On chesapeake shores...
You're back!
I'm doing okay.
Nell and abby and I, we can look after him.
And me.
-You're not gonna-- -take the job at the getty?
How can I?
That was my sister.
She's even more angry with dad than I am.
I like where this is going.
-I do, too. -Yeah?
Mm-hmm.
[abby] hey, dad.
-Hey! -[pills clatter]
[♪♪♪]
[abby] so I was just calling to tell you
that I think maybe we should give us a try.
[evan] you do want to go on a date?
Yes, I do.
Did you give luke tatum a promotion?
[mick] I did. Why didn't you tell me
you were seeing him?
Because he went to prison?
Maybe.
I think you're gonna have to find some other work.
I can keep things going
at the office for a little while.
-Would you care to dance? -I would.
I don't want to rush this.
We'll kiss when it's time,
but not now.
[♪♪♪]
[all together] "as you wish!"
[laughing]
I love this movie so much.
Me too.
Is this, like, the zillionth time we've seen it?
Well, I can't count that high, but it's definitely up there.
Hello!
I heard laughter and smelled popcorn.
Aunt bree, come join us!
Oh, no, I don't want to intru-- ooh!
Princess bride?
Pull up a pillow.
Okay. Oops. Excuse me.
Oh. Mm! Good popcorn.
I know.
It's caitlyn's special secret recipe.
She adds a little touch of garlic salt.
And a ton butter.
I mean, if you're gonna have popcorn, have popcorn.
[laughing]
hey! What's going on in here?
Uh, impromptu girls' movie night.
Ooh! Princess bride. I love this film.
Mm, well, it is pretty crowded in here.
Yes, but I brought ice cream.
You know, there's always room for one more.
[laughing]
here you go.
Somebody press play!
[♪♪♪]
♪ the miles are getting longer ♪
♪ it seems ♪
♪ the closer I get to you ♪
♪ so I'm going home ♪
♪ to the place where I belong ♪
♪ where your love has always been enough for me ♪
[♪♪♪]
♪ I'm not running from ♪
♪ no, I think you've got me all wrong ♪
♪ I don't regret this life I chose for me ♪
[♪♪♪]
♪ I said these places and these faces ♪
♪ are getting old ♪
♪ so I'm goin' home ♪
[♪♪♪]
♪ I'm goin' home ♪♪
[♪♪♪]
you know, eventually, you gotta make a move.
Mm-hmm.
Like this one?
I hate you.
[chuckles]
listen, connor...
Sarah and I have been talking,
and we're thinking
that we should postpone our maui trip
just until you're fully recovered.
What?
That's ridiculous.
I appreciate the sentiment, but, come on, no way.
Okay, well, then how about just until you're back on--
kev, kev.
I'm getting better every day.
And I mean, what would you staying home do, really?
I've got gran, I've got mom, I've got dad, I got abby,
I got margaret,
I got the nieces taking care of me.
Plus, you and sarah, you deserve to get away.
Really.
You're not just saying that
because I've won two straight games, are you?
It's a bit of both.
Oh,
and, uh...
-[thunk] -...Checkmate.
Oh, now I really want you to go.
[snickering]
and I'm due back to work anyways, so.
Just...
Take it easy, okay?
Yeah.
Kicking my butt in chess is really relaxing. Thank you.
[knocking]
hi there, o'brien.
Hello yourself.
How you doing?
Good. Little stressed.
Yeah? You feeling ready for the bar exam?
Hopefully.
Next Thursday and Friday will be here before I know it.
Well, if you brought your index cards, I'll quiz you.
Oh, that'd be great. Thanks.
Oh, I also want to tell you
how much I appreciate you not asking me
how I am feeling.
No problem.
So how are you feeling?
[laughs]
you do look better.
Thank you.
Yeah.
'kay, um...
What is the definition of criminal trespass?
Um...
The a ctus reus is entering or remaining on property
without authorization,
and the mens rea
is knowledge it is without authorization.
Yeah, you got it. That's really good.
[footsteps]
well, I hope this doesn't count as criminal trespass.
Hello, margaret.
Hi, megan. Always good to see you.
Mm. Sorry to interrupt your studying,
but it is time, connor.
Hmm.
Doctor's orders.
Diet is very important for his recovery.
You need your vitamins and protein.
Here is your kale smoothie.
[darkly] yummy.
Mm. Would you like one?
If it's not too much trouble.
Not at all.
Ahem?
[♪♪♪]
[slurps hesitantly]
thattaboy.
[connor gags]
[groans]
I don't care how healthy it is...
Still tastes like fresh-cut grass through a blender.
[margaret giggles]
oh! Now I can't wait.
[connor chuckles]
so...
The big second date with evan, hmm?
Mm-hmm.
Second dates are very important.
No pressure.
I know. Thank you.
And I get to pick what we do.
-Well, that's nice. -Freedom of choice.
Yes, except that I have too much choice,
and I cannot make a decision.
Oh, yeah, I can relate to that.
That's me just trying to order coffee.
Oh, great, so you two have no advice.
Of course we have advice.
We have tons.
Now, you have to consider the source, though,
'cause I think, out of all of us,
I'm the one who's dated the most here--
not something I'm necessarily proud of,
but, hands down, best second date I've ever been on
was at a carnival.
You dated a carny?
No! I went on a second date to a carnival.
-Are you even listening? -Sort of.
Well, a carnival sounds interesting.
-Who did you go with? -Peter.
Remember the musician? He had a big beard.
Played in a rock band?
Oh, yeah.
Dad hated him!
Oh, yeah. He had reason to.
[abby sniggers]
anyway, we went, and it was a blast.
You know? Roller coasters, ferris wheel.
Big funhouse mirrors...
You kinda can't help but let down all your defenses
and we were just like kids.
Hmm.
Well, evan would like that.
Maybe a little too much.
Oh.
You know what? No.
This is my decision, it's my choice.
The best date david and I ever went on
was a picnic on the beach.
Aw, that's romantic.
Yeah, it was, until he got food poisoning.
[chuckles warmly] bad clams.
How is that the best date?
Because, for two days after, I got to take care of him,
and we got super-close.
And plus, once you hold a wastebasket
for someone to be sick in...
The walls come down.
Well, there you go, abby-- just feed evan some bad clams,
and, bam! Romance.
Great. You know, I love you two more than anything,
but I have changed my mind-- please, no more advice.
Okay, so I... Can't find a carnival anywhere nearby,
but I can find a snake farm that's--
-oh! -...Only 70 miles from here.
And that could be unique and fun!
Wow, that's a lot of snakes.
Ooh. Yeah. Yelp reviews seem mixed.
[♪♪♪]
[chuckling to herself]
well...
It was definitely not my finest moment,
but sure, I remember the bad clams at the beach.
You were so cute and vulnerable!
Cute and dehydrated.
But you did take such good care of me.
-Mm. -[loud thump as door opens]
[luggage thumping]
-mom? -[door thuds shut]
david, jess...
I hope you don't mind.
I'm so sorry to show up like this,
but I just had to get out of boston.
No, it's fine.
Yeah, but why didn't you call us?
We would've picked you up at the airport.
Yeah, it was a last-minute decision.
I had to make sure I wasn't being followed.
Followed?
It's horrible. It's so horrible, david.
I mean, the press,
they just won't leave me alone.
And the fbi... I mean, they're the worst.
They keep on asking me
the same questions over and over and over.
Oh, I'm so sorry, mom.
My so-called friends want nothing to do with me.
[tearfully] I mean, helen coolidge hung up on me.
Helen coolidge!
I've known her for 40 years!
Why would your father do something like this to us?
[sobs]
I can't slslslslsl
I can't eat.
I keep going over in my mind
if your father said anything...
Anything that might give us a clue as to where he went.
But... He just left.
I know, mom.
Can I get you anything?
Some more water or...?
No, thanks, jess.
Actually...
You could fill this up with gin and tonic,
if you have any.
Uh, mom...
I don't know if that's such a good idea.
Why not?
We are ruined, david.
Mm. Thank you for having me over for brunch.
This is excellent oatmeal.
Well, I do make a good bowl of porridge.
Or wait, is oatmeal and porridge the same thing?
Well, actually, um, oatmeal is a type of porridge,
but not all porridge has oats.
You know, the best porridge I've ever had
was the filipino type,
"champorado,"
made from corn, milk, sugar, and chocolate.
How do you know all this?
Like I said,
I think I read everything in the prison library,
including cookbooks.
Okay.
If I didn't keep myself busy, I would've lost my mind.
You're very impressive.
[laughing]
nah, I don't know about that.
You know, but I do make a great trivial pursuit partner.
Ooh! You are gonna have to be my partner,
and we will play my entire family.
Actually, on second thought, that's a terrible idea.
They are crazy competitive.
[laughs]
okay, well, I'm also good scrabble.
Me too.
We should play that sometime.
Okay. I'm in.
Um...
I have a question for you.
How would you feel about...
Reading my new short story?
Yeah, I'd be honored.
-Really? -Yeah.
'cause I feel like your opinion would matter a lot
as it is set in prison.
-Oh. -Yeah.
I tend to get inspired by new things.
Like me?
Kinda.
Um, anyway, this one just kind of popped into my head,
and it's a story about redemption,
and I would love to get your feedback on it.
Yeah, sure.
Great. Thank you.
Yeah.
Uh, where are you going?
Oh, I've learned not to watch people read my stuff.
It's better this way. Enjoy!
Uh... [chuckles]
[♪♪♪]
[megan] hey, carter. How's l.A.?
Yeah, well,
it's great to know that the getty offer still stands,
but--
what?
I told you, things have changed here.
You know my son had a heart attack.
We're lucky he's alive.
So, carter, really, thanks, but no thanks.
I am needed here.
Yeah, and I appreciate that, but I--
you know, I-- I gotta run,
so we'll talk later, okay?
Yeah. Bye.
So...
How much of that did you hear?
-Enough. -Ah-hah.
Did you just turn down a job at the getty?
Yeah, I guess I did.
Why?
Honey, I can't leave you right now.
Yes, you can.
You talked to the cardiologist.
She says that I'm doing great,
I'm getting better every day.
Yeah.
Mom, come here.
I don't want you turning down this job--
this amazing job--
because of me.
I appreciate that.
I do.
But I've made up my mind.
[♪♪♪]
oh. Are you finished?
Yep. Yeah, it's...
It's good, bree.
It's really good.
I like it.
Nice job.
Well, good, thank you.
No, but you can--
I mean, I asked you-- for you to be honest,
so you can, you know, give me-- give me your honest criticism.
You know, be brutal.
Okay. Um...
You didn't quite capture it.
Huh.
I mean, it's-it's well-written.
It just, um...
It doesn't really ring true.
Hmm.
You see...
The thing about prison--
it's... It's a mixture of, uh,
terror and boredom.
And, um...
This is like someone looking from the outside in.
Okay, 'kay.
Mm-hmm.
You're not mad at me, are you?
No! No, no, no, no. No.
Not mad, just--
I asked for your honest opinion, so,
I don't want false praise...
[mutters] just a little praise would be nice, though.
It's-- it's really good.
It's just... It's just not accurate.
Okay.
Thank you.
So, do you wanna, I don't know, watch a movie or something?
[testily] sure, yeah.
Okay.
So what exactly about it is not accurate?
[chuckles awkwardly]
you know, like, forget I said anything--
it's-it's fine.
It's not fine. Clearly, it's not fine.
And, you know, I want to be a professional about this,
I want to make it better,
so why don't we just start from the beginning?
You know, sit. Sit, sit, sit, sit, sit, sir.
I'll read it from the top.
From the top. We'll go through it.
Okay, well, there isn't much, really.
Okay, good.
"it was a gray Sunday morning--"
okay, I'm gonna stop you right there.
Um, see, in prison,
very few cells have windows--
like, mine didn't--
and you can't see what the weather's like, so.
[nib scratching page]
okay. Noted.
"my cellmate was just getting out of his bunk when--"
yeah, and, um, nobody says "cellmate".
We say "cellie".
"cellie"? Really?
Yeah.
Okay. This is good. Let's keep going!
-Mm-hmm. -Mm-hmm!
[♪♪♪]
well, if we still have that suitcase,
it would be in here.
Yeah, the big brown one with wheels.
Yeah. So, you and sarah excited about maui?
Yeah, it'll be good for us to get away.
Like you said-- "make some memories."
hey! Wow!
You really do listen to me.
Sometimes.
Oh, here you are.
Man, look at this place.
How you feeling?
Good. Whoa! You remember this?
Of course!
Taught you to curse, playing this.
Sweet story.
I swear, that suitcase is in here somewhere.
-[foosball clacks] -he shoots, he scores!
Fine, but I still beat you at chess.
Hey, why doesn't one of you win
at finding the brown suitcase, okay?
This one right here?
No.
-That one with the wheels? -Yeah.
Hey, dad?
Mom mentioned that she wants to stay here
instead of taking the job at the getty.
Yeah.
How do you feel about that?
Well, I feel a lot of things, t it's her decision.
You know?
Hey-ey-ey! [laughs]
you remember how much jess loved this thing?
I always thought that captain carrot was super-creepy.
Yeah, but, dad, if she gives up this opportunity because of me,
I'm gonna feel guilty.
Well, it's not just that.
She's also hesitant because of our... Situation.
You know, here we were, ready to travel around the world,
and this dream job drops in her lap,
and then you have a heart attack.
That's a lot to take in.
Yeah. Well, you know what they say--
"if you want to make god laugh, just tell him your plan."
that's the truth!
Anyway, it's a big decision for your mother to make,
and I'll support her, whatever she decides.
Ah-hah!
Success!
Maui, here we come.
Man, there's a lot of junk in here.
One man's junk is another man's treasure.
Have you never heard of a garage sale?
What would I sell? This is my stuff!
You know what, you could start with this thing.
Aww, he was so cute. Look at him, isn't he cute?
[roars]
oh! Gosh! Creepy
this is from the smithsonian.
Looks like they've identified the ship.
It's the sapphire, out of harwich, England.
Sapphire.
I don't know if I like that name.
Wow. It was built in 1675.
No. On second thought, I love that name.
Sapphire!
Who wouldn't love that?
[snickers]
hey, these museum blueprints are outstanding.
I agree.
You were right about hiring murakami.
She's an excellent architect.
Thank you.
Since I'm on such a roll,
do you think we could switch gears
and discuss our second date?
Absolutely.
Okay. So...
I would like to go
to a jazz club in baltimore.
[snorts]
oh! You're serious?
Uh, what? You don't like jazz?
I like jazz.
I can't lie. I hate jazz.
It sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard.
Oh! Okay. So you really hate jazz.
But you know what? No, no, we'll go,
and maybe this club will change my mind.
It'll be fun.
Yeah, it doesn't sound like it.
Seriously, let's go and make a night of it.
You know, you took me on your yacht.
Suppose I told you I hate boats?
Do you?
No, but you didn't ask.
You just took me on your boat.
I should've just taken you to a jazz club.
And I would have made the best of it.
"made the best of it"?
Just what every woman wants to hear.
[both laughing]
so, is it colonel mustard in the kitchen with a knife?
Yeah. You win.
Wow.
How about that?
You're so good at this game, uncle connor.
Three in a row.
Yep.
Why do I get the impression that you two are letting me win?
-No! -What do you mean?
You don't have to be nice to me just because I'm convalescing.
Really? Well, if that's the case,
then we can play monopoly tomorrow
and I'm gonna destroy you.
You're gonna destroy me?
She will.
Oh, if that's the case, then...
[menacingly] ...You're on.
[chuckles]
-hey, girls. -Hi!
Oh! You'd better practice up!
Okay.
Hey there, o'brien.
Hello, keller. How goes it?
I brought you some office mail.
Any bills?
A few.
Oh, goody.
So, uh, do you want me to quiz you for that bar exam?
No, that's okay.
I studied all last night.
You sure?
I think you're more nervous about it than I am.
I just want you to pass with flying colors.
I have no doubt that you will.
Thanks.
I must say,
you're really looking better, connor.
Thanks.
Feeling better.
Must be those kale smoothies.
Let me ask your mom to whip you up another one.
-D-don't you dare! -No?
Never thought I'd say this, but let's get to the bills.
[both laughing]
[background music plays faintly]
[♪♪♪]
this is great, bree.
Really?
Yeah.
It's so much better than before.
So moving.
Ohh.
You really captured it.
Well, I mean, it's really all because of you.
Your notes made all the difference.
Yeah, well, I'm glad being in that damn place
finally paid off somehow, you know?
Thank you so much.
Anytime. Now, if you'll excuse me,
those beer cases aren't gonna unload themselves.
Right.
I'll see you after work?
I'd like that.
[overlapping] okay. Bye.
-Hey, daddy-o. -Hi, honey.
-See you later? -Yeah.
Hey, luke.
Oh, hey, mick.
Oh, hey, harrelson called and confirmed.
Um, the next inspection's gonna be on the 12th.
[dazed] who?
Harrelson, the, uh, health inspector.
Oh. Yeah.
-[chair lurches] -yeah.
Hey!
You okay?
What? Yeah. I'm fine.
Oh, and if you took a look
at those job applications I sent you,
I was going to, um,
I was gonna hire alfonzo to help out in the kitchen.
[slurring] oh, yeah, yeah.
Uh, uh, alfonzo seems fine.
You go ahead with that.
Mick...
I hope you don't think
I'm out of line here or anything, but...
Are you still taking those prescription painkillers?
What?
Those pills?
You still taking 'em?
It's just you seem a little bit off.
All I'm saying is,
that stuff can get away from the best of us.
You know, I-- mick, I've been there.
You know?
For me, it was, uh, it was alcohol.
What are you insinuating?
Mick, I apologize if I'm wrong and you're just--
you are wrong.
Way wrong.
Mick? Hey, mick, come on.
I didn't mean to upset you!
[♪♪♪]
all right, are you ready
for a very adventurous second date?
Will you just tell me what we're doing?
-It's a surprise! -Okay, let me guess.
It's a jazz club on a yacht.
Not even close.
Wow.
This is a very picturesque place.
Secluded.
What's next?
You'll see.
I may need you to help me with something, though.
[hatch alert chimes]
you're not gonna ask me to help you dispose of a body,
are you?
Mm. Nope.
[chuckles]
okay, what do we have here?
Have you ever been crabbing?
Crabbing? Can't say that I have.
Well, it's a maryland tradition,
and some of the best crabbing in the country
is right here in chesapeake shores.
Well, I love seafood, and crabs are my favorite.
Great. I grew up doing this.
Dad taught us all when we were kids,
and I thought
you might enjoy
trying something new.
I love trying new things.
This is a wonderful surprise, abby.
Good.
I wasn't sure how you'd react, because, well,
I never know how you're gonna react about anything.
-[laughs] -but it's really fun.
All right, do we take all this?
Uh, it's gonna be a few trips.
All right.
Last one to the dock is a jazz-lover.
[♪♪♪]
so the hand lines are already out there,
but I thought I would show you how to toss a cage.
Okay.
First, we need our bait.
Do you want to pass me another turkey neck?
Oh. My pleasure.
Who would have ever thought
"can you please get me another turkey neck"
would be said on our second date?
Makes you wildly anticipate our third date.
All right.
There you go.
Okay.
Just let 'er rip?
Yep.
[splashing]
huh?
Don't forget your rope.
Oh! Right.
Check me out.
Huh? I'm a fisherman!
[laughing]
-no, you're a crabber. -"crabber." right.
♪ take my hand and I'll show you... ♪
[evan laughs]
success!
Crab legs!
[laughing]
hey, hey. Ah!
[laughs]
not funny.
Evan, there's a little seal.
Oh, wow!
♪ ...We may stall we may stumble... ♪
[laughing]
♪ ...I am yours you are mine ♪
♪ now until forever... ♪
[evan] what a fun, fantastic day.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
It's one of my favorite childhood memories.
Thank you for sharing it with me.
My pleasure.
You might just turn out to be a darn good crabber.
That is one of the nicest things
anyone has ever said to me.
[chuckles]
[overlapping] cheers.
[clink]
[♪♪♪]
perfect.
[♪♪♪]
hey, have you seen mom this morni
do you know if she's up yet?
Still asleep.
She never sleeps this late.
Well, can you blame her? She's depressed.
Let her sleep as long as she wants.
You have to be kidding me.
What now?
You thought one distressed peck was bad?
Guess who just texted me she's right outside.
[faucet running as footsteps approach]
hello?
Sis!
Why didn't you tell me you were coming?
I kind of didn't know myself,
but I didn't have much of a choice.
-Hi, jess. -Hi!
[chuckling]
I hope that it's okay I followed mom here.
Yeah, of course.
Yeah, I think the... Maple room is open, maybe?
[david, stammering] I think so.
Oh, I have inconvenienced you.
No, no, no, no, no!
I couldn't stay in boston.
The press is going crazy--
going through our trash, paying staff members,
trying to get the dirt.
That's disgusting.
But enough of that.
I am so sorry that I missed the wedding.
Can you ever forgive me?
Of course, we understood.
Rafiq needed me for this big takeover in dubai,
and then I got this weird stomach bug.
Anyway, let me see the ring.
Oh.
Oh! It's so lovely. Did you get my gift?
-Yes. Thank you. -Mm-hmm.
[sighs] so where is mother?
Behind closed doors? Sobbing?
Yeah. Pretty much.
But what's going on with you and all this adrenaline?
When I talked to you the other day,
you seemed so exhausted.
Mm. Well, it fluctuates.
I go from pure rage, to depression,
to irony, to dark humor.
Plus, I've had two espressos.
[laughs] I can see that.
And how is rafiq?
Oh, he dumped me the second he heard all about dad.
Oh, yikes.
So, um...
Do you have anything stronger than wine to drink around here?
[♪♪♪]
here you go, connor.
Sorry, we're all out of kale.
Yay.
[chuckles dryly] I'm getting more.
Boo.
[chuckling]
but seriously, mom, thank you for taking care of me.
Of course. That's what mothers are for.
Mm! [gagging]
what the heck is this?
That is fresh irish sea moss tea.
One of the healthiest things you can drink.
Not to be rude, but this is probably
the worst thing I've ever tasted.
[irish accent] well, the irish have been drinking it
for thousands of years.
That contains 92 minerals, including iron,
that your body needs to thrive.
So, down the hatch. Hmm?
[♪♪♪]
[gagging] you can really taste the iron.
Yeah, it's a powerhouse tea, connor.
It's gonna boost your energy levels.
[margaret] hey!
[megan] oh...
[quietly] I really like margaret.
[hushed] I do, too.
She's going places, you can tell.
[phone rings]
oh, there's my phone.
Drink the tea. You're already looking stronger.
[slaps knee]
[overlapping] hi.
So...?
How'd the first part of the bar exam go?
Great.
I think it went great.
-Really? -Yeah.
These were the essay questions, right?
Right.
Yeah. I remember struggling with them.
But, hey, you survived your first day.
Congratulations.
Thanks.
And thanks for all your help studying.
So tomorrow is multiple-choice questions?
Yeah.
And I feel ready.
[exhales deeply] I really think--
yeah?
[takes a shaky breath]
what?
What is that smell?
Oh, that smell?
That would be my irish sea moss tea.
Mom made it for me.
It's really good! Here.
You want some?
Hard pass.
[dejected sigh]
[chuckling]
[♪♪♪]
this was lovely.
Thank you for this.
You're welcome--
oh! They found us!
Oh, this is a nightmare.
Jess, jess, please close the drapes. Please hurry.
[press clamoring]
[reporter] mr. Peck! Just a few words! Please!
Mr. Peck, please, we want to hear your side of the story.
So sorry, everyone.
Um, just a slight problem, and we are taking care of it.
Promise.
[loud thumping on door]
hi. Connor? It's jess. We have a problem.
Um, some of the press are here and they're hounding the pecks.
They're banging on the door and screaming questions at us
and trying to take photos through the windows.
[strains of press clamoring outside]
[david, shouts] enough!
[jess] are you sure?
Okay, yeah. I-I'll keep you posted.
Um, connor said to call the police,
that they're trespassing,
and they can force them off our property.
Okay, but what are you--
wmcs news--
okay, back up. Back up.
All right.
I just spoke with our attorney,
and he instructed us that you all are trespassing
and you need move to the end of the driveway
or you will be arrested.
Who are you?
Can we speak with the pecks?
[sweetly] I won't say it again.
The police are on their way, and you are trespassing.
This is not only our business, but it's also our home.
Please respect that.
And if you can't be respectful,
then at least be mobile...
[sharply] ...And get off my lawn!
Go.
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[snip]
oh...
There you go!
Freedom.
Thanks, doc.
Itchy, huh?
Like crazy!
Understandable, but that's enough scratching.
Put the arm in some warm water for 20 minutes or so,
that will soak off the dry, flaky skin.
-Got it. -Don't scrub it.
And you can apply lotion for the next couple of days.
-How's the family? -They're good.
Your jess got married, huh?
Yep.
Congratulations.
I hear connor's recuperating nicely.
I play tennis with dr. Yang. You know how small towns are.
Everyone knows everybody's business.
Yeah. Yeah.
Okay, mick, you are good to go.
Hey, uh, listen, I'm out of that prescription you gave me.
Can I get a refill?
-The painkillers? -Yeah.
Nah, you'll be fine now.
If there's any discomfort, just take some ibuprofen.
Really?
Yeah, the x-rays show that the break is completely healed.
Besides, you don't want to mess with opioids.
I don't prescribe 'em unless they're absolutely necessary.
Okay. Understood. Thanks, doc.
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so, is it forks on the right?
After all this time, you still have to ask that?
I only have a limited amount of bandwidth
for vital information.
This is not vital.
Forks go to the left of the plate,
and knives and spoons go to the right.
Knives always face inward,
and if you're not serving soup, you don't need a spoon.
Oh. Hmm!
I run a b-and-b.
Do you?
Uh, thanks for your legal advice today, connor.
No problem.
Trespassing is trespassing.
The police show up?
They did,
and they're keeping the press at the end of the driveway,
but it's still total chaos.
How's david's family doing with all this?
Uh, they're shell-shocked.
It's nice to get away, to be honest.
[abby] yeah, I can imagine.
Hey, so how was your second date with evan?
Yes, how was it?
[chuckles]
it was perfect.
Aww. Did the snake farm have a gift shop?
Ha, ha, ha, ha.
You're looking good, brother.
Got some color back in your cheeks.
Oh, thanks.
Well, I'm glad
that you could all make this impromptu family meal
because I really want your help.
It's about mom.
Of course.
I'm concerned
that she's turning down the getty job because of me.
Well, connor, look at it from her perspective.
If it was carrie or caitlyn, god forbid,
I wouldn't be going anywhere just yet.
No, I-I get it,
but I'm an adult, not a kid,
and my ekg and cat scans are perfect.
My doctors are very encouraged.
Are you sure you don't want her to go
just 'cause she made you drink irish moss tea?
Oh, she used to swear by that stuff
as a cure-all for everything--
headaches, cramps, acne--
she gave it to me all the time in high school.
I refused to drink it.
Well, when she left the room, I'd dump it on a potted plant.
I have to say, though, that plant lived for decades.
[laughter]
connor, I think she should take the gig.
But where does dad stand on all this?
That's complicated.
It is.
Where is dad?
Uh, he is getting his cast off,
but kevin and I spoke to him before he left for hawaii,
and dad thinks that mom should consider it.
Well, it is her dream job.
[phone rings]
oh, sorry, I just gotta take this.
It's work.
The timing sucks, though.
Yeah, it really does.
[phone rings]
oh, it's dad.
Hey, are you close?
Yeah, why?
Did you not get my texts? Everyone's coming for dinner.
Tonight?
[laughs] yes, tonight.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Arm still hurts a little bit, that's all.
It'll, um, be great to see everyone.
Okay. Good. Because we made irish stew.
Hoo-hoo! Now I'm really psyched.
I'm just pulling into the driveway now.
I'm just gonna go upstairs and wash up what's leftover
of this adhesive stuff from the cast,
and I'll meet you all in the kitchen.
Okay. Great. See you in a minute.
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[exhales tensely]
[faucet running]
[♪♪♪]
[grandly] ♪ tah-dah! ♪
-hey! -How's it feel?
Strange, itchy, and a little stiff.
Moisturizer is your friend.
So I've heard. Ooh. That stew smells sensational.
Ah! Dut-dut-dut-dut-dut.
-Hey, dad. -Hey.
So, mom will be here momentarily.
I'm hoping that we can present a united front.
Well, I'm all for a united front,
as long as we don't make her feel ganged up on.
Absolutely.
I honestly don't know how I feel about it.
Mm, yeah, I mean, one minute,
you guys are going on a trip around the world,
then she gets offered the job at the getty,
then connor gets sick...
It's no wonder she wants to stay close to home.
Yeah, I mean, sometimes, life has a cruel sense of humor--
giving you what you want most at the worst possible time.
And what is the worst possible time?
Mom.
I brought wine.
Oh, boy, do I smell irish stew?
You sure do.
It's simmering on the stove. Hope I didn't mess it up.
Uh, come on, let's sit.
Yeah, we can start with the salad.
Dad, can you grab some wine glasses?
[mick] yeah.
Does red go with stew?
Oh, yeah, it does, indeed.
There's already guinness in the stew,
so you might as well bring all the alcohol.
Oh, this is such a nice surprise, you guys.
Well, we wanted to see you,
and, well, abby was motivated to make the family stew,
so it's a win/win.
Uh, but I do want to get to the point.
We are so happy that you're in chesapeake shores now
and that you're part of our lives again,
and you and dad are back together.
Oh, thank you, honey.
Yeah, and we're so proud of you
and all of the success you've had with the art show.
Yeah, seeing you
and your skills in action was really special.
Okay, uh,
why do I sense there is an ulterior motive here?
No, no, no. No ulterior motive.
It's just... We feel...
Uh, we feel--
uh, we are very...
Excited to have this lovely family dinner,
but we just want to say...
We don't think you should pass up
the opportunity at the getty.
Uh-huh.
Well, as you all know,
things have changed a bit,
and, connor,
your health means everything to me.
And I appreciate that--
everything that you've done for me,
but, I mean,
you gotta know that the o'brien team,
they got me covered.
We do.
Plus, I really am getting better.
This has changed me in nothing but positive ways,
and my doctor did tell you
that she is very pleased with my recovery.
Yes.
But...
But what?
Mick? How do you feel about it?
I told you how I feel, honey.
I don't want you to not go
and then regret it a few years from now.
Mom, you always told me to follow my dreams.
You have to follow yours, too.
We can always take that trip of ours down the road,
but this opportunity at the getty,
it doesn't come along very often, if ever.
What about you, jess?
I am
so, so happy
that we are finally talking
and we're open about the past,
and it's not gonna stop if you'd be in l.A.
We're still gonna zoom and talk on the phone and text.
And just think about the frequent flyer miles.
But, mom, we also don't want to force you
to do anything that you yourself don't want to do.
Absolutely not.
[deep breath]
is that stew burning, I think?
Ah! Don't change the subject.
-[laughter] -and abby is right.
We are not trying to force you to do anything.
We're just telling you how we feel.
I understand that.
And if the getty doesn't work out.
Then you'll know it wasn't right,
and you just quit.
[laughs]
mom, we just want you to follow your heart.
In the end,
you only really regret the chances you didn't take
and the decisions we were too afraid to make.
Isn't that from your last play?
Sure is! Just felt it was a very quotable moment
right now.
[laughter]
it totally is!
[chuckles]
oh, you guys are...
[choking up] okay.
All right.
Let's give l.A. A try, I guess!
-Yeah! -That's great!
Let's have some wine and celebrate that.
[laughing and chatting]
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