Previously on Lipstick Jungle...
Last time I saw you, you screamed at me, "Move on!"
It doesn't mean that if something happens to you, I can't care about you.
Your husband is no longer with you.
He's planning his future with me.
You should know that I have every right to be taken care of,
like I have been, in a manner appropriate to my condition.
Is this where I'm supposed to get out my checkbook? You can leave now.
I find the whole thing a bit peculiar,
that all of a sudden Joe's funding another designer...
For what it's worth,
I think that Mr. Bennett would rather be invested in one designer.
Have you ever been to Aspen?
No.
I would love to take you to this resort that my travel editors raved about.
It's this hotel in the side of the mountain.
Sounds great, but a little pricey for me.
Hey, Hector!
Apparently, Mr. Matrick already spoke to Griffin,
he wanted me to pass on that he stands by
Griffin's decision to let you go.
I'm two people. The one on the label,
and then there's just me.
And what if I only want to go out with one of you?
Think about it, Sal.
Oh, we'll finally get to be able to do the kind of movies
that we've always talked about.
No, Wendy,
he offered me your job.
Oh. Wow...
Trust me, Joe, people would notice if you weren't around.
I was starting to get that feeling,
which is why I'm at a considerably lower elevation
than I had intended at this moment.
So? Say something!
It's gorgeous. I love it. I...
What's the issue here, Vic?
She thinks it's pedestrian, derivative, pathetic...
I never said pathetic. You think it's pathetic?
Who cares what he thinks? He looks like Orville Redenbacher.
Could you at least wait until I leave the room?
Okay, that's it. That's it. I'm just gonna take it out of the show.
What? You can't. It's your finale!
Hon, no one's gonna get fashion tears from a purple raincoat.
Well, I'm not putting myself out there again, Dahlia, to be trashed.
My last show...
You cannot let a few critics...
It wasn't a few critics. I was carpet-bombed.
Miss Ford, do you want some lunch?
What? Why?
I just thought you might need to eat something besides your fingernails and Crystal Light.
Okay, we'll close with the eyelet cocktail dress.
Victory, let Fashion Week go. Okay?
This is an opening of a flagship store
and every butt I'm plopping in those chairs is rooting for you to succeed.
You hear me?
You think the eyelet dress is a B-plus, don't you? Just say it!
Honey, I talked a guy into leaving the Aerosmith tour
to light your freaking runway.
I should have just done a small, low-key party for a few friends.
Victory, you've got a big, honking sign in your kitchen
screaming "Happiness."
Don't put crap up on your wall if you don't believe you deserve it, okay?
Shoes from Tokyo.
Oh, finally.
That can't be right.
This look a little small to you, I mean, for a six-foot model?
What's so moving is her determination.
She just wanted to be treated like everybody else. Look.
Yeah, but she still spent all her free time talking to farm animals.
I talk to my turtle.
Yeah, and it's weird. Get a friend.
Maddie. I just think it'd make a great film.
I know it's small and I know it's character-driven, but that's what Sal wanted.
He wanted me to bring him a passion project.
Honey, it's wonderful.
Parador will be lucky to have it.
Oh, somebody doesn't agree.
I didn't say that, I like it.
What would it take to love it?
How about giving her a boyfriend?
That's the point, Maddie. She can't connect with other people.
Fine, but if you want me and my friends to see it,
she better be kissing something besides a cow.
So, you pitching this at lunch tomorrow?
No, Sal wants me to do it in the office.
Hey, do you think it's gonna be weird for me to walk in so soon?
Mmm-hmm. Yeah.
But, honey, it's not about the address. It's about the project.
Hey, did you know that the Fifty-ninth Street bridge
has a song named after it?
Mmm-hmm, but I have no idea
why a bridge to Queens made Simon or Garfunkel feel groovy.
Can you walk across it?
I wouldn't know. I ran.
What's the matter?
Is that... Do you want to duck inside the store?
No, no, it's okay. She didn't see me.
That's not true. She's staring right at us.
Hi.
Hey. Hi.
Kirby, this is Megan. Hey.
And, um...
Oh, God.
Um, you...
Oh, God. Can I help?
Yeah, could you check the side pocket and see if the blue binky's in there?
Sure. What's a... Do you mind if I hold him?
What's a binky? He's kind of...
He's really not used to people.
It's a pacifier.
Right.
You sure I can't help you out there? Hey, uh...
I'm not a dingo, Megan. I won't run off with him.
I promise. Here, let me just help you out there.
Okay. This is so awkward.
Okay. There we go.
There we go. Better?
Hi. Hey. What's his name?
Charles.
Junior. But I call him Charlie.
Hey, Charlie.
I really got to get going now.
Oh, okay. Mmm-hmm.
It was nice to meet you. Oh, okay, wait a minute.
All right. You got his neck?
Okay. Okay, Charlie. Okay.
Bye-bye.
Wow.
Nico, you okay? Nico?
You almost done?
Almost, but this is complicated.
How's a baby gift complicated?
Because half of these toys are made in countries where lead is a food group.
You're too late. I'm going with monogrammed burp cloths.
Embroidered linen?
Did I give those to you when Taylor was born?
Yeah. They're dry-clean only and they're still in the box.
Why are you even giving this kid a gift, huh? It's completely inappropriate.
What's inappropriate was that ratty backpack she was using as a diaper bag.
I mean, she had this crusty mascara wand next to the pacifier.
You know, maybe I should get her a diaper bag.
Nico, you've already given this child a gift, okay?
You didn't chase his mom back to Hammond, Indiana.
You're right. I'm gonna get him a blanket. Thanks!
You know what? You have an assistant that can do this.
What are you... What are you doing?
But not this.
Noah is sick. This will be his last film.
Wendy, you're not a medical expert. This is not your call.
This one is.
He's dead.
Oh, my God.
Your lack of judgment has cost this company millions.
You can't fire me.
I just did.
Parador Pictures, how can I help you?
Hi, Miss Healy!
Hey, stranger.
No stranger than you.
Amy, drop these off at Larry's, all right? Would you?
And grab me a coffee.
After Sal got bumped up, I negotiated getting my own assistant.
Nice. Is she better than you were?
Don't tell anyone.
You must be Wendy Healy. Hi, I'm Paige Berman.
Nice to meet you.
I'm a ginormous fan of all the films you greenlit when you were here.
You're a legend.
Wendy? Sal.
Can we get three fresh waters, please?
I know. I know. It looks like a boy lives here now.
I'm not tall enough to hang that one.
Oh, so that's why I'm here?
Oh, you're joining us? Great.
Kind of have to, it's my job.
Paige is our new VP of Development.
You guys have met, right? We did.
No, don't put him on. I don't speak Japanese.
I need size 10. No, 10. 10.
How many toes do you have?
Well, how many should you have?
Okay, just have Yoshi call me, please.
Hey, there.
How about a little caffeine to calm you down?
Thank you.
How's the ventilation system?
Should be all right, if people don't breathe.
I'm rethinking the smoke machine.
Is that Dahlia's idea or yours?
Hers. Why?
I just want to make sure you're getting my money's worth.
What's that mean?
I'm no authority on store openings,
but is it really necessary to serve veal cheeks and boiled swan?
It's partridge, Joe. Hmm.
And yes, I agree it's a bit much, but Dahlia swears by this caterer and...
And the lighting, we have to pull somebody off a concert tour?
Steven Tyler's not gonna look very good under 60-watt bulbs.
She's aiming high.
She wants major press, you know?
It has to be splashy.
I get that, but I also recall there was a budget for this opening,
which you exceeded about six invoices ago.
This is not gonna help you gain financial independence
from me any faster.
What is this? I haven't seen any of these!
I had a hunch.
Thank you for showing me this.
Just want to make sure everyone's looking out for your best interests.
Anything else I can do for you?
You know anyone who owns a shoe factory?
And if Peter does the adaptation, we'll have a draft by Christmas.
Terrific, Wendy. It's a really powerful story.
I agree, so moving.
But is it just me or is there something missing?
You know, like, in the protagonist's journey?
What were you thinking?
I just feel like she needs a romantic interest.
Like a boyfriend?
I don't know, I feel pretty strongly about honoring the true story.
She doesn't communicate with people.
No, I get that.
But what if it wasn't a cow?
What if she started talking to farmhands who didn't speak English?
I think the point is that she doesn't talk to people.
No, I know, but what if they were, like, immigrants,
and then she falls in love with one of them
and they can't really communicate?
Paige, I'm going to stop you.
I love this book as is. I'm going to keep it authentic.
I totally agree. I'm just bumping on audience appeal.
You know what I'm thinking here?
Why don't you and I discuss this later?
Wendy knows plenty about audience appeal.
Wen, let us have an internal powwow and get back to you, huh?
There's no need to powwow.
If it's not right for you, it'll be right for someone else.
This is just my first stop.
So nice to finally meet you.
Let me walk you out, huh?
How's Shane? Busy.
Yeah? Maddie?
Being a teenager.
Speaking of teenagers, why didn't you tell me that she was gonna be joining us?
Uh, look, Wen, I... I didn't know, all right?
Griffin e-mailed me just before you arrived.
Things have changed around here.
I can see that.
I got to pitch to someone who doesn't know that
Paul Newman had a career before he made salad dressing.
Look, I know she's young, but she's got Griffin's ear.
With her tongue in it?
They worked together, in Chicago and if Paige isn't on board,
this project'll sit on a shelf.
I brought you this project because you said, "Bring in a passion project."
Yeah, and I want you to.
Anything you're excited about, bring it here first.
The door is always open.
Nice speech, Sal. I taught you well.
I'm thinking, a profile piece,
venture capitalist dipping his toe into the fashion world.
You don't see this in your magazine?
I don't see why a man who doesn't own a window that's not tinted
is suddenly seeking publicity.
It's not about me. I thought it might be a back door way to help Victory.
Why don't you try the front door?
Well, she may not answer or let me in.
She may be entertaining someone else.
I think her house is pretty quiet these days.
Why don't you try knocking?
Really? Hmm.
How quiet?
I give up, I'm exhausted.
What do you want?
Insight. Last couple of times I've seen her, it's...
It's been nice, like the old times.
I just want to know if you think she would be open to a second chance.
Joe, you've built your fortune taking risks.
I think this one is worth taking.
You wouldn't happen to know her ring size, would you?
Hey, there! She shoots, she scores!
The T-straps look a little worn,
but if we pump up the smoke machine,
no one's gonna see a scuffed heel.
Yeah, the shoe crisis is over, but thanks.
That's not why I asked you to come by.
What's going on?
I'm hoping that you can tell me why I never saw any of these invoices.
Ay, chica, please, you got enough on your plate to be worrying about...
We had a budget.
What happened to calling in favors?
Some favors cost money.
We need to scale back now,
because I can't be any deeper in debt to Joe.
Look, I'm not putting my name on something tacky, okay?
People ain't gonna come out on a Tuesday night
to eat sweaty cheese and broken cookies.
I understand that, but do we really need to reel them in at $300 a head?
Dahlia, the Romanoffs were coronated with less caviar.
What are you freaking out about, okay?
Joe Bennett spends more than this every month parking his cars.
Okay, we have had this conversation before.
You're either working for me
or you're working for yourself.
I've been working my ass off for you for months.
You know what? Look.
Maybe, it's better if after tomorrow you and I...
Maybe this isn't the best arrangement.
Whoa. Wait. Are you firing me?
Yeah. I think I am.
No, guess again.
Miss Ford, do you need something?
Cut the Miss Ford crap.
She's not a visiting dignitary.
She's an ungrateful, little whiner.
I think you better go now.
Excuse you?
Dahlia, please don't make this any harder.
Oh, no, hon, this is the easy part.
Your hard times just got started.
Trust.
I think I probably should have waited
until Wednesday to have that conversation.
I'd have to agree.
Yes, ma'am. I'll relay the message. Sorry we won't be seeing you.
Who was that?
Editor of Elle.
She bailing, too?
Family crisis.
Mmm, she must be related to the editor of Harper's Bazaar,
and the woman from The Observer.
Okay, Roy, what's the final count?
How many empty seats have we got?
Don't tell me! About 20.
Why did you tell me?
Can I help you?
Yeah, I have a delivery from the KLGS Design Group.
Oh, that's great. Roy, let them in the back so they can load in.
Oh, there's no need. It's all right here.
What? What are you talking about?
Aren't you delivering the set? There's a note...
There has to be more on your truck, right?
Miss Ford, there's a note here.
Evidently, they delivered what the original budget allowed.
Isn't that Dahlia's handwriting?
What do you think?
I think if I made a quick dash for the door,
I could retire comfortably in the Bahamas.
It really comes down to personal preference.
The 15-carat cushion is more unique but the 14-carat has perfect clarity.
Mr. Bennett, is clarity an issue?
What? Of course, it is. Clarity is important. I'm clear on this.
Aren't I? Is the heat on? There's no air in here.
You may be using up more than the rest of us.
Oh, may we step outside for a moment?
Mr. Bennett? Sir, you don't have to do this today.
If you want to think about it, I'll just tell them that you're not ready.
I have used that excuse for years.
You could squeeze a couple more out of it.
Is everything all right?
I'll take the 14-carat.
I've just achieved clarity and I'm not paying tax.
Hello?
Hi. It's me, Victory.
Hey.
Long time no talk.
Am I catching you at a bad time?
Well, that depends. Did one of my walls collapse?
No, I... I'm having a little problem with the...
My runway looks like a diving board
and the entire set fits into my purse.
Maybe you could recommend someone who has more than a glue gun?
I'll be there in 20.
He clearly came to me because he's ready to make a big move.
To marry her? Shouldn't they at least have a meal without fighting first?
Well, maybe, he's ready.
I think she is. I'm excited for her.
Me, too. I'm thrilled.
Really, I am, thrilled, okay?
It's just... It's been a lousy day.
Honey, it's one pitch.
No, it wasn't a pitch, okay? I got ambushed by a fetus in Ferragamos.
There are other studios, Wendy.
Yeah, and there's a Paige Berman at every single one of them.
You know, maybe I should just move on
and do something completely different with my life.
Honey, stop.
Think about all the producers that left your office and never made a sale.
I did.
A lot of them got fruit baskets.
All right, you know what?
You need to separate what's professional and what's personal.
This is professional.
Well, screw you and your stupid dress!
That looks personal.
You have the body fat of bamboo.
Well, I'm not wearing it.
Hey, honey, do you need any help?
Sure. You can help me turn this into a noose.
Okay. Oh.
Hey, Vic, can we do 10 feet? Say yes.
Yes! Yes, yes, yes.
So, Rodrigo is back?
No, Rodrigo is saving me.
Hurricane Dahlia has struck again.
What? There's more?
Oh, yeah. Her printer sent over the press packages.
All 70 of them refer to me as Victory Fork!
Let me see that, all right? Okay, okay. It's okay.
Oh, and she's having a party of her own tomorrow night
and she's stolen half of my guest list.
Honey. Oh! All right, okay, okay.
You know what? Don't panic. What I lack for in power tools,
I will make up for with this. All right.
Look, how many bodies do you need?
Okay, and I will handle all of the press, okay?
Good, good. So, yeah.
Josh has got a copy shop that really is good with deadlines.
Where are you going? Where are you going?
We still have to pin the wedding dress.
Look, Victory. Yeah?
I really like you and this is not about the clothes,
but I can't afford to be on Dahlia's blacklist.
I'm so sorry. Good luck. I'm so sorry.
Wow, this place looks amazing. That's one cool bench.
That's my runway.
Hey, Vic? Real quick.
Hey! You're early. I thought you had a haircut at 2:00.
I did. It's 3:30. Has it already grown back?
Oh, it's 3:30? Oh, God.
I got to get Taylor, but if you need more bodies, just call me!
Okay!
Hey, so your opening must be one hot ticket.
I had a message from your caterer saying he needs more people to help work the party.
You told him you were coming as a guest, right?
I didn't call him back.
So, in other words, Dahlia's party stole my wait staff, too.
So first the guests, and... And now, the help.
What's next for Victory Fork?
All right, all right, honey, you know what?
Don't panic. I... I've got it under control.
I'll get one New York Giant, he'll fill up three chairs!
You aren't really considering working this party, are you?
It's not a bad gig. I mean, they're paying time and a half
and I still get to see you and the show.
While you're clearing my dishes?
That's not exactly how I saw the evening.
I need money, Nico.
All right, well, I'll pay you 200 bucks not to work the party.
How's that?
Ugly.
Look, that's not what I meant.
I just don't recall signing up to work with that agency.
Kirby, Victory is slammed.
I'm gonna be filling that room with colleagues and friends.
You know a lot of these people.
Won't you find that embarrassing?
No. But obviously, you would.
I bussed dishes in my college cafeteria.
I cleaned up after people I partied with the night before.
It's just a job.
And, no, I don't embarrass easily.
Yeah, but there's so many other things that you could be doing.
You're an amazing photographer.
You sold a photograph last week. You'll sell another one.
Not to a gallery. I sold that to a tabloid.
What? A tabloid, Nico.
That's what's paying for us to go to Aspen.
Kirby...
Jeez, I'm doing the best I can.
All right, so check it out.
I put the panels on sliders. They should be pretty easy.
Oh. That's perfect and then these ones stay stationary?
That's right. Miss Ford?
Yes, does she have someone?
No, but she said that we should call Vincent.
He reps this new Brazilian girl and she's...
No, I know that woman. She has six shoulders
and she walks like a sumo wrestler.
Just forget it. We'll work it out with what we've got.
Joanna Coles from Marie Claire? Nice!
And I'm still waiting for a call back from Graydon.
You invited a rival editor to Victory's party? You're an excellent friend.
Yeah, but a lousy girlfriend.
Call him again.
I have called him too many times.
Either he wants to talk to me or he doesn't.
He will.
Why is this so complicated?
Because you were in junior high when he was conceived.
Nice paper. Is it for Victory?
It's a blue security blanket for the baby.
Come to think of it, I think Victory may need it more than Charlie.
You're being remarkably generous to this kid.
Well, it's not his fault. He didn't ask to be born.
Does he look like Charles?
Hmm, just when he burps.
I hope Megan sees what happens when he eats curry chicken.
My kids are so much like Shane.
Maddie, with her perfect pitch, Taylor's laugh.
I can't imagine them not knowing their dad.
Oh, now I want to get the kid something.
Hello? Hi, Cindi.
From Glamour?
All right, whatever you have planned tonight, cancel it.
No, no, no, no! That goes out front!
Want to take a break?
I can't because I have to reorder the runway.
Dahlia has kidnapped every bony woman in Manhattan who's over five feet.
Victory, this is gonna be a big night for you, okay? I know it.
Really?
You know something that I don't?
I just have a lot riding on this, you know?
And all I want to do right now is curl up in a ball and crawl under that runway.
Well, hey, there's room. Can you be a load bearing joist?
We're low on lumber.
Will you stay for the show?
It'd just be nice to have as many friendly faces around here as possible.
Who the hell? Did you put these here?
Where is that coming from?
My bathroom.
Well, how long has it been leaking?
And why is the water on up there if you're down here, Roy?
I had to give bathroom privileges to that model
who has to go every time she eats a rice cake. I'm so sorry.
Oh, it's ruined, isn't it?
So, you can pick it up at noon tomorrow.
Tomorrow? No, I need this by 6:00 tonight.
The show's tonight.
Please, you've bailed us out of so many tight deadlines.
Who is us? Parador Pictures.
Where's Josh? Did he get fired?
He got promoted.
Look, would it be faster if we didn't use color?
We don't have to go with parakeet. We can use white.
Wait. Are you that Wendy Healy?
Aren't you, like, president of the studio?
What if we just made 50? People could share.
Cool. You're working the trenches.
That's awesome.
Look, if you don't think you can do it...
Chill. I can do it.
I'll just skip lunch and shot-put a couple of Red Bull.
Thank you so much. I will owe you forever.
Really? Then I don't feel so skeevy asking...
I can't actually read something not submitted by an agent.
Okay, well, if you... If you don't want to read it...
6:00?
5:30.
Oh. Hi, I...
I may have the wrong apartment. I'm looking for Megan?
Are you her mother?
No.
Come in. I'll let her know you're here.
What's your name? Nico. Thank you.
Hi?
Hi. Hi, I'm sorry.
I probably should've called, but I was uptown, so I...
It's okay. What's this?
Oh, here, it's a little something for Charlie.
He's finally asleep.
Um, do you want something, maybe some cranberry juice?
Really, I don't need anything.
I didn't know you had a roommate.
So, do you want me to open this?
No, you don't have to, not right now.
There's a gift receipt in there, in case it's not the right color.
So, what's in the other box?
Oh, it's mostly old photos and some clippings.
Reviews of Charles' first book, an award that he won in Berlin.
And you're giving this to me?
Yeah, I thought you might want to share it with your son.
I mean, once he's past the stage of wanting to chew on everything.
I thought he should know that his father was an impressive man.
I don't know what to say.
Thank you, I guess?
You're welcome.
Oh, God.
That was the shortest nap in recorded history.
Hustle out! Hustle out, here!
Folks! Smile for me!
Hey, so glad you came. Thanks.
Hi, good to see you. Yeah.
Are you responsible for the food?
No, why? How is it?
I don't... What is it?
Well, keep chewing and you'll figure it out.
Tastes like swan.
What?
Oh, excuse me, are all the waiters here?
I don't know.
There we go. Enjoy. Enjoy. Thank you.
All right. Where do they want us to sit?
She wants us exactly here, right in the Marie Claire eye-line.
Good.
Okay, so that's me, Shane, you... Kirby?
I wouldn't count on it.
I'm sorry.
Sorry for interrupting, ladies, but I'm a little concerned.
By?
Sitting with strangers. Where do you want me?
Well, why don't you sit next to me?
You can be my date.
I thought he was taken.
Do you have to tell each other everything?
Of course we do.
Where are you going?
Someone said there was a bathroom upstairs.
Not functional.
So we're all expected to pee in one bathroom?
Vida's been in there for 20 minutes. What am I supposed to do?
Back there.
Excuse me.
Hey. How's it going?
It's going.
Anything I can do?
Yeah. Practice your gasp.
My what?
When she comes out in this dress, I need to hear someone gasp.
Not you. Oh. Ow!
Sorry.
Okay, I'll just put these in your office.
What?
Rodrigo, we're having trouble with one of the panels.
Okay, you're done.
May I sit here or do you need this seat for the bulge in your pants?
Excuse me?
Don't think I didn't see the ring box in your pocket.
Stop looking at my pocket.
You should've come to me first. I've been married the longest.
Yes, but you got engaged with a plastic ring
from a Coney Island vending machine.
Shut up. It was romantic.
Okay, yeah, just because the claw didn't pick up a Troll doll.
No, thank you. You have to.
I can't drink before I work.
Relax, this isn't the only party in town.
I just have to be at Gracie Mansion by 9:00.
Hey, scooch over. Kirby, sit down.
Joe, what...
Miss Ford, what should I tell the DJ?
Have we decided on the finale yet?
Give me that.
Miss Ford, what should I do?
Get her a belt.
Yeah, the eyes aren't popping. Just use the Maybelline. She needs more volume.
No, no, no, wait.
Okay, go.
Miss Ford, he really needs to know
if we're gonna be closing with the eyelet cocktail dress.
Get me a glass of wine and a blow dryer.
Thank you! Thank you. Wow...
I'd ask someone to pinch me, but I bruise very easily so don't do that.
There's so many people that I want to thank for helping this dream come true.
My amazing staff, my wonderful assistant.
My friends, whom without I would have impaled myself on the Chrysler Building.
But most importantly, there's one very special guy
who I wouldn't be standing up here without.
He was there for me when I needed him the most, so...
So, Rodrigo, will you please come up here?
If anyone needs a great contractor,
this guy comes with great references.
Let's go.
Can I just say one thing?
Where did that wine idea come from?
So, my Aunt Betty had this hole in her lip,
and everything she owned was stained, but...
She made it work.
Hey, where did Joe go, by the way?
I didn't even see him after the show.
Really? He was here?
You know Joe, he hates parties.
Mmm.
Well, I hope he didn't hate the clothes, too.
Oh, no, no. He loves you.
Them.
He was beaming. He really enjoyed it.
Hey, rentals are all stacked up.
I'm just gonna put away the panels.
No, no, no, just leave them. Come on, have some champagne.
Wen, is that bottle empty?
Here, take this. I really got to be going, okay?
Oh, me, too. Bye.
Bye.
Bye, sweetie. I am so proud of you.
Not as proud as I am.
It's not a contest.
Bye, Roy. Bye.
Thank you, guys, for everything.
Love you. Love you.
Oh, my God.
Unbelievable.
You have to apologize to Joe.
Wait, it's not my fault. He asked me a question.
I gave him the answer to the question at the time that he asked.
I didn't know that the contractor was still back in the picture.
I just feel so bad for him.
I feel worse.
It's not a contest.
All right, so what do we do?
Do we, like, go to our grave not telling her?
Well, but, what if she wants to be with Rodrigo?
I can't keep track here. I miss one meal with you people and...
All right, well, I've got one for you.
I went to Megan's house this afternoon.
What?
I brought the gift to her myself.
Why? Do you want to have a relationship with this kid?
I already have one.
I mean, this is Charles' kid.
Like it or not, in a weird way,
it's kind of like the kid that I never had with him.
I don't know why I ever bought into the party line that I wasn't meant to be a mother.
Maybe because for the past decade,
you've been telling everybody how much you enjoy being the gay uncle.
Yeah, Charles came up with that one.
I just... You know what?
He decided that having kids would box us in,
that it would derail me from my superstar career.
Nic, I never meant to add to that.
Well, I put it out there first.
So, are you thinking...
I don't know.
Well, it's not too late. You and Kirby... Or not.
There are so many single moms at Taylor's school.
Will you stop planning a baby shower?
I just said that I was thinking about thinking about it.
And don't look at me like that.
Come on. You don't have to read that in front of me.
I can't believe I didn't thank you for these.
They're so beautiful.
Trust me, you thanked me enough.
Miss Ford, sorry to interrupt. Need anything else?
Roy, you need to go to bed.
I love you. You've done enough.
Pretty rough day, but it turned out to be a great evening.
I'd say it's a keeper.
I meant what I said before,
about you just dropping everything in your life and coming to help me.
Hey, listen, I'm here because I want to be here.
I really hated the way we ended things, so when you called, I...
You know what? I got to get going.
Bye.
Vic... I know.
I know, you've got another woman waiting for you at home
and she's 10 years old and she needs you and...
She's probably under the covers right now with a doll that looks like me
and she's sticking pins in its neck.
And why do you say that?
Because I felt this, like, pain in my neck.
Go. Go home.
And part of me wants to stay. I...
But the smart part of you
knows that in the morning, we're gonna hit the same wall.
Cup of coffee some time?
Sure. Sounds great.
Bye. Bye.
Kirby?
Hello.
Hey. I...
I didn't know you were gonna come back here tonight.
I need to know what I missed. What happened after I left?
Oh... A lot. That might require a meal.
Breakfast in bed?
Mmm, that sounds great.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Look, I've always had to do everything for myself
and it's gonna take me a while to get used to having someone
offering to make my life easier.
Kirby, nothing about you embarrasses me.
You are the hardest-working, most decent...
Stop. Save the speech for my mom.
What?
She's coming into town next week.
I can't wait for you two to finally meet.
You coming to bed, darling?
Soon.
Isn't this a charity read?
Why are you slogging through the whole bloody script?
Huh. All right, been officially shushed.
Good night.
No, no, wait, wait!
As much as I enjoy watching you think...
This girl has a voice.
An incredible imagination.
Are you talking about the girl at the copy shop with the nose ring?
I'm gonna make this movie, Shane.
Isn't that gonna be a bit difficult without a studio behind you?
I'll get the financing. This movie has to be made.
Tonight?
No, not tonight.
Tonight, we celebrate and think of a name.
For?
My company. I'm starting my own production company.
But first...
Oh, jolly good.
Come here. Get in there.