1 00:00:04,079 --> 00:00:06,338 Hey, Mike. Have you seen Kyle? 2 00:00:06,490 --> 00:00:07,581 I swung by his desk 3 00:00:07,733 --> 00:00:09,249 to tell him this new knock-knock joke I heard 4 00:00:09,401 --> 00:00:10,658 and he hasn't come in yet. 5 00:00:10,678 --> 00:00:12,660 Well, maybe he knew that you were gonna tell him 6 00:00:12,680 --> 00:00:14,254 a knock-knock joke. 7 00:00:14,406 --> 00:00:16,423 -(murmurs) -Hey. Hey, sorry I'm late, guys. 8 00:00:16,517 --> 00:00:18,333 Couldn't find my keys, I almost died 9 00:00:18,427 --> 00:00:19,576 and I forgot to set my alarm. 10 00:00:19,595 --> 00:00:21,428 -What? -W-Wait. But what happened, son? 11 00:00:21,522 --> 00:00:23,096 I guess I fell asleep before I set it. 12 00:00:23,249 --> 00:00:25,932 -Not the alarm. You said you almost died. -ED and KYLE: Yeah. 13 00:00:26,085 --> 00:00:28,193 -All right, so I just stepped out of our new apartment... -ED: Yeah. 14 00:00:28,345 --> 00:00:31,088 ...and this gorgeous butterfly flew by. 15 00:00:31,181 --> 00:00:33,032 You would be the first man to have been killed 16 00:00:33,183 --> 00:00:35,868 -by a gorgeous butterfly. -Yeah. 17 00:00:36,019 --> 00:00:38,370 Well, no, no, I-I chased after it. 18 00:00:38,522 --> 00:00:40,873 But a huge branch fell right where I was standing 19 00:00:41,066 --> 00:00:42,616 a split second before. 20 00:00:42,768 --> 00:00:44,043 If not for that butterfly, 21 00:00:44,194 --> 00:00:46,027 -I would have been killed. -MIKE: Mm. Yeah, I remember 22 00:00:46,047 --> 00:00:49,273 my first near-death experience was, boy, someplace in Peru. 23 00:00:49,366 --> 00:00:50,457 Thought I fell on a mountain. 24 00:00:50,551 --> 00:00:52,200 We grabbed a rock at the last minute. S-- 25 00:00:52,294 --> 00:00:54,444 -But, man, does that-- That's life-changing. -Mm. 26 00:00:54,463 --> 00:00:56,037 I got right home. First thing I did-- 27 00:00:56,057 --> 00:00:57,130 made up a will. 28 00:00:57,283 --> 00:00:58,615 ED: That reminds me of mine. 29 00:00:58,634 --> 00:00:59,874 Yeah, the next day, 30 00:00:59,894 --> 00:01:01,543 I went on a three-day bender in Mexico. 31 00:01:01,562 --> 00:01:03,954 -(chuckles) -That was a near-death experience also. 32 00:01:04,047 --> 00:01:05,289 But what a way to go. 33 00:01:05,307 --> 00:01:08,458 Well, I think-- I think the point is-- 34 00:01:08,477 --> 00:01:09,884 it's a good point-- that, you know, 35 00:01:09,978 --> 00:01:11,386 you're a growing family now, you know? 36 00:01:11,480 --> 00:01:12,646 Might be a great time 37 00:01:12,798 --> 00:01:14,406 for you to start doing some estate planning. 38 00:01:14,558 --> 00:01:16,967 -Huh? -Yeah. Yes, yes, yes, yes. 39 00:01:17,060 --> 00:01:18,744 Estate? 40 00:01:18,895 --> 00:01:21,246 What are we, Mr. and Mrs. Batman? 41 00:01:21,398 --> 00:01:24,416 Just listen to the man. He knows what he's talking about. 42 00:01:24,568 --> 00:01:25,733 Knock-knock. 43 00:01:25,753 --> 00:01:26,752 Oh, I love these. 44 00:01:26,903 --> 00:01:28,312 You never know who's behind the door. 45 00:01:28,330 --> 00:01:29,996 -Right. -Who's there? 46 00:01:30,132 --> 00:01:32,482 Batman's parents. 47 00:01:32,501 --> 00:01:33,759 But they're dead. 48 00:01:34,595 --> 00:01:37,337 And the only way the kid could afford to be Batman 49 00:01:37,431 --> 00:01:40,349 is because his parents made out a will. 50 00:01:42,010 --> 00:01:43,343 'Kay. 51 00:01:43,495 --> 00:01:45,679 His knock-knock jokes are kind of sad. 52 00:01:45,831 --> 00:01:46,847 Yeah, I know. 53 00:01:46,999 --> 00:01:48,849 But the good ones are happy. Come on. 54 00:01:49,001 --> 00:01:50,334 I have a whole book of them. Come here. 55 00:01:50,427 --> 00:01:52,836 -Knock-knock. Knock-knock. -Who's there? 56 00:01:52,929 --> 00:01:55,072 ♪ ♪ 57 00:01:59,528 --> 00:02:00,694 Hey. 58 00:02:00,863 --> 00:02:03,771 I thought, uh, trail mix would be the perfect snack 59 00:02:03,866 --> 00:02:05,290 for estate planning. 60 00:02:05,517 --> 00:02:09,795 Something about "trail" and the path you're on. 61 00:02:09,946 --> 00:02:11,355 I don't know. Just me? 62 00:02:11,448 --> 00:02:13,448 Just you. 63 00:02:13,467 --> 00:02:15,617 Well, I'm really glad you got them to do this. 64 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:17,878 It's one of the grim realities of being a parent, 65 00:02:17,972 --> 00:02:20,030 even though it's gonna be scary for them. 66 00:02:20,123 --> 00:02:23,642 -Woo-hoo! Who's ready for some estate planning? -Hey, guys. 67 00:02:24,628 --> 00:02:26,145 Oh, you put out trail mix. 68 00:02:26,296 --> 00:02:28,981 Because we'll be talking about our path. 69 00:02:29,208 --> 00:02:30,798 Thank you, Kyle. 70 00:02:30,893 --> 00:02:32,985 I feel seen. 71 00:02:33,212 --> 00:02:35,637 -Well, thanks for coming over. And, um... -Yeah. 72 00:02:35,731 --> 00:02:37,656 ...a lot of this information is kind of uncomfortable, 73 00:02:37,807 --> 00:02:40,859 -but it-it really needs to be read and heard, okay? -No, yeah, 74 00:02:41,011 --> 00:02:42,736 -no problem. We are ready. Right, babe? -All right. 75 00:02:42,888 --> 00:02:44,812 -Sure. -MIKE: (clears throat) Good. 76 00:02:44,907 --> 00:02:45,998 Kinda. 77 00:02:46,149 --> 00:02:46,999 Not really. 78 00:02:47,150 --> 00:02:48,742 Oh. Hey, look, I get it. 79 00:02:48,836 --> 00:02:50,727 Y-You don't want to think about your spouse dying. 80 00:02:50,746 --> 00:02:53,505 But-but, trust me, the more you talk about it, 81 00:02:53,732 --> 00:02:54,915 the easier it becomes. 82 00:02:55,009 --> 00:02:56,175 Yeah. 83 00:02:56,402 --> 00:02:58,068 How often do you talk about it? 84 00:02:59,013 --> 00:03:01,513 This just isn't what I-I thought it would be. 85 00:03:01,665 --> 00:03:03,682 Well, yeah, they call it estate planning, 86 00:03:03,909 --> 00:03:06,576 but what you're really doing is planning for when you die. 87 00:03:06,595 --> 00:03:09,563 -(chuckles) No version of this you come out alive. -Nope. 88 00:03:10,749 --> 00:03:11,673 It's okay, babe. 89 00:03:11,767 --> 00:03:14,342 Just remember that when we do pass on, 90 00:03:14,361 --> 00:03:16,010 we'll meet together in heaven again. 91 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:17,604 -Okay. -A-And just make sure 92 00:03:17,756 --> 00:03:19,013 to wear that red dress so I'll be able to find you. 93 00:03:19,033 --> 00:03:20,440 -Oh, the cute one with the bow? -MIKE: Right. 94 00:03:20,534 --> 00:03:22,034 -Guys. Guys. -No, no, no, the strapless one 95 00:03:22,261 --> 00:03:23,535 -with all the sparklies. -Oh, my gosh, the sparkles. 96 00:03:23,687 --> 00:03:25,537 Hey, hey, hey, hey. Can we just focus here 97 00:03:25,689 --> 00:03:26,872 -for just a minute, please? -Yeah, yeah. -Yeah. 98 00:03:27,099 --> 00:03:29,023 But-but Kyle's right. Go with the sparkly one. 99 00:03:29,043 --> 00:03:31,376 I just don't like to think about Mandy dying. 100 00:03:31,528 --> 00:03:33,286 -VANESSA: Okay. -Would it be easier 101 00:03:33,439 --> 00:03:35,288 if we just talked about you dying? 102 00:03:35,441 --> 00:03:36,623 Uh, depends. 103 00:03:36,775 --> 00:03:39,200 Uh, how do I die? Was I doing something cool, 104 00:03:39,220 --> 00:03:42,612 like saving a bunch of animals from a burning building or... 105 00:03:42,631 --> 00:03:44,539 anything involving a bungee? 106 00:03:44,558 --> 00:03:47,617 Right. Well, all signs point to strangulation 107 00:03:47,636 --> 00:03:49,377 in a comfortable chair. 108 00:03:49,429 --> 00:03:50,787 VANESSA: Guys, 109 00:03:50,880 --> 00:03:53,290 come on. You just-- you're not taking this seriously. 110 00:03:53,308 --> 00:03:55,383 Come on. I know it's scary. It sucks. 111 00:03:55,402 --> 00:03:57,051 But you're doing this for your-- 112 00:03:57,071 --> 00:03:58,645 for Sarah, for your daughter. 113 00:03:58,739 --> 00:04:01,298 This is only in the unfortunate circumstance 114 00:04:01,316 --> 00:04:02,649 that both of you die. 115 00:04:02,743 --> 00:04:03,984 You know, who's gonna take care of her? 116 00:04:04,136 --> 00:04:05,469 -What's gonna happen to her? -You need to find 117 00:04:05,562 --> 00:04:08,247 a guardian for Sarah that you both trust. 118 00:04:08,398 --> 00:04:09,639 Somebody that would raise her 119 00:04:09,733 --> 00:04:11,324 the way you want her to be raised, okay? 120 00:04:11,477 --> 00:04:12,233 So... 121 00:04:12,327 --> 00:04:14,828 I think maybe we should go home 122 00:04:14,922 --> 00:04:16,255 and talk about this a little more. 123 00:04:16,482 --> 00:04:19,816 Yeah. Yeah, I think so, too. 124 00:04:19,835 --> 00:04:21,334 Thank you, guys. 125 00:04:21,428 --> 00:04:22,910 Thanks. 126 00:04:22,930 --> 00:04:25,079 All right, see you later. 127 00:04:25,766 --> 00:04:27,507 -(chuckles softly) -(exhales) 128 00:04:27,659 --> 00:04:31,353 Really, how often do you talk about me dying? 129 00:04:36,835 --> 00:04:37,501 Oh. 130 00:04:37,594 --> 00:04:38,760 There she is! 131 00:04:38,779 --> 00:04:42,339 (laughs) How's our newest executive assistant? 132 00:04:42,432 --> 00:04:43,840 So excited. 133 00:04:43,933 --> 00:04:46,176 -And it's such a fancy title. -Ooh. 134 00:04:46,194 --> 00:04:49,513 Although the only other title I've had is busboy, 135 00:04:49,606 --> 00:04:53,517 which wasn't fancy or biologically accurate. 136 00:04:53,610 --> 00:04:57,020 Well, well, there's a lot less chewed food in this gig. 137 00:04:57,039 --> 00:04:59,339 Well, not none... but less. 138 00:05:00,784 --> 00:05:03,302 I'm determined to do this job better than anyone ever. 139 00:05:03,453 --> 00:05:04,636 -Oh. Well... -Got any tips? 140 00:05:04,863 --> 00:05:07,973 Well, you know, it's always helped me to, you know, 141 00:05:08,124 --> 00:05:09,699 act like a Marine. (grunts) 142 00:05:09,718 --> 00:05:13,203 That probably worked for you because you are a Marine. 143 00:05:13,296 --> 00:05:14,980 Anybody could act like one. 144 00:05:15,131 --> 00:05:17,541 Uh, Marines are respectful, 145 00:05:17,634 --> 00:05:19,526 professional, focused, 146 00:05:19,636 --> 00:05:21,636 uh, confident, effective, 147 00:05:21,730 --> 00:05:24,806 cheerful in the face of death. 148 00:05:25,567 --> 00:05:28,234 What happened to the person I'm replacing? 149 00:05:28,329 --> 00:05:29,886 (chuckles) 150 00:05:29,905 --> 00:05:31,288 Look sharp, Cadet. 151 00:05:32,391 --> 00:05:34,166 -Yes, sir. -(chuckles) There you go. 152 00:05:34,393 --> 00:05:36,335 So, as executive assistant, 153 00:05:36,562 --> 00:05:38,319 is there anything I could do for you? 154 00:05:38,339 --> 00:05:40,397 Well, um... 155 00:05:40,415 --> 00:05:42,174 Whoa. Running low on paper clips. 156 00:05:42,401 --> 00:05:44,734 -I'm on it, sir. -Mm. 157 00:05:44,753 --> 00:05:46,345 How many? Six? Seven? 158 00:05:46,496 --> 00:05:48,755 Uh, a Marine would just bring the box. 159 00:05:48,907 --> 00:05:49,997 Of course. 160 00:05:50,017 --> 00:05:51,165 Just bring a box. 161 00:05:51,185 --> 00:05:53,560 Think, Jen, think. 162 00:05:56,357 --> 00:05:59,024 -Okay, Sarah's finally asleep. -Ah. 163 00:05:59,251 --> 00:06:00,433 Just read her the periodic table. 164 00:06:00,586 --> 00:06:03,436 So, of course, now I'm jazzed. (laughs) 165 00:06:03,530 --> 00:06:06,681 Did she ask you why the symbol for potassium is "K"? 166 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:08,258 I-I never knew that, either. 167 00:06:08,351 --> 00:06:09,926 I don't know what that's all about. 168 00:06:09,945 --> 00:06:11,703 -Uh, have you heard from Mandy and Kyle? -Mm. 169 00:06:11,930 --> 00:06:14,373 They should be finished with our estate lawyer by now. 170 00:06:14,524 --> 00:06:16,449 Yeah, just got a text from her. Said "We're on our way. 171 00:06:16,602 --> 00:06:19,102 We found the perfect couple to be Sarah's guardians." 172 00:06:19,195 --> 00:06:20,212 With the wink emoji. 173 00:06:20,363 --> 00:06:22,939 You think they're talking about us? 174 00:06:22,958 --> 00:06:26,426 Hey, she used the word "perfect." 175 00:06:27,129 --> 00:06:29,279 Should we talk about it? 176 00:06:29,372 --> 00:06:31,297 Un-Unless you don't care one way or the other. 177 00:06:31,450 --> 00:06:32,966 Oh, I care. I care. I care. 178 00:06:33,118 --> 00:06:34,059 But-but do you care? 179 00:06:34,210 --> 00:06:36,878 Oh, yes, yes. Very much. 180 00:06:36,897 --> 00:06:39,380 -S-So, what are-- what are you thinking? -No, ladies first. 181 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:42,567 -Go. No, come on, come on. -No, no, no, no, no. You go ahead. Go ahead. You go ahead. 182 00:06:42,794 --> 00:06:44,552 What are we, kids? Listen. All right, let's, uh, 183 00:06:44,571 --> 00:06:46,571 -go on three together. Ready? One. -Okay. All right. 184 00:06:46,723 --> 00:06:47,647 -Two. -Three. 185 00:06:47,799 --> 00:06:49,149 I don't want to be Sarah's guardian. 186 00:06:49,243 --> 00:06:51,635 -Ooh, wow. Wow. -Oh, wow! Wow! 187 00:06:51,728 --> 00:06:53,412 I thought we were gonna do it at the same time. 188 00:06:53,563 --> 00:06:55,062 -I can't believe you feel that way. -(sighs) 189 00:06:55,082 --> 00:06:57,974 I know. I'm-- I am such a horrible grandmother. 190 00:06:58,067 --> 00:06:59,309 I'm so selfish. I... (groans) 191 00:06:59,327 --> 00:07:00,902 -You must hate me. -No, no, no. 192 00:07:00,996 --> 00:07:03,496 Couldn't love you any more than I do right now. I don't want 193 00:07:03,649 --> 00:07:06,073 -to take care of Sarah. I don't want to be her guardian, honey. -Oh, thank God. 194 00:07:06,168 --> 00:07:08,334 -Oh, honey. Oh, good. Okay, okay. -Oh, yeah. 195 00:07:08,429 --> 00:07:11,154 -But we love her. I love her to death. So much. -Yes. Oh, so, so much. 196 00:07:11,173 --> 00:07:12,580 -Yeah. -But, really, can you see us 197 00:07:12,674 --> 00:07:14,324 -chasing that kid all over the house? -No, no. No. 198 00:07:14,342 --> 00:07:15,675 -I mean, wow. -Oh, like a Tasmanian devil, 199 00:07:15,827 --> 00:07:17,177 -throwing stuff around. -Yeah. 200 00:07:17,271 --> 00:07:18,845 -Touching all my tanks? No way. -But-but... 201 00:07:18,939 --> 00:07:21,106 -it's such an honor just to be chosen. -Yeah, yeah. 202 00:07:21,333 --> 00:07:23,775 You know, we got to get Mandy and Kyle to pick somebody else. 203 00:07:24,002 --> 00:07:26,002 -Well, it's easily done. We just use the age card. -Okay. 204 00:07:26,095 --> 00:07:28,262 -Yeah? Oh. -We'll do the "things-- everything's falling apart." 205 00:07:28,356 --> 00:07:30,507 -You know? Come on. We can-- we can play that. -Okay. All right, all right. 206 00:07:30,525 --> 00:07:31,691 -All right, just... -Hello. We're back. 207 00:07:31,843 --> 00:07:33,100 -Hi there. -Hi. Hey. Hi. 208 00:07:33,195 --> 00:07:34,435 Thanks so much for watching Sarah. 209 00:07:34,455 --> 00:07:36,604 Well, watching her is one thing, but hearing her-- 210 00:07:36,623 --> 00:07:38,606 Is she crying now? I can't even tell because my... 211 00:07:38,700 --> 00:07:41,534 Yeah, well, you know, and I went up there to check on her... 212 00:07:41,687 --> 00:07:43,687 And chased her around today. Your knees. Are they all right? 213 00:07:43,780 --> 00:07:46,189 -She's fine, but my knees are shot. Ow. -She runs so fast. 214 00:07:46,208 --> 00:07:50,360 Anyway, so you guys texted, said you found the perfect 215 00:07:50,378 --> 00:07:52,286 -guardians for Sarah? -Oh, yeah, that's right. 216 00:07:52,306 --> 00:07:55,699 -Um... um... -Come on. It's Mark. 217 00:07:55,717 --> 00:07:59,219 Mike! I don't even remember my own name sometimes. 218 00:07:59,313 --> 00:08:00,979 Yeah. And not just any guardians, 219 00:08:01,130 --> 00:08:03,148 the best ones imaginable. 220 00:08:03,375 --> 00:08:04,557 Yeah. You guys ready for this? 221 00:08:04,710 --> 00:08:06,467 -Mm-hmm. -Okay, if anything happens to us, 222 00:08:06,561 --> 00:08:09,154 the people we've chosen to care for Sarah are... 223 00:08:09,381 --> 00:08:10,805 BOTH: Ed and Bonnie. 224 00:08:10,899 --> 00:08:12,565 -Ed? -Bonnie? 225 00:08:12,718 --> 00:08:13,733 -SARAH (calling out): Mommy. -Oh, Sarah's up. 226 00:08:13,827 --> 00:08:14,901 We should get her home for dinner. 227 00:08:15,053 --> 00:08:16,219 Hey, yeah, let's feed her 228 00:08:16,312 --> 00:08:18,163 while she's still ours. 229 00:08:26,489 --> 00:08:29,007 Hey. Oh, it's you. Is Kyle here? 230 00:08:29,234 --> 00:08:31,417 Oh, I'm good, thanks. 231 00:08:31,512 --> 00:08:33,586 Uh, yeah, he's picking up the woodchipper that we rented. 232 00:08:33,739 --> 00:08:35,847 We're gonna get rid of that branch that tried to kill him. 233 00:08:35,999 --> 00:08:37,907 Oh, and you think the wood chipper will 234 00:08:38,001 --> 00:08:39,592 finish him off, huh? 235 00:08:39,686 --> 00:08:42,521 Well, you know, it's not a bad thing that you're here. 236 00:08:42,748 --> 00:08:44,264 Mike Baxter said it's not a bad thing that I'm here. 237 00:08:44,416 --> 00:08:46,082 I will tell my therapist. 238 00:08:46,175 --> 00:08:49,361 Oh, I think you have bigger fish to fry. 239 00:08:49,588 --> 00:08:51,178 Listen, um... 240 00:08:51,198 --> 00:08:54,941 did you know that Kyle and Mandy 241 00:08:55,035 --> 00:08:58,611 picked Ed and, uh, Bonnie to be Sarah's guardian? 242 00:08:58,705 --> 00:09:00,354 -What? Really? -Yeah. 243 00:09:00,448 --> 00:09:02,523 We just assumed they would pick us. 244 00:09:02,617 --> 00:09:03,950 Yeah. Kind of hurts. 245 00:09:04,102 --> 00:09:06,619 You probably want to talk to your therapist now, huh? 246 00:09:06,772 --> 00:09:08,938 (exhales) Seriously. 247 00:09:08,957 --> 00:09:10,239 Oh, you're mocking me. 248 00:09:10,292 --> 00:09:12,384 Vanessa and I just found this out, 249 00:09:12,535 --> 00:09:15,111 and we both think somebody should gently 250 00:09:15,130 --> 00:09:17,280 tell them to change their mind. 251 00:09:17,299 --> 00:09:18,706 You don't do "gently." 252 00:09:18,725 --> 00:09:21,709 Probably should talk to my therapist about that. 253 00:09:21,728 --> 00:09:23,377 Oh, you-you see a therapist? 254 00:09:23,397 --> 00:09:25,379 That's-- Oh, you're mocking me. 255 00:09:25,399 --> 00:09:27,307 -I really want... -(clears throat) 256 00:09:27,401 --> 00:09:29,550 -Oh, hey. Yeah. -Hey, Mr. B. 257 00:09:29,644 --> 00:09:31,144 Hey, did you come to help? 258 00:09:31,238 --> 00:09:32,737 Woody Woodchipper is all set up. 259 00:09:32,964 --> 00:09:34,573 That's what I named the woodchipper. 260 00:09:34,724 --> 00:09:37,725 No. As much as I love the sound of a good woodchipper, 261 00:09:37,819 --> 00:09:41,079 um, I'm actually impressed that you two are doing this together. 262 00:09:41,230 --> 00:09:42,972 Or did you invite Ed over to help you out? 263 00:09:42,991 --> 00:09:45,308 Oh, Mr. Alzate? No, no, today's the day 264 00:09:45,327 --> 00:09:46,976 he paints watercolors. 265 00:09:46,995 --> 00:09:49,588 Yeah, last week he painted horses. 266 00:09:49,739 --> 00:09:51,664 Or it might have been dogs. 267 00:09:51,817 --> 00:09:53,407 I don't know, they had legs. 268 00:09:53,427 --> 00:09:55,001 Yeah, well, you know, Ed's got a lot of hobbies. 269 00:09:55,095 --> 00:09:57,078 You know, I think it's the time in his life he... 270 00:09:57,097 --> 00:10:00,247 -he should have the ability to enjoy those hobbies. -Oh, yeah, I agree. 271 00:10:00,267 --> 00:10:02,375 Is this about the will? 272 00:10:02,527 --> 00:10:05,770 Yeah. I mean, you picked Ed. I don't know why. 273 00:10:05,997 --> 00:10:08,923 Because he's the greatest man I know. 274 00:10:09,017 --> 00:10:10,692 Second greatest. 275 00:10:12,446 --> 00:10:14,595 Or tied. Ooh, don't do this to me. 276 00:10:14,615 --> 00:10:17,616 Uh, could be a three-way tie. Standing right here. 277 00:10:17,767 --> 00:10:20,601 You've really given me something to think about. 278 00:10:20,621 --> 00:10:22,178 Oh, hey, and if you need help thinking about it-- 279 00:10:22,197 --> 00:10:24,772 you know, someone who shares your values and worldview-- 280 00:10:24,866 --> 00:10:27,200 I'm your man. 281 00:10:27,294 --> 00:10:29,869 Oh, hey, my butterfly is back. 282 00:10:30,021 --> 00:10:32,279 No, no, don't go near the chipper. 283 00:10:32,299 --> 00:10:35,692 It's not a cave, it's a tunnel of knives. 284 00:10:35,785 --> 00:10:37,969 Kyle, the woodchipper's not on. 285 00:10:38,121 --> 00:10:40,597 He doesn't know that. 286 00:10:45,203 --> 00:10:47,053 Good afternoon, sir. 287 00:10:47,147 --> 00:10:49,481 Check that. It's not quite 01200. 288 00:10:49,708 --> 00:10:51,298 Good morning, sir. 289 00:10:51,318 --> 00:10:54,727 -Jen? Hi. -Yes, ma'am. 290 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:56,303 Oh. Oh, please don't call me that. 291 00:10:56,398 --> 00:10:58,898 Reminds me of the first time somebody did that. 292 00:10:58,992 --> 00:11:00,474 I was only 18. 293 00:11:00,568 --> 00:11:02,994 Granted, I was pushing a stroller. 294 00:11:03,221 --> 00:11:05,813 That sounds like an upsetting experience. 295 00:11:05,907 --> 00:11:08,833 I hate that you had to go through that, ma'am. 296 00:11:09,670 --> 00:11:12,245 Well... Jen, what is going on with you? 297 00:11:12,397 --> 00:11:14,247 Susan in accounting said that you saluted her? 298 00:11:14,399 --> 00:11:15,823 I mean, it kind of freaked her out. 299 00:11:15,842 --> 00:11:19,844 Darn it. I knew that would seem weird in the ladies' room. 300 00:11:19,996 --> 00:11:22,755 Listen. Listen, Jen. Jen, listen. 301 00:11:22,849 --> 00:11:24,516 Look at me. Look at me. It's okay. 302 00:11:24,667 --> 00:11:27,410 I know that finding your place here can be a little stressful. 303 00:11:27,429 --> 00:11:30,930 You know what I do? Just treat everyone like family. 304 00:11:31,024 --> 00:11:33,358 Lovingly, but with a hint of passive-aggressive 305 00:11:33,509 --> 00:11:35,944 childhood resentment under the surface? 306 00:11:36,697 --> 00:11:39,255 Not quite. Uh, no, I mean, 307 00:11:39,348 --> 00:11:42,592 you know, friendly, familiar, casual. 308 00:11:42,685 --> 00:11:44,610 -Okay. -Okay. So, uh, 309 00:11:44,763 --> 00:11:47,372 what would you say to me if I just entered the room? 310 00:11:48,450 --> 00:11:51,601 Hello, Kristin. Welcome to the room! 311 00:11:52,361 --> 00:11:55,880 Okay. Okay, uh, maybe a little more relaxed. 312 00:11:56,107 --> 00:11:58,675 Okay. Uh... 313 00:12:00,203 --> 00:12:03,388 Good afternoon, Kris. 314 00:12:04,874 --> 00:12:09,352 Better. Uh, just really loosen up. You know, just... 315 00:12:10,063 --> 00:12:14,023 Uh... 'sup, girlfriend? 316 00:12:17,312 --> 00:12:19,571 Hey, Ed, have you seen my chair? 317 00:12:19,722 --> 00:12:22,632 It's under my butt. 318 00:12:23,392 --> 00:12:26,244 Well, hose it off and give it back to me. 319 00:12:26,395 --> 00:12:28,413 Kyle said, after talking to you, 320 00:12:28,564 --> 00:12:31,491 he and Mandy no longer want me to be the guardian. 321 00:12:31,643 --> 00:12:34,252 -So that's what this is about? -Mm-hmm. You know, 322 00:12:34,479 --> 00:12:37,071 him asking meant a lot to me, Mikey. 323 00:12:37,090 --> 00:12:40,074 Yeah, taking care of Sarah, which I do all the time. 324 00:12:40,093 --> 00:12:41,834 You don't want any part of this. 325 00:12:41,987 --> 00:12:43,911 Of course I don't. I'm not an idiot. 326 00:12:43,930 --> 00:12:45,746 I already raised my own kids. 327 00:12:45,766 --> 00:12:47,432 Well, so what are you mad about? 328 00:12:47,659 --> 00:12:51,511 You know, I botched that job, and my kids barely speak to me, 329 00:12:51,663 --> 00:12:53,271 but when Kyle asked me, it was almost like 330 00:12:53,498 --> 00:12:57,984 somebody finally telling me that I was a good dad. 331 00:12:58,779 --> 00:13:00,520 I get it. Listen. 332 00:13:00,614 --> 00:13:03,448 I-I did it 'cause I thought I was doing you a favor. 333 00:13:03,599 --> 00:13:06,951 All right, it's not your fault, all right? It's... 334 00:13:07,103 --> 00:13:08,678 What can I do? 335 00:13:08,771 --> 00:13:10,847 You've known me a long time. You know what I want. 336 00:13:10,865 --> 00:13:13,533 -For me to drop it. -Bingo. 337 00:13:14,294 --> 00:13:15,985 Well, you've known me a long time, 338 00:13:16,037 --> 00:13:18,379 and you know I'm not going to. 339 00:13:36,374 --> 00:13:38,483 Hey, Mike Baxter for Outdoor Man. 340 00:13:38,710 --> 00:13:41,044 We sell magic here. 341 00:13:41,062 --> 00:13:44,047 Not the kind where big faces in small rooms "ooh" and "ah" 342 00:13:44,065 --> 00:13:46,140 as you guess their card. 343 00:13:46,159 --> 00:13:49,327 I'm talking about the spell that lasts generations. 344 00:13:49,478 --> 00:13:51,070 There's nothing more magical for a kid 345 00:13:51,164 --> 00:13:52,664 than his first hunting trip. 346 00:13:52,815 --> 00:13:57,001 On mine, my dad gave me my first drag on one of his Pall Malls. 347 00:13:57,153 --> 00:13:58,819 (laughs, coughs) 348 00:13:58,839 --> 00:14:01,655 Yeah, that trip made me fall in love with the outdoors 349 00:14:01,749 --> 00:14:03,991 and guaranteed I'd never be a smoker. 350 00:14:04,010 --> 00:14:06,085 Boy, that ad writes itself, doesn't it? 351 00:14:06,237 --> 00:14:07,494 "Fresh mountain air got you down? 352 00:14:07,589 --> 00:14:10,515 Here, suck on one of these death sticks." Geez. 353 00:14:10,742 --> 00:14:14,260 My favorite story from American literature about passing down 354 00:14:14,412 --> 00:14:18,339 the hunting tradition is William Faulkner's "The Bear." 355 00:14:18,433 --> 00:14:20,583 The mentor's name is Sam Fathers. 356 00:14:20,585 --> 00:14:24,345 Gee, could you be more on the nose with that, Bill? 357 00:14:24,439 --> 00:14:26,606 But old Sam isn't little Ike's dad, 358 00:14:26,700 --> 00:14:28,349 because the author understood 359 00:14:28,443 --> 00:14:30,259 you don't have to be someone's father 360 00:14:30,353 --> 00:14:31,777 to be a great father figure. 361 00:14:31,930 --> 00:14:34,597 Faulkner was a very wise man, even if he could never 362 00:14:34,616 --> 00:14:36,949 get the hang of how to use a period. 363 00:14:37,102 --> 00:14:38,935 That guy's stream of consciousness is longer 364 00:14:39,028 --> 00:14:40,937 than the wait at the DMV. 365 00:14:41,789 --> 00:14:43,864 Well, maybe you've been lucky enough to have someone 366 00:14:43,884 --> 00:14:45,625 in your life who picked up the slack 367 00:14:45,777 --> 00:14:47,944 where your own dad fell short. 368 00:14:47,962 --> 00:14:49,795 These guys are the real heroes to me. 369 00:14:49,890 --> 00:14:52,131 So here's to all the father figures, 370 00:14:52,283 --> 00:14:54,467 stepfathers, uncles, coaches, teachers 371 00:14:54,619 --> 00:14:56,636 and mentors who have filled that void 372 00:14:56,788 --> 00:14:58,955 and helped shape lost young bucks 373 00:14:59,048 --> 00:15:02,049 into the men who could become great dads themselves. 374 00:15:02,068 --> 00:15:04,068 And now for a little more magic. 375 00:15:04,220 --> 00:15:07,388 Behold as I disappear. 376 00:15:07,407 --> 00:15:10,450 Baxter... out. 377 00:15:13,062 --> 00:15:15,655 -Hey, Chuck. -Hey. 378 00:15:15,749 --> 00:15:17,749 What happened to your chair? 379 00:15:17,976 --> 00:15:19,642 I don't know. 380 00:15:19,661 --> 00:15:23,496 And as head of security, I find that embarrassing. 381 00:15:24,257 --> 00:15:26,073 -Your papers, sir. -Oh, great. 382 00:15:26,092 --> 00:15:28,167 I encountered some resistance with the copy machine, 383 00:15:28,261 --> 00:15:29,743 but the situation has been handled. 384 00:15:29,763 --> 00:15:31,745 Thank you, Jen. 385 00:15:31,765 --> 00:15:34,098 Um, at ease? 386 00:15:36,327 --> 00:15:37,510 Jen? 387 00:15:37,662 --> 00:15:41,831 Oh, hey, Krispy-critter. What's going on, boss lady? 388 00:15:41,849 --> 00:15:44,943 -(laughs) Jen. -What's up, C-Note? 389 00:15:45,094 --> 00:15:47,019 I mean... sir. 390 00:15:47,113 --> 00:15:49,021 Are you okay? 391 00:15:49,174 --> 00:15:51,174 I don't know. (panting) 392 00:15:51,267 --> 00:15:52,842 I'm just trying to fit in. 393 00:15:52,860 --> 00:15:56,270 Mr. Baxter gave me this job, and I don't want to let him down. 394 00:15:57,198 --> 00:15:59,532 -Chuck, you've been here a long time. -Mm-hmm. 395 00:15:59,684 --> 00:16:04,278 Have you ever seen my father give anybody anything? 396 00:16:04,297 --> 00:16:05,779 Well, he gives me crap all the time. 397 00:16:05,873 --> 00:16:09,375 But only time he'll give you a job is if you've earned it. 398 00:16:09,527 --> 00:16:12,862 Jen, if he hired you to be an executive assistant, 399 00:16:12,955 --> 00:16:14,380 it means that he knew you were ready for it. 400 00:16:14,532 --> 00:16:17,033 It means he-he saw something in you. 401 00:16:17,051 --> 00:16:19,477 Really? Like what? 402 00:16:19,628 --> 00:16:22,538 I don't know. What do you think it was? 403 00:16:22,557 --> 00:16:25,708 Well, I guess I'm smart, 404 00:16:25,727 --> 00:16:28,069 and I have good judgment. 405 00:16:29,214 --> 00:16:33,032 And people like me, and I'm honest. 406 00:16:34,160 --> 00:16:37,311 Hey, I should just be myself. 407 00:16:37,330 --> 00:16:39,998 -That's a great idea. -(laughter) 408 00:16:40,149 --> 00:16:42,742 I'm clever, I'm funny, 409 00:16:42,894 --> 00:16:44,544 -I've got really cute shoes. -Oh. 410 00:16:44,729 --> 00:16:47,580 Yeah. We get it. (laughs) 411 00:16:47,732 --> 00:16:49,323 You ready to start over? 412 00:16:49,417 --> 00:16:53,569 Yes, ma'am. I mean... Kris. Thank you. 413 00:16:53,588 --> 00:16:56,830 -And thank you. Mr. Larabee. -Mm. 414 00:16:56,957 --> 00:16:58,832 Now, do either of you need anything? 415 00:16:58,926 --> 00:17:01,352 No. I'm good. 416 00:17:01,504 --> 00:17:04,522 I'd like to find the knucklehead who took my chair. 417 00:17:05,416 --> 00:17:07,650 Oh, I think Mr. Baxter has it. 418 00:17:09,420 --> 00:17:11,487 I'm good. 419 00:17:13,925 --> 00:17:17,869 Hey, I got a message I was supposed to come to your office. 420 00:17:18,096 --> 00:17:19,853 Not from me. I'm brooding. 421 00:17:20,874 --> 00:17:23,524 Listen, Ed, you said you were having a meeting about...? 422 00:17:23,618 --> 00:17:26,527 -What? You, too? -Ah... 423 00:17:26,546 --> 00:17:28,287 All right, something weird is going on here. 424 00:17:28,439 --> 00:17:30,864 Oh, good. All right, you're all here. 425 00:17:30,958 --> 00:17:33,125 If this is an intervention, I'm gonna need a drink, 426 00:17:33,278 --> 00:17:35,294 and I drink alone. 427 00:17:35,388 --> 00:17:37,129 All right, I brought you guys here 428 00:17:37,282 --> 00:17:39,615 because I-I have a few things that I wanted to say. 429 00:17:39,708 --> 00:17:41,926 -Mm-hmm. -Okay, what's with the note cards? 430 00:17:42,153 --> 00:17:44,136 Oh, uh, sometimes when I get emotional, 431 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:46,564 I lose my train of thought, so I've written some things down. 432 00:17:46,791 --> 00:17:49,383 Oh, good. There's gonna be emotions. 433 00:17:49,477 --> 00:17:50,960 -Mm. -Okay. 434 00:17:51,053 --> 00:17:55,406 All right, Mr. B, I-I watched your vlog on father figures, 435 00:17:55,633 --> 00:17:58,134 and I realized that you were talking to me. 436 00:17:58,894 --> 00:18:01,487 And-and when we finished watching it, Mandy and I-- 437 00:18:01,639 --> 00:18:03,564 we sat down, and we had a long conversation 438 00:18:03,583 --> 00:18:09,069 about who would be the best guardian for Sarah. 439 00:18:09,089 --> 00:18:12,164 And we decided on you, Mr. B. 440 00:18:12,258 --> 00:18:13,740 Oh, wonderful. That's another punch to the gut. 441 00:18:13,760 --> 00:18:15,909 Okay, can everybody get out of my office now, please? 442 00:18:15,929 --> 00:18:18,429 -Go. -Now, hold on, son. Hold on. -Hang on. 443 00:18:18,656 --> 00:18:20,414 -MIKE: Wait a minute... -Hang on, Mr. B. 444 00:18:20,433 --> 00:18:24,176 -We also decided on you, Ryan. -Yes! 445 00:18:24,329 --> 00:18:25,419 (clears throat quietly) 446 00:18:25,513 --> 00:18:26,587 How nice of you 447 00:18:26,606 --> 00:18:29,107 to make this announcement in my office. 448 00:18:29,334 --> 00:18:32,652 We also decided on you, Mr. Alzate. 449 00:18:33,596 --> 00:18:35,947 Yeah, that's t-- Yes. 450 00:18:36,098 --> 00:18:40,526 Are you sure that tree branch didn't hit you in the head? 451 00:18:41,604 --> 00:18:44,938 We want you all three to be Sarah's guardians. 452 00:18:45,032 --> 00:18:46,349 Hmm. Well. 453 00:18:46,367 --> 00:18:48,275 If I'm... 454 00:18:48,962 --> 00:18:51,295 I'm gonna look at the cards now. 455 00:18:52,132 --> 00:18:53,372 "If I'm a good father at all, 456 00:18:53,524 --> 00:18:56,300 "it's because of the three men in this room. 457 00:18:56,527 --> 00:19:00,054 "I love you all so much, and..." 458 00:19:01,382 --> 00:19:03,641 Ryan, take the cards. Take... Get the cards. 459 00:19:03,792 --> 00:19:05,459 Okay. 460 00:19:05,553 --> 00:19:07,703 -Come on. -"I love you all so much, 461 00:19:07,722 --> 00:19:10,297 "and I know that I wouldn't be the father I am today 462 00:19:10,316 --> 00:19:13,359 (crying): "if it weren't for the influence... 463 00:19:14,395 --> 00:19:17,213 ...you all made in my life." 464 00:19:17,306 --> 00:19:19,715 Give me the damn cards. 465 00:19:20,551 --> 00:19:23,327 -Whoa. -(mutters): What kind of guys are these? 466 00:19:23,479 --> 00:19:25,496 "This is the best way for me to honor 467 00:19:25,648 --> 00:19:28,374 what you three amazing fathers mean to me." 468 00:19:28,484 --> 00:19:30,168 (clears throat) 469 00:19:30,319 --> 00:19:32,395 Three. 470 00:19:32,413 --> 00:19:33,729 It's nice, Kyle. 471 00:19:33,748 --> 00:19:37,157 So you and Kristin will be the primary guardians. 472 00:19:37,177 --> 00:19:38,751 -Yes! -But then, 473 00:19:38,845 --> 00:19:41,570 Mr. B, Mr. Alzate-- you'll have a say 474 00:19:41,589 --> 00:19:42,922 on all the big decisions. 475 00:19:43,016 --> 00:19:44,998 Sounds like a plan. 476 00:19:45,760 --> 00:19:48,186 -Hey, oh, let's go tell Kris, Okay? -Yeah. 477 00:19:48,337 --> 00:19:51,314 Ooh. Gonna need these cards. 478 00:19:52,099 --> 00:19:54,250 -Hmm. -He's a good kid. 479 00:19:54,343 --> 00:19:55,434 Yeah, he is a good kid. 480 00:19:55,528 --> 00:19:57,086 I watched that vlog you made for him. 481 00:19:57,104 --> 00:19:58,529 I can see why he loved it. 482 00:19:58,756 --> 00:20:02,182 Actually didn't make that for him. I made that for you, Ed. 483 00:20:02,276 --> 00:20:04,535 -For me? -Yes, for you. Um... 484 00:20:04,762 --> 00:20:06,704 you literally have been like a father to me. 485 00:20:06,931 --> 00:20:08,539 You really have, over these years, and I wouldn't be 486 00:20:08,691 --> 00:20:11,626 the man I am today without... without you. 487 00:20:12,770 --> 00:20:15,213 Mikey. One second here. 488 00:20:15,364 --> 00:20:16,697 -Ah. -Take your chair back. 489 00:20:16,716 --> 00:20:18,457 Go ahead. Go ahead. Go ahead. Just sit down. 490 00:20:18,551 --> 00:20:20,200 I'll wheel you in. I'll wheel you in. 491 00:20:20,294 --> 00:20:22,461 -Sit down. Say when. -Give me a ride. Give me a ride. Go. 492 00:20:22,613 --> 00:20:24,296 -Don't hit anything. This way. Go, go. -Okay. 493 00:20:24,449 --> 00:20:25,614 You're getting heavy. You getting fat? 494 00:20:25,708 --> 00:20:28,392 Huh? Watch it. Watch it. Watch the door...! 495 00:20:33,733 --> 00:20:36,475 Okay. Sarah's finally asleep. 496 00:20:36,627 --> 00:20:39,144 -Oh, thank you for putting her to bed, Mom. -Oh. 497 00:20:39,239 --> 00:20:40,479 You know, it usually takes us forever. 498 00:20:40,631 --> 00:20:42,406 First, she wants a book, then another book. 499 00:20:42,558 --> 00:20:44,909 Then she wants some water, and then I want some water. 500 00:20:45,060 --> 00:20:47,152 Well, she's never fussy with me. 501 00:20:47,305 --> 00:20:48,971 She usually just goes right out. 502 00:20:49,064 --> 00:20:51,657 So you just read her that chemical thingamajig? 503 00:20:51,751 --> 00:20:54,735 -Yes. Yes, the periodic table. -Well, how does it even work? 504 00:20:54,754 --> 00:20:57,646 Well, I just start at the beginning, and then... 505 00:20:57,665 --> 00:20:58,923 I'll show you. Here. 506 00:20:59,074 --> 00:21:02,051 Um, okay. 507 00:21:02,987 --> 00:21:05,337 Uh, hydrogen. 508 00:21:05,431 --> 00:21:08,915 First discovered by Henry Cavendish in 1766. 509 00:21:08,935 --> 00:21:10,768 Although, interestingly, 510 00:21:10,995 --> 00:21:14,513 Robert Boyle produced it as early as 1671. 511 00:21:14,607 --> 00:21:17,516 Um, then next up is helium. 512 00:21:17,668 --> 00:21:19,926 It's the lightest of the noble gases. 513 00:21:20,021 --> 00:21:23,005 It holds one atomic orbital, but we may run out of it 514 00:21:23,098 --> 00:21:24,931 in 30 years, so get used to your balloons 515 00:21:24,951 --> 00:21:26,742 just laying on the carpet. 516 00:21:28,937 --> 00:21:30,621 Even Sarah makes it to tellurium. 517 00:21:30,773 --> 00:21:33,808 Captioning sponsored by 20th CENTURY FOX TELEVISION 518 00:21:33,810 --> 00:21:35,534 and TOYOTA. 519 00:21:35,686 --> 00:21:37,369 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 520 00:21:37,463 --> 00:21:39,130 (chicken clucks)