[upbeat music]
- [chuckles] - Hey.
- I don't want to overreact because it's Gabby,
but she's been in her car the last 10 minutes
crying and listening to Adele.
- Oh, my gosh, why didn't anybody tell me
Gabby had a date last night?
Emmett!
- One Gabby special coming up.
- Better make it chocolate chip.
Sounds like we're "rolling in the deep."
- What's going on? Is Gabby OK?
- She will be.
It's just that she's got such a huge heart,
when it breaks, doves cry.
[bell dings] - Order up.
- She gets that upset after one date with a guy?
- One date, two dates-- it doesn't matter.
If he's leaving, she's grieving.
- [sniffles]
[cheerfully] Afternoon, everybody.
- Hey, Gabby. [laughs]
Do you want some eyedrops? They're a little red.
- Oh.
Well, it's not because I've been crying.
I've been... getting high in my car.
- That's OK. That's OK.
I mean, it's not OK that you've been getting high before work,
but I'm gonna let it slide because--
- It's Forgive a Felony Day.
- Right, yes!
That's it, yeah.
Oh, and looky here.
I accidentally made an extra root beer float.
Anybody want this?
- Ooh, I do. - No!
Gabby already called for it, right, Gabby?
- Oh, I don't remember.
- Right, 'cause you're high.
- Oh, yeah. Yeah.
I be cheechin'. Yeah.
both: [mouth words]
- Why don't you go and enjoy that in my office?
You can also sit in my chair.
- Ooh, can I spin? - No. Off you go.
Poor thing. I feel so bad for her.
Wish I could help her with the dating, but shoot,
I haven't dated since--
well, back when we called it courtin'.
- Well, isn't she on the apps?
What's her profile like?
Maybe she's sending the wrong message.
- I have no idea. She won't show us.
- Well, then maybe we'll just have
to give her some incentive.
- How about we get her tickets to the picture show?
I'm just joking. I'm not that old.
[laughs]
♪ ♪
- ♪ Sometimes it feels like a big ol' fight ♪
♪ To get through the day ♪
♪ And sleep on through the night ♪
♪ But here you'll find a place ♪
♪ That'll surely lift your spirits ♪
♪ You belong at Happy's Place ♪
- It's really good.
- Keep the glass.
We need to talk to you. - Yeah, what's going on?
- I have convinced Bobbie to get on the dating apps.
- [gasps, scoffs] At your age?
Oh, my gosh. That is so brave.
- You're brave to say that. I'm out.
- And we will let you help us create it.
But--but you have to also let us look at yours
and make changes if we think you need them.
- What do you need to do that for?
- 'Cause I don't like the guys you've been dating.
And Isabella could help us bring in somebody better.
Take it or leave it.
- OK!
But neither of you can repeat what's in there.
- What is so awful about you that I don't already know?
- Your real name is Blanche? - Shh!
- So how come we've been calling you Gabby?
- Because when I was five, "The Golden Girls" came out,
and my mom was afraid everyone would think I was easy.
So she started calling me Gabby because I talked
until I got on her last nerve.
- Wow, Gabby, you have put down a lot of information.
- Yeah, of course.
You know, I figured the more that they know about me,
the better my chances they'll find something they like.
I can be whoever they want me to be.
- And you say that right here on prompt five.
- I think you put down way too much.
- Well, I agree with Bobbie.
Too much information can be bad.
- Right. Preserve the mystery of Gabby.
Who is she? What's she like?
Does she know she has root beer on her chin?
[upbeat music]
- Hey.
I got the scoop on why Gabby needed
that chocolate chip special.
- Really? She told you about that?
- No, but I've been sitting here for so long
that if I don't move, it's like she can't see me.
She's like a T. rex.
- What happened?
- Sounds like the guy left her hanging at the restaurant.
- Ooh. - Cold.
- The worst.
- No.
The worst was the guy that broke up
with her Christmas morning.
Left a note in her stocking.
- Was that the sign spinner guy?
- No, I think it was the ventriloquist.
- I thought he'd be different.
He was talented.
- Well, I guess making a doll talk and dating
are two different things.
- We didn't even get to know what
this new guy did for a living.
- Oh, I found out.
Unicycle rider.
- I guess he felt like she was a second wheel.
[chuckling]
- What's so funny? - Nothing.
- Who?
- We were being insensitive. I apologize.
- What were you being insensitive about?
- Nothing. - What?
- The weird men you date.
- Seriously? What are you on, truth serum?
- No, it's OK.
I feel like my luck's gonna change now that
Bobbie's on the apps with me.
- Say what now?
- Oh, yeah.
She came to me and wanted my help getting some dates.
- It felt good to apologize.
[upbeat music]
- Oh, my gosh.
I thought that was a sweater.
He's not wearing a shirt.
Eh, what the heck?
- Do men really think pickleball is sexy?
- Here's those glasses you were asking for.
- I didn't ask for any glasses.
Did you, Gabby? - Not me.
- Huh.
I thought I heard somebody calling for glasses.
- You expecting a tip?
- No, I'm not.
I just noticed you were checking
your phone a lot tonight.
- Do you hear me checking from the kitchen?
I swear, you're acting so strange.
- It's not strange.
I just heard from somewhere that you were
on a dating app, that's all.
- It was me.
I told you a half hour ago.
- So, uh, those any good?
- What do you care?
It's not like you're ever gonna use them.
- Why not?
- Because you don't like people.
- You don't have to like someone to date them.
- OK, in answer to your question, these apps are great.
I had no idea there were so many attractive,
eligible men in Knoxville.
- That's good to know.
- Emmett, glasses?
- No, thanks. I got some.
- Are you really getting a lot of matches?
- I didn't say that.
I said there were a lot of eligible men,
and not a dang one of them has chosen me.
You? - One.
But then he messaged me and said that his finger
sometimes spasms, so it was a mistake.
- Are you sure this app isn't broken, or they're just mean
and they're trying to hurt our feelings?
- Now do you see why I get so upset
when a date doesn't work out?
It's hard enough just finding a man to go out with me.
- Well, let's give it just a little more time.
- You know what?
Bobbie, I've given it enough time.
I just need to accept the fact that
I'm gonna spend the rest of my life alone and unhappy.
Oh, God, sweater guy said no.
- That didn't look good.
- It wasn't.
Why didn't you tell me these apps
hardly ever give you matches?
- Well, it's always worked great for my friends.
But they could have been lying.
They're big liars.
- I swear, yesterday, I felt great about myself,
and 10 minutes on this thing and I'm crushed
because an entrepreneur who can't spell "entrepreneur"
doesn't like me.
- Well, maybe Gabby should get off the apps
and try to meet someone in person.
- Well, maybe she needs to stop thinking
she needs a man to be happy.
- So how are you gonna convince Gabby
she doesn't need a guy?
- Well, we tried your sneaky way.
Now let's try mine.
[phone dings] Oh, I got a match!
Dang it. Just an ad.
- Oh.
- 30% off a walk-in tub.
Look at that.
♪ ♪
- Hey, Emmett.
Did I ever introduce you to my cousin, Amalia?
She's single and a truly terrible person.
- What?
- Yeah, you said you don't have to like someone to date them,
so she's perfect.
- That's not nice, Steve.
He should start with irritating before he steps up to terrible.
- Oh, ho, ho.
You little boys think you're funny, don't you?
- This little boy does.
Takoda?
- I make my wife laugh.
- City park and a bus stop.
- What's that?
- That's where I kick both your asses.
- We should get back to work.
- Uh, so what's this special event
that Bobbie has us working tonight?
- Oh, she's gathering a group of successful, happy women
without partners to convince Gabby
she should give up on love.
- That doesn't sound like Bobbie.
- 'Cause it's not.
She wants Gabby to understand she shouldn't base
her happiness on being in a relationship.
- I think you're funny.
[upbeat music]
- Hey.
What's going on?
Gabby ain't talking to anybody.
I didn't think that was even possible.
- You guys said this party would cheer me up.
Well, I shaved my legs,
and the only guys here are the ones I already know.
- OK, that's the Blanche talking.
Let's bring it down.
- Listen, I know that you're trying to help,
but I'm starting to feel very uncomfortable.
- What are you talking about? I'm not trying to help.
Are you, Isabella? - Of course not.
- Yeah.
- We're both very self-centered.
- So it's just a coincidence that all of these women
are successful and don't have husbands or boyfriends?
- Oh, my gosh. You're right.
That never occurred to me.
- I just don't think it's right to let all of these women think
they have a shot at all this.
- What?
- She thinks the ladies' night is, uh...
[raunchy voice] "Ladies' night."
- Of course, if you're curious, I'll support you.
You know, it's-- it's just not for me--
yet.
- These ladies are here because they're perfect examples
that you don't need a man to be happy.
- Yeah, we think you put too much pressure
on yourself to find someone.
- But I want a man in my life to love me.
- Yeah, it's not like we don't want you
to find someone that loves you. We do.
- And being alone doesn't have to mean being unhappy.
- So do me a favor and talk to these ladies.
You'll see. They're happy with their lives.
And you can be, too.
- OK. - Great.
- I'll give it a try. - OK.
- Oh, and if you do decide to switch teams,
the tall blonde is a player.
♪ ♪
- You know what I like about an all women's event?
Less burping.
- And an open bar with no fights.
- Well, you're missing the scuffle out back.
One woman just took off her earrings.
- Bye.
Oh, thank you so much.
OK, I will see you at rugby, Carla.
OK?
[sighs] This was wonderful.
- Sounded like you had a nice night.
- Better than nice. Incredible.
- All right, then. Spill the tea.
- Yeah, come on.
- So you were right.
All those ladies have wonderful lives and families.
- I told you! I told her!
- Calm down. I was here, too.
- I forgot.
- They don't need a man.
And I realize that now neither do I.
- That's right. Hit the road, boys.
- We did it! [laughter]
- And make way for my baby!
both: What?
- I'm gonna have a baby.
[laughter]
- You got us there. She's gonna have a baby.
- Yeah, the question is, a baby what?
- A baby what? - Whoo.
- Little bitty baby puppy.
[laughter]
- A baby human.
I'm serious.
- [clears throat] I'm--I'm--
I'm sorry we laughed at you, Gabby,
but you can kind of understand why we did, right?
- Yeah.
Because to you, I'm not a person.
I'm a punchline.
- No.
Because a baby is a huge responsibility.
You don't make that decision
after a couple of conversations.
- And you're just so funny, we expect you to be kidding.
- Yeah. - If you think about it,
it's really a compliment that we laughed.
- Mm.
- All my friends think everything I say is a joke.
I'm so flattered.
- Hey, I respect you.
We all do.
- Really?
Is that why Isabella changed all my answers
on my dating profile?
Or why Steve, Emmett, and Takoda think
that I can only date weirdos?
Or why you think the mystery of Gabby
is more appealing than actual Gabby?
- Well, now, I can see why you might think that.
- You know what, Bobbie?
For your information, I've been thinking about
having a baby for a while now.
I didn't say anything because
this was the reaction I was afraid of.
Isn't that funny?
- A baby what?
- Don't give me that. - Really?
- You--you said-- [stammers] Yeah.
- All right, everybody ready? I'm gonna go get Gabby.
- I just need one more second.
- OK, you got till I get her out of the car.
Oh, good lord. I can hear Adele from here.
- I hate seeing Gabby so sad.
- I feel terrible that we hurt her feelings.
- Well, Gabby's tough.
She doesn't always show it if you rattle her cage.
- Yeah, but I should have known.
I majored in psychology.
Big personality, hiding pain.
I see it all now.
- Adele can wait. We need you in here.
- Bobbie, I told you, I do not want to talk about--
Oh, my God. Is this an intervention?
[sighs]
- No, it's a group of people who love and care about you.
- That's what an intervention is, Bobbie!
People who love you so much, they want to put you away!
[sighs] - Come on, just have a seat.
Takoda, would you start us out?
- Gabby, I wrote a letter.
- Oh, my God! It is an intervention!
OK, you guys, I wasn't getting high in my car!
I just wanted to seem cool--
said everybody at their intervention!
- Come on.
Just listen, OK?
- [sighs]
- When my son didn't get into the school play,
he was heartbroken.
But then his Aunt Gabby spent hours with him,
choreographing a dance to the song
about the Sharks versus the Jets,
so that he could put on a show for us.
- It was nothing.
It was just snap, snap, snap, freeze!
Vogue, vogue, snap, oh!
- Thank you
for making him believe in himself, Gabby.
- Well, when you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way.
- OK. OK, I'm going next.
Gabby, I admire how fearless you are.
It makes me want to be fearless, too--
in an organized manner.
[exhales, sniffles]
- Really? - [strained] Mm-hmm.
- Wow.
Do you wanna go wash--
- All of this? Yes, thank you.
- I worked the Thursday opening shift
with Gabby three years ago.
Should have been a, uh, slow day
until they showed up.
- Who's "they"?
- A walking tour.
- A herd of ravenously hungry
and thirsty tourists had us surrounded.
You remember that? - Yeah.
- Gabby yelled out over the crowd,
"There are two menu options--
draft beer and fried pickles."
We fed and beer-ed them all in 20 minutes.
It's been an honor serving with you.
- And you.
Thank you for your service.
- My first day working here at the tavern was
two months after my husband died.
Losing Travis felt like somebody had just
come into my life--
Can y'all turn around, please?
I--I can't do this with y'all looking at me.
It felt like they had come into my life and cut me to pieces.
I didn't think I'd ever be whole again.
And then Daddy made me work every single shift with Gabby.
And she was the one that asked me questions
that nobody else wanted to ask.
They were afraid.
[sighs] Stuff like...
do you miss him?
What was the last thing he said to you?
Can I have his clothes?
- What?
His shirts fit better than the ones at Long Tall Sally's.
- Gabby, you saved me.
Question after question,
you helped me put myself back together.
- Oh, Bobbie.
[sniffling]
- And I know sometimes we don't say it the right way,
but that's because sometimes it's just easier for us
to tease instead of telling each other how we really feel.
Each and every one of us respect the heck out of you.
And you gotta know that we love you.
- I love you guys. [sniffles]
- Um, I didn't go yet.
- Oh, of course, honey. Go ahead.
- It's kind of weird now,
but I love you.
And I respect you, too.
- I love you, too. [sniffles]
Is that all?
- Yeah.
- I liked it. You know, short and sweet.
Short and sweet. [chuckles]
Anyway, thank you all.
You know, sometimes when I don't feel great about myself,
like after a date or when I get off the phone from my mom...
I need to be reminded that there are people
that I really care about
who care about me, too.
So thank you.
[sighs]
- We're good. Yeah.
We saluted.
- Yeah.
[laughs] You are one tough coconut, hombre.
- Well, I don't know about y'all, but I could use a drink.
- Yes. - All right.
- What did I miss? Does Gabby still want a baby?
- Yeah. Yeah, I do.
- Then we're gonna be with you every step of the way.
I mean, not every step 'cause, you know, kind of personal.
But every step that is fit for the public.
- What a great night!
I'm gonna have a baby,
and I don't have to go to rehab.
[laughs] Whew!
- OK, maybe don't yell that out at the baby doctor office, OK?