There's still some
of his clothes upstairs,
but these are the last
of Owen's toys.
that's great, jule.
thanks.
you can't even
stay for breakfast?
I'm not sure
it's such a great idea.
you ought to just spend
some time with him, Bailey.
it's been weeks since--
I know. It's just
every time I see him,
he still seems kind of--
what? I seem what?
angry.
which, if you are,
I completely understand.
Bailey, I'm not angry.
I'm fine. I just don't wanna
get into a whole postmortem
about it, ok?
ok.
so, uh...How's Owen?
he's good.
and, you know,
you don't just have
to visit him at school.
you can come by the loft
any time you want.
I know. I will.
ok.
hey, everybody.
hey.
hey, claud.
morning.
so, uh, what's
going on today?
I'm just workin'.
Julia?
well, I've got
an art history paper
I've gotta finish.
ok.
I need to stop by the store
on the way to class.
why? You need
a ride to school?
no.
no, I don't need
a ride to school.
I just--forget it.
I'm outta here.
hey, claud...
yeah?
grab me some milk
out of the fridge.
(sighs) Whatever.
you remembered!
hey. Happy birthday.
16. I can't believe it.
happy birthday, claud.
hey, party's at
my place tonight.
you're all coming?
all: Yeah.
to Bailey's place?
Charlie?
I wouldn't miss it
for anything.
this is great.
it's gonna be great.
you got me a bunny.
(laughs)
♪ Everybody wants to live ♪
♪ like they wanna live ♪
♪ and everybody
wants to love ♪
♪ like they wanna love ♪
♪ and everybody
wants to be ♪
♪ closer to free ♪
♪ closer to free... ♪
Why does a one-hour
teachers' meeting
tire me out more than
a full day of work?
it took a lot longer
than an hour.
here. Let me carry
some of that for you.
oh, no, that's ok.
you've got Diana.
it's no problem. You should
see how much stuff
I can carry out of
the market with her now.
pretty soon, I'll be
balancing stuff on my head.
me? With a kid
in my arms?
I could shower,
put on makeup. No problem.
I'm right here.
you can put it
in the back.
ok.
there you go,
honey.
let me get you
buckled in.
but you--you've got 2.
the other's Owen, right?
no, no. For rugrats now,
it's just Diana.
Owen's with
his other brother.
oh. What happened?
it's a long story.
you don't have the time.
(chuckles)
well, thanks, Charlie.
ok. We'll, uh,
see you tomorrow.
Valerie, you've--
you've got my--
diaper bag in your car.
(Diana cries)
ok, honey. Come on.
just stay cool and dry
a little longer.
there's a market on the way
to uncle Bailey's, ok?
I'm not coming.
but it won't be the same
if you're not there.
sorry, Claudia, no.
listen, today I have
special privileges, right?
like a dying man's
last request.
you can't refuse me.
you're coming to my party.
claud, listen, your family
put this thing together.
notice that nobody
invited me?
there's a reason for that.
can I at least bring you
a piece of cake?
you know, just bring it by
tomorrow or something.
definitely.
ok.
hey, hey.
happy birthday,
Claudia salinger.
mmm.
sweet 16, huh?
ah, could've fooled me.
I thought you were
at least 18 or 19 by now.
Bailey,
look at her memo.
I don't have time
for this, joy.
"employee dress codes must be
observed even coming and going
from work."
I have to get home, ok?
my sister's having
a birthday party there,
and I left Sarah
alone with Owen.
staff meetings half an hour
before every shift.
that--that's probably
a good idea.
communication,
coordination.
"personal phone conversations
restricted to under a minute."
I have kids at home,
Bailey.
under a minute.
really? Huh.
will you talk to her,
Bailey? Please?
ok, look, I'll look into
the phone call thing,
all right, but...
Lauren's your boss
now, joy,
so you're gonna have
to work the rest of
this stuff out with her.
and I mean, really,
she's not that bad.
who? Who's not
that bad?
what? No one. Who?
what are you
still doing here?
I thought you
had to get home.
right. You're right. I do.
as long as
you're here, though,
I still have 6 more
things on my list.
6. Really,
couldn't they wait?
starting with
the kitchen.
which, let's face it,
was designed for a much
smaller volume of business.
(sighs)
ok, Owen,
how about this?
Owen: Down on...
that side.
which side? I can't see
where you're pointing.
over there.
ok, um, you know what?
I can't remember.
did you say
higher or lower?
you know what? It's fine.
(timer goes off)
wait. Varsity
or junior varsity?
Mike paganelli
and beaver soriano?
ok, they're, like, jocks,
like, big, large senior jocks,
who, by the way, wouldn't
notice me if they sat on me.
I mean, why would they want
to come to my party, Abby?
what do you mean free beer?
free--no, we're not having--
Abby, wait, wait. Abby--
the entire ice hockey team
is crashing my party tonight.
and that would
be a bad thing?
Sarah, they're like these...
these cool guys
with actual shoulders,
these men on skates with sticks
that they whack at each other
when they're not, you know,
throwing each other into walls.
yeah. Guys who make you
think about stuff
you're trying not
to think about, right?
oh, Sarah.
there's nothing wrong
with thinking.
I know. Ok, but if I am,
I'm thinking I didn't
dress for this, did I?
you--you look great.
if I had known the entire
ice hockey team was coming,
I would've spent
a little more time
in my closet.
so then why don't you
spend some time in mine?
really?
come on.
I also noticed
you let kitchen staff
swap shifts without
consulting management.
yes, that's--
what's wrong with that?
nothing if you wanna
roll the dice every day
on who's gonna show.
well, I haven't had
a problem so far.
which brings me to
this quaint little practice
of running the phantom tab.
phantom tab?
like rip Van freebie
over there.
he should pay
like everyone else.
no, no, no. Forget it.
Louie's been coming here
longer than I have.
he was one of my dad's
best friends.
I did a little math.
if you count the per
seat revenue
and add in the food
he doesn't pay for--
I don't care.
I don't want to know.
Bailey, can I ask you
a question?
when you put that ad
in the paper,
the one that said
"manager wanted,"
what did you mean exactly?
'cause I got the impression
that you wanted someone
to manage.
yes, and I hear you.
it's just that salinger's
works in a certain way.
and so do I. Unless you
don't want me to.
of course I do. Of course
I want you to work here.
I just wish that you could
treat people nicely.
you know, like you
want them to stay.
I will. In my own way.
with my own rules.
that's the only way I can
do this Bailey, ok?
ok.
just...
except for this.
and this.
and...random
locker inspections?
I thought you had to leave.
I don't remember reading
"boot camp" on your resume.
Oh, wait. Hold that door.
oh. I'm sorry.
I can take the next one.
no. Come on, get in.
(Door closes)
so what floor
is Bailey's place on?
6.
and this...
and that.
and...everything else
looks good.
ok, so I'm going home.
the place is all yours.
yeah, it really
feels that way.
if you need anything,
just call me, ok?
I'll be at home.
what the--
man: What's going on?
woman: What happened
to the lights?
what?
what happened?
I'm thinking you asked
that guy Louie to pay
the electric bill.
it's a slow elevator.
old building.
maybe I can speed it up
some here.
whoa!
uh...
what happened?
Griffin,
what'd you do?
Oh, come on. I got
a diaper crisis here.
(coos)
I know, I know. Hang in.
hey, did we blow a fuse?
Sarah, you're not
done with my hair.
yeah, I know, but I think
we've got some--
some flashlights
in here somewhere.
uh, that's ok.
uh, right...Here.
I'm scared.
oh. Oh, it's ok,
sweetie. Come here.
(knock on door)
I'll get it.
uh, are you
Claudia salinger?
uh-huh.
are you the hockey team?
uh-huh.
I had to walk
all the way up the stairs.
uh, I think the power
in your building went out.
how astute.
he must be the goalie.
Owen: Claudia and Sarah, look!
all the lights
in the city are out.
come look.
look.
wow.
Newscaster:
San Francisco has been hit
by a city wide blackout
early reports indicate...
hey, hey, it's ok, sweetheart.
sweetheart, come on.
shhh. Diana, hey, hey,
everything's gonna be ok.
newscaster: Crews estimate
at least several hours
before power is restored.
the mayor has declared
a state of emergency
and called for
a 9:00 curfew.
ok. All right. Hold on.
Ok, baby, hang in there.
I got you into this,
and I'm gonna get you out.
ok.
all right.
can you go any faster,
please?
sir, the checks were
all in the computer.
I have to reenter and
calculate everything by hand.
we have other kids.
we have to get home.
you know what, Lauren?
let's let
these people go, ok?
that's silly. If they can
just wait 5 seconds.
are you refusing
to let us leave?
Lauren, come on.
woman: Isn't it
against the law?
you wanna know the law?
the law says that
skipping a check
when the power's out
is looting.
looting?
Lauren, what's next?
you gonna start
shooting the customers?
back off
and let me do my job.
there's a blackout
going on, ok?
we're not holding
these people hostage
to their checks.
ok, everybody...
I want everyone to know,
whoever needs
to get home
to their families,
we'll trust that
you'll come back later
to settle up, ok?
if you'll just
wait your turn,
we'll have you
out of here shortly.
Lauren, you're not
helping anyone here, ok?
why are they
fighting, mommy?
ma'am, I have
your check right here.
also tables 5 and 12.
thank god somebody's
doing their job.
man: What about
the rest of us here?
hello! Somebody help us!
anybody out there?
hello!
hello! Hello!
we gotta get
out of here soon.
well, this is
just a blackout,
I mean, if it's
not the elevator.
they always check
these elevators first.
I have all the candles
for the cake
and all of Claudia's cds
from the house.
not to worry, though,
'cause these cars,
they clamp
to the guide rails
automatically.
and the cables,
they're all
triple welded.
(banging)
Griffin, can we just
talk about this?
talk about what?
talk about why we don't
wanna talk about this.
talk about why we feel
so weird here.
who says we feel weird?
Griffin, please.
we've been married.
can't we at least say
what's on our minds?
nobody's stopping you.
say whatever you want.
ok.
well, look...
I have a lot of problems
with the way you handled
the whole ned thing.
I mean...
beating him up and
the whole kidnapping thing...
glad we're trying
to clear the air here.
yeah, it was
a lousy relationship.
I know that, but you
gave me zero credit
for being able
to look out for myself.
somebody please
get me out of here!
but forget
all that...
is what I'm saying
'cause...
thank you, Griffin.
just...
thank you.
I've been wanting
to say that...
for such a long time.
I don't care
whose fault it is.
just let that tow truck
take your vehicles
off the street now.
excuse me, officer.
is your child ok?
yeah, she's ok. She's just
a little wet and hungry.
it's just the 2 of you?
yeah. Do you know
any store around here
that's open?
any place I can get
some formula and diapers?
sorry, no. Everything's
closing up for curfew.
ok. Thanks.
wait. Wait. Hold up.
there's a hospital
just a few blocks up
on union.
great.
I forgot.
I actually know
that place pretty well.
they probably have
the stuff you need.
ok. Thanks.
sure you got enough
batteries for that boom box?
yeah, I got it.
hey, Owen, buddy,
you break that arm
fighting over your girlfriend?
I don't have
a girlfriend.
I don't believe that.
hey, Freddie,
you believe that?
good-looking kid
like Owen? No way.
you know, if you wanna
talk to them,
you should talk to them.
yeah?
and say what?
I don't know.
offer them some nachos.
but what if they ask me
a follow-up question?
you know, like,
"what kind of cheese
is this?"
or "hey, you ever been
to second base?"
Claudia, they're just
guys in high school...
like you.
no.
no, they are not
just like me, Sarah.
see Mikey over there?
he dated Nadine Barry
and lost her virginity
at 13.
they've all done it,
Sarah.
all of them have had sex.
ok, Claudia.
and I know why
that's scary.
but the truth is,
who cares, ok?
they're here,
and they came
to see you.
they barely even
know my name.
oh, really?
then, um...
why are they
checking you out
right now?
they're checking me out?
mm-hmm.
well, am I standing right?
I mean, I should lean
on my elbow or something?
uh, Mikey, can you
give me a hand
over here?
Sarah, what are you doing?
what can I do
for you ladies?
there you go.
and smile.
you're
the birthday girl.
oh food! Finally, yes!
coming through!
watch your backs, please!
Charlie?
Paul.
hey.
it's a...
pretty crazy night, huh?
yeah. We've got
our problems.
what about you?
are you ok?
is there something wrong
with Diana?
no, no, no. We just got
stuck in some traffic
is all.
I forgot her diaper bag.
figured I could get
some supplies here.
we're pretty jammed up here.
half the doctors
can't make it,
so you gotta let me
get back to work.
Paul...
is there anything
I can do?
uh...
yeah.
you can give blood.
we've got
a serious shortage.
yeah, yeah, sure.
I'd be glad to.
doctor?
Dr. segal asked if you can
take the laceration in "c."
right. Gotta go.
look, take Diana up
to pediatrics ward
and give her
anything she needs,
and I'll send
a nurse up there
to take your blood.
ok.
So, is there anything
you wanted to say?
uh-uh. No.
you sure?
'cause now's
the right time,
considering
we're stuck in here
for god knows
how long.
you might as well
get whatever it is
off your--
why didn't you call me,
jule?
can you tell me that?
after all that stuff
that happened...
and a lot of stuff
happened.
I didn't even
hear from you.
right.
I shouldn't have waited.
just to...Let me know
that you're ok.
I should've done that.
I guess I was just,
um...
I guess I was
embarrassed, Griffin.
of me?
well...
the way that I was,
the way that you saw me,
I was...
so pathetic.
I was so lost.
that's...
since when
did you ever care
about what I thought?
what?
what, you mean
to actually tell me
that you
respect my opinion
when you blew off
everything I said
about ned,
when you even wanted
to divorce me
to shut me up?
Griffin, you were
so completely wrong.
come on. I'm just
a nuisance to you.
you think...
I'm that dense?
you think
I could've missed
what happened to me?
a guy who claimed
he loved me
made my life
a living hell,
and a guy who
claimed he didn't...
god, you did
so much for me.
respect you?
Griffin, god...
what I feel for you
right now
is so much more
than that.
Wha--hey!
what do you think--
you should not just
sneak up on people
like that.
I'm just sittin' here,
man.
oh, really?
you did that on purpose.
admit it.
hey, Claudia,
can I talk to you
for a second?
Ok.
you are way too tense,
Claudia.
you gotta ease up.
who's tense?
I'm easy.
you're vibrating,
Claudia.
and you're
handling it wrong.
you just...
you can't keep
making them the enemy.
well, I mean,
aren't they?
they're just
sitting there,
checking me out,
just copping
free feels.
but they're just flirting,
you know?
they're trying
to get your attention.
maybe I don't want
their attention.
then don't make it
so tempting, you know?
don't be so afraid.
afraid.
afraid of what?
um...
I don't know. Uh...
sex?
yeah.
you're gonna tell me
that I shouldn't be?
uh, careful? Sure.
respectful?
god, most definitely.
but scared?
have you ever heard
of stds or pregnancy?
ok, not being
scared of sex,
that just
makes no sense.
yeah, but that's because
you don't really know, claud.
I mean, you don't know
what it's all about.
and believe me,
I didn't know, either.
Sarah, I don't know
what sex is?
I'm turning 16, not 11.
sure, you know how it works,
the physical part and all that,
but, god, there's
so much more to it
than that.
boy, I wish
one of our moms
was here right now, huh?
ok. You know what?
if I've gotta do this,
then...i have to do this.
so...
Have you ever seen
one of these?
oh, you've gotta be
kidding me.
Sarah, they're Bailey's.
no, no.
they're mine, too.
come on. Women have
to be responsible, too.
it's not just guys
who buy condoms.
I know, I know. Lots of
my girlfriends have them
'cause...men?
forget it.
their species
cannot be trusted.
oh. Come on, girlfriend.
sit down. We gotta talk.
oh, boy.
thank you very much
for your Patience.
drive safely.
all right, we need to get
a few things straight.
yes, you're damn right
we do.
how am I supposed
to do my job
with you second-guessing
every move I make?
how am I supposed
to leave you alone
when you piss off all
the people that I need?
should've known
this would never work.
you can't take anything over
from a control freak.
a control freak? Me?
who's the one
who's been through
3 different managers
in that many weeks?
who's the one
with the 90 point
management plan?
you are, only you won't
tell anyone what it is
because, god forbid,
you could ever be replaced.
I want to be replaced!
that's what
this is all about!
then prove it. Get out.
let me do your job.
I have the right
to make sure
my restaurant's
in good hands, ok?
this is my name
on the glass
over here.
this is my name
on the matchbooks, ok?
you'll find
the day's receipts
and credit card vouchers
in the cash box.
timecards and food orders
are posted in the kitchen.
where you going?
home.
we still have food
to pack up here.
we're not done yet.
I am.
good-bye.
I quit.
So it's more than condoms,
claud.
being really safe means
being with someone
you totally trust,
even if that means
waiting years and years.
I waited years and years...
and years.
does any of this
make sense?
yeah, yeah, for sure.
it's just...
why am I so scared?
well, 'cause
you're not there yet.
and that's the thing.
when you feel
that it's time,
you know, it'll be
when you feel right
and he feels right
and there won't be anything
to be scared of anymore.
and that's why
all those guys out there,
they are nothing
to get all nervous about
or to be scared of.
you're right.
(knock on door)
beaver: Hey, what's going on
in there, huh?
what is it with
chicks and bathrooms?
We were just having
a little girl talk. Why?
nothing. Just, uh...
Freddie over there,
he wants to ask you
a question.
you know, claud,
talk to him.
yeah. Talk to him.
sure.
No. No, I wouldn't.
I'd leave right now
and come home.
it's just they said
the alarm won't work
until the power's back on.
you know what, Sarah?
I can just
blow this off and...
really?
you sure?
you're sure you're ok.
ok. Yeah. I'll talk
to you later. Bye.
What, you think of
some more names to call me?
yeah, I did, but
that's not why I'm here.
yeah, well,
make it quick.
I got a ton of food
to take care of.
I came here to say...
you were right.
I'm sorry?
not about everything.
not about most of it,
actually.
about me, though.
yes, I admit it.
I have a problem.
all my life, I...
I've driven off family,
employers...
boyfriends.
the scariest thing is
I don't even know
how it happens.
I try and I try to...
solve all of
their problems,
and then somehow,
somewhere
I cross this line.
and suddenly,
I am the problem.
like with you today.
you know what?
you don't have to--
no, I do.
I have to say it.
hi.
my name is Lauren,
and I'm a control freak.
wow.
well...
ok.
Ok.
I guess that's
what this is, then.
the 2 of us.
control freaks anonymous.
the San Francisco chapter.
charter members.
I move that
for our first meeting...
we eat...Really fast
or about 2,000 bucks worth
of haute cuisine
is gonna be landfill.
unless you don't want to
because at c.F.A.
we'll never tell you
what to do.
I'll have the salmon...
if you don't mind.
feel funny
to be back here?
this floor,
we converted it
right after Christmas.
used to be your floor.
yeah. Believe me, I know.
just keep thinking
that it all started here.
I met Daphne through Kevin,
and that's how Diana happened,
and now it's
just the 2 of us.
her and me.
it isn't just
the 2 of you, Charlie.
no. I know.
I was also thinking
that you were a friend
when I was here.
Kirsten was a friend.
I was just a doctor.
no. You were a friend.
and, uh...
the way things fell out
with you and Kirsten,
we haven't talked,
but I hope that, uh,
I hope you're ok.
you hope I'm ok?
Charlie...
what?
nah. Forget it.
doctor?
yes.
uh...I'll just put these
on your desk.
no, no, no. I'll look
at them right now.
I guess it's
still pretty crazy
down there.
I've gotta...
yeah, yeah.
You see some kind of landing
or anything up there?
not really.
it's too dark
and really dirty.
does it look like
I can climb up to
the next set of doors?
Griffin,
I know you want
to get out of here,
but I'd like you alive,
so...
you know what?
could you shift your
weight a little bit?
Griffin, careful!
watch it!
are you ok?
yeah.
I'm sorry.
that's ok.
ow.
Julia...
what?
let's not.
let's not do this.
I'm just...Not sure.
I'm not sure, either.
Julia...
Griffin...
tell me
you don't want this.
tell me it feels wrong.
I remember you.
you went to Grant, right?
you into younger men
at all?
(whispers)
good job.
well, for
Valentine's day,
I got her
car windows tinted
'cause we always...
well, you know.
and anyway, she wasn't
too happy about that.
and her birthday's
next week.
yeah.
right.
you know what? I always try
to think of the thing that
I'd never want to give away
and then give that.
you just know it's got to
mean a lot to the person
'cause it meant
a lot to you.
can you think of
anything like that?
like the hockey puck
I got signed by gretzky
after the '94 Stanley cup?
or do you have
any other ideas?
I don't know.
do you have any?
hmm.
let's think.
So...
sweet 16, huh?
I mean, you must have noticed
how many different places
I've managed.
yeah, but they're all
really nice places.
can you pass
the eggplant?
never for more than
2 years, though.
trade you
for the scampi.
why do you think
that is?
I don't know.
you need a knew challenge
every now and again?
yeah. I need
a new address.
I need to find
a new place to go
where everyone
doesn't want to kill me.
you and me both.
oh, come on. You?
Mr. man of the people?
Mr. billion dollar
dimples?
you never met
my older brother.
the one you had
a fight with?
yup.
wasn't that just about
the kid's dyslexia?
that wasn't about
control.
or was it?
you know,
everybody always says,
"oh, Bailey takes care
of everything."
and...and that's true.
but...
why is that?
I mean, really.
is it because I'm
such a wonderful guy or...
or is it because
I'm so sure I'll do it
better than anyone else
and I'm so sure
the rest of the world
will get it wrong?
hey, you're preaching
to the choir.
maybe that's why I can't
keep a boyfriend.
or maybe
it's my overbite.
you don't have
an overbite.
oh? Damn.
what about you?
can you keep
a girlfriend?
so far, yeah.
so you're...
yeah.
Sarah.
her name's Sarah.
oh.
so, hey, there's hope
for the rest of us
control freaks.
(chuckles)
Wait.
can we...
like, can we
just think?
why?
why do we have to think?
because we can't
make another mistake.
stop worrying.
Griffin, no one needs
protecting anymore.
(Laughter)
I am really, really,
really, really full.
come on.
no.
there's just
a little bit left.
I'm gonna explode.
there's just
a little bit left.
no.
come on.
no.
come on--ooh!
what, you spilled?
oh, no.
you bumped my hand.
raspberry sauce on
my brand-new silk blouse.
don't worry.
little club soda
will get it right out.
hurry before it soaks in.
all right.
can't see here.
you mind?
Ok.
it's comin'.
almost...
almost.
The lights!
uh-huh.
the lights are back.
um...
I should make sure
the alarm's working ok.
yeah. I'll check
the computer,
make sure we're back
online.
good.
that is...
assuming
I still work here.
why wouldn't you
work here?
the quitting part before?
oh.
forget that.
that's...
lights go off,
people do all kinds
of crazy stuff.
ahem.
ok.
Um, hey, uh...
could you give this
to Claudia for me?
why? You don't
wanna stay?
it feels kind of weird.
Griffin, stay.
I'd like you
to stay.
just come in for--
hey, you two.
hey.
sorry we're late.
we just got...
you know, stuck
in the elevator.
oh. You guys ok?
you seem a little
shaken up.
no, no.
no. We're fine.
we're ok.
Charlie!
hey.
hold on a second.
there's something
I gotta say to you.
yeah, you started to say
something earlier, and then--
you and Kirsten
belong together.
what?
right.
I know. The last
person you expect
to hear this from.
no. It's just not true.
it's nowhere near true.
look, I know
a couple things
about Kirsten.
I was her husband,
and I know stuff
even you don't know.
then you know that
when we were together,
all I did was
make her unhappy.
and all she wants to do
is move on with her life,
so let me just
reassure you--
reassure me?
Charlie, it's not easy
saying this,
but for her,
you gotta hear me out.
I am the biggest idiot
you ever saw
because I should've
seen it coming from
the very beginning.
when Kirsten
were first together,
I mean, you were
all we talked about.
me?
how you hated
to let each other go,
but it was really
for the best,
how because of me
she could stop
obsessing about you.
I mean, we actually
talked about that.
I'm sorry, but--
no. It was me.
I told myself that I was
helping her get away
from you,
but it was you
all along.
you were where
she was headed,
and you where
she's heading now.
listen, I hear what you're
saying, but there is...
there's no way.
Charlie, you keep saying
you're alone now,
but you're not.
just...
think about what I said.
Bailey!
Sarah.
I am so sorry
I'm late.
who cares?
you made it.
everybody's ok here?
nobody tripped or fell
or got hurt or anything?
no. We're fine.
what? How come
you didn't put that
birthday banner up?
I spent hours
on that thing.
uh, Bailey,
there was a blackout.
I kind of had
other things
to deal with.
yeah, but somebody else
could've put it up.
you know what?
forget it. Forget it.
I'm sorry.
I must be
out of my mind.
Griffin.
Griffin!
hey.
you actually
decided to show.
yeah, I did.
hey, birthday girl.
hey.
where were you guys?
um, where's that
cd player, claud?
uh, it's over there.
so, who are
all these boys?
hmm.
Owen: Charlie!
hey, buddy.
hey.
I'm so glad to see ya.
I really,
really missed ya.
sorry I'm late.
hey, you guys.
hey.
hey, Diana. Hi.
I got my date
for the party.
did your daddy get you
this pretty outfit?
what?
nothing. It's just...
it's good to see you,
that's all.
well, don't expect
to see either of us
this evening
'cause me and Diana,
we got a lotta
catching up to do,
don't we?
You ever sometimes wish
you were 16 again?
I know I do,
so the whole grownup world
can just go away.
mm-hmm.
yeah, well,
it's not gonna.
doesn't work
that way.
well, could you
just let it, Griffin?
please, for tonight?
Hey, you got any juice
in there?
what?
for Diana.
oh. Yeah.
right here.
perfect.
Hey, uh...
Owen looks good.
you think?
I think he needs
to get more sun.
gotta get him outside
more.
yeah, well,
he's happy.
you can see it.
really?
yeah.
well, thanks.
looks like claud's got
a bunch of new friends.
yeah.
here.
let me get you
another drink,
all right?
thanks.
um...so?
relaxed,
having fun?
mm-hmm.
feeling any older yet?
older. Uh...
well, Mikey,
the sweet one,
a little while ago,
he asked me if I'd want
to drive out to the overlook.
you know, park.
oh, my god.
I said he'd have
to call me back
in a year or 2.
good.
very good.
and then we made out
a little,
but I don't know
if he's really my type.
Claudia...
oh, no.
oh, no, not again.
♪ happy birthday to you ♪
♪ happy birthday,
dear Claudia ♪
♪ happy birthday to you ♪
(cheering)
make a wish.
ok. Um...
ok, let's see...
don't say what it is
or it won't come true.
I'm not worried.