1 00:00:12,763 --> 00:00:13,972 [pants] 2 00:00:14,056 --> 00:00:15,474 - Hey. - Hey. 3 00:00:15,557 --> 00:00:18,685 - What are you doing here? - Just out for a morning run. 4 00:00:19,770 --> 00:00:23,482 Yeah? Nice athletic gear. What are those, Nike jeans? 5 00:00:23,565 --> 00:00:26,652 - Moisture-wicking denim? - Well, you leave me no option. 6 00:00:26,735 --> 00:00:29,112 I never get to see you. I just sit around. 7 00:00:29,196 --> 00:00:32,115 Last night I watched Wheel of Fortune with my grandma. 8 00:00:32,449 --> 00:00:34,576 So you came out here to slow me down? 9 00:00:34,868 --> 00:00:36,078 This is slow? 10 00:00:36,161 --> 00:00:39,331 I'd be a lot faster if I was wearing different... lungs. 11 00:00:39,456 --> 00:00:41,458 [exhales forcefully] 12 00:00:44,294 --> 00:00:46,129 - [Casey chuckles] - That's much better. 13 00:00:46,630 --> 00:00:50,384 Okay. How about... [pants] more of this, except... 14 00:00:50,467 --> 00:00:52,970 lying down, and me with less clothes on? 15 00:00:53,053 --> 00:00:58,100 [chuckles] Um, yeah, about that... I was... I was wondering, like... 16 00:00:58,517 --> 00:01:01,645 do you feel like we maybe, like, rushed into it the first time? 17 00:01:01,728 --> 00:01:05,774 Like, I was wondering if we could just kind of, like, take it slow? 18 00:01:07,025 --> 00:01:09,361 - What's happening with you? - What? Nothing. I'm... 19 00:01:09,695 --> 00:01:12,489 - What are you talking about? - You can't even look at me. 20 00:01:12,573 --> 00:01:15,909 You're awkward. [chuckles] You're so awkward. 21 00:01:15,993 --> 00:01:18,495 No, that's just how I am. Shut up. 22 00:01:18,579 --> 00:01:20,998 Look... I get it. 23 00:01:22,124 --> 00:01:25,210 And we can wait as long as you want for... 24 00:01:25,627 --> 00:01:26,503 your second... 25 00:01:27,045 --> 00:01:28,005 first time. 26 00:01:28,839 --> 00:01:31,091 - Okay? - Thanks. 27 00:01:31,675 --> 00:01:33,802 Um... Do You want to watch a movie tomorrow night? 28 00:01:34,136 --> 00:01:35,095 [whispering] Yes! 29 00:01:37,389 --> 00:01:38,390 What? 30 00:01:38,932 --> 00:01:41,268 Oh, damn it, I thought we were done. 31 00:01:42,227 --> 00:01:44,146 [Sam] For most mammalian species, 32 00:01:44,229 --> 00:01:46,815 survival depends on knowing and sticking with your pack. 33 00:01:47,816 --> 00:01:49,818 - [locker opens] - [school bell rings] 34 00:01:55,115 --> 00:01:57,618 [Sam] But the members of my pack keep migrating. 35 00:02:01,455 --> 00:02:02,873 To other schools... 36 00:02:07,961 --> 00:02:09,588 to other houses... 37 00:02:14,926 --> 00:02:16,428 to other patients... 38 00:02:19,348 --> 00:02:21,350 [students chattering] 39 00:02:25,562 --> 00:02:28,190 [Sam] ...or just... away from me. 40 00:02:37,074 --> 00:02:40,410 Everyone was worried about my first day of school without Casey. 41 00:02:40,535 --> 00:02:42,537 [school bell rings] 42 00:02:43,372 --> 00:02:45,374 [students chattering] 43 00:02:46,833 --> 00:02:49,878 [Sam] But it turns out, because of my breakup with Paige... 44 00:02:49,961 --> 00:02:50,879 [bangs against locker] 45 00:02:55,133 --> 00:02:58,136 [Sam]...it wasn't my first day everyone should've been worried about. 46 00:02:59,262 --> 00:03:00,681 It was my ninth. 47 00:03:14,736 --> 00:03:16,738 [animals tramping] 48 00:03:22,285 --> 00:03:24,287 [zebras tramping] 49 00:03:29,584 --> 00:03:32,713 - You make a great point. - [chuckles] California rolls. 50 00:03:32,921 --> 00:03:33,755 Hi. 51 00:03:33,839 --> 00:03:34,965 - Hi. - Sorry, I'm late. 52 00:03:35,465 --> 00:03:38,677 I'm not actually late. I'm on time, but I'm usually really early, 53 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:41,012 - so for me, this is late. - Oh, no problem. 54 00:03:41,513 --> 00:03:43,098 Was that a brag or an apology? 55 00:03:44,057 --> 00:03:45,475 Oh, hey. No, sit. 56 00:03:45,559 --> 00:03:48,603 We were chatting about nothing. What were we even chatting about? 57 00:03:48,854 --> 00:03:52,399 - Oh, sushi. - Yes, raw fish. It's delicious, but risky. 58 00:03:52,733 --> 00:03:53,984 [chuckles] 59 00:03:54,109 --> 00:03:57,112 Um, so, Ms. Whitaker, thank you so much for meeting with us. 60 00:03:57,195 --> 00:04:01,283 We just wanted to check in because Casey is no longer at Newton 61 00:04:01,366 --> 00:04:02,451 and I... 62 00:04:03,201 --> 00:04:04,035 We've... 63 00:04:04,369 --> 00:04:07,247 just been going through some changes at home... 64 00:04:07,330 --> 00:04:10,959 She had an affair and Dad kicked her out of the house and now she has a cat. 65 00:04:11,084 --> 00:04:12,961 Ugh, cat! [scribbling] 66 00:04:13,044 --> 00:04:15,088 Sam, that's private, bud. 67 00:04:17,632 --> 00:04:19,009 [Ms. Whitaker clicks her tongue] 68 00:04:19,342 --> 00:04:23,430 Well, let's refocus. We want to help Sam in any way that we can, 69 00:04:23,513 --> 00:04:27,434 and speaking of, I noticed that he hasn't applied to any colleges. 70 00:04:27,517 --> 00:04:28,894 We have that all planned out. 71 00:04:28,977 --> 00:04:32,689 So after graduation, Sam's gonna continue to live at home, 72 00:04:32,773 --> 00:04:36,109 and take one or two courses at a community college 73 00:04:36,193 --> 00:04:38,361 and continue working at Techtropolis. 74 00:04:39,029 --> 00:04:40,280 Is that what you want? 75 00:04:41,031 --> 00:04:44,701 Because you don't have to do that. You can go away to college, Sam. 76 00:04:45,410 --> 00:04:46,953 I'm fine with staying home. 77 00:04:47,829 --> 00:04:50,415 Well, Sam, if you're still figuring it out, 78 00:04:50,499 --> 00:04:54,002 I facilitate a district-wide peer group for students on the spectrum, 79 00:04:54,085 --> 00:04:57,756 focused on handling transitions, specifically, around graduation. 80 00:04:58,089 --> 00:04:59,090 - Really? - Oh. 81 00:04:59,216 --> 00:05:00,550 That group sounds cool. 82 00:05:00,634 --> 00:05:02,928 Oh, it's very cool. It's very cool, 83 00:05:03,011 --> 00:05:04,930 and it prepares students for adulthood 84 00:05:05,013 --> 00:05:07,766 and kind of supports the transition to independent living 85 00:05:07,849 --> 00:05:09,684 to prepare for what I like to call... 86 00:05:09,893 --> 00:05:12,395 [deep voice] The Abyss. [chuckles] 87 00:05:12,646 --> 00:05:16,316 I know that sounded pretty scary, and I should stop saying it like that. 88 00:05:16,608 --> 00:05:20,445 - I'm not sure if I want to do that. - Actually, I don't think we need a group. 89 00:05:20,737 --> 00:05:23,573 I made an appointment for Sam with Dr. Brob. 90 00:05:23,657 --> 00:05:25,492 Oh, I follow her on Instagram. 91 00:05:25,575 --> 00:05:26,952 She is fun. [laughs] 92 00:05:27,452 --> 00:05:30,539 The group sounds interesting. And we'll think about college. 93 00:05:31,665 --> 00:05:32,707 Doug? 94 00:05:34,125 --> 00:05:36,920 We agreed about the college plan, like, over a year ago. 95 00:05:37,003 --> 00:05:38,547 Things change. Right, Elsa? 96 00:05:38,630 --> 00:05:40,799 I mean, you of all people should know that. 97 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:42,968 [Sam scribbles] 98 00:05:44,219 --> 00:05:45,345 [Elsa sighs] 99 00:05:45,428 --> 00:05:46,263 [silence] 100 00:05:46,346 --> 00:05:48,056 Well, that's the bell. 101 00:05:52,561 --> 00:05:53,979 [school bell ringing] 102 00:05:54,062 --> 00:05:55,272 There it was. 103 00:05:55,897 --> 00:05:58,441 You know, I jumped the gun. [chuckles] 104 00:05:59,067 --> 00:06:01,069 [students chattering] 105 00:06:04,823 --> 00:06:06,408 That was nice, huh? 106 00:06:06,533 --> 00:06:10,287 - It smelled like radiator in there. - [Doug] You know something, it did. 107 00:06:10,370 --> 00:06:11,371 [Elsa chuckles nervously] 108 00:06:11,454 --> 00:06:14,708 Alright. Well, I'll see you later. Have a good day. Okay? 109 00:06:19,880 --> 00:06:22,591 Sam, honey, I know we haven't talked much 110 00:06:22,674 --> 00:06:25,427 since you found out about what happened between me and your dad. 111 00:06:25,510 --> 00:06:26,636 And I totally get it. 112 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:30,807 But if you ever want to ask me anything, I'm here. 113 00:06:31,850 --> 00:06:32,726 Nope. 114 00:06:36,521 --> 00:06:39,024 [Sam] I think everyone sometimes gets the urge to run... 115 00:06:45,155 --> 00:06:48,199 - You're slowing down, Newton. - [Sam] ...to flee. 116 00:06:49,326 --> 00:06:51,995 When you're autistic, it's called elopement. 117 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:56,458 Hey, this isn't a sprint. Knock it off, ladies! 118 00:07:01,212 --> 00:07:02,631 [grunts] 119 00:07:03,548 --> 00:07:05,425 [pants] 120 00:07:06,551 --> 00:07:09,262 [Casey] Oh, my God, are you okay? [pants] 121 00:07:09,346 --> 00:07:10,305 You pushed me. 122 00:07:11,473 --> 00:07:12,474 No. 123 00:07:12,557 --> 00:07:14,476 [pants] 124 00:07:14,601 --> 00:07:15,560 I didn't. 125 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:20,982 [Sam] The worst elopement story I ever heard was the one that the hostess 126 00:07:21,066 --> 00:07:23,818 at a Mongolian BBQ told my mom when I was little. 127 00:07:24,361 --> 00:07:25,654 The lion story. 128 00:07:26,237 --> 00:07:28,949 [Sam] It's about a boy with autism who went on a safari 129 00:07:29,032 --> 00:07:31,201 - with his parents in Africa. - [elephant trumpeting] 130 00:07:31,326 --> 00:07:35,038 [Sam] He was frightened by all the sounds and smells of the jungle. 131 00:07:35,288 --> 00:07:37,540 He could feel the predators everywhere. 132 00:07:38,041 --> 00:07:41,628 It became too much for him, so he ran off into the night. 133 00:07:43,546 --> 00:07:45,006 Where legend has it... 134 00:07:45,757 --> 00:07:47,884 he was eaten by a ferocious lion. 135 00:07:48,760 --> 00:07:50,762 - Okay, everyone. - [students chattering] 136 00:07:52,055 --> 00:07:53,348 Settle. 137 00:07:53,431 --> 00:07:55,558 It's time for a group assignment. 138 00:07:55,642 --> 00:07:58,478 You should all form groups of four. 139 00:07:58,603 --> 00:08:00,438 [students making noise] 140 00:08:02,482 --> 00:08:03,984 Quietly. 141 00:08:06,111 --> 00:08:07,946 [students chatter loudly] 142 00:08:13,994 --> 00:08:15,120 [chattering fades away] 143 00:08:16,705 --> 00:08:18,957 [Sam] I know there aren't many lions in Connecticut. 144 00:08:19,040 --> 00:08:20,750 There are only four, actually. 145 00:08:20,834 --> 00:08:23,044 [teacher, muffled] Sam, you need to get into a group. 146 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:26,464 [Sam] So, the chances of being eaten by one are quite small. 147 00:08:26,548 --> 00:08:29,384 [teacher] Sam, please, take off your headphones. 148 00:08:29,467 --> 00:08:33,221 [Sam] But we do have bears and bullies and other scary things. 149 00:08:34,597 --> 00:08:35,849 Sam. 150 00:08:36,224 --> 00:08:38,226 [students making noise] 151 00:08:38,518 --> 00:08:40,395 [drums playing] 152 00:08:47,527 --> 00:08:48,445 Sam? 153 00:08:53,700 --> 00:08:54,576 [tires screeching] 154 00:08:55,785 --> 00:08:56,786 [driver gasps] 155 00:08:57,912 --> 00:09:00,248 [whimpering] Oh, my gosh, I killed Sam! 156 00:09:01,249 --> 00:09:02,459 Are you okay? 157 00:09:05,336 --> 00:09:08,131 Sorry, Sam. Tell Casey I didn't mean to! 158 00:09:11,301 --> 00:09:14,429 [Sam] Suddenly, I feel like the boy in that treacherous jungle. 159 00:09:15,346 --> 00:09:16,347 [door slams] 160 00:09:24,397 --> 00:09:25,273 Hey. 161 00:09:27,776 --> 00:09:28,693 Hey. 162 00:09:28,777 --> 00:09:30,153 [blows cigarette smoke] 163 00:09:30,653 --> 00:09:33,031 "You win." That's what he said. 164 00:09:33,114 --> 00:09:36,367 Who proposes like that? It's, like, the least romantic thing ever. 165 00:09:36,451 --> 00:09:37,994 Yeah. It's not great. 166 00:09:38,078 --> 00:09:39,162 [man] This is BS. 167 00:09:39,996 --> 00:09:41,956 Of course your friend's gonna take your side. 168 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:46,044 Look, and FYI, you did win. That ring cost me a lot of money. 169 00:09:46,127 --> 00:09:49,047 Okay. This isn't about... winners and losers. 170 00:09:49,130 --> 00:09:50,924 It's about how you move forward. 171 00:09:51,966 --> 00:09:56,262 I'm still not entirely clear why I'm here, and I'm actually sort of uncomfortable. 172 00:09:56,346 --> 00:09:58,181 So if we could just get through this quick. 173 00:09:58,264 --> 00:10:01,017 Step one would be giving an answer to my proposal. 174 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:04,395 I did give you an answer. I said, "Give me more time." 175 00:10:04,479 --> 00:10:09,025 Maybe you're in denial that I asked you, just like you're in denial about the baby. 176 00:10:09,109 --> 00:10:12,612 What? No! I completely accept this... 177 00:10:12,695 --> 00:10:13,530 [inhales] 178 00:10:14,197 --> 00:10:15,990 ...weird thing I don't want to talk about ever. 179 00:10:16,699 --> 00:10:18,243 OMG, Julia. 180 00:10:18,326 --> 00:10:21,037 Stop talking like that. You went to Harvard. 181 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:22,330 You are a surgeon. 182 00:10:22,413 --> 00:10:23,790 He does have a point, Jules. 183 00:10:24,541 --> 00:10:27,335 I mean, you're holding your pants together with a rubber band 184 00:10:27,418 --> 00:10:29,045 because you won't buy maternity clothes. 185 00:10:29,129 --> 00:10:32,090 Oh, she also hasn't told her parents she's pregnant. 186 00:10:32,173 --> 00:10:33,800 [imitates mockingly] 187 00:10:33,925 --> 00:10:35,218 My mom will freak out. 188 00:10:36,136 --> 00:10:38,555 She has a weak heart. I don't want to kill her. 189 00:10:40,348 --> 00:10:43,226 I won't have this on my team. I just won't, do you understand me? 190 00:10:45,103 --> 00:10:48,189 You don't have to love each other, but you have to love each other. 191 00:10:49,399 --> 00:10:51,317 Casey, you'll ice Izzie's wrist 192 00:10:51,401 --> 00:10:54,404 and you'll both stay in here until you can get along. 193 00:10:59,075 --> 00:11:00,952 Actually, I think we worked it out. 194 00:11:01,536 --> 00:11:03,037 You know what? No, you didn't. 195 00:11:03,496 --> 00:11:04,706 [door closes] 196 00:11:11,045 --> 00:11:12,297 I can do it myself. 197 00:11:18,094 --> 00:11:20,680 I need to make a phone call, but someone pushed me, 198 00:11:21,014 --> 00:11:23,099 - so now I can't use my wrist. - I didn't push you. 199 00:11:23,183 --> 00:11:25,101 - I was nowhere near you. - Whatever. 200 00:11:26,060 --> 00:11:28,605 Can you just hand me my phone out of my backpack, please? 201 00:11:30,190 --> 00:11:31,983 Fine, but I didn't push you. 202 00:11:33,484 --> 00:11:36,905 I'm so sick of this stupid school and this stupid track team. 203 00:11:43,286 --> 00:11:44,370 Hey, it's Izzie. 204 00:11:45,246 --> 00:11:47,832 I need you to watch the baby for an extra couple of hours. 205 00:11:48,708 --> 00:11:51,002 Okay. Great. Bye. 206 00:11:52,420 --> 00:11:53,463 Baby? 207 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:57,967 - Do you have a kid? - Of course not, I'm not a moron. 208 00:11:58,551 --> 00:12:00,094 - My mother is. - Hey, mine too. 209 00:12:00,178 --> 00:12:03,389 Not that it's any of your business, but I take care of my three siblings. 210 00:12:04,807 --> 00:12:06,351 - You do? - Yeah. 211 00:12:07,352 --> 00:12:10,313 - So, you're not a bazillionaire? - Not yet. 212 00:12:13,233 --> 00:12:16,486 My brother has autism, so I'm, like... 213 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:18,696 constantly looking out for him. 214 00:12:19,280 --> 00:12:20,323 I didn't know that. 215 00:12:21,241 --> 00:12:24,244 Dude, how would you know that? You, like, barely talk to me. 216 00:12:24,535 --> 00:12:27,747 [laughs] I talk to you. I just say mean things. 217 00:12:27,830 --> 00:12:29,457 [both laughing] 218 00:12:33,378 --> 00:12:36,339 You know, you are not what I expected. 219 00:12:37,423 --> 00:12:39,175 Well, I'm not like the other girls. 220 00:12:40,051 --> 00:12:41,177 I don't get to mess up. 221 00:12:41,636 --> 00:12:44,055 [laughs] Last year Penelope drove her car 222 00:12:44,138 --> 00:12:45,765 into a tree and guess what happened to her? 223 00:12:46,641 --> 00:12:48,434 Her parents bought her a new car. 224 00:12:49,269 --> 00:12:52,689 And Quinn has vodka in her locker just in case she gets bored. 225 00:12:52,772 --> 00:12:54,148 - Really? - Yep. [chuckles] 226 00:12:54,232 --> 00:12:56,985 And, I think, a bikini, for some reason. 227 00:12:57,068 --> 00:12:59,070 [both chuckle] 228 00:13:00,154 --> 00:13:01,114 But for me... 229 00:13:02,573 --> 00:13:04,284 this school, what I do here, it matters. 230 00:13:06,953 --> 00:13:11,499 I feel like I have to be perfect, all the time, and it's exhausting. 231 00:13:14,252 --> 00:13:15,837 Is that why you were such a dick to me? 232 00:13:17,672 --> 00:13:18,548 Probably. 233 00:13:20,758 --> 00:13:21,884 Or I might just be a dick. 234 00:13:21,968 --> 00:13:23,970 [both chuckle] 235 00:13:27,432 --> 00:13:29,517 - [mobile ringtone] - Hello? 236 00:13:29,600 --> 00:13:32,854 Hey, the school just called. Sam's eloped. 237 00:13:32,937 --> 00:13:34,605 I know, I'm here. He texted me. 238 00:13:35,064 --> 00:13:36,691 Oh, he texted you? Good. 239 00:13:36,774 --> 00:13:38,985 I'm picking him up now. I got to go, okay? 240 00:13:39,068 --> 00:13:41,070 Okay, great. I’ll meet you at home. 241 00:13:41,154 --> 00:13:42,155 No. There's no need. 242 00:13:44,157 --> 00:13:45,241 Um, okay. 243 00:13:45,950 --> 00:13:50,788 Um, well, just, you know, call me if you need me and... 244 00:13:50,872 --> 00:13:54,292 don't forget we have Dr. Brob at 4:00. 245 00:13:54,709 --> 00:13:55,960 - Okay. Bye. - [hangs up phone] 246 00:14:05,178 --> 00:14:06,512 [sighs] 247 00:14:06,596 --> 00:14:07,847 I love grilled cheese. 248 00:14:09,432 --> 00:14:12,435 Hey, what do you like more, Sam, grilled cheese or pizza? 249 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:15,772 Grilled cheese. It's firmer, so it's easier to eat with one hand. 250 00:14:15,855 --> 00:14:17,732 That's true. That is very true. 251 00:14:20,526 --> 00:14:21,861 So, are you okay? 252 00:14:23,029 --> 00:14:24,989 That must've been scary, getting hit by a car. 253 00:14:26,532 --> 00:14:27,700 It was fine. 254 00:14:28,034 --> 00:14:30,912 Beth was barely driving. She's not a real driver yet. 255 00:14:32,747 --> 00:14:34,248 And you ran out of class? 256 00:14:35,083 --> 00:14:36,250 It was too loud. 257 00:14:38,544 --> 00:14:40,588 Want to talk about how you're feeling, Sam? 258 00:14:40,671 --> 00:14:41,547 No, I don't. 259 00:14:43,716 --> 00:14:44,926 Yeah, I understand. 260 00:14:46,135 --> 00:14:48,388 I don't like to talk about my feelings either. 261 00:14:48,513 --> 00:14:50,848 - [spatula clatters] - It's hard. 262 00:14:54,852 --> 00:15:00,108 So, I looked up the peer group that the guidance counselor was talking about. 263 00:15:00,191 --> 00:15:01,943 They're meeting later if you want to try that. 264 00:15:03,611 --> 00:15:07,115 Why would I want to talk about my problems with a bunch of random people 265 00:15:07,198 --> 00:15:09,325 that just want to talk about their stupid problems? 266 00:15:10,952 --> 00:15:12,870 Well, they're not random people. 267 00:15:12,954 --> 00:15:14,831 [Sam scribbling] 268 00:15:14,956 --> 00:15:18,918 Sam, they're kids like you with autism that are graduating soon. 269 00:15:21,754 --> 00:15:23,339 You burnt my grilled cheese. 270 00:15:25,007 --> 00:15:26,008 Yeah, I know. 271 00:15:31,556 --> 00:15:34,684 I read about this guy in Vermont. I think it was Vermont. 272 00:15:35,059 --> 00:15:37,562 And he runs a hundred miles at a time. 273 00:15:37,645 --> 00:15:39,063 Like, he will literally walk 274 00:15:39,147 --> 00:15:41,441 out of his house and go on a hundred-mile run. 275 00:15:41,524 --> 00:15:43,609 [Izzie] Dude, get a job. [chuckles] 276 00:15:44,235 --> 00:15:47,864 Actually, when I read it, I thought it was great. That kind of freedom? 277 00:15:49,282 --> 00:15:51,659 But now... I don't know. 278 00:15:52,910 --> 00:15:54,370 - What do you mean? - I mean... 279 00:15:55,455 --> 00:15:58,624 Like, I think it was dumb to think that I could ever leave here. 280 00:15:59,750 --> 00:16:01,210 Sam and my dad, they... 281 00:16:02,003 --> 00:16:03,045 they need me. 282 00:16:05,423 --> 00:16:09,552 I used to want to get as far away from this place as possible, but now... 283 00:16:11,220 --> 00:16:13,139 I'm not really sure that I ever will. 284 00:16:17,059 --> 00:16:18,644 Screw that. I'll be right back. 285 00:16:42,752 --> 00:16:45,588 [door closes] I'm tired of trying to be perfect all the time. 286 00:16:46,255 --> 00:16:48,925 How about, for once, we stop caring about everyone else? 287 00:16:50,426 --> 00:16:51,928 I raided Quinn's locker. 288 00:16:52,303 --> 00:16:54,305 [both laughing] 289 00:17:04,440 --> 00:17:05,274 You got this. 290 00:17:09,612 --> 00:17:12,823 [mobile ringtone] 291 00:17:33,553 --> 00:17:35,304 I'm sure they're gonna be here in a minute. 292 00:17:36,931 --> 00:17:38,391 You have very pretty hair. 293 00:17:39,016 --> 00:17:40,601 It's very nice and shiny. 294 00:17:44,188 --> 00:17:47,275 So, Lily, you said you had something you wanted to talk about. 295 00:17:47,358 --> 00:17:50,820 Yeah, I always go to the same dentist, Dr. Ruth Swan. 296 00:17:50,903 --> 00:17:53,656 But last time my mom said I couldn't go to her anymore. 297 00:17:53,739 --> 00:17:54,574 Why not? 298 00:17:55,449 --> 00:17:56,617 Because she retired. 299 00:17:58,911 --> 00:18:00,621 Well, so what are you going to do? 300 00:18:01,330 --> 00:18:03,249 - I'll let all my teeth fall out. - [chuckles] 301 00:18:03,332 --> 00:18:06,419 - That's pretty dumb. - Sam, we try not to judge in this group. 302 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:09,171 Yeah, Sam. We don't judge in here. 303 00:18:09,255 --> 00:18:10,131 Okay, Amber. 304 00:18:10,214 --> 00:18:12,300 Try not to judge Sam judging. 305 00:18:12,383 --> 00:18:15,511 I know it's dumb, but I can't see a different person. 306 00:18:15,595 --> 00:18:17,096 I just... I just can't. 307 00:18:17,722 --> 00:18:21,350 Well, if you wait long enough, I can do it. 308 00:18:21,684 --> 00:18:23,603 - I want to be a dentist. - Oh! 309 00:18:24,895 --> 00:18:28,065 Change can be very difficult. For everyone. 310 00:18:28,149 --> 00:18:31,193 Does anyone in here find it difficult to deal with change? 311 00:18:37,366 --> 00:18:39,910 She hasn't always been terrible. 312 00:18:39,994 --> 00:18:43,581 I mean, when I was younger she was really together and fun. 313 00:18:44,540 --> 00:18:49,670 Then my dad left and she had an injury at work and started taking painkillers... 314 00:18:50,129 --> 00:18:51,922 and just spiraled from there. 315 00:18:52,465 --> 00:18:53,341 Sucks. 316 00:18:53,424 --> 00:18:55,551 It's like my life's goal to be nothing like her. 317 00:18:55,635 --> 00:18:58,054 Oh, my God, dude, me too. 318 00:18:58,137 --> 00:19:00,139 - Cheers. - Yeah. [chuckles] 319 00:19:02,099 --> 00:19:04,101 - [Casey grunts] - Mm-hmm. 320 00:19:04,769 --> 00:19:07,938 To be honest, I think half the reason why I spend so much time with Nate 321 00:19:08,022 --> 00:19:10,858 is because... I don't want to go home. 322 00:19:10,941 --> 00:19:13,986 Not because he's your boyfriend and you love him very much? 323 00:19:14,945 --> 00:19:16,822 No, Nate's awesome. But... 324 00:19:17,114 --> 00:19:19,617 sometimes it just feels not quite right with him. 325 00:19:20,493 --> 00:19:22,161 Like he's from a different planet 326 00:19:22,244 --> 00:19:24,413 and won't ever know what it's like on my planet. 327 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:25,748 [laughs] 328 00:19:25,831 --> 00:19:30,878 - You ever feel that way with Evan? - No. No, not really. [chuckles] 329 00:19:30,961 --> 00:19:32,963 Lucky ho. Jeez. 330 00:19:33,047 --> 00:19:34,507 [both laughing] 331 00:19:37,927 --> 00:19:38,928 Your first time? 332 00:19:39,387 --> 00:19:40,304 Yeah. 333 00:19:42,181 --> 00:19:45,184 My daughter and I have been coming here for about six months. 334 00:19:45,267 --> 00:19:46,811 Ms. Whitaker is wonderful. 335 00:19:46,894 --> 00:19:49,730 Yeah, she's great. She's scared of sushi, though. 336 00:19:52,108 --> 00:19:53,025 Didn't know that. 337 00:19:53,109 --> 00:19:55,486 Maybe it's 'cause I know her a little bit better than you do. 338 00:19:56,862 --> 00:19:58,656 Teacher's pet. [chuckles] 339 00:20:00,241 --> 00:20:01,575 Hey, you hungry? 340 00:20:01,826 --> 00:20:04,704 I find unnecessary eating makes the wait go faster. 341 00:20:05,663 --> 00:20:07,331 - I have cheddar chips. - I love these. 342 00:20:08,624 --> 00:20:09,750 Thank you. 343 00:20:10,459 --> 00:20:12,461 So... what do you do? 344 00:20:13,129 --> 00:20:14,088 I'm an EMT. 345 00:20:14,839 --> 00:20:17,299 - Really? - Yeah. I save people's lives. 346 00:20:17,925 --> 00:20:19,051 - [laughs] - No big deal. 347 00:20:20,261 --> 00:20:24,140 Well, my daughter is obsessed with ambulances. 348 00:20:24,557 --> 00:20:28,185 In fact, you should probably try and leave before she gets out here, 349 00:20:28,269 --> 00:20:30,938 or you'll be stuck answering, like, 10,000 questions. 350 00:20:31,021 --> 00:20:32,314 No, I'm used to it. 351 00:20:32,648 --> 00:20:34,900 She should come for a ride-along sometime. 352 00:20:36,152 --> 00:20:38,779 Oh, my God, that would be great. 353 00:20:39,029 --> 00:20:41,699 - You would be my daughter's hero. - Anytime. 354 00:20:41,782 --> 00:20:44,118 Well, let me give you my phone number. 355 00:20:47,163 --> 00:20:48,080 Okay. 356 00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:52,501 - I'm ready. - Okay. It's Megan. 357 00:20:53,127 --> 00:20:54,295 And I'm Doug. 358 00:20:54,378 --> 00:20:56,589 - Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 359 00:20:56,672 --> 00:21:00,843 Okay, anyone else want to share about changes they're dealing with? 360 00:21:02,178 --> 00:21:03,179 I do. 361 00:21:07,016 --> 00:21:10,269 The changes that I'm dealing with are that my mom left home, 362 00:21:10,352 --> 00:21:13,022 and my sister doesn't go to my school anymore. 363 00:21:13,105 --> 00:21:16,609 And my therapist won't see me, and my ex-girlfriend wanted to have 364 00:21:16,692 --> 00:21:18,944 a casual relationship, and then no relationship. 365 00:21:19,862 --> 00:21:21,197 And, well... 366 00:21:21,781 --> 00:21:25,284 the reason prey animals hang around in a pack is for safety. 367 00:21:25,951 --> 00:21:27,161 So they don't get eaten. 368 00:21:27,745 --> 00:21:30,998 And I was feeling like a prey animal with no pack. 369 00:21:31,540 --> 00:21:34,710 And on top of all of that, I'm graduating into The Abyss. 370 00:21:34,794 --> 00:21:37,755 And that's... scary. 371 00:21:39,840 --> 00:21:42,927 - That's all. - Yeah, forget what I said about The Abyss. 372 00:21:43,010 --> 00:21:46,430 - I was just being dramatic. - I liked it. It's an accurate description. 373 00:21:46,514 --> 00:21:47,723 Well, okay. 374 00:21:47,807 --> 00:21:50,976 Anyways, all of your feelings, Sam, they make a lot of sense. 375 00:21:51,602 --> 00:21:54,647 [huffs] I didn't think it made sense at all. 376 00:21:55,397 --> 00:21:57,525 More sense than letting all your teeth fall out. 377 00:21:57,608 --> 00:21:59,735 - [all chuckle] - True. 378 00:22:00,236 --> 00:22:03,280 Okay, so change is inevitable, right? But how do we deal with it? 379 00:22:06,158 --> 00:22:08,828 One way is we can ask for help when we need something. 380 00:22:08,911 --> 00:22:13,415 For example, colleges are required to make accommodations for students with autism, 381 00:22:13,499 --> 00:22:15,876 but you have to self-identify. 382 00:22:16,252 --> 00:22:19,338 In fact, okay, let's make this our assignment for the week. 383 00:22:19,421 --> 00:22:23,384 Ask for something you need. One thing, even if it's tiny. Okay? 384 00:22:27,555 --> 00:22:28,430 Great. 385 00:22:35,271 --> 00:22:37,356 - Paige. - Oh, hey, Sam. 386 00:22:37,439 --> 00:22:39,942 Oh, my gosh. I just got out of a yearbook meeting. 387 00:22:40,025 --> 00:22:41,652 No one could decide on a font. 388 00:22:41,735 --> 00:22:46,782 And I'm sorry, but Helvetica... gross, we are way better than that. 389 00:22:46,866 --> 00:22:49,076 I need to ask you for help with something. 390 00:22:49,159 --> 00:22:50,452 Okay, shoot. 391 00:22:50,536 --> 00:22:53,497 Well, I know we're not boyfriend and girlfriend, 392 00:22:53,581 --> 00:22:56,250 or even in a casual relationship anymore. 393 00:22:56,333 --> 00:23:00,421 But I was wondering if sometimes we could walk down the hall together still, 394 00:23:00,504 --> 00:23:04,758 specifically between 3rd and 4th period, when traffic flow is particularly high? 395 00:23:07,428 --> 00:23:08,762 I would be honored. 396 00:23:09,847 --> 00:23:13,392 - Good. - Okay. So I have history 2nd period, 397 00:23:13,475 --> 00:23:16,145 so we'll meet outside Mr. Bowers' class, unless I text you 398 00:23:16,228 --> 00:23:20,649 because sometimes I stay a little bit late to talk about wars with other Warheads. 399 00:23:25,070 --> 00:23:28,115 That's exactly what happens when you drop into Tilted Towers. 400 00:23:28,198 --> 00:23:31,243 I told you to go... I told everybody to land at Dusty Depot. 401 00:23:31,327 --> 00:23:35,122 Well, what are you... Casey, hey! What are... You're here. 402 00:23:36,999 --> 00:23:41,253 Beth let me in. She was... She was baking a cake 'cause she hit... 403 00:23:41,503 --> 00:23:45,591 [sniffs]...Sam with the car, so I grabbed a little handful of it and... 404 00:23:46,258 --> 00:23:48,761 here we are. [chuckles and sniffs] 405 00:23:48,886 --> 00:23:51,972 She seems upset, though. She didn't even want to dance with me. 406 00:23:53,015 --> 00:23:53,974 Are you drunk? 407 00:23:55,100 --> 00:23:56,518 [sniffs] No. 408 00:23:57,811 --> 00:23:59,480 No. Are you drunk? 409 00:23:59,563 --> 00:24:01,565 - No, I'm not. - You're drunk. 410 00:24:01,649 --> 00:24:04,068 I've never seen you drink before, this isn't like you. 411 00:24:04,151 --> 00:24:05,027 So what, man? 412 00:24:05,110 --> 00:24:09,823 Maybe it's fine if you just don't want to be perfect for one second. 413 00:24:09,907 --> 00:24:13,118 You already got detention, you could get kicked out of school. 414 00:24:18,290 --> 00:24:20,459 - Hey, guess what? - What? 415 00:24:21,043 --> 00:24:23,712 - I'm ready to have sex again. - No. 416 00:24:23,796 --> 00:24:27,299 Why are you being so weird? Come on! Don't you want to do it? 417 00:24:27,383 --> 00:24:29,093 I'm trying to be the good guy here. 418 00:24:30,094 --> 00:24:31,095 Come on. 419 00:24:34,181 --> 00:24:35,808 This is going to be really... 420 00:24:36,266 --> 00:24:37,393 [whispers] special. 421 00:24:42,523 --> 00:24:45,609 I'm looking you right in the eyes. I'm telling you... 422 00:24:45,693 --> 00:24:47,736 [laughs] No, you're not looking at me. 423 00:24:48,028 --> 00:24:50,030 You’re looking in the mirror. 424 00:24:50,823 --> 00:24:51,991 You're pretty. 425 00:24:53,701 --> 00:24:54,910 Well, yes. 426 00:24:55,661 --> 00:24:57,121 - She is pretty. - [chuckles] 427 00:24:57,746 --> 00:24:58,747 Alright. 428 00:25:01,166 --> 00:25:04,336 Okay. I'm gonna go get you some water. 429 00:25:05,504 --> 00:25:06,922 [Casey sighs] 430 00:25:07,047 --> 00:25:08,882 Hi, girl. [laughs] 431 00:25:12,011 --> 00:25:14,013 [knocking at door] 432 00:25:18,142 --> 00:25:18,976 Hey. 433 00:25:19,893 --> 00:25:22,354 I know I didn't give you two hours, but... 434 00:25:24,064 --> 00:25:24,898 What's up? 435 00:25:25,399 --> 00:25:26,400 [Elsa sighs] 436 00:25:28,110 --> 00:25:29,194 I think we need to talk. 437 00:25:30,362 --> 00:25:34,491 I waited at Dr. Brob's office for almost an hour for you and Sam. 438 00:25:34,575 --> 00:25:37,870 And I get it, you're mad at me. I understand it's completely my fault, 439 00:25:37,953 --> 00:25:40,497 but we still need to be able to schedule things for the kids. 440 00:25:40,581 --> 00:25:43,542 And I need you to follow through if you say you're going to do something. 441 00:25:46,503 --> 00:25:47,421 I agree. 442 00:25:48,422 --> 00:25:49,423 You do? 443 00:25:50,049 --> 00:25:51,050 Yeah. 444 00:25:52,051 --> 00:25:54,261 Sam and I thought it would be better to go to group. 445 00:25:54,344 --> 00:25:55,679 So we did that, but... 446 00:25:57,097 --> 00:25:58,348 [plate clatters] 447 00:25:58,557 --> 00:25:59,975 ...I should have told you. 448 00:26:01,351 --> 00:26:02,394 Thank you. 449 00:26:03,729 --> 00:26:05,230 Good, you're both here. 450 00:26:05,314 --> 00:26:07,149 - Hi, honey. - Hi. 451 00:26:08,525 --> 00:26:10,152 I was thinking about that group. 452 00:26:11,236 --> 00:26:15,741 And, at first, it was dumb and then it was kind of nice to be a part of it. 453 00:26:16,200 --> 00:26:20,412 And a lot of those kids are just as strange as me, and if they can do it... 454 00:26:22,664 --> 00:26:25,084 I decided I want to go away to college. 455 00:26:25,167 --> 00:26:26,460 - Really? - Wow. 456 00:26:26,543 --> 00:26:30,089 And I know there might be stuff that's hard or scary, but... 457 00:26:30,589 --> 00:26:33,300 everything is changing here anyway, so I can handle it. 458 00:26:34,051 --> 00:26:36,553 And if I need help I'll ask for it. 459 00:26:36,637 --> 00:26:38,347 Because change is inevitable 460 00:26:38,430 --> 00:26:40,474 and I'm not going to let all my teeth fall out. 461 00:26:40,557 --> 00:26:42,559 - Your teeth? - Yes. 462 00:26:42,643 --> 00:26:45,437 And I'm going to graduate whether we like it or not, 463 00:26:45,521 --> 00:26:48,440 so I might as well get ready for The Abyss. Sorry, Mom. 464 00:26:48,524 --> 00:26:49,733 Oh, Sam. 465 00:26:50,943 --> 00:26:53,821 It sounds like you really have thought a lot about this, and... 466 00:26:54,488 --> 00:26:56,448 if this is something you want to do, 467 00:26:56,615 --> 00:26:58,033 then I support you. 468 00:27:00,661 --> 00:27:01,495 Good. 469 00:27:02,663 --> 00:27:04,998 - Where's that cat? - It's gone. 470 00:27:05,415 --> 00:27:06,834 Good. I don't want to step on it. 471 00:27:10,295 --> 00:27:11,421 I'm gonna go. 472 00:27:15,217 --> 00:27:17,511 [Sam] Lions don't have bad intentions. 473 00:27:18,345 --> 00:27:20,472 They don't eat prey out of spite. 474 00:27:20,931 --> 00:27:23,308 They're just doing what nature tells them to do. 475 00:27:24,143 --> 00:27:27,354 Like how parents try to protect you, or... 476 00:27:27,437 --> 00:27:30,357 girlfriends change their mind, or people leave. 477 00:27:31,650 --> 00:27:34,528 Sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in that lion's belly. 478 00:27:35,237 --> 00:27:36,697 Like I can't move. 479 00:27:37,531 --> 00:27:39,616 Like no one can see or hear me. 480 00:27:43,537 --> 00:27:45,080 But there's always a way out. 481 00:27:50,794 --> 00:27:52,796 Oh no. Casey! 482 00:27:54,256 --> 00:27:55,382 Oh, shit. 483 00:27:56,008 --> 00:27:57,509 Hey. Hey, get up. 484 00:27:57,926 --> 00:28:00,721 We gotta get you home. Your parents are gonna kill you. 485 00:28:00,804 --> 00:28:02,097 - Casey. - No. 486 00:28:02,848 --> 00:28:04,850 Shit. 487 00:28:05,058 --> 00:28:07,060 [takes deep breath] 488 00:28:10,731 --> 00:28:12,733 [rap music playing] 489 00:28:30,542 --> 00:28:32,502 Hey, it's Evan. 490 00:28:33,962 --> 00:28:35,214 Casey's here. 491 00:28:38,675 --> 00:28:39,843 [Christopher groans] 492 00:28:39,927 --> 00:28:41,220 Huh! What? 493 00:28:42,429 --> 00:28:44,723 Great! Now there's two of you. 494 00:28:45,724 --> 00:28:46,767 Mom? 495 00:28:47,434 --> 00:28:48,685 [grunts] 496 00:28:49,561 --> 00:28:51,563 Oh, good. [sighs] You're up. 497 00:28:55,317 --> 00:28:56,985 We have a lot to talk about, young lady.