Are you sure you wanna do this?
So I put my card in and it says, "Discover who you are."
And then this little me pops up, and I'm wearing the exact same outfit
I was wearing on the day of Kolton's funeral.
And so, I'm on the roof of Giorgio's, just like in real life.
But then I see the sign, and instead of saying "Giorgio's,"
it says, "Liar." So I smash the sign, and then the whole thing explodes.
And then it's just me standing there.
And it's like it was saying I can be anything I want now.
Like, now that I've confronted my lying, I can decide who I wanna be.
That's awesome.
You should've come in with me. Can I go in with you?
I guess you have to do it alone.
I could just record it for you?
Sick.
Shut the fuck up.
So, what was it?
It was sort of like this tennis video game that Kolton and I used to play.
Can I see?
- What? - It's not working. It's all blurry.
So it's just gone?
After you watch it, it's just gone?
I guess.
Whoever designed this thing is kind of a dick.
Agreed.
This graph shows the drop in attendance since the MORPHO machine appeared.
Who's doing your graphs, Principal Pat?
I made it my damn self. You know why?
Because our computer graphics teacher quit to become a glassblower.
And you did an admirable job.
You know what? We have a problem here, people.
We've got teachers quitting, students skipping. I need solutions.
Okay, does anybody here still care about our students?
- Dusty Hubbard. - I just wanted to say
I think it's pretty obvious what's happening here.
The MORPHO has made everybody think about their dreams
and what they can do to change their lives.
But here at the school, we haven't changed anything,
other than allocating an extra parking space for motorcycles.
That's for everyone.
I just think we need to revamp the curriculum.
Instead of teaching the same old thing year after year,
we should take into account the needs and wants of our students.
We need to show them that there are endless possibilities
out there in the world and endless possibilities within themselves.
You know what? I like this new Dusty.
When I heard you were getting divorced, I was a little worried.
We're not getting divorced,
and I don't think this is the right forum for that.
No, I thought you were having a full mental breakdown. We all did.
I'm happy to expand my role here.
I know French and German. A bit of Latin.
Great! You can teach gym.
Isn't that Coach Eagleson's territory?
No, after the cheating scandal, they moved me over to civics.
And you know what? The students are really teaching me.
Well, I agree with Mr. Hubbard.
I think it's time for things to change.
Brian Sercus. That quiz was abysmal.
Otto von Bismarck did not invent the "Otto-mobile."
- Mr. Hubbard, hi. - Ms. Wickstead.
Yeah, I just, I wanted to say again
that your speech was very inspiring.
- Speech? - Yeah. Yeah.
I don't know about that. It's just speaking from the heart.
Well, you know, it spoke to me.
Ever since I got my MORPHO vision,
I've been trying to, you know, go with the flow a little bit more,
try not to control everything.
So I--
Yeah, I loved your idea about, you know,
letting our students take the lead.
I'm glad to hear it, Ms. Wickstead.
- Just Alice is good. - Alice. That's right. Alice.
Alice Wickstead.
I think you're Trina's music teacher.
Yes. Yeah, Trina's the best.
And I was so sorry to hear about your situation at home.
- That's okay. - Which is not why I, like,
- chased you down. Actually... - Right.
...I just wanted to see if you'd like to brainstorm some ideas
for an expanded curriculum.
- Definitely. Yes. Yes, definitely. - Great.
I have some free time after my third period tomorrow.
- How about Giorgio's at 7:00? - Giorgio's at 7:00 tonight?
Yeah.
Yeah. Wait. What day is tonight?
- T-- - I mean, what day is today?
- For tonight, I mean. - It's Monday.
- Monday. That's right. - Yeah.
Ye olde start of the week.
Let me think.
Hey, Dust! My roomie Nut Bag and I are gonna get crunk tonight.
Jell-O shots and energy drinks. You in?
Nut Bag, did you say?
Yeah.
As welcoming as an invitation as that is,
Alice and I have some brainstorming to do.
Okay.
Well, your loss, buddy. More beef jerky for us.
That doesn't sound like a loss.
- Dusty? Dusty, are you okay? - Yeah.
- I heard you shriek.
I think you heard a manly yelp maybe, but I'm absolutely fine.
Okay.
Wait, why are you ironing on my yoga mat?
I couldn't find the other ironing board, and I didn't want to bother you,
because we're, you know, living independently.
Someone's ironing their fancy business slacks.
Big night planned?
What? No, not unless you call a humdrum teacher's meeting a big night.
How about you? Have you got any big solo plans tonight?
M-- Yes. Like, a lot.
Like, a lot of plans.
Yeah. Yeah, but, you know,
part of our self-ploration is not needing to share everything
- with each other, so... - Yep.
100% behind you on the not sharing.
Good. So, don't worry about me.
I'll be doing something fun.
- Hey, Martha! - Oh, Cass.
Oh, my goodness. I'm so happy to see you.
What are you doing here?
Well, I had a night to myself for once, so I looked up "best thing to do alone,"
and "staying at a fancy hotel" was number one on the list.
Good for you, Cass. Unfortunately, your timing isn't ideal.
Deerfield Power & Energy
is having their annual employee celebration
and they have taken over.
It looks like the only room we have available is the Crew's Quarters again.
Well, as long as there's wine, I can make it work.
Okay. Also, I should warn you that your mother
is giving a speech tonight.
I don't have the energy to deal with that psycho right now.
She's standing right behind me, isn't she?
No. Why? Was I making a face?
- That wasn't a fa-- - No, I wasn't--
- I thought-- - No, I mean--
I know better than to sneak up behind you, Cass.
After all,
I wouldn't want to get stabbed.
Hello, Mother. I guess you heard about my vision.
Everybody's heard about it by now, Cass.
And I have to say I am concerned
that a recently separated woman like yourself
would waste money on an overpriced hotel room
when you barely have an income of your own.
I wish you had come to me if there were problems.
You know, I've always loved Dusty like a son.
Have you? Because I seem to remember you calling him "an acquired taste"
in your wedding speech.
And I didn't come to you, Mother, because I'm cutting you off.
Which means I don't want to see you. I don't wanna hear your opinions.
There's that anger.
A quality I'm sure Dusty never appreciated.
Why don't I show you to your room, Cass?
And, Izzy, maybe you can go to your room,
since you insisted on having one so you could prepare your speech.
The speech is prepared, Martha.
Good evening, Deerfield Power & Energy.
The atmosphere tonight is electric.
Jacob?
What are you doing?
I was just gonna empty out Kolton's locker.
Really? Are you sure?
Yeah. Principal Pat said it was up to me, and I'm sick of walking past it every day.
People need to accept that he's gone,
which is pretty much what my vision was saying.
How was your vision saying that?
Because it was a two-player game and that's what being a twin is like.
Like your whole life, you're one of two.
Everything you do is either the same or it's different from someone else,
and now that person's not here anymore.
One player only, right?
It's time to move on.
And there's my Nintendo Switch.
I knew he stole it.
What even is all this?
I don't know.
Do you want me to help you? I can help if you want.
No, I would actually back up if I were you.
I think there's food in here.
That's nasty.
Okay.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- For-- Yeah. - Enjoy. Enjoy your dinner.
Yo. Look at this!
D-light in the house!
Let me guess, "The Lonely Man Special," table for one?
Oh, no. Actually, we're together.
Teacher's meeting.
Wow. A two-top for D-pop and this lovely flower?
Excuse me while I do a triple take.
A full three takes. Can we just get a table, please?
I know just the one.
Gum!
- Please, after you. The signora first. - Okay.
Thank you.
D, I'm so proud of you, man.
Some friends might think that you're moving on too quickly.
But I know a cold bed is a death sentence.
It's a work meeting.
What? No way, bro. You saw that bold lip? It's a date.
Things may have changed since I been out the dating game,
but I know a signal when I see one.
You were in the dating game as recently as last week.
And I don't miss it, baby.
Yo, here we are. Please step right up, Miss...
Alice.
- Alice, like the wonderland. - Yeah.
- I love that. - Yeah. Thank you.
And of course, this right here is Xander, aka Gum.
He will be your gondolier this evening.
We don't need a gondolier. I mean, this is ridiculous enough.
Okay.
It is still customary to tip.
- Come on, get out of here, Gum. - Okay.
My girl Alice knows what she likes. So, what are we drinking this evening?
I am just trying to go with the flow. So, yeah, whatever you think, Dusty.
Drinks, is it? Drinks. Yeah, drinks. Drinks.
What do people usually get?
Is that-- I mean, we've got juice or water.
Sodas, or would the-- Flat.
Or if you want-- If you wanted, you could get something
of the alcoholic varietal.
You'll have to excuse my friend here.
This is his first first-date in 23 years.
Don't worry. I got you.
I didn't tell him it was a date.
No. No, of course. It's just a--
a meeting between colleagues, right?
Yeah.
Which is why, really, I should be up-front
about this whole time trial away from my wife,
because it really is just for sex weeks-- Six weeks.
I mean, a lot can happen in six weeks.
Giorgio's Monday Night Special,
"champay-pay and oysties." Let's go!
Hey, do you mind if I join?
Sure.
It's actually very entertaining from a safe distance.
So did you also not know about this when you booked your room?
My place got flooded in the storm, so I've been here the last few nights.
Hello, Deerfield Power & Energy.
The atmosphere tonight is electric!
Oh, fuck me.
Okay, as we all take a second to recharge...
we do have a surprise guest for you tonight
to model our updated uniforms.
You loved him as Handsy Boss Number Three
in our sexual harassment training video.
Please welcome Cary Hubbard!
That is my father-in-law.
That is incredible.
That's sad, isn't it? The way he's gallivanting around?
I think it's brave that he's following his passion.
I think he misses Dusty's mom.
I'll never understand how two people can split up
and still claim to be in love.
Maybe because you're incapable of love.
The whole town loves me, Cass.
Now if you'll excuse me,
I shouldn't be wasting my voice on trivial conversations.
Okay.
That was intense.
Sorry, she's everywhere.
It's like trying to cut off a toxic boomerang.
But I should not have snapped like that.
No, I respect it.
Not to be a bad influence, but I feel like you could totally skip out on work
until Mr. Johnson gets out of the hospital.
Mr. Johnson's been really good to me.
And sorry, how's that not being a bad influence?
Because I said, "Not to be a bad influence."
- So that just makes it not. Got it. - Yeah.
I just have to sign for this delivery. Count the honey buns, honeybun.
Anything for you, honeybun.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
This is Terry the Talking Toad.
I gave it to Kolton, and I just thought, if you were gonna throw it out--
You're "toad-ally" awesome, Kolton.
Is that you?
Yeah, you can, like, personalize it or whatever. It's super dumb.
But if you don't wanna have it--
I love you, Kolton.
Toads, am I right?
Why would you want to keep this?
Because I don't really have much else from Kolton.
Cool. Well, I don't want anything else. This is all trash.
But you should keep this.
Those shaved truffles are the bomb, right?
And $15 per slice. Mio dio!
And is it customary not to tell the diners how much they cost
until after you've served them?
This dude's hilarious, right? A real keeper.
So can I offer you some tiramisu,
or our famous panna cotta?
So fresh, so light.
- No, I think that we're good. - Yeah.
- All righty. - Thank you, G.
Gum! We gotta run this credit card. It's a chip.
- Wow, loud and confident is a wild mix. - Yeah.
Yeah.
We should probably investigate the findings of our brainstorming.
Right. Yes. Let's see how inspired these kids are going to be.
So, we talked about incorporating more practical skills into the curriculum.
Yes.
So we've come up with changing a car tire...
- Good. - ...taxes.
Stuffing a duvet into a duvet cover.
Yeah. All very important.
Proper nutrition. Underlined "proper."
I don't know what that's--
It just felt like we had more than this.
No, that's not the most productive brainstorm, maybe.
Maybe it starts with us.
I mean, we can change the curriculum all we want,
but, you know, if we as teachers aren't expanding our own horizons...
Yes. I see.
As the old cock crows, the young cock learns.
It's an Irish saying, I think. Sorry.
No, it's just your accent is very sexy.
- Yeah. It is. - I see.
- You say my brogue is sexy, is it? - Yeah.
Whisht, dolly lass, or you'll leave this yoke banjaxed.
No, those can't be actual words you're speaking.
If I was talking out of me hole, I'd end up on me tod.
On your tod? What is a tod?
They're mostly words.
Dust, hey. What's up, man? I need to talk to you.
We were just in the middle of something, Giorgio.
Is everything okay?
Yes. There was a problem with the oysters.
Okay. Well, we both had the oysters.
Right. It's just the ones Dusty ate.
He has gut biome issues, and I just want to show him
some stomach exercises
so he could just get ahead of the reaction.
- Thanks for that, friend. - Yeah. I got you.
Now, what's the fucking emergency?
D, there's nothing wrong with the oysters. It's your credit card.
I just didn't want to embarrass you in front of Alice.
Well, it's a bit late for that.
If there's a problem with my credit card, you've been running up my bill all night.
I was looking out for you, bro. Tell me you didn't want the beluga.
I was making you look like a baller with all the add-ons.
What kind of a baller has gut biome issues?
Excuse me.
Dusty? Everything okay?
Hey, Cass. Sorry to disturb you.
I just thought you should know there's a problem with our credit card.
I just tried to use it at Giorgio's and it got declined.
Giorgio's? I thought you were at a teacher's meeting.
I am.
Just brainstorming with another teacher.
Which teacher?
Teachers, plural.
Anyway, I just checked our credit card activity,
and there's a fraudulent charge from the Cruisin' Cruise Inn.
Dusty, I'm at the Cruise Inn.
I see.
'Cause it sounds like you're at a club, Cass.
But anyway, none of my business.
I guess the credit card company just saw the same card being used
in two different locations, one of which is a hotel
that's often used for romantic assignations.
So there's nothing to worry about, right?
Nothing to worry about on this end.
Have a great night, Cass.
Well, we certainly do have the power tonight.
So, please, let's all raise a glass.
Look at me holding a knife.
No one tell my daughter. She might try to stab me with it.
Hey. I'm sorry for bunking off on you like that.
- That's fine. - You won't believe this,
- but I've had a bit of a problem with-- - Your credit card.
Yeah.
Your notifications kept on popping up.
Shitballs.
But, honestly, don't worry about it. It's totally fine.
No. No, you're not paying.
Oh, no, I'm not paying for this. Yeah, Giorgio charged us
nine bucks an oyster for all those bad oysters,
so we are skipping the bill.
What?
Oh, happy, happy celebration It's your special day
- Our moment is... - We're so glad you came
And brought your family today
- At Giorgio's - ...now.
- Italian - Come on.
Restaurant and Sports Center
- Are you okay? - Yeah.
I just tossed all of Kolton's stuff in the dumpster
before I remembered that my Switch was in here, and now I can't find it.
Jacob, I get why you're upset about Terry the Talking Toad.
I'm not upset.
I think I just thought that your relationship with Kolton
- was a different thing. - What do you mean?
Like, you told him that you loved him, Trina,
even if it was through a toad.
And that's not something that we've said to each other yet, so--
I don't know. I think I was trying to get closure,
but now I kind of just feel worse about everything.
But why do you feel worse?
Do you want me to, like, lie and say that I hated your brother?
Jacob, you know that me loving Kolton doesn't take away
from what I feel about you, right?
Like, I can love different people at different times for different reasons.
Right, but this is now. And you still want to keep the toad.
Yeah, because it means something to me.
It reminds me of a feeling that I once had for someone that we both lost.
I mean, don't you have anything of Kolton's that you want to keep?
I know you miss him too.
What's that?
I totally forgot about this.
Kolton somehow got a D-minus on this bio test
and needed my dad to sign it.
He spent way more time figuring out how to forge my dad's signature
than he did studying for the actual test.
Yeah. Classic Kolton.
Yeah.
Still haven't found my Switch.
Here.
My hands are smaller and better at digging through trash.
Such a weird flex.
Can you hold my feet? Go.
Are you ser-- Yeah, okay. Jesus. Yes.
- Okay. - Oh, my God. My hair.
Please don't make me get blackout by myself.
I mean, how have you not stabbed your mom yet? She's a lot.
How dare you.
My mom is a dream.
"I'm Izzy, mayor of Deerfield."
Holy shit. It's like she's here with us.
Well, if you like that, you're going to love my Dusty.
"Me want me bangers and mash."
Is that Irish or just severe brain damage?
Okay. So this? This is my Father Reuben.
Okay.
"I'm Father Reuben.
Nobody knows if Reuben is my first name or my last name."
"But I'm in love with Hana."
Oh, come on! Come on.
I picked up on the vibe between you guys at Giorgio's.
Okay, listen. I don't date. Especially not priests.
I call bullshit.
I like being alone.
I mean, this right here is the longest that I've
spent with someone in a really long time.
And look how much fun you're having.
Now, see, me, I'm never alone.
Like, I haven't spent a night alone in, like 20 years.
Wow. Do you think you'd be doing this if it wasn't for the machine?
Maybe. Probably.
Yeah.
That's good.
Because if it were me, I feel like I'd be thinking,
"Are these things what I wanted,
or is the machine putting thoughts in my head?
And how do I know if I'm making all these huge changes
based on my own interpretation of a video game?
How do I know that I'm making the right choice?"
But, you know, easy for me to say as someone who's never used it.
Well, I don't know if I'm doing the right thing.
I mean, it's risky. It's all risky. But--
But I'm trying something.
Just like you're trying something talking with me.
And I think you should stay here talking with me.
I mean, there is a second bunk.
I will have to pass on that.
Besides, if I stay, then, you know,
you won't be able to enjoy your first night alone.
- Oh, come on. It'll be fun. - Good night, Cass.
"Good night, Cass."
That was my impression of you.
Really good. For a second, I thought it was an echo.
- Good night. - Good night.
Well, we basically solved the education crisis.
- Yeah. Yeah. - Wow.
I mean, if I had had
the "How To Handle Raw Chicken" seminar we're proposing
when I was in high school, I mean, who knows where I'd be now, right?
What did you want to be when you were young?
Well, I was gonna be a cellist.
- Really? - Yeah.
You know, I was, like, pretty serious about it.
You know, conservatory training,
applying to all the fancy music schools.
You know, it's what my parents dreamed of for me.
Yeah. But there was just too much pressure to be perfect.
Well, you gotta hit all the notes, don't you?
"Yeah, you gotta hit all the notes."
What a palaver.
Yeah. And that's what my MORPHO card said.
It said "Cellist," you know, which just reinforced this feeling
that I was, like, a failure for giving it up.
Yeah.
But then I heard what you said,
you know, about how
the cards point people in different directions.
And I started to think, you know, maybe, yes,
my potential was to be a cellist, but--
I don't know, I could find a new way to be happy
with this other life I've chosen.
Yeah. And then I saw my vision, and I was floating through the air.
You were just going with the flow.
Yeah. Which is what I always wanted really, so...
What about you? What--
What did you want to be when you were younger?
- I don't know. - Hey.
Well, I suppose I was into astronomy for a while.
I had all the books
and the glow-in-the-dark constellations on my bedroom ceiling.
And then I went to Whistler on a ski trip when I was in college,
and the skies up there are incredible.
The stars are so bright and so close and so endless.
I found it kind of overwhelming, to be honest.
I've been to Whistler. t's beautiful.
Really is.
I almost stayed.
We could have run into each other.
You could have taught me about stars.
Well, I am, at heart, a teacher.
- Yeah. - Apparently.
Oh, my God. Look, there's a comet. Make a wish.
Oh, yeah. That one is called an airplane.
I know. I knew that.
I was-- Stop. I was testing you.
So, yeah. Good astronom-ing.
The "Delta Comet."
Well, this is my house.
Don't know how you ended up walking me home.
Yeah. How'd that happen?
Don't really know how to end the night.
You're not gonna help, are you?
Okay. Then I guess I'll just pop this down,
- get these guys out... - Wow.
...and attempt a hug?
So we just move the arms.
They move first.
And embrace.
And hold.
Still holding.
Just having a lovely, wee hug.
Attention, Deerfield.
This is Honorary Sheriff Beau Kovac on nightly patrol.
For any of you perps out there, you've got a bear on your tail.
So brush your teeth and comb your hair,
'cause the law's looking out for you tonight.
Over.
Mr. Johnson, what is it?
594: vandalism?
I hope it's not a 211. That's a robbery.
You okay, Mr. Johnson?
I don't want to be alone.