1 00:00:06,423 --> 00:00:08,425 [rock music playing] 2 00:00:13,555 --> 00:00:15,599 ♪ I'm driving through a long day ♪ 3 00:00:16,558 --> 00:00:18,560 ♪ Singing every song I know... ♪ 4 00:00:19,478 --> 00:00:21,939 [Dawn] Normal moms are supposed  to wait up for their daughters 5 00:00:22,022 --> 00:00:23,815 when they're out on first dates. 6 00:00:25,234 --> 00:00:27,861 Normal moms also sometimes unpack boxes 7 00:00:27,945 --> 00:00:31,031 within the calendar year of moving across the country to a new town. 8 00:00:33,450 --> 00:00:35,827 My mom is anything but normal. 9 00:00:36,453 --> 00:00:38,038 [man and woman chattering and laughing] 10 00:00:38,163 --> 00:00:41,375 ♪ You make me wanna shake, shake Shake, shake, shake, shake,shake ♪ 11 00:00:41,458 --> 00:00:42,751 ♪ And shout it... ♪ 12 00:00:42,876 --> 00:00:44,878 [chattering and laughing continue] 13 00:00:47,381 --> 00:00:49,883 -[woman] That was fantastic. -Thank you. 14 00:00:49,967 --> 00:00:55,597 ♪ When the world gets down All the love I've found ♪ 15 00:00:55,681 --> 00:00:59,059 ♪ You make me wanna shake, shake Shake, shake, shake, shake,shake ♪ 16 00:00:59,142 --> 00:01:03,230 ♪ And shout it, ooh-ooh-ooh! I wanna shake ♪ 17 00:01:04,523 --> 00:01:05,607 [woman] Hey, babe. 18 00:01:06,316 --> 00:01:07,776 Hey, how was it? 19 00:01:07,859 --> 00:01:09,695 Oh, he was so nice. 20 00:01:10,988 --> 00:01:14,074 Were you cooking? [sniffs] Smells delicious. 21 00:01:14,408 --> 00:01:15,242 Let me. 22 00:01:15,993 --> 00:01:16,827 Okay. 23 00:01:19,663 --> 00:01:20,747 [sighs] 24 00:01:20,831 --> 00:01:24,418 [yawns, groans] 25 00:01:28,297 --> 00:01:29,423 [sighs] 26 00:01:30,340 --> 00:01:31,550 [Dawn] I'm so excited. 27 00:01:31,633 --> 00:01:34,886 I know! Long-lost high school sweethearts, reunited. 28 00:01:36,054 --> 00:01:37,556 It's like Romeo and Juliet, 29 00:01:37,639 --> 00:01:40,267 but if Romeo grew up, then went to law school 30 00:01:40,350 --> 00:01:42,728 and then reconnected with Juliet in middle age. 31 00:01:43,937 --> 00:01:45,981 Do you think we'll have matching bridesmaids' dresses? 32 00:01:46,064 --> 00:01:49,735 Maybe, but I was actually talking about this meeting of the Club. 33 00:01:49,818 --> 00:01:52,529 Oh, right. 34 00:01:52,613 --> 00:01:54,114 It means a lot that you're bringing me. 35 00:01:54,197 --> 00:01:56,325 It'll be so nice to feel like a part of something again. 36 00:01:56,950 --> 00:01:58,619 Are you sure it's okay with Kristy? 37 00:01:59,328 --> 00:02:00,329 I didn't tell her. 38 00:02:00,412 --> 00:02:01,830 Oh, but, Mary Anne! 39 00:02:01,913 --> 00:02:04,166 It's perfect timing. It's a new year. 40 00:02:04,249 --> 00:02:05,917 Everyone's back from vacation. 41 00:02:06,001 --> 00:02:08,337 Act first, then ask for forgiveness later. 42 00:02:08,629 --> 00:02:10,464 But you know how weird she is around me. 43 00:02:10,547 --> 00:02:11,465 She's gonna flip, 44 00:02:11,548 --> 00:02:13,508 and then I'll never be able to join the BSC. 45 00:02:13,925 --> 00:02:15,552 She just needs to get to know you. 46 00:02:15,886 --> 00:02:16,762 That's how she is. 47 00:02:17,679 --> 00:02:18,513 You'll see. 48 00:02:18,597 --> 00:02:21,642 As president, all guests should be run by me. 49 00:02:22,017 --> 00:02:23,477 It's in the bylaws. 50 00:02:23,560 --> 00:02:25,312 [chuckles] We have bylaws now? 51 00:02:25,395 --> 00:02:27,481 Yes, in the Club constitution I wrote over break. 52 00:02:27,898 --> 00:02:29,107 Do you ever check your email? 53 00:02:30,233 --> 00:02:33,278 I brought Dawn with me today because she's a great friend 54 00:02:33,362 --> 00:02:34,363 and a great babysitter. 55 00:02:34,446 --> 00:02:37,699 Things were quiet over the holidays, but now our clients are back. 56 00:02:38,116 --> 00:02:40,661 We're gonna need another sitter, or else we'll get overstretched. 57 00:02:41,036 --> 00:02:45,123 Well, as the last new girl in town, I'm thrilled Dawn is here. 58 00:02:45,916 --> 00:02:47,542 And about those bylaws, 59 00:02:47,626 --> 00:02:49,795 anything about kicking jobs to members who spent 60 00:02:49,878 --> 00:02:52,839 way too much on holiday gifts/ new riding boots? 61 00:02:52,923 --> 00:02:57,052 Second that. I have a roll of handmade washi paper being held at Dick Blick. 62 00:02:57,135 --> 00:02:59,012 Oh, speaking of shopping, 63 00:02:59,763 --> 00:03:00,972 I have some news. 64 00:03:02,140 --> 00:03:04,351 My dad is finally letting me redo my room a little bit. 65 00:03:04,476 --> 00:03:07,020 Yes! New year, new you. 66 00:03:07,104 --> 00:03:08,355 Nothing major. 67 00:03:08,438 --> 00:03:09,981 I have some babysitting money saved, 68 00:03:10,065 --> 00:03:12,150 so he said I could buy a couple new things. 69 00:03:12,234 --> 00:03:13,860 Some new pillows, maybe, 70 00:03:13,944 --> 00:03:15,028 a cool new lamp? 71 00:03:15,112 --> 00:03:16,863 Hot. Let's browse. 72 00:03:16,947 --> 00:03:18,657 Okay, I'll pull up my Pinterest. 73 00:03:18,740 --> 00:03:20,659 I still have some boards saved from when I moved, 74 00:03:21,159 --> 00:03:22,786 -sorted by color story. -[laughs] 75 00:03:23,620 --> 00:03:25,288 Navy blue is nice. 76 00:03:26,456 --> 00:03:27,582 And it hides the dirt. 77 00:03:28,834 --> 00:03:31,503 How about a theme? Something personal that you love? 78 00:03:31,586 --> 00:03:33,338 -Oh, yeah. -Broadway musicals. 79 00:03:33,422 --> 00:03:34,548 Or textiles. 80 00:03:34,631 --> 00:03:35,966 What, like yarn? 81 00:03:39,761 --> 00:03:41,054 [phone rings] 82 00:03:41,138 --> 00:03:42,139 Thank God. 83 00:03:43,348 --> 00:03:44,808 Hello, Baby-Sitters Club. 84 00:03:45,225 --> 00:03:46,309 Hi, Natalie. 85 00:03:47,102 --> 00:03:49,354 Mm-hmm. Okay, I'll check. 86 00:03:50,147 --> 00:03:52,065 Remember how I said I needed a job? 87 00:03:52,149 --> 00:03:53,734 Can I take the next one instead? 88 00:03:53,817 --> 00:03:57,612 Yeah, I'm broke, but not "sit for the Barretts" broke. 89 00:03:58,447 --> 00:03:59,990 What's wrong with the Barretts? 90 00:04:00,073 --> 00:04:02,534 The three kids are out of control, 91 00:04:02,617 --> 00:04:06,496 and the mom is in a recently divorced wrecking ball phase. 92 00:04:06,872 --> 00:04:08,790 That's kind of reductive. 93 00:04:08,874 --> 00:04:09,916 Excuse me. 94 00:04:10,459 --> 00:04:13,754 I mean, newly divorced? A mom of three kids? 95 00:04:15,297 --> 00:04:17,132 Of course she's feeling overwhelmed. 96 00:04:17,841 --> 00:04:19,676 Then why don't you take the job? 97 00:04:21,845 --> 00:04:23,513 Does that mean I'm in the Club? 98 00:04:23,597 --> 00:04:26,767 Possibly, on a probationary basis. 99 00:04:26,850 --> 00:04:28,351 We'll see how she does... 100 00:04:29,394 --> 00:04:31,188 and then we'll make a final decision. 101 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:34,858 So if she's great, which she will be, she's in? 102 00:04:34,941 --> 00:04:36,735 And if she tanks, 103 00:04:37,194 --> 00:04:38,987 Natalie loses our number forever. 104 00:04:39,362 --> 00:04:40,363 It's a win-win. 105 00:04:42,240 --> 00:04:45,368 Good luck and don't say you weren't warned. 106 00:04:45,452 --> 00:04:46,578 [Stacey] Hi, Natalie. 107 00:04:46,661 --> 00:04:48,288 [Dawn] Kristy wasn't gonna intimidate me. 108 00:04:48,371 --> 00:04:51,333 I'm chill, but I don't back down from a challenge. 109 00:04:51,416 --> 00:04:54,753 Plus, if anyone knew how to deal with a disorganized mom, 110 00:04:55,337 --> 00:04:57,214 let's just say I learned from the master. 111 00:04:57,297 --> 00:05:02,469 Ooh, I am feeling the spirit of a polenta with the body of a risotto. 112 00:05:02,761 --> 00:05:06,056 Mom, every time you talk about a spirit  of a dish, 113 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:09,184 -we don't eat until ten o'clock. -Aww, here. Have a purse snack. 114 00:05:10,811 --> 00:05:13,271 [hums] 115 00:05:13,355 --> 00:05:15,690 Excuse me, I'm looking for the amaranth, and I-- 116 00:05:15,774 --> 00:05:17,317 [gasps] Mr. Thompson? 117 00:05:17,400 --> 00:05:19,027 Little Sharon, is that you? 118 00:05:19,444 --> 00:05:21,613 [Dawn] This happens everywhere in Stoneybrook. 119 00:05:22,030 --> 00:05:23,448 It's like she never left. 120 00:05:24,324 --> 00:05:25,534 Me on the other hand, 121 00:05:25,826 --> 00:05:29,079 I'm still waiting for the universe to give me a sign that I belong here. 122 00:05:29,204 --> 00:05:31,248 [gasps] Hi! 123 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:33,041 -Long time no see. -[both laugh] 124 00:05:33,500 --> 00:05:34,501 What are you doing here? 125 00:05:34,584 --> 00:05:35,669 Shopping for dinner. 126 00:05:35,752 --> 00:05:37,379 Oh. Us, too. 127 00:05:37,796 --> 00:05:38,839 -[Dawn] Hi. -Hi. 128 00:05:40,048 --> 00:05:42,425 Richie! Hi. 129 00:05:42,717 --> 00:05:46,012 Sharon. You're here, where I am. 130 00:05:46,429 --> 00:05:47,722 At the store, the shopping store. 131 00:05:48,640 --> 00:05:51,101 We're shopping for food for dinner. 132 00:05:52,018 --> 00:05:54,688 Would you want to join us for dinner tonight? 133 00:05:55,063 --> 00:05:55,981 We'd love to. 134 00:05:58,692 --> 00:06:00,151 They don't have any amaranth. 135 00:06:01,444 --> 00:06:02,737 No amaranth? [scoffs] 136 00:06:02,821 --> 00:06:04,447 What do they expect us to do, starve? [laughs] 137 00:06:04,531 --> 00:06:06,199 -Like, hello! -[laughs] 138 00:06:06,283 --> 00:06:07,367 "Attention, shoppers. 139 00:06:07,742 --> 00:06:10,871 Stop looking for amaranth. It doesn't exist." Right? 140 00:06:10,954 --> 00:06:13,039 [laughing] 141 00:06:13,164 --> 00:06:14,207 Right? I know. 142 00:06:14,291 --> 00:06:15,250 [Dawn] Two things. 143 00:06:15,333 --> 00:06:18,295 One, adults flirt by talking about ancient grains. 144 00:06:18,378 --> 00:06:22,549 And two, the universe may have wiretapped my inner monologue. 145 00:06:23,258 --> 00:06:24,509 -[silverware clatters] -[Richard] Mm. 146 00:06:25,302 --> 00:06:26,636 That was delicious. 147 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:28,722 And I don't think I've ever dated a man 148 00:06:28,805 --> 00:06:31,057 that has such an extensive apron collection. 149 00:06:31,141 --> 00:06:34,978 Oh, well, if you found that impressive, you're going to love my... 150 00:06:35,437 --> 00:06:36,938 chef's coats. 151 00:06:37,022 --> 00:06:39,274 -[cell phone chimes] -Mary Anne, no phones at the table. 152 00:06:39,357 --> 00:06:41,568 Oh, it's mine, actually. Hang on. 153 00:06:41,651 --> 00:06:43,987 -Different families, different rules. -Hmm. 154 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:47,824 Hmm. Claudia. "More plans for Mary Anne's room." 155 00:06:47,908 --> 00:06:49,576 And she sent some mood boards. 156 00:06:49,910 --> 00:06:52,120 Mood boards. For your room. 157 00:06:52,537 --> 00:06:54,873 You said I could change some things, remember? 158 00:06:55,290 --> 00:06:57,000 It's such a fun project for the girls, 159 00:06:57,083 --> 00:06:58,376 and I'd be happy to help. 160 00:06:58,460 --> 00:07:01,713 I have an attic full of stuff I would love to find a new home for. 161 00:07:01,796 --> 00:07:05,091 Hmm. Just don't go overboard. 162 00:07:06,134 --> 00:07:07,969 Sharon, may I offer you some coffee? 163 00:07:08,053 --> 00:07:09,721 -Oh, let me help. -Oh. 164 00:07:12,557 --> 00:07:14,309 Oh, and, girls, pick up the dishes. 165 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:18,563 He's sane! 166 00:07:18,980 --> 00:07:20,357 -It's a miracle.  -[both laugh] 167 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:22,317 Is this what having normal parents is like? 168 00:07:22,400 --> 00:07:23,526 [laughs] 169 00:07:23,610 --> 00:07:24,945 [Dawn] It sure felt that way. 170 00:07:26,738 --> 00:07:28,365 The next day at the Barretts, 171 00:07:28,448 --> 00:07:31,534 I was totally unprepared for what I was walking into. 172 00:07:31,910 --> 00:07:34,245 [shrieking] 173 00:07:37,207 --> 00:07:38,875 The floor is lava! 174 00:07:39,250 --> 00:07:42,545 -Ugh. Lava. -I'm safe. I'm on the chair. 175 00:07:42,629 --> 00:07:44,756 [crying] 176 00:07:44,839 --> 00:07:47,550 [laughs] I'm Dawn. Is your mom here? 177 00:07:47,634 --> 00:07:48,593 I don't know. 178 00:07:48,677 --> 00:07:49,636 [woman] Does this look read, 179 00:07:49,719 --> 00:07:53,473 "Executive using a travel website to book a last-minute getaway"? 180 00:07:53,556 --> 00:07:55,517 Um, sure, I think? 181 00:07:55,600 --> 00:07:57,394 Oh, great. 'Cause I have an audition and I was worried 182 00:07:57,477 --> 00:07:59,688 it was a little bit too "My ex has a jet." 183 00:07:59,771 --> 00:08:03,191 Ugh! I wish. Anyway, thank you so much, Dana. 184 00:08:03,274 --> 00:08:06,236 -Oh, my baby's crying. -Oh, it's Dawn, actually. 185 00:08:08,029 --> 00:08:09,864 Oh, I know why. Uh-oh. 186 00:08:09,948 --> 00:08:13,702 Someone needs a diaper change. Here you go. 187 00:08:14,703 --> 00:08:16,830 Um, is there anything I should know? 188 00:08:17,664 --> 00:08:20,583 -Any house rules? -Oh, I'm already late. 189 00:08:20,667 --> 00:08:24,546 You're gonna do amazing. I can already tell. [laughs] 190 00:08:24,629 --> 00:08:25,630 [blows kisses] 191 00:08:26,464 --> 00:08:29,634 Dawn, you're in lava! 192 00:08:30,010 --> 00:08:33,054 Oh, right. Um... uh... 193 00:08:34,139 --> 00:08:35,557 Maybe Kristy had a point. 194 00:08:35,640 --> 00:08:37,642 Natalie was a little all over the place. 195 00:08:37,726 --> 00:08:40,270 But my membership in the BSC was at stake. 196 00:08:40,353 --> 00:08:43,356 If I could help this family, I'd almost be getting one of my own. 197 00:08:44,024 --> 00:08:46,651 -"He was missing his baseball hat, -[gasps] 198 00:08:46,735 --> 00:08:48,862 but he kept walking along." 199 00:08:50,572 --> 00:08:52,365 -Dawn, how? -I don't know that one. 200 00:08:53,199 --> 00:08:54,284 I mean, how? 201 00:08:54,951 --> 00:08:56,244 A little elbow grease. 202 00:08:56,494 --> 00:08:57,620 The kids helped. 203 00:08:58,163 --> 00:09:00,457 Wow. I'm very impressed. 204 00:09:00,540 --> 00:09:03,877 [Dawn] She was so impressed, she asked me back the next day. 205 00:09:04,335 --> 00:09:06,629 -[shouts, grunting] -And the next. 206 00:09:06,755 --> 00:09:07,881 And the next. 207 00:09:07,964 --> 00:09:10,383 -Put the scissors down! -[laughing] 208 00:09:12,969 --> 00:09:14,846 Dawn, can you find Buddy's sword? 209 00:09:14,929 --> 00:09:16,598 Do you think I should grow out my bangs? 210 00:09:17,348 --> 00:09:18,349 Sure, yeah. 211 00:09:18,433 --> 00:09:19,893 Maybe I should get a perm. 212 00:09:21,019 --> 00:09:23,021 [Dawn] So, yeah, Natalie was a little forgetful. 213 00:09:23,104 --> 00:09:26,232 So forgetful, she apparently forgot  to come home that night. 214 00:09:26,316 --> 00:09:29,611 Oh, no, you can't just take the kids 'cause your mother's in town. 215 00:09:29,694 --> 00:09:33,198 Well, where was your mother last weekend when I needed you to take the kids, huh? 216 00:09:33,281 --> 00:09:34,741 Where was she then? Oh, no-- 217 00:09:34,824 --> 00:09:36,409 -Natalie, I have to go. -Hi. 218 00:09:36,493 --> 00:09:37,952 [girl] Mommy, can I have some water? 219 00:09:38,661 --> 00:09:40,830 Oh, no, you're pathetic. 220 00:09:40,914 --> 00:09:42,916 -Your check came one week late this month. -[Dawn sighs] 221 00:09:42,999 --> 00:09:46,211 And what does that really say about you as a dad, hmm? 222 00:09:46,294 --> 00:09:47,504 [snores lightly] 223 00:09:48,546 --> 00:09:51,800 [Claudia] So, acid yellow or dove gray? 224 00:09:52,217 --> 00:09:54,177 Dawn. Dawn! 225 00:09:54,677 --> 00:09:57,597 [grunts] Huh? I'm fine, I just dozed off. 226 00:09:57,680 --> 00:10:02,060 You fell asleep in biology class today. Mrs. Fairmont definitely noticed. 227 00:10:02,143 --> 00:10:03,269 It's just... 228 00:10:03,728 --> 00:10:04,938 [sighs] The Barretts. 229 00:10:05,021 --> 00:10:06,022 Knew it. 230 00:10:07,065 --> 00:10:08,233 It's not your fault. 231 00:10:08,316 --> 00:10:09,818 They're impossible. 232 00:10:09,901 --> 00:10:12,445 Natalie leaves the house looking like an earthquake hit it. 233 00:10:12,529 --> 00:10:14,948 I mean,  I started straightening up to help, 234 00:10:15,031 --> 00:10:16,616 but now she expects it, 235 00:10:16,699 --> 00:10:18,701 and she's bad about coming back on time, 236 00:10:18,785 --> 00:10:21,579 and the kids have no discipline. 237 00:10:21,663 --> 00:10:23,164 Sounds horrible. 238 00:10:23,832 --> 00:10:25,834 It'll be okay, you know? I'll just... 239 00:10:26,543 --> 00:10:28,294 have some sleep, and... 240 00:10:29,045 --> 00:10:30,004 I'll be fine. 241 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:33,174 [Claudia] Cancel. Now. 242 00:10:33,258 --> 00:10:35,510 Seriously, Dawn. You can't keep living like this, 243 00:10:35,593 --> 00:10:38,346 falling asleep in corners and during frog dissections. 244 00:10:38,429 --> 00:10:39,597 [Dawn] But the kids need me. 245 00:10:39,681 --> 00:10:42,016 Bailing on them with everything going on 246 00:10:42,851 --> 00:10:44,561 would just make everything worse. 247 00:10:45,520 --> 00:10:47,438 And I'm still on probation, right? 248 00:10:49,315 --> 00:10:51,901 Maybe you can talk to Natalie. 249 00:10:52,527 --> 00:10:55,488 Discuss what's okay and what's not to ask of a babysitter. 250 00:10:55,572 --> 00:11:00,243 Or maybe the family just needs someone a little more experienced, 251 00:11:00,326 --> 00:11:02,579 someone who can set boundaries. 252 00:11:05,748 --> 00:11:07,917 [Dawn] Of course! That was the answer. 253 00:11:08,001 --> 00:11:10,336 Allow the divine spark in myself 254 00:11:10,420 --> 00:11:13,256 to recognize the divine spark within Kristy Thomas. 255 00:11:13,631 --> 00:11:15,758 Namaste her into submission. 256 00:11:18,636 --> 00:11:22,182 Kristy, you know how much I want to join the club. 257 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:24,058 I don't want to fail these kids. 258 00:11:24,142 --> 00:11:27,270 You are the most experienced sitter I know. 259 00:11:28,146 --> 00:11:29,939 What if you came over to my house tomorrow 260 00:11:30,023 --> 00:11:31,399 and gave me some tips? 261 00:11:33,443 --> 00:11:34,861 [doorbell rings] 262 00:11:36,571 --> 00:11:40,617 -Hi! -Hi! Kristy! Oh, come here. [grunts] 263 00:11:40,700 --> 00:11:41,618 So nice to meet you. 264 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:43,411 -Welcome to the neighborhood. -[gasps, laughs] 265 00:11:43,494 --> 00:11:45,288 -Here you go. I'm Liz Thomas. -Thank you. 266 00:11:45,371 --> 00:11:46,789 Nice to meet you. Sharon Porter. 267 00:11:46,873 --> 00:11:48,958 I've been meaning to stop by and say hello. 268 00:11:49,042 --> 00:11:51,127 I actually tried to get this listing for months. 269 00:11:51,211 --> 00:11:52,670 Oh, well, come in. 270 00:11:52,795 --> 00:11:55,089 The house was empty for quite a while. 271 00:11:55,173 --> 00:11:58,218 My parents have a lot of property that we don't know what to do with. 272 00:11:58,301 --> 00:11:59,135 I had no idea. 273 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:01,971 Sorry, my mom networks like most people breathe. 274 00:12:02,055 --> 00:12:03,056 How about you give me a tour? 275 00:12:03,139 --> 00:12:05,016 Oh, I would love to. Come down, come down. 276 00:12:05,099 --> 00:12:08,019 Oh, Kristy, Dawn's upstairs. Shut the door, will you? 277 00:12:08,102 --> 00:12:11,356 So down here, I'm going to brew my own kombucha. 278 00:12:11,439 --> 00:12:12,440 [Liz] Kombucha! 279 00:12:12,523 --> 00:12:13,691 [Sharon] For adults only. 280 00:12:13,775 --> 00:12:15,693 What temperature is officially a fever? 281 00:12:15,777 --> 00:12:18,154 99.8 Fahrenheit under the tongue, 282 00:12:18,238 --> 00:12:20,240 and 100.4 Fahrenheit in the behind. 283 00:12:20,323 --> 00:12:24,160 Right, and what makes the perfect crust on a grilled cheese? 284 00:12:25,328 --> 00:12:26,579 A hot pan? 285 00:12:27,038 --> 00:12:29,207 Mayonnaise or Nayonaise if you must, 286 00:12:29,290 --> 00:12:31,626 but always ask the client if they're okay with you using the stove. 287 00:12:31,709 --> 00:12:33,461 And about any food allergies. 288 00:12:33,544 --> 00:12:35,797 You never know, and a parent may forget to tell you. 289 00:12:37,799 --> 00:12:40,260 I mean, it's a small town, so there's not a ton of options, 290 00:12:40,343 --> 00:12:43,680 but Watson, my fiancé, does have a few decent friends, 291 00:12:43,763 --> 00:12:44,681 and they're not all bald. 292 00:12:44,764 --> 00:12:47,058 -[both laugh] -Well, actually, I'm seeing someone. 293 00:12:47,517 --> 00:12:49,560 -Oh! -Or seeing again, that is. 294 00:12:49,644 --> 00:12:51,646 We knew each other in high school. 295 00:12:51,729 --> 00:12:53,439 We're taking it slow, but... 296 00:12:54,190 --> 00:12:55,358 Sounds romantic. 297 00:12:55,441 --> 00:12:57,193 Would I know who this person is? 298 00:12:57,318 --> 00:12:58,319 -Richard Spier. -[exclaims] 299 00:12:58,403 --> 00:12:59,862 [whistling] 300 00:12:59,988 --> 00:13:01,072 What is that? 301 00:13:01,531 --> 00:13:03,574 That's just Kristy, I'm sure. 302 00:13:03,658 --> 00:13:05,576 Richard, huh? 303 00:13:05,660 --> 00:13:07,120 -Yeah, you know him? -I do. 304 00:13:07,203 --> 00:13:09,372 -[laughing] -I do. 305 00:13:11,916 --> 00:13:13,751 I'm sorry. He's not quite... 306 00:13:14,419 --> 00:13:17,422 the person that I would picture you with. Do you know what I mean? 307 00:13:18,256 --> 00:13:19,465 Oh, what makes you say that? 308 00:13:19,549 --> 00:13:22,719 Uh, he means well. 309 00:13:23,636 --> 00:13:26,889 You just seem so lovely and free, 310 00:13:26,973 --> 00:13:29,559 and he just tucks that shirt in so tight. 311 00:13:29,642 --> 00:13:31,394 -You know what I'm saying? -He does. 312 00:13:31,978 --> 00:13:33,938 But, you know, he's been through a lot, 313 00:13:34,355 --> 00:13:37,692 and actually, he's really easygoing and sweet. 314 00:13:37,775 --> 00:13:40,320 -Aww. -Just like when we were kids, so... 315 00:13:40,403 --> 00:13:42,739 Well, I'm glad to hear he's coming out of his shell. 316 00:13:42,822 --> 00:13:44,991 -[whistling] -All right! 317 00:13:45,450 --> 00:13:46,868 -God! -[yawns] 318 00:13:46,951 --> 00:13:47,785 [continues whistling] 319 00:13:48,619 --> 00:13:50,913 The whistle shocked him enough to drop the baguette. 320 00:13:51,414 --> 00:13:54,584 You have to get them calm so they can tell you what's really the matter. 321 00:13:54,667 --> 00:13:58,046 David Michael wasn't really upset that the cheese was too yellow. 322 00:13:58,129 --> 00:14:00,923 He felt ignored, so he wielded bread as his weapon. 323 00:14:01,299 --> 00:14:02,216 Totally. 324 00:14:02,675 --> 00:14:03,968 How do you whistle like that? 325 00:14:04,635 --> 00:14:06,012 It's a family secret. 326 00:14:06,596 --> 00:14:08,014 Oh, come on. 327 00:14:08,723 --> 00:14:10,725 Okay, fine, so you put your hand like this, 328 00:14:10,808 --> 00:14:12,852 and then you... tightly behind your teeth. 329 00:14:12,935 --> 00:14:14,437 [cell phone ringing] 330 00:14:14,520 --> 00:14:17,315 [chuckles] Sorry, my dad always  Facetimes me around this time. 331 00:14:17,940 --> 00:14:19,984 -Like, every day? -Almost. 332 00:14:20,068 --> 00:14:22,403 We try and catch up more on the weekends. 333 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:24,697 Hi, Daddy. 334 00:14:24,781 --> 00:14:26,616 Hey, baby! Say hi to Gus! 335 00:14:26,699 --> 00:14:28,076 She was about to say hi. 336 00:14:28,159 --> 00:14:30,119 Hi, Gus. What are you guys making? 337 00:14:30,203 --> 00:14:31,579 [dad] Frittatas with pea shoots. 338 00:14:31,662 --> 00:14:34,374 Are you being insane about the size of the chopped vegetables? 339 00:14:34,457 --> 00:14:35,917 Um, I should go. 340 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,752 Oh, wait. Daddy, can I call you back? 341 00:14:37,835 --> 00:14:41,005 No, it's fine. Talk to your dad. 342 00:14:41,714 --> 00:14:44,842 [Dawn] Maybe taking a call was against babysitting protocol, 343 00:14:44,926 --> 00:14:47,595 but it wasn't the only one she pulled a disappearing act on. 344 00:14:47,678 --> 00:14:48,638 I don't know. 345 00:14:49,138 --> 00:14:52,183 She booked it out of my house like I told her I had leprosy or something. 346 00:14:52,767 --> 00:14:54,185 Maybe she didn't feel good. 347 00:14:54,268 --> 00:14:55,186 Yeah. 348 00:14:55,269 --> 00:14:57,814 You know what would really pop? A statement wall. 349 00:14:58,356 --> 00:15:01,401 But the wallpaper border, we can't just paint over that. 350 00:15:01,818 --> 00:15:03,986 Well, it's starting to peel in the corner over here. 351 00:15:04,070 --> 00:15:05,655 Let's see. [grunts] 352 00:15:06,072 --> 00:15:08,950 -Ahh! -[laughing] 353 00:15:09,033 --> 00:15:09,867 [Sharon] Here. 354 00:15:10,743 --> 00:15:11,577 Get up here. 355 00:15:12,495 --> 00:15:13,538 [Claudia] Oh, my God. 356 00:15:13,621 --> 00:15:16,666 -[Sharon] There we go! -[laughing] 357 00:15:16,749 --> 00:15:19,210 -What's going on? -[gasps] Richie! There you are. 358 00:15:19,293 --> 00:15:21,003 We're trying to see if we can paint over the border. 359 00:15:21,087 --> 00:15:23,214 By ripping paper off the walls of my house? 360 00:15:23,631 --> 00:15:25,091 Dad, it was already peeling. 361 00:15:25,550 --> 00:15:28,386 I just wanted to make sure that it wouldn't pull off the plaster. 362 00:15:28,469 --> 00:15:31,931 My daughter and I talked about pillows and a lamp. 363 00:15:37,895 --> 00:15:39,147 [sighs] 364 00:15:39,439 --> 00:15:43,901 Richard, I just thought it'd be fun for us all to have a little, you know, 365 00:15:43,985 --> 00:15:45,069 girls' time in here 366 00:15:45,153 --> 00:15:47,947 -and paint it bright colors-- -You should go. 367 00:15:48,614 --> 00:15:49,449 All of you. 368 00:15:49,949 --> 00:15:51,617 Well, maybe if we just talk about this-- 369 00:15:51,701 --> 00:15:54,287 I'm sorry, I think it's just too late. 370 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:56,998 Uh, girls. 371 00:15:58,416 --> 00:15:59,250 Let's go. 372 00:15:59,876 --> 00:16:00,751 Come on, sweetie. 373 00:16:15,850 --> 00:16:17,143 [exhales] 374 00:16:21,147 --> 00:16:24,233 [Dawn] My mom didn't say another word for the rest of the night. 375 00:16:26,277 --> 00:16:27,570 [Natalie sobbing] I'm so sorry. 376 00:16:29,947 --> 00:16:33,451 I know it hasn't been easy. [sniffles] 377 00:16:33,534 --> 00:16:35,453 But if you could see inside my heart, 378 00:16:36,245 --> 00:16:37,121 you would see... 379 00:16:38,122 --> 00:16:39,373 Oh, shoot. Line! 380 00:16:40,208 --> 00:16:44,003 "You would see how much I need this kidney, Dr. Blatchton." 381 00:16:44,086 --> 00:16:46,088 Why do I keep tripping on that line? 382 00:16:46,589 --> 00:16:50,009 -Can I go play with David Michael? -You're grounded for flooding my bathroom. 383 00:16:50,092 --> 00:16:52,011 I was being Aquaman! 384 00:16:53,471 --> 00:16:56,641 Natalie, um...  I've been meaning to talk to you. 385 00:16:56,724 --> 00:16:58,226 He's just like his father. 386 00:16:58,684 --> 00:17:00,228 He wants what he wants when he wants it. 387 00:17:01,521 --> 00:17:03,147 Yeah, but-- 388 00:17:03,231 --> 00:17:06,275 So you give it and then you give up on yourself. 389 00:17:07,443 --> 00:17:10,947 And then one day you're alone, starting over, 390 00:17:11,030 --> 00:17:13,616 one yogurt commercial audition at a time. 391 00:17:16,702 --> 00:17:18,371 But I have to make it work. 392 00:17:19,330 --> 00:17:22,333 I have to prove to my kids that I can make something of myself. 393 00:17:27,838 --> 00:17:28,714 Of course you do. 394 00:17:29,674 --> 00:17:32,009 Dawn. [sniffles, sighs] 395 00:17:32,134 --> 00:17:33,177 You're the best. 396 00:17:34,345 --> 00:17:36,931 I'll be back after my cryogenic freeze facial. 397 00:17:37,014 --> 00:17:38,766 Wait, I thought you had an audition. 398 00:17:38,849 --> 00:17:41,352 Monday. I have to look my best. 399 00:17:43,312 --> 00:17:44,480 Toodle-oo! 400 00:17:47,817 --> 00:17:48,943 [sighs] 401 00:17:50,945 --> 00:17:52,029 Hey, Buddy. 402 00:17:52,655 --> 00:17:54,574 Want to have a "Great British Snack Off"? 403 00:17:55,533 --> 00:17:57,076 Buddy! 404 00:18:01,581 --> 00:18:02,456 Buddy? 405 00:18:03,541 --> 00:18:04,375 Bu-- 406 00:18:06,877 --> 00:18:07,878 Buddy! 407 00:18:09,297 --> 00:18:10,131 Buddy! 408 00:18:10,548 --> 00:18:13,676 Okay. Okay. He wanted to play with David Michael, 409 00:18:13,759 --> 00:18:15,511 [panting] so he must have gone there. 410 00:18:15,595 --> 00:18:18,848 I knew calling Kristy meant I would never be in The Baby-Sitters Club, 411 00:18:18,931 --> 00:18:21,142 but finding Buddy was more important. 412 00:18:23,477 --> 00:18:24,812 [rings] 413 00:18:26,272 --> 00:18:27,106 Speaking. 414 00:18:27,189 --> 00:18:30,067 -Is Buddy Barrett at your house? -Aren't you watching him? 415 00:18:30,151 --> 00:18:32,236 He left the back door open, and he's not here. 416 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,113 And he said he wanted to go to your house. 417 00:18:36,073 --> 00:18:36,907 I'm on my way. 418 00:18:37,617 --> 00:18:39,869 Hi, uh, this is Kristy. 419 00:18:39,952 --> 00:18:42,204 Dawn and I were sitting for Buddy Barrett. 420 00:18:42,288 --> 00:18:45,291 -Buddy, he's gone and... -[Dawn] Natalie's phone was off, 421 00:18:45,374 --> 00:18:47,543 and naturally, she left no other numbers. 422 00:18:47,627 --> 00:18:49,503 So Kristy found the school directory 423 00:18:49,587 --> 00:18:51,631 and called everywhere she thought Buddy could be. 424 00:18:51,714 --> 00:18:52,798 Nobody'd seen him. 425 00:18:52,882 --> 00:18:55,426 I was afraid he had run away or been taken. 426 00:18:55,509 --> 00:18:59,055 So Kristy called the cops, and I called my mom. 427 00:18:59,138 --> 00:19:00,806 -They're gonna find him, baby. -[whimpers] 428 00:19:00,890 --> 00:19:02,975 -What if they don't? -They will. 429 00:19:03,059 --> 00:19:03,934 [kisses] 430 00:19:04,644 --> 00:19:05,478 [man] Hello. 431 00:19:09,690 --> 00:19:11,692 What's going on? 432 00:19:11,776 --> 00:19:13,694 Sir, I need you to identify yourself. 433 00:19:13,778 --> 00:19:16,364 -Okay. -Daddy! I love you! 434 00:19:16,447 --> 00:19:18,074 [dad] I love you, too, munchkin. 435 00:19:19,700 --> 00:19:22,703 Dawn, you should have seen me today at swim class. 436 00:19:22,787 --> 00:19:25,331 -I held my breath for one whole lap. -[exhales] 437 00:19:25,665 --> 00:19:28,209 Officers, I'm Hamilton Barrett. I'm Buddy's father. 438 00:19:28,751 --> 00:19:32,046 I picked Buddy up a couple hours ago for swimming lessons, like I always do. 439 00:19:32,129 --> 00:19:33,631 Didn't Natalie tell you about that? 440 00:19:33,714 --> 00:19:34,632 What? 441 00:19:35,216 --> 00:19:37,134 No. She must have-- 442 00:19:37,218 --> 00:19:38,636 Forgotten. Yeah. 443 00:19:38,719 --> 00:19:40,304 Of course. It's not surprising. 444 00:19:41,430 --> 00:19:43,599 Buddy was outside. I thought he was waiting for me. 445 00:19:43,683 --> 00:19:46,811 She does that sometimes, so we don't have to see each other. 446 00:19:46,894 --> 00:19:50,690 I didn't know she had a sitter today. I'm so sorry. 447 00:19:50,773 --> 00:19:52,942 -You must have had quite a scare. -[baby wailing] 448 00:19:53,025 --> 00:19:54,276 That's Marnie, I'll-- 449 00:19:54,360 --> 00:19:55,319 [Hamilton] No, I'll grab her. 450 00:19:55,403 --> 00:19:57,321 Sir, we just have a few more questions, 451 00:19:57,405 --> 00:19:59,323 and we should probably talk to your ex-wife. 452 00:19:59,782 --> 00:20:01,367 Of course, whatever you need. 453 00:20:01,784 --> 00:20:03,244 All right, I'll be right back. 454 00:20:03,994 --> 00:20:05,621 All right, let's go check on your sister. 455 00:20:05,705 --> 00:20:08,457 [Suzi and Buddy] Check on my sister. 456 00:20:14,839 --> 00:20:16,465 Can you believe this? 457 00:20:17,049 --> 00:20:20,177 Natalie not telling me about Buddy's dad taking him swimming? 458 00:20:20,261 --> 00:20:24,098 So I was supposed to hand over a kid to a strange man, 459 00:20:24,181 --> 00:20:26,976 while she's off having her face frozen off or something? 460 00:20:30,312 --> 00:20:31,188 [Sharon] Girls! 461 00:20:31,272 --> 00:20:32,690 -Are you okay? -Yeah. 462 00:20:35,484 --> 00:20:36,861 [Dawn] I didn't know what was wrong. 463 00:20:36,944 --> 00:20:37,862 And then, 464 00:20:37,945 --> 00:20:41,782 I remembered something a very wise, very experienced babysitter told me. 465 00:20:41,866 --> 00:20:43,284 [shouts] 466 00:20:44,535 --> 00:20:45,536 I'm-- I'm sorry. 467 00:20:45,619 --> 00:20:48,330 I wanted you to calm down and tell me what was wrong. 468 00:20:48,414 --> 00:20:51,459 [stammers] Like David Michael and the bread. 469 00:20:52,793 --> 00:20:53,711 [Dawn sighs] 470 00:20:55,463 --> 00:20:57,047 [laughs] His dad. 471 00:20:57,131 --> 00:20:59,175 He was with his dad all the time. 472 00:20:59,592 --> 00:21:03,095 Everyone's dad is just so desperate to hang out with them. 473 00:21:03,554 --> 00:21:05,723 Mr. Barrett takes Buddy to swimming. 474 00:21:06,098 --> 00:21:09,560 Mary Anne's dad wants her home with him every second of every day, 475 00:21:09,643 --> 00:21:12,438 and your dad Facetimes you constantly, but my dad... 476 00:21:16,442 --> 00:21:17,818 My dad left me. 477 00:21:19,361 --> 00:21:20,780 I don't know where he is. 478 00:21:21,530 --> 00:21:24,492 [sighs] He hasn't called me in a year and a half. 479 00:21:25,409 --> 00:21:26,327 [exhales] 480 00:21:28,454 --> 00:21:29,747 [sobbing] 481 00:21:30,623 --> 00:21:33,459 [Dawn] Behind every tantrum is something else. 482 00:21:35,669 --> 00:21:36,837 Kristy, look at me. 483 00:21:39,507 --> 00:21:42,468 You have many, many people who want to be in your life. 484 00:21:42,843 --> 00:21:45,095 Your mom and your brothers, 485 00:21:45,513 --> 00:21:48,182 the Club, Mary Anne. 486 00:21:48,641 --> 00:21:49,850 My mom has Watson. 487 00:21:49,934 --> 00:21:51,560 My brothers have each other. 488 00:21:52,102 --> 00:21:53,938 Mary Anne has you. 489 00:21:54,814 --> 00:21:57,233 That doesn't mean she loves you any less. 490 00:21:58,609 --> 00:21:59,985 She's still your friend. 491 00:22:01,195 --> 00:22:02,112 So am I. 492 00:22:03,531 --> 00:22:04,365 But... 493 00:22:05,324 --> 00:22:08,452 I've been so mean to you. [sniffles] 494 00:22:08,828 --> 00:22:09,745 It's okay. 495 00:22:11,038 --> 00:22:13,874 We're both strong women with big personalities. 496 00:22:13,958 --> 00:22:14,875 [laughs] 497 00:22:14,959 --> 00:22:18,087 And you can't just let anyone into the BSC. 498 00:22:18,838 --> 00:22:22,508 I think I should probably let you in. 499 00:22:22,925 --> 00:22:24,426 No more probation? 500 00:22:25,052 --> 00:22:26,345 You'll need a title. 501 00:22:26,929 --> 00:22:30,015 Alternate officer. It means you'll do it all. 502 00:22:30,850 --> 00:22:31,684 Because you can. 503 00:22:32,810 --> 00:22:34,562 You are kind of alternative, 504 00:22:35,020 --> 00:22:36,647 in a '90s sense. 505 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:40,776 I should probably clean this up. 506 00:22:40,860 --> 00:22:43,487 Oh, Natalie won't even notice. 507 00:22:43,571 --> 00:22:45,573 [laughing] 508 00:22:48,284 --> 00:22:49,118 Thank you. 509 00:22:49,201 --> 00:22:50,411 You're welcome. 510 00:22:52,830 --> 00:22:53,789 [sighs] 511 00:22:54,665 --> 00:22:56,709 [Dawn] We don't have a choice in who our parents are. 512 00:22:57,543 --> 00:22:59,503 -You get who you get. -[knock on door] 513 00:23:01,505 --> 00:23:03,173 Hey. It's time for dinner. 514 00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:05,384 Go away. 515 00:23:10,347 --> 00:23:12,474 [Dawn] If you're lucky enough to have them at all. 516 00:23:15,019 --> 00:23:17,396 There are no bylaws of being a mom or dad. 517 00:23:18,022 --> 00:23:18,856 No rules. 518 00:23:19,231 --> 00:23:22,192 No written constitution you can read over winter break. 519 00:23:29,658 --> 00:23:30,784 [shudders] 520 00:23:34,330 --> 00:23:36,540 -Try the eggplant. It sings. -Hmm. 521 00:23:37,583 --> 00:23:39,460 -[cell phone ringing] -[groans] 522 00:23:39,919 --> 00:23:42,171 "Natalie Barrett." Oh, no. 523 00:23:43,422 --> 00:23:45,591 This is Dawn's phone. This is her mother. 524 00:23:45,674 --> 00:23:46,508 Mom. 525 00:23:46,967 --> 00:23:49,136 I'm sorry, Dawn cannot come to the phone right now. 526 00:23:49,219 --> 00:23:51,096 She's a kid who has her own life to live. 527 00:23:51,180 --> 00:23:54,767 Sort out yours and then you can apologize to my daughter. 528 00:23:57,686 --> 00:23:59,146 I could have told her that myself. 529 00:23:59,730 --> 00:24:01,774 I know, baby, but I'm your mom, 530 00:24:02,399 --> 00:24:04,652 and once in a while, I want to take care of you. 531 00:24:05,319 --> 00:24:08,822 [Dawn] Parents are just older weirdos doing the best they can. 532 00:24:08,906 --> 00:24:09,782 Now try the eggplant. 533 00:24:09,865 --> 00:24:11,200 [Dawn] Just like the rest of us. 534 00:24:12,159 --> 00:24:13,077 Okay. 535 00:24:13,661 --> 00:24:17,331 [both laughing] Three, two, one. 536 00:24:17,456 --> 00:24:18,332 Eat it! 537 00:24:18,415 --> 00:24:21,585 ♪ ...it'll be a great day-aye ♪ 538 00:24:22,586 --> 00:24:24,630 ♪ Long week, but it's done now ♪ 539 00:24:25,172 --> 00:24:27,424 ♪ We about to have some fun now ♪ 540 00:24:27,841 --> 00:24:32,012 ♪ Call my friends, yeah, it's going down Until we say-aye-aye ♪ 541 00:24:32,096 --> 00:24:35,599 ♪ You knew that every chance that I get ♪ 542 00:24:35,724 --> 00:24:38,435 ♪ I'm gonna dance, you know it ♪ 543 00:24:38,519 --> 00:24:42,606 ♪ Clap my hands Whether we go on and on and on ♪ 544 00:24:42,690 --> 00:24:47,778 ♪ You only get one life So make sure do it right ♪ 545 00:24:47,861 --> 00:24:50,531 ♪ Going big every time ♪ 546 00:24:51,031 --> 00:24:53,617 -♪ I'm not gonna let you get to me -♪ No! ♪ 547 00:24:53,701 --> 00:24:55,661 ♪ When I feel like I'm falling down ♪ 548 00:24:55,744 --> 00:24:58,414 ♪ I gotta put my feet back On the ground ♪ 549 00:24:58,539 --> 00:25:03,377 ♪ And I turn my frown upside down Like aye-aye-aye ♪ 550 00:25:03,961 --> 00:25:08,841 ♪ When I'm about to lose my mind I just turn that dial way up to nine ♪ 551 00:25:08,966 --> 00:25:13,721 ♪ And I throw my hands up every time Like aye-aye-aye ♪ 552 00:25:13,804 --> 00:25:15,097 ♪ Hey! ♪ 553 00:25:17,516 --> 00:25:19,893 ♪ On the beach getting burned out ♪ 554 00:25:19,977 --> 00:25:22,438 ♪ School's out, about to turn up ♪ 555 00:25:22,521 --> 00:25:26,900 ♪ All we ever really learned was Do it our way-aye-aye ♪