here.
Oh, look.
Where is that from?
Acapulco, right?
Let's see what else we have in here.
I think this one was your favorite, wasn't it?
She knew her stuff mom, didn't she?
I'm gonna put this right over here.
I should have worn my latex jumpsuit.
I really miss our food adventures.
You know there's this Peruvian restaurant in Van Nuys I've been wanted to go to.
I shouldn't.
Training...
No
But yes, sort of.
Alice.
Lara...
Dana, I'm just talking about dinner.
No, This is a dinner. What your talking about is a second dinner.
Hey, uh... Hey, it's me.
Uh, I just wanted to call and tell you to, uh...
Maybe get here at like... quarter to ten, uh,
'cause it looks like it might be a little busy, crowded.
Uh, so ok, yeah, call me when you get this, ok? Bye.
Damn it.
Jesus Christ.
Hey.
- Nice place... |- Oh, yeah.
Did Jenny invite you?
Yeah, she did. Have you seen her?
No.
This just doesn't feel right. I'm gonna go...
Look for her.
God, why would she want to come to this place.
Oh, honey, honey, cool.
What is your problem, man? Why do you have to fucking touch me?
- Cool baby, cool. |- What?
Get your fucking hand off of me.
- You allright?|- Yes.
Damn it!
Do you wanna go out some time?
What?
Do you wanna go out with me some time?
And I've seen it's muddy bosom all all golden in the sunset.
- I've known rivers, ancient, dusky rivers... |- What is that?
It's daddy's favorite poem.
Didn't he ever read it to you?
No.
And thank God, 'cause that's one dull-ass poem.
Hmmm, Mamma...
- Shhh|- Mamma...
Shhh, daddy it's ok.
A rusty old halo, Skinny white cloud.
Second hand wings full of patches
A Rusty old halo, skinny white cloud.
A robe so wooly it scratches.
I know a man, rich as a king,
still he just won't give his neighbors a thing.
His day will come. He'll get up and,
he'll get to Heaven and here's what he'll get
A Rusty old halo, skinny white cloud.
A robe so wooly it scratches.
A robe so wooly it scratches...
Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome a special new dancer...
give it up for miss Yeshivago.
Hey.
Hey. Feel like I'm in Hell, what is this place?
Jenny.
Where's Alice?
She went to look for you.
Dana?
What the fuck is she doing?
Al?
Alice, what happened?
I was calling your phone, you weren't answering, where were you?
I was there, where were you?
I... thought I lost you...
I'm right here.
It smells good.
Thanks.
May I have one?
Of course.
Thank you.
Daddy?
Kit!
Daddy? Dad?
Daddy?
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