[♪♪♪]
I don't know.
18 down.
Maybe it's "bluffed"? No...
It can't be "bluffed."
It's gotta be five... I know.
I'm horrible at these.
You do it.
Come on, we can't give up.
Let's see.
You're relentless.
I'm just not a quitter.
Remember that time,
the first Christmas we had in Hollywood,
when you kept forcing me to sing Christmas Carols?
What kind of Christmas Carols are you talking about?
Christmas Carols.
You have such a vivid imagination, CC.
Imagination!
It is my memory, miss Whitney,
and my memory is very, very long.
Like it or not.
Well...
I'm going to depend on you for that.
[♪♪♪]
♪ ...you've got to give a little ♪
♪ take a little ♪
♪ and let your poor heart break a little ♪
♪ that's the story of ♪
♪ that's the glory of love ♪
♪ as long as there's the two of us ♪
♪ we've got the world and all its charms ♪
♪ and when the world is through with us ♪
♪ we've got each other's arms ♪
♪ you've got to win a little ♪
♪ lose a little ♪
♪ and always have the blues a little ♪
♪ that's the story of ♪
♪ that's the glory of love ♪♪
[Crowd applauds and cheers]
Thank you!
Don't fear the hat!
Thank you in advance.
Here you go.
I'm CC.
I'm Hillary.
Hillary Whitney.
Well, well, well.
I really loved your singing.
Thanks.
I'm working on it.
You don't have to give me a whole ten, though.
It's the thought that counts.
No way.
I have another anyway.
Well, well, well.
Stop doing that.
I'm guessing you're not from here.
No, I'm just here till tomorrow.
You?
Come on, let's bolt.
I don't have a permit.
Can we "bolt" a bit faster?
What's the problem?
Is that your mom?
[Scoffs] I wish. That's my au pair.
Come on.
So, where's your mom?
Why'd she stick you with the au pair on vacation?
She died two years ago.
Whoa.
Sorry.
It's okay.
I'm used to it, I guess.
I still have my dad.
Where is he?
In a meeting, probably.
He's a lawyer, so he's very important,
he travels a lot.
Sometimes, I get to come along.
What does your dad do?
I dunno. Never met him.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
I'm used to it, I guess.
[Woman calling]: CC!
I'm gonna kill you!
Oh, crap.
Over here, Leona!
Jesus, kid...
Look, I was working!
On your time, you do whatever you want.
On my time, you gotta watch the stand.
And wipe that mustard off your face
before you talk to the customers.
Does your boss always yell like that?
[Chuckles] That's not my boss,
that's my mother.
[♪♪♪]
What do you want to find out?
You sell this stuff?
Yeah.
I like to ink of this place
as my "humble beginnings."
I'm gonna be a famous singer someday.
You have an amazing voice.
Really? You think so?
You're lucky.
I wish I knew what I wanted to be when I grow up.
Well, enjoy it while it lasts.
When you know what you wanna be when you grow up,
you have to start working.
My dad says I have to be a lawyer like him.
Where do you live, anyway?
Outside San Francisco.
Oakland hills.
That's not that bad.
At least we're in the same state.
I was scared
you lived in, like, Connecticut or something.
I leave for boarding school in Connecticut in September.
[Shouting] No!
[Giggling]
[Shutter clicking]
There.
Promise you'll write?
For sure.
I'd be bummed if we never talked again.
You're the best person I've ever met.
That's the best thing anyone's ever said to me.
Hillary Ann Whitney!
Explain yourself!
I did not come to venice
to spend my time chasing you down.
I came here for work!
Am I at work right now?
No, sir.
I almost called the police.
I'm sorry, daddy.
I lost track of time.
I met a new friend.
CC bloom. Nice to meet you.
Come on, Hillary.
Bye, CC!
Bye for now, Hillary Whitney.
[CC]: "Dear Hillary,
"this is my 10th audition this month.
"How many times am I going to be rejected
"before I take a hint?
"I don't look like these other girls.
"My nose is too big, and so is my mouth.
I wish I wanted to give up."
[Hillary]: "Dear CC,
"you're forgetting something.
"You're more talented than any of those airheads,
"speaking of which,
"have I mentioned how much I hate my new boarding school?
"Dad shipped me off here, "and I can't come back
"with anything less than straight 'a's."
[CC]: "Like you need to worry, Hillary.
You got this."
[Hillary]: "Well, my 4.2 gpa
"got me into Spellman.
"I thought I'd get a pat on the back from my dad,
"but he handed me a practice test for law school.
"I keep waiting for the moment
"when I'll finally feel like myself.
"I'm so tired of feeling like I'm living someone else's dream.
"CC, you're so lucky to have your own.
Write back soon. Love you."
[CC]: "Ha, ha! Yeah, Hillary, I'm livin' the dream,
recording dog food commercials?" [Barking and yipping]
"I can't even do a good chihuahua.
"I would'a quit if I weren't fired.
"As for you, my dear,
"one day, you'll be helping innocent people get out of jail,
and that is truly heroic."
[Director, from booth] Less terrier, more doberman.
A little bit more doberman? Okay. [Barking in low voice]
[Hillary]: "Yeah, yeah, yeah,
"will you stop wallowing?
"And don't forget me
when you become rich and famous. Hello!"
[CC]: "I don't see why you have to go to Harvard,
"of all places,
"there are plenty of law schools in L.A.
"I'm joking.
"Kinda.
"Your father must be jazzed
"you're following in his immortal footsteps.
"Did I tell you I booked a gig?
"I play a secretary
"who spills coffee on her keyboard
"and gets reprimanded by her boss
"for breaking the 'no liquids' rule.
"It's a corporate training video.
"Should I kill myself now?
"How's it going with what's-his-face?
"You guys broken up this week, or what?
I can't keep track."
Cut! Cut!
[Hillary]: "Dear CC,
"stop being so judgmental about your work.
"We all have to start somewhere.
"Can you believe I'm finally done with school?
"19 years straight,
"and now I'm a Harvard law grad!
"What's-his-face is good,
"and, yes, we're back on.
He's even joining my dad's firm."
[Giggling]
"So here I am,
"big fancy office,
"fancy clothes,
"and fancy corporate cases,
"and what do I have to show for it?
"A boss that expects twice as much from me
"as he does from anybody else,
"and a heart that is really only half in it.
I don't know how long I can do this, CC."
[CC]: "Well, I was about to throw myself out a window,
"but, as always, your words of wisdom
"staved off my disappointment another day.
"I'll never know how someone so frustrated with her own life
"is able to calm me down about mine.
"It's really a gift, hill.
"Speaking of, how's work?
"Oh! And I got a gig singing in a hotel three nights a week!
"It's not Broadway, but it's something.
Good crowds, too."
♪ I can hear the music ♪
♪ music from afar ♪
♪ I can hear you calling ♪
♪ somewhere where you are ♪
♪ who are you? ♪
♪ And where will you appear to be ♪
♪ the music I hear ♪
Yeah!
[Scatting]
[♪♪♪]
Mark Reed on trumpet!
[♪♪♪]
[Laughs]
[Trumpet solo continues]
[♪♪♪]
♪ I can hear the music ♪
♪ music from afar ♪
♪ I can hear you calling ♪
♪ somewhere where you are ♪
♪ who are you? ♪
♪ And where will you appear to be? ♪
♪ The music I hear ♪
♪ the music I hear... ♪
[Camera shutter clicks]
♪ Can you feel the music? ♪
♪ Mm, I can hear the music ♪
♪ I can hear the music ♪
[Song ends]
[Sparse applause]
Thank you.
We're gonna take a little break.
Hey, Pete...
Can I have a Jack and ginger?
And my purse, and my phone?
Did you hear that crowd?
It was amazing, it was like, "ahh!"
[Mock chanting] "CC! CC!"
I mean, I never heard a crowd like that before.
Livin' the dream...
[Message chimes]
What?
[Hillary laughs]
Oh, my god!
- Oh, my god! Oh, my god! - Hi!
That's the creepiest thing you've ever done!
I know! I'm... [Squealing in delight]
Hi!
You are so amazing!
Really?
Yes! I forgot how beautiful your voice is,
and to see you on stage?
Oh, come on, I sing for you on the phone all the time.
What are you doing here? Are you on vacation?
Oh, no.
What did you do?
I don't know.
I was feeling...
I was feeling trapped, and I was feeling suffocated,
so I just... I left.
Okay, start from the beginning, what happened?
Nothing!
Nothing happened.
I was in my office,
I was closing out a couple of cases,
and I just felt like I was going through the motions,
and I just left.
I wasn't happy doing that work anymore.
What did your father say?
I don't know,
I'm scared to check my voicemail.
CC, here you go.
Get your drink.
Congratulations, Hillary Whitney.
Everyone deserves a nervous breakdown.
[Laughs]
I have a couch with your name on it.
Oh, god...
Okay.
Uh...
Okay. This...
Is the living room.
This could be your room.
You know...
Don't turn on the oven, I keep my sweaters in there.
Bathroom...
Watch when you stand naked in front of the window,
'cause people can see in there.
I learned that the hard way.
Okay...
[Grunting with effort]
[Car alarms blaring outside]
Central air...
Even got a balcony...
Where you can see the Hollywood sign.
So...?
What do you think?
Hey...
I know it's not that much, and-and...
I can get a screen for privacy,
and I won't leave as much stuff on the floor.
[Voice breaking with emotion] It's perfect.
I love it.
It's so you.
♪ U... u... ♪
♪ Uru ahim! ♪
♪ Uru ahim be-lev sameah ♪
♪ uru ahim be-lev sameah uru ahim be-lev sameah ♪
[Speeding up] ♪ uru ahim be-lev sameah
♪ uru ahim be-lev sameah ♪ [Laughing]
♪ Uru ahim! ♪
Uru ahim! [Laughter]
♪ Belev sameah... ♪
[Song ends with cheering]
Yay! L'Chaim!
[Applause]
Mazeltov! Grazie!
Whoo-hoo!
[Laughter and applause]
[Muttering] Kill me now.
[Dance party music plays]
[♪♪♪]
You have an amazing voice.
Me? Oh, thanks.
I'm John.
John Pierce.
CC bloom.
Which one's yours?
Oh, no, I don't have any children.
I work with Rachel's father.
Or have worked with him.
I'm a director.
Oh.
Cool.
[Gasps] The hawk?
Wait,
you did that four-person thing, with the...
The rock opera about the revolutionary war...
- with all the mirrors, yes. With the mirrors!
You saw it?
Yeah!
I mean, well, I-i ushered.
Free tickets.
Had I known one of our ushers could sing like that,
I would have insisted you get up on stage.
Well, that can be arranged.
[Laughing]
Well, maybe you should come try out for the next one?
We're holding auditions.
Give me a call.
- Whoa, seriously? - Seriously.
CC!
Hi! I know you wanted me to get you at 4:30,
but I was looking for you, I couldn't find you.
I can't see the cars from here...
Hi.
Oh, hi.
Um, you know, we should probably get going,
because the traffic is really bad.
Are you late for an audition?
You must be an actress.
Me? [Laughs]
No, I'm not an actress, I'm a lawyer.
A lawyer? Wow.
You almost never meet anyone other than actors in L.A.
Uh... are you a divorce lawyer?
Because you could probably make a killing in here.
[Laughs]
No, I do a lot of pro bono work.
Oh.
Yeah.
We should be going.
- Okay... - I'm John.
Oh, I'm so sorry, where are my manners?
I'm Hillary.
Hillary.
Nice to meet you, John.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, my voice sounds so much better
when I'm not singing in Yiddish.
[Chuckles]
Well, I look forward to hearing that.
No, I look forward to you hearing that.
[Laughing]
[Sighing] I'm going to remember this
for the rest of my life.
What?
You. Me.
Folding laundry.
Us...
Everything.
I mean it, I will...
Okay, okay, that's really sweet, CC,
but you need to actually be folding.
I am folding.
You should call him.
Huh? Call who?
John Pierce?
213...
- Director... - Is this yours?
You know you don't have to wait for him to call you.
That's typically how it works after you audition for someone.
Oh, I'm sorry,
I didn't realize it was strictly business.
[Laughs]
exactly, just bring down into your body a little more
and see how that feels, all right?
- Okay, I can do that. - All right.
Thanks.
Herr direktor...
[Sighs]
I'm under-studying the henchmen.
- And the mayor. - And the mayor.
You're in the ensemble.
Well, I thought you liked my voice.
I do.
Come on, CC, let's sing another one.
No way.
I sang all those Dreidel songs with you.
You can sing another one with me...
There's only one Dreidel song.
Goodnight, Hillary.
♪ O, come all ye faithful... ♪
[CC joins in] ♪ joyful and triumphant ♪
♪ o, come... ♪
Tell me the truth.
Do you think I'm gonna make it?
Like, legitimately, "it would be a crime
if I didn't keep on going,"
or at this point, just take a hint, and, you know,
get my real estate license or something.
I think you should keep going.
Are you sure?
Yes, I've told you that a zillion times.
I know, but maybe you're just being nice,
how should I know?
Maybe you have to say that because you're my best friend.
No, I've said it before,
and I will continue to say it,
you are amazing.
I meant it then, and I mean it now.
But, like, really, really...
♪ Deck the halls with boughs of Holly! ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la la-la la-la ♪
[Singing together] ♪ 'tis the season to be jolly ♪
♪ fa-la-la-la-la la-la la-la... ♪
You're singing my part.
Well, I understand that,
but it was a non-violent offense.
Well, of course you have the right
to perceive it however you like,
but the truth is the truth...
I booked the gig!
[Whispering] I booked the gig...
Yes, well then, you know what, I have three witnesses...
[whispering] I booked it!
That say otherwise.
[Stifles laughter]
Well then, I'll just have to...
See you in court.
Thank you, counselor.
I booked it!
[Squealing in excitement] I am now the star...
- oh, wow... of their next show.
"The sorcerer"!
[Squealing] What?
That's amazing!
[Laughing in delight]
Oh, my god, I love you...
Oh, my gosh, that's so great!
Thanks for helping me.
I was terrible.
Not so good, but anyway, you helped!
- Oh, my god, I love you. - [Laughing]
John! A second.
I want your eyes
before I make the final alterations.
Does this work?
[Sighs]
Beautiful.
It's not too much?
No, it's perfect.
Hello? Are we good?
Huh?
Oh.
Yeah, we're good.
[Chuckles awkwardly]
We're so good.
[♪♪♪]
♪ Give me the love that loves for love alone ♪
♪ I love that love I love it only ♪
♪ what man for any other joy can thirst ♪
♪ whose loving wife adores him duly? ♪
♪ Want, misery, and care may do their worst ♪
♪ if loving woman loves you truly ♪
♪ gimme the love that loves for love alone ♪
♪ I love that love I love it only ♪
♪ gimme the love that loves for love alone ♪
♪ I love that love I love it only... ♪
[♪♪♪]
♪ Ooh... ♪
♪ Oh! ♪
♪ Give me the love that loves for love alone ♪
♪ I love that love I love it only! ♪
♪ Hey! ♪
♪ Gimme the love the love! ♪
♪ I love the love! ♪
♪ Gimme the love! ♪♪
[Crowd cheering and roaring]
[Cheering] Whoo-hoo!
[Enthusiastic applause]
[Crowd cheering and applauding]
don't read it, only if it's good, please...
- I know, I know. - It's good, CC.
You were amazing.
I don't like to read reviews if they're bad...
Hang on, hang on, listen.
"Pierce's latest revival
"is as modern as it is classic,
"a 120-minute spectacle of spirit
"you simply can't miss,
and CC bloom..."
Our lovely CC...
[Cast gushing in support]
What's it gonna say?
"CC bloom shines at its center
"with a voice almost too big for the stage,
we're lucky to have her on."
It's a rave.
[Cast cheering and celebrating]
"The daily," too.
I got "time out."
And "the reporter."
Okay, don't read anymore...
So proud of you.
A toast...
To the right group of people
at just the right time.
Yes.
[Everyone] Cheers!
M'wah. Thank you. Thank you, CC.
Oh, I'm so relieved...
She was amazing.
She's a star.
You know, I just can't shake the feeling
that I know you better than I do.
Really?
I kinda feel the same way.
Because I talk about you both constantly!
Oh, thank you.
Aw...
- [Incoming crowd]: Hey! - Hey, look at that!
She took my drink.
Maybe I should get another one.
She did take your glass.
- I'm fine with that... - Here's your jacket.
- Thank you so much. - No problem at all.
It's right over here...
Good morning.
[Sighs and chuckles]
[Exhaling] You scared me.
You're home early.
Or late.
Depending on how you look at it.
Sorry.
Did you sleep with him?
Yes.
So, are you in love now?
I don't know.
I-I don't know. I mean, I...
I like him.
Oh, yeah, I know how you feel.
Sorry, CC.
[Breathing deeply it's complicated.
It's complicated, but you did it anyway.
You've been working with this guy for weeks,
and you haven't mentioned anything.
I thought that you were over him.
It's not that easy for me.
I'm not like you.
Well, what is that supposed to mean?
It means that you just roll out of bed,
and life falls into place for you.
I have to work at everything.
At my looks, at my talent.
I work so hard just to be noticed!
And you just stroll in, and-and...
I don't understand
how someone with such a big ego can be so insecure!
Oh, so we're moving
into the insult part of the injury now, is that it?
No, I just wish
that you would show up for your life
the way that you show up for your career.
Well, some rejections are not as easy as others.
But you didn't try!
I was the one who told you to call him!
I am not a mind-reader!
I didn't know that you were waiting in the wings
to swoop on in.
I knew that I had missed my chance,
I knew I was messing it up,
but not to you!
You of all people, you were supposed to have my back.
You're supposed to be...
Just forget it.
[Sighing]
I won't see him anymore.
Who are you kidding?
No, I won't!
I won't see him anymore.
[Sighing]
So...
What are we gonna do?
I don't know.
Well, do you hate me?
Yes.
No.
Not really.
Do you want me to move out?
No.
Can I use this towel?
Yeah, sure, whatever you want.
Oh, shut up.
I was sad.
[Giggling]
[Hillary, over voicemail]: Hey, it's me.
I'm sorry I left in such a rush.
Dad is doing okay,
but during surgery, they found a tumor.
It's bad.
I'm so not ready for this, CC.
What's-his-face is here.
He still works for the firm.
It's actually been nice having him around.
I miss you.
How's the show going?
I promise I'll come back to L.A.
As soon as things settle down here.
Call me, no matter what time.
[CC, over voicemail]: The show is going great.
I'm gonna sing on Leno!
[Laughs] Yeah, the actual tonight show!
Can you believe it?
[Sighs] The world suddenly feels huge, hill.
I really wish I could get up there, though.
But between the play and the auditions,
and I'm fighting a cold.
Ugh, I thought I could catch you before I go on vocal rest.
Text when you get this. Please?
P.S. I forgot what's-his-face's actual name. Is that bad?
[Hillary, leaving message]: I missed you again!
Ugh, I can't tell if your phone is off or just full.
His name is Bryan. With a "y".
Don't even start. [Laughs]
Oh, and I've watched your Leno performance 10 times!
Everyone was great, but you were the best!
You were amazing, CC!
Hey, by the way, how's John?
Do you see him?
I mean, other than at the theater?
[Talking and laughing together]
[CC, over voicemail]: I got cast in a pilot,
shoots next week.
I'll stay in the play
until I know if it's going to series or not.
It's a sitcom set in a catholic school,
and I play a nun.
Huh, I must be a terrific actor, right?
[Laughs] Call me.
Get off, you just...
[Laughing]
Oh, no...
You know what, you should've went for the...
Just stop it, I'm serious.
[Laughing]
[♪♪♪]
Hi, daddy.
[Gently] Hi.
[Weakly] Hey...
Hey, you look good.
How you feeling?
Listen...
I want you to take over the Grady case,
come back to the firm full-time.
Can you do that for me?
Of course.
So, any word from Hillary?
Her father's still in hospice.
Could be days, could be weeks.
But she's back together with what's-his-face again,
so...
At least she's not alone.
I'm happy someone's there to take care of her.
Yeah. Good.
Hey, Leona is coming to the show tonight.
She goes home first thing in the morning,
so you're spared any real interaction.
Well, we'll take her for drinks tonight,
and I'll tell her what a talented daughter she has.
Before I lose you to Hollywood once and for all.
Oh, come on, babe,
what's good for me is good for both of us, right?
We'll see.
[CC, over phone]: Enough about me...
Blah, blah, blah. So..?
So...
Bryan and I are officially married,
it seems crazy, but... We did it.
Very crazy!
Yeah.
I know.
It was so nice to have daddy here.
He was so proud, and...
I can't imagine getting married without him.
So, how was the ceremony?
It was perfect.
The only thing missing was you,
but I understand, you have to work,
and the show must go on.
Thank you for the gift.
Was it the one you wanted?
The one?
The what, the...
Uh, do you mean... you mean the salt and pepper shakers?
The... yeah, right, the salt and pepper shakers.
Yeah, was it the pair that you wanted?
Yes.
They're perfect.
Oh, god, uh, they're calling me to set.
Um...
Hillary, I'm so happy for you.
I'm so sorry I wasn't there.
The a.D. Said that he would get me out,
and then he rescheduled at the last second.
It's okay, I understand.
Okay, make sure you tell Bryan I said congratulations...
What's-his-face!
[Laughing]
I can't believe it.
I will do.
Okay, I love you.
Bye.
I love you, too, CC.
Did you really buy my best friend
salt and pepper shakers for her wedding?
I said I wanted something nice.
"Every black man in America
should have an intimate understanding of the law."
Those are the words of Herschel Whitney.
Herschel Whitney was my father.
He was my daddy.
A single father
who raised me to be proud of the woman
that I see in the mirror.
Daddy...
May you rest in peace.
May you rest
in power.
I love you
endlessly.
Thank you all for coming.
Thank you all for being...
Such an important piece
and part of his journey.
[♪♪♪]
[Paparazzi shouting and clamoring]
CC, it's the night of your big premiere,
how do you feel?
[Shutters snapping] CC! CC!
[Photographers shouting to actresses]
Cassandra! CC! Cassandra!
All three singers together!
Group photo!
CC! Over here, CC!
Wonderful, wonderful, good job...
Don't worry, baby, we'll catch her after.
[Screening plays] You think just because I'm a nun,
I don't feel what you feel?
Maybe you didn't stop being a person,
but you certainly fancy yourself a Saint.
Would a Saint do this?
[Audience laughs]
[Crowd laughter]
Well, I must say the house is beautiful.
It took forever to find,
but it's totally worth it.
I finally feel like an adult, you know?
Yeah, well, I did love our place.
I loved it, too, but it was barely an apartment.
We lived in a glorified storage unit with a terrace.
[Laughs] Yes.
[Sighs wearily]
So, are you still singing?
Uh, well, yeah,
here and there, when I have time.
I have to watch my voice,
contractually,
because the show is very demanding.
Are you still...
Hi! You're home early.
Well, we can't run act three with Mickey,
and she's still out with a cold,
hi.
Hillary.
How are you?
I haven't seen you for so long.
It's so nice to see you.
It's great to see you, too.
John, this is Bryan.
Hillary's husband.
- Uh, nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
I'm, um... I'm CC's, uh...
I'm CC's.
[Laughing]
Isn't he cute? [Laughing]
So, what are you up to these days?
We're doing an all-female 1776 musical.
Yeah, we go up next month.
That's amazing.
It's so nice that you continue to do inspiring
and interesting art.
So, who's playing Ben Franklin?
Oh, honey... [Laughs]
An intern, actually.
The wig was a tough sell.
[Laughing]
Yeah, I bet.
Well, the truth is, it was, uh, it was quite a change,
a lot of hours,
but worth it.
To be partner would mean
that I would leave a legacy.
Like Mr. Whitney.
Yes,
and I can't wait to see his name on that door.
He's certainly earned it.
And what about you, hill?
What about me?
Are you betting back to your advocate work?
No.
Not right now.
Oh, believe me,
she is doing much bigger things at the firm.
Well, that's a matter of opinion.
CC...
No, it's okay.
I sit at my dad's desk.
My pro-bono work
will just have to... Wait for now.
Things change.
Okay.
Things change.
Well, cheers, guys.
Cheers.
Well, I'm glad we could do this.
Me too.
You guys talking about babies?
Yeah, well, we're not really trying yet,
but we will soon.
That's great.
Thanks.
You're not going to ask if we're talking about it?
You and John?
Why do you say it like that?
I'm sorry, I'm just surprised.
Why would that surprise you?
Well, you're so obsessed with your career,
you don't strike me as the type of person
that would want to give that up.
Well, I don't think I'd have to "give that up."
Just because you give up on things...
I haven't given up anything.
Who are you right now?
I just, I don't recognize you anymore.
We've grown apart.
It happens.
We've lasted longer than most,
but now this is over.
What's over?
This.
Us.
We haven't grown apart, you're falling apart.
You've been spiraling
ever since your dad got sick.
How would you know?
All you did was send flowers!
I had to shoot.
And that wedding gift, did you even send it yourself?
Yes!
What, am I on trial here?
The two most important days of my life,
and you were nowhere to be found.
You're the one who left!
I'm not doing this.
You said you were coming back,
and you never did.
You just picked up where you left off
over there
like none of this actually happened,
like I was just some intermission
from your real life...
Real life?
What do you know about "real life"?
You live in some fantasy where everything is about you!
Well, at least I let it be about me.
I don't go from one domineering man to another.
Let's not forget about the domineering woman
in between.
Stop acting like you have no say in anything.
Well, stop acting like such a goddamn bully!
I'm not bullying you, I'm challenging you!
Oh, you're challenging me?
You're so egotistical!
You're jealous because I'm doing what I set out to do.
Jealous?
Jealous of what?
Your blinding ambition?
Your paralyzing need for attention?
Or your relationship of convenience?
My what?
My what!
You got him by default,
and you know it.
Well, at least I belong to myself.
I'm living the life you wanted to live,
tried to live,
but didn't have the guts.
I'd be jealous if I were you, too.
I just wouldn't be such a bitch about it.
[♪♪♪]
[Cell phone vibrates]
[Cell phone vibrating]
Those look nice.
Thank you, honey.
Are you sure?
I am.
I don't get a say in any of it?
Your whole life is a say in this.
I resent being punished because I'm suCCessful.
I'm not punishing you, Ceec',
I'm proud of you.
I just don't belong here.
We have been fighting about this
for so long.
I don't understand, what is it?
What is so wrong with suCCess?
What's important to you isn't important to me,
and that's okay,
because yours is bigger.
I just don't want to be in the shadow of it.
You know what, if the roles were reversed,
and I was okay with being in your shadow,
it would make me a good partner,
and make me a good wife!
I don't want to be your wife.
And you don't want to be my partner either.
[Sighs]
So, that's it?
Love doesn't factor into any of it?
Ceec'...
Love absolutely factors into it.
That's why I want to let us go
before "us" goes bad.
I want to keep loving you.
[Scoffs]
Even if it's from afar.
Yeah.
Loving you at a distance
is better than...
Resenting you in this room.
[CC, in character]: I know this is wrong,
but it can't be goodbye...
I think it has to be.
You're a nun and I'm married.
Where does your wife think you are?
Church.
[Gasps in shock]
[Dramatic chord plays on church organ]
Clementine!
Cut!
That's a wrap on episode 8.
Hey, CC?
Walter wants to see you in the office.
Walter does?
Yup.
CC bloom for Carin, please.
You knew they were writing me off,
and you didn't say anything?
Yeah. Just now, today.
We can't just let the...
Oh.
Well...
When? When did they say that?
[Scoffs] I'm not that distracted.
No, my heart is in it.
Okay, you know what, let's just...
What's done is done.
No, I don't-i don't want to see the silver lining, okay?
[Sighing]
I just...
I just need a week.
I'll call you in a week, okay?
Thanks.
Bye.
[Sighing]
What are you doing?
[Seagulls crying]
[♪♪♪]
My mother loved coming here.
It's so peaceful.
I wish we could spend more time here.
Yeah.
Just feel so much more connected, you know?
Yeah, me too, baby.
[Chuckles]
Hmm.
I'm ready to have a baby.
Hey, I...
Whoa, whoa, I-i thought we decided
that, uh, now wasn't the time?
I don't think we're there.
I'm not there.
What do I need to do to help you get there?
Baby, I...
I need time.
Okay.
You know, I...
You know, I don't even think I'm cut out for it.
Anyways, you know, I want to...
I want to focus on the firm right now.
You know that.
You know the job,
and you saw how hard your father worked, right?
Mm-hmm.
Yeah. Okay.
Look, I should, uh, I should get going
if I want to beat that traffic.
[Sighing]
Hey, it's Bryan. Leave a message.
[Beep]
[Hillary]: Hey, hon', it's me,
just thinking about you.
I hope you made it home safely.
[Chuckling]
Hillary, uh...
[Slams case down]
There's nothing you can say.
I want you to leave...
And I don't ever want to see your face again.
You're disgusting.
[Holding in sobs]
[CC playing piano]
[♪♪♪]
♪ I'm sorry if I wasn't there ♪
♪ or acting like I didn't care ♪
♪ you were always there for me ♪
♪ seeing what I couldn't see ♪
♪ I'm sorry if you felt alone ♪
♪ I should've called I should've known ♪
♪ there's nothing that I wouldn't do ♪
♪ to get just one more day with you ♪
♪ so don't let the last time I hurt you ♪
♪ be the last time I heard you ♪
♪ don't let the last time I held you ♪
♪ be the last time I felt you ♪
♪ I wouldn't let you get away ♪
♪ if I had another day ♪
♪ don't let the last time I saw you ♪
♪ be the last time ♪
♪ be the last time... ♪
[♪♪♪]
♪ I'm sorry if I got too loud ♪
♪ or if I didn't make you proud ♪
♪ you always gave me what you could ♪
♪ when I was wrong you understood ♪
♪ I'm sorry if I made you mad ♪
♪ but if I could I'd take it back ♪
♪ but you're not where I thought you'd be ♪
♪ but you'll always be a part of me ♪
♪ don't let the last time I hurt you ♪
♪ be the last time I heard you ♪
♪ don't let the last time I held you ♪
♪ be the last time I felt you ♪
♪ I wouldn't let you get away ♪
♪ if I had another day ♪
♪ so don't let the last time I saw you ♪
♪ be the last time ♪
♪ so don't let the last time I saw you be the last time ♪
♪ be the last time ♪
♪ be the last time... ♪
[Song ends]
Could we tape in the bridge?
[Scoffs]
Can you give us a second, please?
Thanks.
What are you doing here?
I went to your place, you weren't there.
I gave your housekeeper 50 bucks to tell me where you were.
Well, she's fired.
Is now a bad time?
I'm not talking first.
I don't know what to say.
Okay, well, I have work to do, so...
Well, you sound great.
Look, I'm sorry I didn't return your calls,
but the more time passed,
the easier it was not to call.
Well, it got harder for me.
Every day that went by
got harder than the one before it, so...
I'm sorry it was easier and easier for you,
but that's not how I felt.
I didn't mean it like that.
I'm sorry for everything, okay?
I don't know what happened.
I don't even know why I was angry with you
for so long,
but it doesn't matter anymore.
What matters...
[Sighs]
What matters is I forgive you,
and I just wanted you to know that.
[Laughs, scoffing] Oh, you forgive me?
You took your friendship away
without even talking to me about it!
Or yelling at me about it!
It meant everything to me.
I trusted in it.
I believed in it.
But you didn't,
and now it's gone.
So, thank you for forgiving me, but I don't forgive you.
You were right.
I was jealous,
and I hated myself for it.
But you know who you are.
You are confident,
you're strong, you're talented,
and I couldn't compete with that.
You are smart,
and you're beautiful,
and you do everything well,
and people look at you.
It's my fault.
No, don't be silly,
it was our fault.
And I'm sorry.
- Pregnant! - Yes.
But I don't find out until after he leaves.
You're having a baby? Shit!
I'm having a baby,
and he wants nothing to do with it.
He didn't want kids,
or at least not with me.
Maybe with her, but not with me.
Who?
His girlfriend!
Well, now I think she's his fiance, but...
He signed over all of his parental rights
so he could move to Boston and start a life with her.
Okay, wait,
you catch what's-his-face with another woman,
and now you're having his baby by yourself?
That's amazing.
It is?
Yes!
[Gasps] Oh, that is the scariest,
most beautiful thing I've ever heard of!
You are amazing, Hillary Whitney!
Brave and amazing.
I'm not.
[Laughs]
Not all strength is loud, hill.
Oh, god. Thanks, CC.
[♪♪♪]
Well, you can hire people to do this for you, you know.
I understand that, but you know what,
I think this is gonna be fun,
if you just cooperate.
Where's the wrenchy thing?
You know, the "universal tool"?
I don't think you need that for this.
All we have to do
is put the "skulb" into the "rahol".
Ooh, that's what she said.
Which sounds crazy.
I don't understand why the English instructions
are in Swedish.
Oh, god, I can't take it, I'm gonna get a drink.
[Sighing]
I'll drink yours, too, don't worry.
Don't come back drunk, 'cause we have lots of work to do.
Did you know if I get drunk, I can talk Swedish?
[Laughs]
Is that an alien or a squid?
Oh, stop it.
Don't you see that big head right there?
She looks smart already.
Aw, I know, it's amazing.
I wanna feel...
I mean, can I?
Of course, you can.
Here, let's find the head.
Give me your hand.
It's over here.
[Giggles] Can you feel it?
Oh, my god, that was it?
- I know, she's moving... - That was her!
She's totally moving.
Oh, my god, oh, my god.
[Laughs]
Ah! That's so...
Don't scare her! You're screaming!
I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.
[Laughing]
Okay, I just got a call from my agent.
They want me back.
At "pretty sinners"
well, that's great.
What about your album?
It's just a guest spot,
three episodes.
Good.
Apparently, I have, like, a big "Internet presence"
or something.
CC, that's great.
Why are you looking like that?
Because I have to be in L.A., like, now,
and I don't know what to do.
What do you mean you don't know what to do?
You're gonna take the job.
That's great.
I've got, like, 10 more weeks
before this happens.
We're good, just...
Promise me you'll be there for the birth.
I would never miss that.
Really?
Never, ever.
Ever, ever.
Okay.
I believe you.
I mean, you know, time is not really your thing,
but I believe you.
[Laughs]
Okay.
So has the director tried to sleep with you yet?
I'm not really into chicks.
Oh, you will be.
[Pager beeping]
Oh, my god.
Oh, my god, it's happening.
Why do you have a pager?
I don't have the time or the crayons
to explain this to you.
I have to go.
I have to go!
Uh, just kill me off again if you have to!
CC, what the hell?
Keep breathing, good, good, good.
Yeah...
I'm trying to stay calm.
You're doing, you're doing good...
Jesus, there you are.
There you are!
Why do you always do this to me?
You are always late.
- I am not... - For every single thing...
You're, like, a week late!
That's later than...
For every single thing, you're always late.
Don't you remember that time in the restaurant
when you left me in the lobby that entire time?
And I waited for you and I waited...
Why do you always bring that up?
'Cause, because!
I was getting a manicure, and the lady next to me,
she stole my bag, and I had no keys,
and no phone, and no money...
Do you believe this?
This is my best friend, and she's always late!
She needs... She needs quiet.
Is she okay? Why isn't anyone doing anything?
There's nothing to do except have a baby.
[Doubtfully] Nothing to do?
Yes, there's nothing to do.
[Gasping in pain]
I think I'm ready to push.
Okay.
- Okay, I'm ready to push. - Okay.
Get down there. Am I dilated?
Is it time?
I don't know, but I hope you went to the bathroom...
- You're good. - Oh, god...
Ready?
One, two, three...
[Screaming in harmony]
Oh, hi! Oh, hi!
Oh, yes...
Oh, I know....
I know, a lotta gas...
- It's all so new... - Yeah...
[Gushing and giggling in delight]
[Whispering] She's magical.
Oh, my god...
Victoria Cecelia Whitney.
[Quietly] Thank you for that.
[Giggles]
I love you.
[♪♪♪]
Tory Cecelia Whitney, what are you up to?
I'm trying to see if this one should go here,
or if it should go here.
How about there?
Check.
[Groans in frustration]
No, don't beat yourself up,
you just have to keep practicing.
It takes time
to learn this game.
It's time for bed.
The sooner I go to bed, the sooner it's morning,
the sooner school's out.
It can't be that bad, is it?
You only have three weeks left.
Summer is better.
I know what you mean.
Mommy's exhausted.
I'm eggs-zosted, too.
Well, good!
[Giggling]
Because it's time... For you to go to bed!
[Giggling]
Love you.
I love you, too, baby.
You're perfect.
Dream big and broad,
and...?
And wide and beautiful!
That's right.
Good night.
Good night!
And now, our next guest.
You know her from pretty sinners,
and her hit song, "last time."
Touring her second album,
please give it up for CC bloom! [Applause]
♪ Oh... ♪
♪ Why you look so sad? ♪
♪ Tears are in your eyes ♪
♪ come on and come to me now ♪
♪ don't be ashamed to cry ♪
♪ let me see you through ♪
♪ 'cause I've seen the dark side, too ♪
♪ when the night falls on you ♪
♪ you don't know what to do ♪
♪ nothing you confess ♪
♪ could make me love you less ♪
♪ I'll stand by you ♪
♪ I won't let nobody hurt you... ♪
[Sadly] Mom...
Tory,
baby, I cannot commit to having a permanent sleepover
for the entire summer.
Mommy is tired.
You're always tired.
Now, please, go get ready.
We're late.
[♪♪♪]
[Sighing, trying to catch her breath]
Hillary?
Hillary...
Yes?
The social worker and the advocate are upstairs.
Oh great.
Um, do you think we can get a room?
'Cause I'd love to go over a couple things.
We're in session in less than 10 minutes.
Right.
Okay. I'll be... I'll be ready.
Okay.
Thank you. [Gasping for breath]
Hillary? Hillary!
Someone call an ambulance!
[Voices swirling] It's okay, it's okay...
[Gasping for breath]
You're gonna be okay. You're gonna be okay...
[Breathing hard]
Thank you. Thank you...
♪ ...i get angry, too ♪
♪ well, I'm a lot like you ♪
♪ we're standing at... ♪
Rick, just give me a little bit more hi-hat
in my ears?
♪ Don't know what... ♪
♪ Yeah... ♪
♪ A little less reverb... ♪
♪ Oh... ♪
That's nice, I like that.
♪ I'll stand by you ♪
♪ won't let nobody hurt you ♪
♪ I'll stand by you! ♪
[♪♪♪]
What's wrong?
I-I have an emergency.
Okay, uh, tell frank to get the car.
Frank, we need CC's car!
I'm sorry, guys, I-i gotta go.
Here's your bag.
Should just be right down there.
Hillary Whitney's room, please?
[Fans screaming in excitement] CC! CC!
Well, what was she admitted for?
- Well, is she... - I love you, CC!
You can't tell me how she is?
You called me, remember?
Okay, well, can you at least tell me if somebody is with her?
You know what, if I find out she's alone,
I'm going to kill you,
and then I'm gong to sue you.
And I'm never gonna stop calling.
Ever.
I love you, CC!
I'm sorry, what's your name?
Yes, thank you, I will hold.
[Fans screaming and crying]
Come on, let's go.
[Crying and screaming] CC! I love you!
Go.
[Fans screaming]
Hillary Whitney, please.
They said she was up here.
- Are you family? - Yes.
I'm CC? You called me?
She's right in there.
Hill?
You're here.
Thank you.
Okay, so... Cardiomyopathy.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Well, what can...
What are we gonna do about it?
Medication and rest.
I mean it.
No exertion,
no strenuous activity or situations.
Yeah, but what are we gonna do?
This doesn't sound like a very aggressive approach.
It's not.
Hillary...
We've placed Ms. Whitney on a donor list...
And...?
Unfortunately, Ms. Whitney has type-o blood,
which aCCounts for less than 5% of donors.
It's a waiting game,
and given the advanced progression
of her condition,
I believe it's unlikely we find an appropriate match.
So I'm treating her aCCordingly.
I'm sorry if this is overwhelming.
Now...
I-I don't think you're aware of this, but...
I'm very rich, I can buy a heart.
CC...
It's the same disease my mother had.
Same age.
Same blood type.
I'll give you two some time.
Let us know if you need anything.
Hillary, "unlikely" doesn't mean shit.
We're not giving up.
There's nothing to give up.
It is what it is.
No,
we haven't even gotten a second opinion.
She is the second opinion.
We'll get a third opinion, for god's sakes!
CC...
Not all strength is loud.
[♪♪♪]
I want to take Tory to the beach house.
I can't be alone.
I know you're touring...
I'll be there,
for however long you need.
Okay?
Let me just go make some calls...
Yeah.
And I'll be right back.
[Breathing shakily]
Okay.
I'm coming right back.
You made it. You made it...
You have no faith in me.
[Chuckling]
[Laughs]
[Chuckling]
[Sighs heavily]
[Sobs]
CC?
Tory!
Hey!
Hey, babe!
What are you doing here?
Where's mom?
She's right in there.
Don't worry,
we get to bring her home tomorrow.
You know what?
Give me your backpack and go say hi.
She can't wait to see you.
[Chuckles fondly]
Thank you, baby.
[Gasping]
Whew!
I think that's the last of it.
That doesn't go there.
This is gonna be a long summer.
You don't have to stay the whole time,
if you don't want to.
[♪♪♪]
Mom!
Yes!
What is it, Tory?
CC left her towel on the floor.
Okay, well, pick it up.
Whenever I leave anything lying around,
you make me pick it up myself.
I know, Tory, but she's a guest.
[Slams door]
[Sighs wearily]
I haven't cooked in a long time, okay?
I see.
It's not that bad.
[Laughing]
Okay.
It's really bad.
[Laughing]
You want to just make sure
you have three sections, okay?
Okay, I got it.
Sorry, honey.
There you go.
Okay, one, two, three.
This is not gonna look as good as mommy's.
Ow!
[Chuckles] Sorry, I just couldn't resist that.
[Laughing]
One...
Two...
Two, two, two...
One...
[giggling] Two!
[Laughing]
I'm not so good at that game anymore,
I guess.
We have the same hands.
We do, don't we, sweetie?
[Sighs]
Come...
[Muttering in distress]
Hill, it's 3:00 in the morning.
What are you doing, honey?
I'm trying to find a picture of my mother's hands.
I don't remember what they look like.
Okay, we're going to find it.
Because I was looking for the picture, and I...
Look, I found her pearls...
[gasping for air]
CC, I'm really scared.
I'm scared...
We're gonna find it.
I have this picture of her hands, you know?
And I've had it since I was a little girl,
and I was trying to find it, and I couldn't.
I know that I saved the picture
because I was saving the picture for Tory.
I'm just trying to find the picture,
because I know that I have it...
I can't find it...
Look at her...
Is that it?
Thank you.
[Chuckles fondly]
[♪♪♪]
Oh, my god, yay!
Oh, let me try to do it.
Wait, I can do it, watch.
[Cheering in triumph]
[Laughing]
Oh, my god,
I'm never going to be able to walk again.
[Laughing and shouting playfully]
Hey...
You wanna go to the pier?
We're going to the market later.
You know I can't walk that far.
Well, I can drive.
No.
Thank you.
Well, come outside,
'cause we're gonna test the kite,
and it's... Oh, it's so gorgeous out.
I'm fine where I am, CC.
Look, hill, I know this is hard...
You don't know shit.
You don't know what it's like
being trapped in a body that's failing you,
watching my baby go to you instead of me
when she needs something,
because you have energy, and you have life...
You told me to go play with her.
I know what I told you,
but I didn't know I was gonna be this upset.
I didn't know it was gonna...
I didn't know it was gonna hurt.
Finally, I find the one thing that I'm good at,
the one thing...
[Sighs]
That brings me peace...
And I can't even do the job.
I'm not gonna be there to watch my little girl grow up.
To teach her how to drive,
to take her to college.
Don't talk like that.
It's the truth.
Don't tell me not to talk like this,
because this is my truth.
Fine. You wanna talk truth?
Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
You're dying? Yeah.
It sucks? Yeah.
It's actually the worst possible thing
I could ever have imagined.
But please,
stop acting like you're dead already.
Right now, today,
you are still a beautiful little girl's mother!
Look at this match.
Isn't it perfect to go with my...
It, like, goes... Oh, my gosh.
It goes.
Would you die? Do you die?
Did you know that I used to sell these?
Really?
In Venice? Yeah, when I was a little girl, with my mom.
Yeah, so...
Hey, that one's totally mine.
Hey, this is mine,
and you can't make me give it to you.
I will steal from a child.
You can't make me give anything to you.
Hey...
Hi, mommy!
What are you up to?
CC's teaching me aCCessories.
Nice.
I like that blue one.
Get in line.
What do you mean, "get in line"?
That's our favorite, too.
[Mouthing silently]
Here, you want to make one?
I do.
So, you take at least one string,
and you find a color...
[♪♪♪]
imagination?
It is my memory, miss Whitney.
And my memory is very, very long.
Like it or not.
Well...
I'm gonna depend on you for that.
It's "foxed."
Hmm?
Right here,
18 down.
"Foxed."
I've still got it.
[Laughs] You don't have to show it to me,
I believe you.
I want you to see the proof.
[CC writing melody on keyboard]
[♪♪♪]
[Working on melody]
Want to know the most magic thing
about being a mommy?
What?
I'm always with you.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
Do you remember that time
when you were taking swim lessons,
and you were so afraid to get in the deep end,
and then, all of a sudden, you got this courage,
and you jumped in there?
Remember that?
Yeah.
Well, I was there.
And do you remember the time you broke your arm,
and you didn't even cry one tear?
Yeah, not one tear.
That's because I was there.
So moms can go invisible?
It's not that I'm really invisible,
it's just that I am right here with you,
and you live right here in me,
no matter what.
No matter what.
And there's nothing and no one that can change that.
I'm gonna be in here
when you're 995 years old.
[Giggling]
And you know your aunt CC loves you, yeah?
Yeah?
You know, she's been my best friend
ever since we were kids?
Really?
Mm-hmm.
We met on the beach.
She knows every single thing about your mommy.
She knows the good stuff and the bad stuff.
And she knows...
She knows all my stories.
You have stories?
You know I have stories.
Yes, we all have a story.
Maybe one day, she'll share it with you.
[Glass breaking]
[Thud of body falling]
Hillary?
Hill?
Hillary!
Hillary...
Hillary! Hillary...
You fainted, honey.
[Moaning groggily]
[Whispering] I was just...
Trying to get...
Water.
That's okay... No, no, no, no.
I just...
I just wanted some wa...
Water...
Okay, I need to take you to the E.R.
You fainted.
No... no.
Hillary, I'm taking you to the hospital.
[Whispering] No, I wanna be... here...
With you...
You...
Are you sure?
I'm sure.
Okay.
Hi.
Thank you.
Welcome.
[Pill bottle rattling]
What?
I want you to take Tory.
Hillary...
No, CC,
before you say anything,
just please listen to me.
I've thought about all of this.
I've thought about everything.
I know what I love about you,
I know what I hate about you.
I know everything about you.
You're my friend.
I want you to take Tory.
I'm...
You're gonna be great.
Look at me.
[Firmly] You're gonna be great.
Eventually.
[Chuckles]
[Laughs, tearfully]
You can do this.
[Sighs]
Of course.
I put it in my will.
Will you sleep with me tonight?
[Whispering, breathless] ♪ o, come all... ♪
♪ ...ye faithful... ♪
[Laughing]
I know you hate it, but come on.
[Laughing]
Just sing it,
sing it one more time, please.
[Sniffles]
One more time.
♪ O, come all ye faithful... ♪
[Singing together] ♪ ...Joyful and triumphant... ♪
[Sighs slowly]
[♪♪♪]
♪ It must have been cold there in my shadow ♪
♪ to never have sunlight on your face ♪
♪ you were content to let me shine ♪
♪ you always walked a step behind ♪
♪ so I was the one with all the glory ♪
♪ while you were the one with all the strain ♪
♪ a beautiful face without a name ♪
♪ a beautiful smile to hide the pain ♪
♪ did you ever know that you're my hero ♪
♪ and everything I would like to be? ♪
♪ I can fly higher than an eagle ♪
♪ and you are the wind beneath my wings ♪
♪ did I ever tell you you're my hero? ♪
♪ You're my everything ♪
♪ everything I wish I could be ♪
♪ oh, and I could fly higher than an eagle... ♪
I guess she thinks we'd be...
We'd be really good together.
Can I stay here?
In my house?
No.
I understand if you don't...
You don't want to come live with me.
I don't know what kind of parent I'd be.
I'm selfish,
you know I can't cook.
I don't know what she was thinking.
Not that I don't want you to come live with me.
I do,
more than anything.
I love you,
very much.
CC?
Yeah?
If I come live with you,
are you gonna change your mind?
No way.
Are you kidding?
Cross my heart.
I promise you.
Your mom was stuck with me for 30 years.
Now you're gonna be stuck with me, too.
Okay.
I'll come live with you.
[♪♪♪]
♪ You gotta give a little ♪
♪ take a little ♪
♪ and let your poor heart break a little ♪
♪ that's the story of ♪
♪ that's the glory of love... ♪
[♪♪♪]
♪ You gotta laugh a little ♪
♪ cry a little ♪
♪ before the clouds roll by a little ♪
♪ that's the story of ♪
♪ that's the glory of love ♪
♪ as long as there's the two of us ♪
♪ we've got the world and all its charms ♪
♪ and when the world is through with us ♪
♪ we've got each other's arms ♪
♪ you gotta win a little ♪
♪ lose a little ♪
♪ and always have the blues a little ♪
♪ that's the story of ♪
♪ that's the glory of ♪
♪ love... ♪
♪ That's the story of ♪
♪ that's the glory of ♪
♪ love... ♪
[♪♪♪]
[Song ends]
[Audience cheering and applauding]
[Audience cheering]
All right, so, what did you think?
How did I do tonight?
You did amazing.
Really?
You look like miss America.
[Laughs] Wow.
That's a compliment.
I like your skirt.
Did you take it from my closet?
Maybe.
[Chuckles]
Maybe not.
Did you know
that the song that I closed with tonight
was the first song I ever sang to your mom?
I was singing it to her when we met.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
We weren't that much older than you, really.
Did you know that?
Yeah.
We were, um, we were in Venice beach,
and your mom was trying to hide from her "au pair,"
which, um, you know, is kind of like a fancy word
for "nanny," I guess.
My mom was hiding from her nanny?
Yeah! And her dad. [Chuckles]
She was so much more adventurous
than she ever gave herself credit for.
And what were you doing?
Well, I was street performing, of course.
[Laughs]
But I was trying to be sneaky about it,
because it's not exactly legal,
and they'd already picked me up
earlier that week.
Whoa...
Yeah, and then,
when I finished the song, she said...
[Young Hillary]: You have an amazing voice.
[Young CC]: Really?
[Hillary]: I'd be bummed if we never talked again.
You're the best person I've ever met.
[CC]: That's the best thing anyone's ever said to me.
[Hillary]: Bye, CC!
[CC]: Bye for now, Hillary Whitney!
[♪♪♪]