TO MMY: Previously on Brothers & Sisters...
And when that nerve block wears off, it's going to hurt like hell.
Aren't you going to prescribe something?
Given Justin's history of drug addiction,
he is completely against taking any narcotics.
My wife cheated on me.
She accused me of cheating on her
so she could get a better divorce settlement
and she knows I won't fight it.
William. Our son should be here,
with his sister, with us. And he's not.
Look. I know he's gone. I know it hurts. And I'm sorry.
Now you know how hard it is to love someone who doesn't love himself.
You know, you ended things with me, Scotty.
I think my mom needs someone at the vineyard.
That would be so awesome.
Sweetheart, you have to take something.
(CRYING) I can't.
Hold on. Just hold on.
JUSTIN: (STRAINING) Okay. Okay. Okay. Good. Good.
KEVIN: I got you. I got you.
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
Good. Good. Good.
Okay. What is this? A bubble bath?
Yeah. Don't knock it until you've tried it.
Look, we'll get those bars installed.
- Yeah. - All right?
(WHIMPERING)
- Are you okay? - Yeah, I'm great.
Don't give me that gentle Kevin look. You know it creeps me out.
Okay, well, stop... Stop being so macho.
What are you going to do, light candles now?
Yes! As a matter of fact.
Look, I'm creating a meditative atmosphere.
It's a well-known fact meditation can help minimize pain.
The only thing you're minimizing right now is my testosterone level.
Check this out.
(NEW AGE MUSIC PLA YIN G)
Oh, no. No. No, no, no.
- It's peaceful. - It's crap.
Would you just get a CD off my dresser, please?
Okay, fine. But you're ruining my vibe.
Kevin, I said turn it off!
- What... Okay! Okay! - Sorry. I didn't see anything.
- Okay. - Are those bubbles?
- No. - You have a... Oh, wow. Hi.
Will you please grab my toothbrush?
Yeah. Sure.
We grew up with sisters. We gave up on privacy a long time ago.
You know what? Speak for yourself.
You want me to stay with you?
Kevin, I'm not dying. You don't need to keep a vigil for me.
Okay, fine.
Back in a bit.
(WAKE ME UP BEFORE YO U GO-GO PLAYING)
How did it go?
He'd be a model patient if he weren't so ornery.
Is he really not taking any medication?
Aspirin. Ibuprofen.
- That's not enough. - No.
Doctors told him yesterday, point-blank,
by not taking the pain killers, he's interfering with his own recovery.
He's not sleeping, he's not resting. He's just not getting better.
Just because you're staying with your daddy, Paige,
doesn't mean you can use that tone with me.
Well, I am sorry that you think that. I still love you.
Okay, bye-bye, Chicken.
Yeah, I got mother of the year all sewn up. Where's Justin?
- Taking a bath. - Is he still in pain?
- Yes. - Bad.
Still not taking his meds.
He's afraid. He wants to stay sober.
Yeah, but if by not taking them he's stalling rehab
or worse, risking more injury...
He could have trouble walking, running.
Surfing. Did you try surfing?
Yes, I offered to buy him a new surfboard.
What am I, crazy? I'm terrified he'll become an addict again.
I know what he went through, what we all went through.
You're not crazy, Mom.
Every time I talk to him, it's like talking to a stone wall.
Mom, I think you should keep trying.
KITTY: How do you manage to smell so good
even in the basement of a chemical plant?
God, is there some sort of presidential aftershave you're wearing?
You smell like a power devil.
Power devil? Is that like a Tasmanian devil?
Because I think I shot one of those once.
Okay, listen! Hey.
Six minutes ago I learned that your ex-wife, Courtney,
is going on Larry King, where she will be nastily telegenic
while also sympathetic and vulnerable.
Look, people are sick of that stuff. They want to talk about health care,
jobs, the war,
why it's 72 degrees in Iowa in the middle of October.
Right? What? Why are you giving me that face?
Well, because Travis has a point.
I mean, they also want to make sure that you didn't throw your wife
under a bus in a mad dash to power.
You're definitely going to have to talk to her.
Thank you. Finally.
So, you think that I should crawl into the gutter with her?
No. No, I don't think you're going to have to crawl.
I think she'll drag you there.
Enough. I have voters to meet with.
He so listens to you. I'm awed.
He has to make up his own mind.
TRAVIS: Yes, but you can help him with that.
We have to muzzle her, Kitty. Would you talk to him?
As his smiling fiancée or his Communications Director?
Either. But pick one.
I'll go along with whichever you decide.
SAUL: So, you're going to love this accounting program.
And as the business grows, you can expand the functionality
to handle online orders.
- We should be so lucky. - We'll get there. You'll see.
Sorry to interrupt. Non-fat chai latte for Holly.
Tommy gets the tall Americano. Saul, I got you a double espresso.
Oh, Tommy, I put your schedule up online so you can access it from home.
- Thanks. - One of these days
we're going to clone you.
Cool. So with two of me that means my salary doubles, right?
HOLLY: No.
All right. Move over. Let me give this a shot.
Okay.
- Lena seems to be working out, huh? - Yeah, yeah. She's been great.
These the latest pictures of Lizzie?
She's really starting to look like a Walker more and more every day,
- isn't she? - Yeah.
So, tell me, Tommy. How's Julia?
Honestly, I can't remember the last time she seemed completely happy.
Well, you know, you have to give her time.
The two of you have been through a lot.
And just out of curiosity,
what was the time that the two of you were completely happy?
Our honeymoon.
But I can't just pick up and go to Hawaii.
Well, then you bring Hawaii to her.
BETH: Oh, come on. Come on, Lizzie. Give me a smile?
- Elizabeth. - TOMMY: Honey? Hey, babe?
Oh. Hey, Ben, Beth. What a... What a nice surprise.
(CHUCKLES) Well, you keep working on that poker face, son.
No, I just...
I didn't know you were coming.
Well, I just couldn't spend another second away from my girls.
- I swear, I could eat this child up. - BEN: Yeah.
- What are you doing home? - Hey. I took the afternoon off. I...
Oh, look, Jules. He brought you an orchid.
Yeah, I was thinking about that week in Maui and how you wore an orchid
- in your hair every day and I... - Thank you.
- Yeah. - And what'd you do?
A man only brings home flowers to apologize.
Oh! Stop it, Ben. Don't mind him, Tommy.
He's just cranky from the drive.
- Yeah. Thanks. - It's beautiful. I love it. Thank you.
So, your parents just showed up?
We don't always know when your family's stopping by.
Yeah, but at the end of the night my family goes home.
So how long are your folks staying for?
As long as they want.
(KNOCKIN G ON DOOR)
- I brought you a ginger ale. - Thanks.
- Here. - Mom, I'm okay. I'm fine.
Oh yeah, you're fine. You're terrific. We should all be so lucky.
All right, tell me. What's the fastest way out of this conversation?
By having it.
- Okay, I'm not fine. - No, you're not fine.
I think we...
You should explore the possibility of taking the pain medication.
You realize you're talking to your son, Justin? The youngest one?
The one with the drug problem?
I've talked to all of your doctors and your physical therapist.
I even called Dr. Bennedict.
My pediatrician?
Mom, you know, I'm not 12 years old, okay?
This isn't strep throat.
He's one of the most respected doctors in this town.
They all agree that if we keep the dosage low, if we monitor...
Mom, I don't care what they think!
Okay, did you call the rehab where I sobered up? Did you call my sponsor?
When you got sober, I was there every day.
And I worried about you every minute that I wasn't.
Do you think I want to be standing here advocating
you using drugs again for any reason?
Then why are you doing it, Mom?
Because I'm old enough to know
that when life does something this horrible to you,
there are no rules as to how to get over it.
You just have to do whatever you can, anything you can to make it better.
Mom, I can't.
Okay? "Anything" is not an option for me.
KITTY: Can we at least discuss this?
Would you please stop walking so fast?
- I got a plane to catch. - Honey, it's your plane.
They're not going to be leaving without you.
I am not going to beg my ex-wife not to discuss an affair
- that I never had. - Okay, fine. Fine. Don't beg.
Just draw that line in the sand.
Do you have any idea how much the electorate loathes politicians right now?
It has been crooks, liars and hypocrites since the Salem witch trials.
I'm not getting down in the muck
while insisting that faith and honor be restored to American politics.
You're not going to survive a sex scandal.
The voters don't even know you yet.
There's not going to be any insisting on anything
because you're going to end up a joke on late-night.
And is this the opinion of a politico or a girl who's pissed,
'cause her guy's getting slandered?
If you want to bring faith back to politics, Robert,
you're going to have to fight for your name.
If an uncomfortable conversation with your ex is too much to ask,
well, then, yeah.
The politico in me and the girl has to wonder
how much faith you have in yourself.
- I hate this. - Yeah. Yeah, me too.
Talk to her.
(PHONE RIN GS)
SECRE TARY: Kevin, your 4:00 with Mr. Balanchine is here.
Send him waltzing on in, Lisa.
Wow. Scotty.
- Why... Why the subterfuge? - I'm sorry.
I didn't think you'd take the meeting given how
weird things were last time we met.
(SIGHS)
You know, I'm... Look. I'm sorry.
I should never have
slept with you that night. It was... It was really wrong.
Well, it's not like you drugged me.
- You look good. - Thank you.
I'm okay. It's nice to see you. So, is everything okay?
No. Kevin.
I need a lawyer. Preferably one who might be flexible about payment.
Okay. What happened? Did you get nabbed shoplifting
mascara and a thong?
I got a DUI. I had a glass of pinot gris, but it's impossible I was drunk.
Did they do a Breathalyzer? What was your blood alcohol?
.08. Barely anything.
- Right over the legal limit. - Kev, this cop was weird.
He took one look at me, and he was totally homophobic.
I was wearing pink shorts and an old Queen T-shirt,
and he smirked and put on gloves when he took my license, and then,
and then he made this face like I had some disease.
Did he? Do you have the notice to appear?
- He stopped you for a broken tail light? - I wasn't even driving wonky.
If I lose my license, I'll get fired.
I need to be able to drive the catering van.
This is such bad timing.
I've been trying to be a grown-up.
Yeah, its hard work, isn't it?
Look, Scotty, I may be able to get an iffy ticket thrown out.
But next time will you please take a cab?
You know, the thought of you in jail is pretty terrible.
But someone hurt? That's worse.
- Does this mean you'll help? - Of course.
- That is not what he looked like, Dad. - Oh, come on.
I've got eyes in my head, little girl. That prom date?
Sasquatch in a powder-blue tux.
It was the same color as that Karmann Ghia
that Tony Campbell used to drive.
- It was a Beetle. Yeah. - He runs his own architecture firm now.
- Really? - It's a tough business.
Yeah, it's tougher still when you don't have daddy's money to get you started.
I always wondered why you didn't go into architecture, Jules.
Well, she still could.
My little girl can do anything she sets her mind to.
- I always wanted to be a dancer. - No problem.
Just have to amputate those two left feet of yours.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
What?
Nothing. It's just it's nice to hear you laugh.
- Well, I'll drink to that. - BETH: Hear, hear.
- Cheers, dear. - Cheers, Dad.
- You know this pinot is not half bad. - You sound surprised.
Well, it's not like you've got that much experience
in the wine-making business.
What I lack in experience I make up for with hard work.
Well, I think both of you have been working too hard.
Jules, what do you say tomorrow you and Lizzie and I have an adventure?
I would love to see the Huntington Gardens.
- It sounds great. - BETH: Good.
And if the girls aren't around, what do you say you and I
get into some trouble on our own?
Trouble. Sign me up.
Mom, thank you very much for dinner.
I think I'm going to go watch a little... I'm going to go watch a little TV.
- No. No, no, no. I got it. - I got it. I can do it.
- I got it. - When you're off the crutches,
then you can do the dishes. Not that you've ever done them before,
- so just go and lie down. - All right, Mom.
It shouldn't still be this bad.
I think he's doing much better than when he first came home.
In what way?
I don't know, but I think it's incredibly brave of him
to try to get through this without the drugs.
It's not brave, it's pigheaded. He's always been that way.
Justin sets his mind on something, it doesn't matter how wrong it is,
I can't budge him.
But how he takes care of that knee over the next few months
will affect the rest of his life.
If he can't rehab properly because of the pain...
Nora, have you tried telling him all of this?
- Of course you have. You're you. - That's why he won't listen to me.
He'll listen to you, Rebecca.
Nora, I don't know.
Please. I need your help.
I just... I don't think I feel comfortable trying to convince him to take drugs.
Do you think I do? But I've talked to every doctor,
I've Googled every website in existence looking for another option
and there isn't any.
The only option I have left is you, Rebecca.
Please, please, please talk to him.
- I'll try. - Thank you.
I stopped Mr. Wandell,
who was in a rusted orange 1972 Ranchero missing a tail light.
And you stopped him for the tail light?
And felt that because of his demeanor and his breath,
alcohol had been imbibed recently.
- What was his demeanor? - A lot of catty back talk.
And you gave him a Breathalyzer test?
His blood alcohol level was.08, which is just over the legal limit.
It also appeared he was living in his vehicle.
It's like an extra closet is all.
I don't think that's relevant, Officer.
And the Breathalyzer machine is accurate enough to be used
as evidence in a court of law in the state of California?
Yeah. Standard.
Standard except when said Breathalyzer
hasn't been calibrated every month.
Your Honor, I wish to introduce into evidence, with the court's permission,
the maintenance records for the instrument in question,
serial number 4564702.
Officer, if you'd like to have a look at it,
we'll happily wait for you to put your gloves on.
Seeing as how you needed them to inspect my client's license.
Your Honor, we take this charge very seriously.
However, it is not my expectation, when I ask, as a formality,
to inspect the maintenance records of the instrument in question,
that two regularly scheduled inspections were missed.
- Officer Phipps. - Yes, Your Honor.
Your Honor, this invalidates the basis of the case
and seeing as my client's blood alcohol
was barely above the legal limit...
- Enough. Case dismissed. - Thank you, Your Honor.
You got bubkes, son.
He also called me "Little Miss Officer," Your Honor.
Sue him for defamation. Next case.
You're my hero.
I got to get back to the office, pro bono circus hour is over.
Look, I know I can't pay you, but at least let me take you to dinner?
I can get us into San Estephe.
San Estephe? Are you kidding?
It takes months to get a reservation there.
And I know you can't afford it. And you know what?
I'm not going to dine and ditch with you, Scotty.
Yeah. Trust me, please. Just like a little bit of faith.
(ROCK MUSIC PLA YIN G ON HEADPHONES)
(STRAINING)
(CAMERA CLICKS)
Hey. What are you up to?
I am going on a field trip and you're coming with me.
Yeah, good luck getting that past General Walker.
Yeah, well, she's out running errands. Now's our chance.
(KNOCKIN G ON DOOR)
Courtney.
Well, you're traveling without your entourage, so that begs the question,
- what do you want? - I think you know.
You look tired.
I'm running for president. Of course I look tired.
I'm not entirely sure I want to discuss this with you, Robert.
You never hear me when I speak, and you're better at debate than I am,
- so why not spare ourselves? - Can we go inside?
Because I think Mrs. Anderson is probably shooting photos
for the Enquirer as we speak.
You don't have anything to be afraid of.
I'm giving an honest account of what it means to be the wife of a politician.
What, you expect me simply to be invisible?
You gave up honesty the day you accused me of screwing the nanny.
Well, I don't know what happened. You refused to talk about it.
You refused to talk about anything
except your career, when you were even here, which was rarely...
So you're going to go on television and play the victim
and search for a book deal? It is so cynical.
- I am asking you... - What if you don't win the nomination?
You taught me that timing is everything.
And it's a good story.
Right? The dutiful political wife giving luncheons and speeches.
Helping brand your mythology.
I listened to you, I advised you and you dropped me.
Is this the same self-justification you're going to use when our children
are old enough to know that you lied?
Well, they'll have Kitty McCallister by then, so what does it matter?
You know, you are not just slinging mud at me.
You are completely defiling yourself.
And I know you. You won't be able to live with it.
Well, it can't be any worse than what I've lived with until now.
Why couldn't we go to a nice museum?
I know. You hate golf.
I don't hate golf. I loathe it. I despise it.
I would rather spend all eternity at a dinner party
seated next to Britney Spears
than waste an afternoon lugging clubs around with a bunch of over-fed,
over-privileged Arnold Palmer wannabes.
But for you? I'll swallow it.
Except I have to spend time with this putz.
If you weren't here as a buffer, I would wrap my nine iron around his neck.
Do it now and I'll spot you three strokes.
Yes! That's what I'm talking about!
(LAUGHS)
You boys are going down!
- Yeah. Make it four. - Oh, man.
Buck up, son.
We'll find something you're good at.
You know what, Ben? Your folksy shtick, it's getting a little bit old.
- So, we're being honest now, are we? - Yeah. You bet.
Then open your eyes. Julia's in trouble.
You've been here 24 hours
and you think you know what's going on?
She calls us, most every night, sobbing.
- Did you know that? - Of course I know that. She's my wife!
- Then help her! - What's going on, Tommy?
We're leaving. Now.
Look, I want you out of my house. Tonight.
Well, you got that right, Tom.
And since you can't take care of your family,
I'm taking Julia and Lizzie with me.
JUSTIN: When did you start taking pictures?
REBECCA: Over summer.
Right after my sculpture phase, but right before dabbling in French.
Quite impressive.
You know, I tried to... I tried to imagine what it was like out there for you.
I just couldn't see it.
Even when I saw news footage, it just didn't seem real.
Yeah.
If you ever need to talk...
- Could we get the check? - Yeah.
I was talking to your mom. She's worried about you.
She's really worried about your pain level.
I know, but you know what? I had surgery. I'm going to feel pain.
Yeah, but there wouldn't be if you took the pain medication
they prescribed for you.
- Thank you very much. - Oh.
I'll get that.
(GROANS)
Justin? Justin?
What happened? What can I do?
(MOANING)
- Okay. Okay. - Okay, ready? Yeah. Here.
- REBECCA: Here we go. I'm sorry. - Careful. Careful. Oh, God.
- Oh, God. - Okay.
Just try to get some rest, okay?
Nora? Nora, are you mad at me?
I didn't say that.
You are. You're mad at me.
That's what my mom does when she's mad at me.
You took him out. Without his wheelchair.
I was trying to talk to him about the painkillers like you asked me to.
- Remember "Operation Nora"? - "Operation Nora" was,
"Hey, Justin, why don't we wheel into the living room,
"so I might discuss with you the advantages of the pain medication."
"Operation Nora" was not a trip downtown!
Because you think that's what I was trying to achieve today.
Him having an attack like that?
- Well, what were you thinking? - Oh, I don't know.
Maybe get his mind off of things a little bit.
Remind him that his life can be fun.
It won't be fun again for a very, very long time.
Okay, you know what? I was trying to help you.
I'm sorry if I didn't do it exactly the way you wanted me to.
Maybe you should write me a script next time.
- Oh, that's not fair. - Well, I'm trying.
- None of this is my fault. - Yes, it is.
Some of it. A little of it.
(SIGHS)
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm not mad at you.
God, I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at everyone else.
I'm still mad at Justin for signing up. I'm...
I'm mad at his dead father
for letting him go even though I begged him not to.
Even last year.
Even with William's death, amidst it all, there was always this sense of...
...of reason to it.
But not with this.
This time there's only pain.
That's why I want him to take his medication.
The only good that will come out of any of this
is when it finally stops.
Come on in. It's all right. Don't be afraid.
Are we allowed to be in here? 'Cause usually five-star restaurants
don't like the patrons entering through the alleyway.
Actually the restaurant is closed for another hour. Please have a seat.
And a nice white Burgundy for you while I work.
You work here?
I'm still a cater waiter. I'm still dirt poor.
But I've been putting myself through chef school in Pasadena.
I came in top of my class and won an internship here
as apprentice sous-chef.
Lobster ravioli in a Meyer lemon and butter emulsion
on a bed of sautéed baby watercress and fried capers.
You made this?
Kevin, in less than an hour, people will pour through those doors
and this place will be a madhouse until midnight.
And then the staff, totally wired and really beat, we have some wine.
See, I wasn't drunk.
It was the end of my first month here and I was really happy because...
I was changing my life. So...
Thank you.
To changing our lives.
Americans need a new kind of leadership,
- bold, modern and traditional... - ROBERT: How bad was it?
- ... based in values and respect. - I had frostbite.
I could've used a parka. What are you thinking?
Well, I'm not going to stand around on the sidelines and watch.
You're going to go see her.
Yeah, I am. Look around, Robert.
We're in an auditorium full of high school teachers.
They're not going to elect Henry VIII as president.
No. I'm going to go do my job.
But I... I'm sorry, but I need to ask you.
The nanny story, is it ever going to blow up in our face?
- I told you the first time it came up. No. - With that, ladies and gentlemen...
- Okay? - ... I give you the next leader...
- Now... - ... of the free world...
- I'm going to go talk to these teachers. - ... an American hero,
Senator Robert McCallister!
(APPLAUSE)
Thank you.
So get this, your dad wants to take you and Elizabeth home
and not just for the weekend.
I think it's a good idea.
- Just for a while. I can clear my head. - Clear it of what?
Please try and understand.
It'll be easier this way. I know it doesn't seem fair or rational...
What do you mean?
- I can't, Tommy. It's too hard. - What's too hard, Julia?
What? What are you talking about?
William's death.
You pressured me to go to the vineyard that day.
And at the hospital.
I'd just had the babies. I needed some time
and you kept pressing me for a decision,
and I didn't know what to do, so,
- you decided that... - That is not true, Julia.
- We decided together. - Okay, I know. I know.
I know it's crazy. I do, okay? But I can't help it.
I blame you, Tommy. I want to get past this.
I think if I go away, I'll be able to put it in perspective.
You think?
I need this. Otherwise we're not going to make it.
I am so impressed at how you've pulled your life together.
Does this mean I can't tease you anymore?
No. Please never stop teasing me.
It is going to take a lot of meals like this for you to pay your legal bill, sir.
Well, that's fine by me.
- You know what? I'm just... - Oh, oh, God, no.
- No. I'm sorry. - No, No, No, No! No. Scotty. Scotty.
- I'm in a relationship. - Oh!
Oh, I guess I'm not the only one who's changed. Who?
He's... He's the brother
of my sister's fiancée,
- and it's... You know, it's... It's... - The minister?
- Yep. - Oh, God. Wow.
- Where's his church? - Malaysia.
Excuse me? Artesia?
Malaysia. On an island called Tioman.
Which you might recognize from the movie South Pacific.
- So he's really available. - You know,
Tioman is famous for the red flying squirrels.
And the slow loris and the walking catfish.
Well, I'm really happy for you. All of you. Including the catfish.
- I'm sorry. - Yeah. Me, too.
I should probably get back to work.
It's about to get busy and I need some time
to poach my fool head in vermouth.
You know, it's... It's just timing. Thank you.
You're welcome.
(GROANING)
(KNOCKING ON DOOR)
- How bad is it? - It's pretty bad.
Honey, I wish you'd reconsider.
Don't you think I want to take the pills, Mom?
Then why don't you?
The doctors have said we can monitor the dosage. We'd be very careful.
Don't you get it? I'm lucky. My friends are dying over there, Mom.
I got off easy.
- Are you punishing yourself? - I don't know.
I don't know what I'm doing, Mom.
(CRYING) I don't...
Listen to me. No one, no one wants you to hurt any more than you have to.
You didn't create this war.
The fact that you're here alive and someone else isn't,
it isn't fair. It's awful. But it's a gift.
- It hurts so much. - I know. I know. I know. I know.
Don't worry now.
I'm here. I'll do whatever you want.
I want you to fill the prescription.
Okay.
I already called it in. I just have to pick it up.
Of course you did. It's not surprising.
- It'll be okay. - Okay.
- Scotty. Wait. Wait. - I'm so working right now.
I can't talk. I'm sorry I made assumptions...
Stop! Okay? Listen. I'm...
We were never friends.
We just went straight to being lovers and fighters.
And seeing as the only gay friends I have are my sisters,
maybe we could try that.
Kevin.
If I don't get this perfectly cooked piece of Copper River salmon
to David Beckham at table three,
you'll have to hire me as your personal chef.
- He's here? - Yes.
- Wow. - I'll call you later.
- Now go. Yeah. - Okay.
I have one minute for you, Miss Walker.
I have to finish baking a rhubarb-cherry pie
for the Sidwell Friends School auction.
I just don't understand why you're doing this.
This is about identity.
You see, mine. Not his.
You actually have no idea what it's like, do you?
To have your whole life with someone erased.
To be by his side and...
And to have given up some very real part of yourself,
your own dreams, so that your mate can save the world.
I'm not here to get into the middle of your relationship with Robert.
I just wanted to let you know that I found Brigitte.
The nanny.
And for the record, yes, she did love Robert.
Just as she loved you and just as she loved your children.
And just so you and I are utterly clear, she's willing to tell the truth.
And I just thought maybe you would want that information
on the eve of your presentation.
Thank you for your time and say hi to Larry.
You think you're his partner? Nobody's his partner.
He does it all alone.
I'll let myself out.
Tommy. What are you doing here?
I had to
grab some stuff to bring back to the vineyard and...
- I had to get out of that house. - Why? Did something else happen?
Julia wants to take the baby and go home with her parents to Arizona.
Oh, come on, Tommy. That can't be Julia.
- It's got to be her son-of-a-bitch father. - No.
It's her.
Apparently she blames me for William's death.
- What? - She came right out and said it.
But we both made that decision. We both did.
And now, Saul,
she's furious at me for some revised version of the truth.
She's grieving, Tommy.
Fine, but do you know how I deal with my grief?
I focus on Julia and Elizabeth.
All day I think about coming home to them.
Yeah, but that's how you're getting through this, Tommy.
- She can't do it your way. - So what do you want me to do?
Just sit back and... And watch her go?
No.
Maybe you have to find it in you to let her grieve her way.
I don't know if I can.
I don't know.
I know that we can get equal time on Larry,
but we may have to do one of the morning shows
depending on whatever it is she actually says.
- Why are you not worried? - I am worried.
I've got two minutes until the end of my auction
and I'm afraid GOP Girl's gonna snipe my Ronald Reagan bobble head.
Kitty, this is serious.
I know. It's a limited edition.
(PHONE RINGS)
Yeah, Travis.
Really?
Thank you.
Courtney canceled the interview.
Which you knew already. What did you do?
Nothing. My job. I'm busy.
- Kitty! - Robert. Okay, I...
I bluffed.
I told her I had the nanny. That's all.
Okay.
I know you hate this question, but I'm going to ask it.
Did you do it
as my Communications Director and because it's good for the campaign?
Nope.
I did it because I trust you.
And you better win this election.
That is the plan, Miss Walker.
And that bobble head's for me, right?
She's better with us. This is the right thing to do.
Just to be very clear, Ben.
You might think this is the right thing to do,
but it's a bad idea.
- Hey. - Hey.
So, call me as soon as you get there.
Of course.
Come home soon?
You are the love of my life.
You know that, right?
JULIA: Come here.
Hey. I miss you already.
I called your sponsor and asked him to come over tomorrow.
I'll keep track of your dosage.
I'll be with you. It'll be okay, Justin. I swear.
(PHONE RINGS)
- Honey? - No, it's Lena.
Things have been nuts here today.
I just realized I hadn't checked in with you.
Oh. Right.
So your appointment with the web guy is on Friday.
And boy, does he need some fashion tips. And speaking of,
I snaked a sweet corporate rate from the cleaners up the street,
so feel free to spill cabernet all over your best shirts.
- Hey, Lena? - Yeah?
Just... Thanks.
Are you okay? You sound kind of funny.
Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just tired.
Well, I'll be here for at least a couple more hours,
so give me a call if you can't sleep.
I'll read you some soil reports.
Okay. Thanks.
How long till the drugs take effect?
He had 160 milligrams about a half an hour ago.
A pain level of seven would be at a two by now.
God, I hate knowing so much about this stuff.
Well, thank God that you do.
Hey, guys. Sundaes! I'm in.
Tommy! Hi! What a great surprise. Where are Julia and Lizzie?
Julia took the baby to go see her folks.
Her brother never met her,
so I figured I'd come hang out with Justin.
I'm so glad you did. I'm going to give this to Rebecca.
So how is he?
We're making hot fudge sundaes down there.
You want to raise your cholesterol?
Thank you.
- Did you give Justin the pills? - Yes.
Oh, God. I don't ever remember being this tired.
Thank you for your help.
It's a little humbling to realize
you're not the one in the best position to help your own son.
It's okay.
It kind of makes me feel like I'm part of the family.
You are a part of the family, Rebecca.
Nora, I have a lot of friends who are addicts.
And when they head back down this road,
starting now, everything changes.
You have to lock things up, count his pills.
He might not be Justin for a while.
I know.
Why don't you use a bowl like any other human being?
- It's better this way. - Who eats sundaes from a cup?
- Jus! - Well, if it isn't Tiny Tim.
Please sir, may I have a turkey?
God, you're mixing your Dickens. It was a goose, dumbass.
- No, it wasn't. - Yeah, it was.
What the hell are you guys talking about?
- A Christmas Carol. - No, it wasn't.
It was a turkey. I played Tiny Tim, remember?
So did I. So did you, Tommy.
- No. I don't do plays, Kev. - What?
Fifth grade, Mrs. Blake, muumuus, orange lipstick?
- Yeah. - TOMMY: No. No. Drawing a blank.
You... Mom, you can settle this. We all played Tiny Tim, right?
Well, you were all the smallest in your class.
- I was? - Yeah.
- No.
Yes. What? Grade school was a blur?
- I guess so. - Wow.
Justin, you want me to make you a sundae?
Yeah, sure. That would be great.
- Two scoops of that. - Yeah. I know, Mom. It's so good.