♪♪♪
Oh, hello, my sweet, sweet children!
What can I do for you today?
But make it quick, 'cause I'm on commercial break.
Today is the day.
We got our learner's permits.
You promised you'd teach us to drive.
No, no, no, no. I didn't say that.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, you did.
Raven [over recording]: I'd be happy to show you how to drive
once you get your learner's permits.
[chuckles softly] That's not me.
-Pfft. -Mmm.
Raven [over recording]: As sure as I am your mother,
and my name is Raven Lydia Baxter.
Yep, that's me.
Okay, uh, all right. But...
No, see, I, I don't know where my keys are, so--
[jangling]
Well, I'm, I'm gonna need my, my beaded seat cover,
-because when I sit for too long, and-- -[beads clacking]
[sighs] Okay, let's go.
♪♪♪
Let's go, Nia.
Let's go.
Come on.
[feet shuffling]
-Nia. -What?
Miss Johnson is walking faster than you're driving.
-Push it, already! -Now Booker, calm down, okay?
Eventually, it will be your turn.
-[tires screeching] -Aah! Oh, Booker! Booker, wait!
Turn! Turn! Turn, Booker, turn!
What are you doing? Hands at ten and two!
Hands! Hands at ten and two!
Booker! No! Okay, I'm done! I'm done!
Pull over! Pull over! Pull over!
-Aah! -[tires screeching]
[exhales]
Ugh. Booker, you drive too fast.
Nia, you drive too slow,
and I am too pretty and young to die!
I am done.
But Mom, we still need an adult.
[screaming]
She'll think about it.
♪ Yo ♪
♪ Let me tell you somethin' ♪
♪ Had my vision all worked out ♪
♪ But then life had other plans ♪
♪ Tell 'em, Rae ♪
♪ It's crazy when things turn upside down ♪
♪ But ya gotta get up and take that chance ♪
-♪ Maybe I'm just finding my way ♪ -♪ Learning how to fly ♪
-♪ Yeah, we're gonna be okay ♪ -♪ Ya know I got you, right? ♪
♪ It might be wild, but ya know that we make it work ♪
♪ We're just kids caught up in a crazy world ♪
-♪ C'mon! ♪ -♪ It's Raven's Home ♪
-♪ We get loud! ♪ -♪ It's Raven's Home ♪
♪ It's our crowd! ♪
♪ Might be tough, but together we make it look good ♪
♪ Down for each other like family should ♪
-♪ It's Raven's Home ♪ -♪ When it's tough ♪
-♪ It's Raven's Home ♪ -♪ We got love ♪
♪ 'Cause no matter the weather, ya know we gon' shine ♪
♪ There for each other, ya know it's our time ♪
[Raven laughing]
Yep! That's us.
[laughing]
♪♪♪
Mom and Aunt Chels won't teach us.
These are the days I wish we had Dad around.
Hey. Nia, that's a great idea.
Maybe we can ask Dad for help.
Book, Dad's not gonna come all the way up here from Texas
just to teach us how to drive.
[whooshing]
You and your sister are gonna do most of the driving.
[whooshing]
Actually, Nia, I just had a vision.
-And that's exactly what he's gonna do. -What?
You know, if Dad comes back,
-maybe Mom and Dad will-- -Don't even say it, Book.
-Say what? -"If Dad comes back,
maybe Mom and Dad'll get back together."
Actually, I was gonna say that...
maybe Mom and Dad will...
get back to that puzzle
we never finished when we were 10.
Okay, fine. I was thinking it.
[laughs] I can always tell when you lie.
-Why? Because we're twins? -Because you do it so often.
It's, it's, like, really easy to spot.
We can call Dad, but if he comes,
he's only coming to teach us how to drive. Nothing else.
[scoffing] Hey, that's all I want, too.
Nothing else. [chuckles]
You're lying again.
♪♪♪
[liquid pouring]
May I help you?
No, we're just--
We're just here to check on our lovely mother.
If this is about-- about driving, I--
I, I can't do it, okay? I, I still need time to process.
It makes me-- makes me twitch my eye. I can't.
Well, there's one more thing to process.
We called Dad, and he's coming to teach us how to drive.
Hmmph.
You're just-- You're just not gonna say anything?
Oh, no, no, no, no. I think it's a great idea.
You know, you get to spend more time with your dad,
and I get more "me" time.
-[chuckles] Okay, great. -[phone chimes]
Because he's here.
-Let's go meet him downstairs. -All right.
-[door opens] -Oof. That poor, poor fool.
[knocking on door]
Hey, hon. You getting excited about your trip?
[music playing through headphones]
Hello.
What-- What's with all these books,
and video games?
Honey, it looks like you're never planning on leaving your grandparents.
You gotta get out and see London.
I'm gonna see London, and I'm gonna tell everyone,
-[with British accent]: I'm chuffed to bits. -Whoa.
Whoa, no.
No. You, you don't wanna put on a British accent.
I don't wanna stand out.
That's exactly why you don't wanna put on a British accent. Just...
Just don't do it, honey.
The only things that I know about England are Harry Potter,
-Harry Styles, and Prince Harry. -[scoffs]
Well, London has a lot more to offer than just the Harrys.
I mean, it's the center for the arts, you know?
Food, fashion, romance...
Oh, yeah!
London's where you met Dad, right?
Yeah. Sure was. And it was an amazing time.
Full of hand-holding,
and café dates, and...
eventually, bankruptcy.
I didn't know the city meant that much to you.
Tell me more about it.
Oh, okay. Well, uh,
first lesson is British etiquette.
People like to say thank you
when someone has already thanked you.
How does that work?
I'll show you. Uh... [clears throat]
[in British accent]: Excuse me. May I ask you
to open the door, kind sir?
Why, thank you, young man.
No, thank you?
-Yes. Nailed it. -Thank you!
-[laughs] No, thank you. -No, thank you, madame.
-No, thank you, kind sir. -Oh, no, thank you.
No, thank-- All right, we're never getting out of this.
♪♪♪
Okay, now this is the kind of coat
that'll make you pray for rain. Ha, ha!
All right. Levi's gonna be lookin' good in London.
-Hey. -Raven: Oh, hey!
How was your first day out on the road with your dad?
It was great, Mom!
I mean, Dad's taught me so much already.
Like, did you know that yellow lights mean to slow down,
and not to speed up before it turns red?
Yeah. Mom, Dad is an awesome driving teacher.
He's so patient.
Aw, come on, Nia. I'm not that patient.
[laughs] Well, compared to some other people.
More power to you, Devon, 'cause I am not going out like that.
Aw, no, this is fun.
[chuckles] I'm so glad I was able to take time off of work
-so we could do this together. -Ah, do you hear that?
I told you, Nia. I'm a natural at this whole driving thing.
Son, you are definitely
something I've never seen on the road before.
Aw, yep! See that, Nia? I am a trailblazer.
Where are the words that you're hearing?
Where are they coming from?
Hey, uh, could you guys go freshen up for lunch?
-Yeah. -Thanks.
Got a loose floorboard there, Rae.
That's an easy fix.
No, no, no, no, no. Don't touch that.
Those are my sneakin' squeakin' floorboards. Yeah.
Yeah, I catch 'em sneaking midnight snacks.
So, tell me how it really went.
Ugh. Not great, Rae.
I mean, I kept thinking
thank goodness we're in the church parking lot,
because if anything happens, I'm close.
-[laughs] -You were right. They're not ready, Rae.
-Uh, I'm sorry. Say that again. -I said they're not ready.
No, no, no. The part where you said I was right.
'Cause I would've told you that,
and you wouldn't have had to fly all the way up here from Texas.
Well, why didn't you?
Well, if listening to me was your strong suit...
[clears throat] we wouldn't be divorced.
♪♪♪
I love having Dad around,
but why do I have to learn how to drive anyway?
I mean, in a few years, people won't even be driving cars.
Cars will be driving themselves.
Also, there's always public transportation--
-And you're nervous. -So nervous. Ugh.
I don't want to drive again for a very long time.
Nia, Dad took off time from work
to teach both of us how to drive.
He's not gonna just teach one of us. You know how he is.
He'll leave and then he'll say
he'll come back when we're both ready.
-You're right. I would hate that. -[knocking on door]
-Oh, hey, Dad. Come in. -Hey.
I, uh, fixed the floorboard out there
so your mother's alarm system is deactivated.
Feel free to get your midnight snack on
whenever you want. [laughs]
-It's our little secret. -Thanks, Dad. [laughs]
I'll see you in a sec.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Uh, yes.
Midnight snack soiree in the kitchen tonight!
I'm talking about Dad.
Oh, yeah. We can invite him, too!
He likes chocolate chip cookies.
No. Book,
the more Dad has to do around the house,
the longer we can keep him in Chicago.
Ooh, okay. That's nice, Nia. Um...
what do you need fixed around the house?
Uh... well, my lamp. My lamp...
-Needs a new light bulb. -Four seconds. You could do better.
-Our bathroom door gets stuck. -Four minutes. Keep going.
He can't leave, because I need his help building new boxes
for the community garden so I can remember him
-when he's not here? -Ooh!
-That's the one! That's the one! Four days! -Whoo!
And double points because it's got those sentimental vibes.
-"Operation: Keep Dad in Chicago" is in full effect. -Whoo!
♪♪♪
Hey, Dad, can you take a look at this for me?
I was right in the middle of a shower
when the whole thing just came down.
So can you help put it back up
and then make sure the water pressure's okay?
You just took a shower?
First off, it's three o'clock in the afternoon.
Second, you're wearing shoes.
These are my showering shoes.
[door opens]
Nia: Oh. Okay.
You know what? Dad, I like caulking.
I mean, I think we should just forget about driving for the day
and continue caulking.
It's really, really cool. I mean, who started it?
Who, who inspired caulking?
And, and when do you stop caulking and start spackling?
All right? You should definitely teach me all about it.
Who are you?
♪♪♪
All right, Booker. That should do it.
That, that's all it took?
Oh, thanks, Dad.
I couldn't have had toast tomorrow morning without you.
Uh, you're welcome?
♪♪♪
[clatters]
Dad!
Hey, D-Dad, can you come here?
I think something's wrong with the toaster!
It's making all kinds of weird noises.
-Devon: Again? -Uh-huh.
I just fixed it.
-[sparking] -[dings]
-Oh, this house is haunted, huh? -[laughs]
Mmm. Yeah.
♪♪♪
[horns honking]
[soft music playing]
Wow, Ma.
-What's all this? -Well, I built this little taste of London
so I can show you what to expect when you get there.
Check it out.
Hmm. So this is an immersive experience.
Yeah, yeah.
You, you call it whatever you want, honey.
I actually had Raven design this overcoat
to protect you from the weather.
-Like the London fog. -[snapping]
Yes! Ooh! [gasps] Oh-- Brrrrr brrrr!
Where are we?
We're on Oxford Street.
-Oxford Street? -Uh-huh. Yeah.
-There's a bunch of cafés. I thought we could walk over-- -Oh.
Uh, it doesn't look quite the same.
Look. They have a Darnell's Donuts,
a StarCups, and a Zora's.
What? Oh. Huh.
Guess all those cute little
quaint cafés and shops I used to go to
aren't there anymore.
Oh, I used to love the café that was right there.
I guess you won't have the same experiences I had.
Hey, Devon, are you up here? Oh, wow!
Chels, this looks amazing.
-You did all this? -Mmm-hmm, yeah.
She may've had a little bit of help from me.
-That's the father of my children. -[chuckles]
Can I talk to you for a second, Devon?
Oh, um, Levi, you know what?
I want to show you some photos your dad and I took at that café.
You know they put milk in their tea?
-Seriously? -Mmm-hmm.
-What's up, Rae? -Hey, can we talk about
how Booker and Nia keep asking you to fix stuff
to keep you around longer?
You noticed that, too?
My kids. My house. Of course I did.
I don't mind fixing things.
There's only three more years until they're off to college.
I don't want to miss another milestone.
Which leads me to my next subject.
I applied for a new job.
-Oh! -In the area.
The area?
What area? My area?
[chuckles] Yeah, Rae. But don't worry, okay?
I haven't heard back yet.
Don't want to get the kids' hopes up.
I appreciate that. But, uh,
how long you gonna let these kids play you?
Ah, it's kind of fun seeing to what extent they'll go to
to keep me around.
I still have a lot of planter boxes to build.
They sure got me working up an appetite.
I know you're not looking at me to cook for you.
No, I was thinking about getting a sandwich.
You know, I haven't had Bordillo's in a long time. Care to join?
Ooh, Bordillo's sounds good.
Let me call Chelsea. See if see wants one.
Chelsea?
Chelsea? Chelsea! Hey, girl. Yeah, we're going to Bordillo's.
No, he's paying.
Oh. Oh, yeah, you want four? Okay? [chuckles] Okay.
-I heard her say, no, Rae. -Mind your business.
♪♪♪
Hey, Book, do you think Dad's onto us?
Trust me, he has no idea.
Besides, I think Dad's liking being Mr. Fix-it.
Nice change from being Mr. Weatherman.
[laughs] You know what? You're right, Book.
It's just gonna be a good two weeks of enjoying our dad.
-Yep. And breaking things. -Yeah.
-Can you hand me that wrench? -Yeah, of course.
[yelling]: Aah!
-Aah! -Hey, Book, are you okay?
I'm fine. I'm fine. I'm fine. I just need to stand up.
Aah.
Oof. [grunts]
Aah! I can't put any weight on it.
Okay, uh, does it hurt if I--
Don't you even think about it.
We need to get you to urgent care.
I'm gonna call Mom and Dad.
-[line ringing] -[grunts]
-Come on... -Oof. [grunts]
-Dad, Dad, Dad... -[line ringing]
Ugh, come on, pick up.
-Ugh! Nobody's answering! -Okay, what about Aunt Chelsea?
Aunt Chels, Aunt Chels, come quick! Book fell!
Chelsea: [gasps] Oh, no! Booker!
-Where is he? Where is he? -Nia: In here!
-[screams] -[thuds, hammer clatters]
-Oh! Oh, my gosh! -Ow! Ow! Oh, no!
Me! Oh, this is my bad ankle.
It's gonna swell up like a grapefruit. Call Rae!
I tried, but nobody's answering.
Ah, they went to Bordillo's to get some sandwiches.
They asked me if I wanted anything. I foolishly said no,
-but I could really go for-- -Aunt Chels, focus!
-Okay. -I'm really sorry to talk to you like that.
It's just, I'm really freaking out and I know I shouldn't say I'm freaking out,
-'cause then you guys are gonna freak out, but I-- -Nia, I can't walk.
-Oh! Okay. -We gotta get to urgent care.
Ooh. Oh, I can't drive on this ankle.
-Nia, you've gonna have to drive. -What?
-[thuds] -Chelsea: Yeah.
M-me? Behind the wheel?
Her? Behind the wheel?
We'd have a better chance of getting there
if she puts us in the car and then pushed it.
-What? No, no! -Ow, ow!
No, no, I can do this, okay?
Aunt Chels, Book, I am gonna pull you two up,
and then we're gonna use each other to get to that car, okay?
-Okay. -Okay.
[Booker and Chelsea screaming]
-To the Scut! -Yeah.
♪♪♪
-Ow, ow, ow. [panting] Ooh. -Nia, you got this.
Ooh.
Nia... you're frozen.
No, no. Go back to, "Nia, you got this." Right? Right?
-Nia, I'll help you through it, okay? -Okay.
Just, just close your eyes and envision you're driving.
If I close my eyes, how am I going to be able to drive?
Oh, yeah. It's the pain talking.
-[crying] Ow! -[Booker grunts]
-No, no, Aunt Chels. -Ow.
You close your eyes, because the next time you open them,
we will be at urgent care, okay?
-Okay. Okay. [groans] -Okay. [pants]
Nia to the rescue!
[exhales]
♪♪♪
Man, I love Bordillo's.
I haven't had Italian beef in years.
-[laughing] -The kids are gonna love these.
What in the world?
Okay, you know what? This has gone too far.
-These kids are ridiculous. -I know, right?
Man, these kids will do anything
and everything to keep me around.
It really touches my heart, Rae.
Look at all these texts from Booker.
-"I fell. I hurt my foot." -[both laugh]
Oh, look, I got a text from Chelsea.
"I fell. I hurt my foot.
I've never been in so much pain." [laughs]
-Look at this one of Booker in a hospital gown. -Wait, what?
-Oh. I think they really might be hurt, Rae. -[gasps]
I think you're right. We gotta go. We gotta go.
We will never...
speak of mocking our children's pain. Agreed?
-Agreed. -Agreed.
-Hey. -Hey, Levi, what are you doing here?
Come on. Your mom took Nia and Booker to urgent care.
Actually, Nia took Booker and Mom to urgent care.
She drove? We definitely have to go.
-I'll fix it when we come back. All right. -Yeah, fix it, just--
-[clattering] -Just put it-- Just, yeah. Just make it--
Just, just, just go. Just, just go. We don't need-- We got it.
♪♪♪
-Nia: Can you sign in? -Nia! Nia, Nia, where's Booker? Where's Chelsea?
Mom, everything's under control. They're in the back with the doctors. They're fine.
Oh, my goodness. I am so sorry.
But you drove! How did that feel?
-Oh, we'll, we'll celebrate that later. -Yeah.
Well, big bro, you finally got some wheels.
Yeah, just not the ones I wanted.
[gasps] Oh, Levi! Oh, honey, I'm so sorry.
Everything happened so fast.
I can't believe I left you by yourself.
How'd you get stuck with a mom like me?
Stuck? You're the best mom I could have ever hoped for.
Oh, honey, you don't have to say that. [chuckles]
But I actually wouldn't mind hearing it again.
I mean it. You built a multi-million dollar business,
you lost it to Dad,
you forgave him so I could have a good relationship with him.
You built another business with your best friend.
I mean, you're amazing.
Oh... Oh, honey. Hey, Rae.
Did you hear that? My son thinks I'm amazing.
-Aw. That's good for you. -Mmm-hmm.
My kids could probably think different about us, though.
We thought that this was just another one of your pranks
to get your father to stay a little bit longer.
What? No. Why would you think that?
After the second toaster explosion,
I knew something was going on.
But you guys don't have to trick me anymore.
Because I'm moving back.
You are now looking at the new Chicago Channel-19
-weekend weather man. -Oh, my-- [giggling]
Wait, wait. We get to have you around now?
Without breaking stuff.
Allegedly.
Kids, let me talk to your dad for a second.
Wait. Nia, are you seeing this?
Yeah, I am. Two dollars for a bag of mini pretzels?
This hospital should be ashamed.
No, Nia.
-What? -I'm talking about Mom and Dad.
I mean, all we wanted was to have Dad
teach us how to drive, and look what happened.
Uh, I think this might be what growing up is.
You know, we do our best at what we can control,
and then all this other life stuff just happens.
Hmm.
Wow. So you got the job.
What, we're going back five years now?
Why? You trying to get back together?
-We're at a clinic. You got a fever? -[chuckles]
Okay. But since I am moving back,
can we talk about a key to the apartment?
I am done with you.
-Come on. -[all chattering]
Yeah, she still wants me.
♪♪♪
Oh! I wanted to give you this before you left.
[laughs softly]
It's a picture of you and me.
Because even thought I won't be there with you physically, I'll...
I'll always still be with you. Okay?
Now you make sure you go to Darnell's
and eat an ox cheek donut, okay?
They're your father's favorite.
Ooh, and don't forget the apricot jelly. You know why?
Because that's your jam?
Wow, you truly are your mother's child.
Raven: Have a good trip!
My little traveler's on his way.
-Oh, my big travelers are on their way. -Yeah.
We're flying into big D. Packing my stuff up.
Yeah. And, uh, my leg should be better in about two weeks.
And on the way back, you'll get plenty of practice,
because you and your sister are gonna do
-most of the driving. -[Nia laughs]
Hey, hear that, Nia? That was my vision.
Book, if I never have to hear those four words again,
it'll be too soon.
Well, um, I don't need a vision
to tell me that you are gonna have a great trip, little bro.
[with British accent]: Love ya, mate.
Don't do that accent.
-Nia: Love you, Mom. -Bye, sweetheart.
[all exchanging goodbyes]
-Safe travels. -See you, Aunt Chels.
-Love you guys. -Be good. Listen to your father. Listen to your father.
Okay, now-now you call me. Don't forget.
And text me when you land, but text your dad, too.
He's picking you up. But text me first!
-I will, Mom. -Okay.
Excuse me. Excuse me. I'm sorry.
I don't mean to bother you, but could you be
extra careful with that one right there? It's his...
It's his first time out of the country by himself, and...
and he's precious cargo.
[mouthing]
[sighs]
-[both sigh] -You ready to get home?
Yeah. Well, I don't know.
We're at this airport. Why don't we go somewhere?
-Huh? -You know what? I know the perfect place.
Oh! Oh...
♪♪♪
This was a great idea, Rae. [laughs]
Who would have thought we would have wound up
back together again after all these years?
Yeah, you can have your vision all worked out,
but life has other plans.
Tell 'em, Rae.
[phone rings]
-You gonna get that? -[phone continues ringing]
No. Not right now.
Raven is not home.
♪♪♪