[Marcus] Some feelings are like old familiar friends.
["Juno" by Choker playing]
Depression's like that for me.
When I'm not in it, I don't remember it.
I remember it's bad.
I remember the darkness, but it's... different to feel it again.
It's the difference between remembering what a room looks like
and actually walking through the door.
Being inside it again.
Feeling it.
When the episode starts, it can be slow at first.
An intrusive thought,
"I don't wanna be here," but then it's gone.
You bat it away like a fly or a bad smell.
When it hits you fully though, when you're really in it, it's everything.
It's who you are, you're nothing else.
On the outside, you look the same, smiling and pretending is so much work,
but inside, it's a different story.
You start to hate yourself.
You're so alone, so unbelievably alone.
And you can be with someone you love, but you're not really with them.
We think we know what's going on with other people, but we don't.
You never really know what's going on inside someone else's head.
Everyone's fighting a battle you can't see.
We all have blind spots.
["Juno" continues playing]
♪ Is it too much for you? ♪
♪ Big deal ♪
Shit, what time is it? I fell asleep.
[groans]
[Ginny] Shit, shit. I'm late for work.
Joe's gonna do that thing he does where he acts all stern and disappointed.
[both chuckle]
We hanging out later?
I can't. I have an English paper to write.
Okay.
-Love you. -Love you. Bye.
♪ But I bet you don't ♪
[Marcus] And you know it's you.
It's something wrong with you, and it's also exhausting.
So goddamn shitty and exhausting, and it's helpless.
It's a void,
and existing takes so much energy, you wanna sink into a hole of nothing
where no one talks to you and you don't have to smile or talk or be.
Anyway, it's familiar.
I've been here before, gotten out of it before,
but the getting out part
becomes the room that you remember but aren't in.
And that's what's scary.
[opening theme plays, stops]
I hate brunch.
Hey, can you take table ten's order? I'm backed up, and they've been waiting.
Where's Ginny?
I don't hire you guys, then have to be the one to take orders.
[whispers] Okay.
[sighs]
-[mellow music plays] -[door opens]
[Bev] You know what you should do?
You should ask the teacher after school...
-[Joe] I'll take table ten. -Thought you didn't wanna take the orders.
-Can I get you started with some drinks? -Thanks, Joe.
We will take a Mimosa Carafe. We need it.
Any specials today, Joe?
Yeah, I can make you anything you want.
[Bev] Cynthia, do you know what you want?
[Cynthia] You know, I'm not really hungry.
[Bev] Mm. I'll take the peach pancakes. Yum.
Morning.
Oh, you're here.
Hey, Paul. Good to see you, brother.
-Everything okay? -Yeah, everything's great.
I'm just heading out to do some wedding shopping.
-You want me to come with you? -No, that's okay.
You're taking Austin to Zach's at three.
-Right. -[Georgia] I'll pick you up before dinner.
[kisses]
Family tree, huh, bud?
-Is there a branch on there for me? -Well, you're not related to me.
Hey, Austin, Paul's not your dad, but he's marrying your mom.
-He's part of the family, right? -[Austin] I guess he's family.
Great. So why don't you give him a branch? Maybe one of the lower ones there?
[whimsical music plays]
-[muffled] Where's Ginny? -She's working.
[gasps] So you mean real, live coffee shop?
-Can I have a soy nonfat latte? -I really didn't want this.
Hi, welcome to the coffee shop.
Shh. Order up.
Wow. I'm so glad I don't have a job.
Same, that's why I always planned on marrying rich,
or like selling pictures of my feet for a million dollars online.
You wanna sell those little feet? Those feet for a million dollars?
Oh, oh, oh, oh no!
Look at this. Dude, can you look at this? Look at her for a second.
What are you wearing?
What? You like it?
I found it at a thrift store. Thought it was ugly-cute.
-Well, you got the ugly part right. Ay-yo. -Damn.
Speaking of ugly, Sophie just bought her tickets for Wellington.
So now she's gonna see me as an evil, ugly witch who no one wants to marry.
-Yay. -[phone buzzes]
Who's texting you?
Oh, it's probably just Press being annoying.
-[Norah] Well, what is he saying? -I don't know. Nothing.
Does he wanna get with you?
-Ew. -[gagging]
Literally never.
You would have to hate yourself to hook up with Press.
-[Norah gasps] -Totally.
Jordan and I are celebrating our three-year anniversary tomorrow.
-[gasps] Dumb little Jordan. -I know.
[Abby] What's... Where's he taking you?
Well, I mean, it's Jordan, so Blue Farm or Costco?
Well, who doesn't love Costco?
When I die, I want you to scatter my ashes there.
-I will do it. -Thank you.
Okay, but he needs to try harder at gifts.
-[whimpers] He is so bad at gift-giving. -Radio alarm clock?
Oh my God, no. You know what I love?
That cute, little ceramic lawn squirrel that he got you for Valentine's Day.
-You remember that? -You mean Nutty.
-I mean Nutty. -[Norah scoffs]
-I don't know, I just... [sighs] -[laughs]
I feel like maybe he's taking me for granted.
For my birthday, he wrote "Happy Birthday" on an index card
and then put his baby photo on the back.
-Hey, Marcus. -[clicks tongue]
Hey, Silver.
Hey.
[fridge door closes]
-Cool corset. -Thanks.
Silver's doing the costumes for Wellington,
and she is freaking brilliant.
Oh, that's really sweet.
What you guys up to?
-Why? -I'm just asking.
-Don't be so mean to me. -But it's so fun.
-[Maxine scoffs] -We're just gonna chill.
-Whoa, Chacho. -[Silver] Ooh.
Dad's gonna notice that's missing.
Marcus.
[Pretty Pills for Broken Hearts by Cloudy June playing]
Ah. Cheers. [sniffles]
Max, I love your outfit.
♪ But now I'm hoping for your saving ♪
Guys, I swear to God, I do not know what his problem is.
What?
Oh, nothing.
-"I love your outfit." -She's literally blushing right now.
-Little vampire corset girl. -Shut up!
-She likes that. -Oh God.
-[laughs] -I'm actually really worried about Marcus.
-I was in his room the other day... -Doing what?
-Spying. -Fair.
-Oh. -...and I found his art notebook.
And it's, like, really dark.
Did you talk to him about it?
Yeah. I was like,
"Yo, bro, I found your art notebook. It's really dark. I'm worried about you."
And he was all like, "You need to respect my privacy. Trust is important."
Really boring stuff like that.
Mm, why don't you talk to Ginny about it? She'll know if something's going on.
-[doorbell rings] -[scoffs] Zach! Austin!
-Austin's mom is here. -[Zach laughs]
Hey, Zach.
-Hi, Dad. -Hey, buddy.
Now go get your stuff, okay? [inhales]
I, uh, told Georgia that I'd pick him up.
Did you get my voicemail about that place on Abbott Street?
Yes. Yes, uh, it is perfect.
-Thank you so much, Cynthia. -No problem.
It's nice for Austin to have his dad close by.
The landlord's a friend of mine. So one word from me, you should get in.
-Oh. [whooshing] -[laughs]
[Gil] See ya.
-Bye. -[Zach] Bye. See ya.
Hey, hey, hey. Did you have fun with Austin?
We played hide-and-seek outside.
In January in New England? [chuckles]
Go upstairs, clean up your toys. I'll be right there.
[footsteps ascending]
[monitor beeping]
Hello, my love. It's me.
So Zach has a new friend, and he seems really happy.
And they like to play outside in the cold.
Which reminds me, I have to get him a new hat.
He lost his mountain lion one at school.
You know, I keep expecting you to just wake up, right?
Say, "Hey, good-lookin', what's cookin'?"
[melancholic music starts]
It's so unfair.
I wanted to grow old with you.
'Cause I always thought you'd look so cute with little white hairs,
little wrinkles.
I wanna see that.
You to have wrinkles from being so kind...
[inhales]
...my dear, kind-hearted Tom.
I dated some not so kind men, as you know,
in college.
And my dad was an ass.
But not you.
Not my Tom.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry, Tom. [sobs]
[melancholic music ends]
["It's OK" by Tisoki Feat. KOZZE plays]
-♪ Oh yeah ♪ -♪ Oh yeah ♪
♪ It's OK ♪
♪ I got that shit you need I got that shit for cheap ♪
♪ That shit can make you lean You know what I mean ♪
♪ I can't stand up but it's okay ♪
♪ I popped some pills though Now I'm straight ♪
♪ I'm straight ♪
♪ Been skiin' all night since yesterday ♪
♪ Put another line down, down, down... ♪
-I'm all closed out, Joe. -[Joe clears throat] Good. Good.
-Yeah. Well, let me walk you to your car. -[Padma] Yes.
It's Wellsbury.
Crime watch is like jaywalking.
I'm good.
Good night.
["It's OK" continues playing]
[Padma laughs]
-[sighs] -[door opens]
[door closes]
[bell chimes]
All right. Padma, come on, I'm fine.
-No, you're not. [sighs] -I'm fine.
[Padma] He was outside.
-Fell off his board. -Is Ginny here?
No, man, she left a long time ago.
-Are you drunk? -No.
-Marc... -Look.
Marcus. Marcus.
Okay there.
[Marcus groans]
Can you put up the coffee? Why don't you take a seat, huh?
Right behind you.
[Marcus groans]
[Marcus inhales]
-Drink. -No, I'm good.
Or I can call your mom?
♪ I can't stand up but it's okay ♪
♪ I popped some pills though Now I'm straight ♪
♪ I'm straight ♪
♪ Been skiin' all night since yesterday ♪
♪ Put another line down, down... ♪
[Marcus groans]
Again.
-Marcus, why are you drunk on a Sunday? -Because Sundays are depressing.
[Joe] He's got the Sunday scaries.
Not even in the real world yet.
It feels pretty real to me.
Yeah, listen, um, high school can be rough, man,
but it... it doesn't last forever.
[laughs] I could totally see you having a hard time in high school.
What?
No, just I can see you coming into yourself later in life.
No, I... I was cool in high school.
I was pretty much like the Fresh Prince.
Who?
You did not grow up with Nick at Nite and it shows.
How are we getting you home?
I can drive him.
Marcus, do you wanna tell me why you're drinking alcohol?
Water is a finite resource.
[inhales] Okay, take him home.
What's up? All right.
-Okay. -Okay.
[Marcus sniffles]
Man, I don't miss high school.
[door opens]
So how was your summer trip to Georgia?
I don't know, hot?
Okay, so do you want the answers for the history test
or the chemistry test?
Dude, how'd you get those?
What do you mean? Everyone trusts a quiet hall monitor
who spends a lot of his free blocks in the main office
and sometimes gets asked to collate photocopies.
[breathing nervously] Do you need anything?
I'm helping during my study period because I don't really have many friends.
You are so evil, and... I guess nobody knows.
[scoffs]
What... What happened to your Ray-Bans?
I lost them. [grunts]
[boy 1] Move, freak.
[exhales]
["Rockstar" by Mark Francis & Duncan Burnett plays]
Yo, what's up?
[boy 2] This year's gonna be the same.
[boy 1] You know it.
Joe, seriously, don't, man. He's gonna destroy you.
Just... Just let it go.
I'm not great at letting things go.
♪ All black everything Man he in his zone... ♪
-Joe. -[indistinct chatter]
♪ And they looking at me While you looking around ♪
♪ Tell me how I know, girl I'm looking at you now ♪
♪ Take my hand... ♪
Hey.
♪ Tonight about you, you, you, you ♪
-[grunts] -[all gasp]
[students laugh]
You're gonna wish you didn't do that.
Yeah, we... we agree on that.
[students gasp]
♪ Put your hands to the ceiling If you're feeling the vibe ♪
♪ It's Almighty in the building Got the place going live ♪
♪ Let's get it ♪
["Rockstar" by Mark Francis & Duncan Burnett ends]
[car engine revving]
[mellow music plays]
Shit.
The light's on in the kitchen. They're still up.
How noticeably drunk am I?
-Very. -Oh God. Shit.
Okay. Okay.
Uh...
"Max, help."
"In the driveway."
[Padma sighs]
Hey, Padma, I'm sorry.
It's fine. You don't live that far from me.
No, I mean...
I'm sorry...
for everything
with us.
It's okay.
No.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
[inhales sharply]
How come you told me you didn't wanna date anyone seriously?
Was it me?
I mean, we hooked up for a long time.
I just felt stupid, like...
like you were using me for sex and stuff.
We never actually had sex.
Okay, seriously?
-We were hooking up. We did other stuff. -I know. I know.
[Marcus sighs]
[mellow music continues]
I wasn't...
using you.
I liked you a lot.
I don't have the answer you want. Sorry.
Yep.
You really hurt me.
Yeah, I hurt everyone.
What does that mean?
I don't know.
I'm... I'm so... bad at this.
[chuckles]
I'm a disaster.
I shouldn't be with anyone.
[Padma] What are you talking about?
Ginny?
[footsteps approaching]
[car door opens]
Hi, Max. I'm drunk.
[Maxine] Yeah, I figured.
"Max, hemp. In the driveshaft."
-Come on. -[Marcus] All right.
Yep. Out you go. I'm... It's okay.
Thanks, Padma.
[car door closes]
-[Marcus] I'm fine. -[Maxine] We're good?
-We're gonna be quiet. -[Marcus] Quiet?
-[Maxine] When we get in. -Mom and Dad are home.
-[Maxine] Exactly. -[Marcus] Yeah.
[rock music plays]
♪ My love it's like a cannonball ♪
♪ Like a cannonball Just like a cannonball ♪
♪ My love Like a cannonball ♪
-♪ Like a cannonball... ♪ -[Abby sighs]
When's your mom coming home?
[Abby] Later.
[exhales] Hmm.
Your room is... so small.
[exhales] No, it's not.
Weird neg though.
[Press] Hmm.
-You just took your shirt off. -No, I didn't.
You're not even gonna kiss me or anything? You're just gonna...
[rock music continues]
I hate you so much as a person genuinely and truly to your core.
♪ I feed my mouth just to feed my soul ♪
♪ Whoo ♪
[rock music ends]
[students talk indistinctly]
[somber music plays]
[somber music ends]
[Abby] I think I'm gonna get laser hair removal on my armpit.
[Norah] Yeah, it's expensive, but I think it's... I think it's worth it.
So I don't have to shave it anymore. What are you...?
Are you just creeping Silver this entire time?
[hesitates, scuffs] No.
No, it's annoying that Ginny always sits in red with Marcus over there
when she could be sitting here with our clearly superior crew.
I don't know, kind of looks like you're creeping on Silver.
-Yeah. -Shut up.
They seem happy, Ginny and Marcus.
Aw. Does that just, like, kill you?
No, I'm not evil. I want her to be happy.
Yeah. Hunter, you need to go on a date or something.
[chuckles] There's no one I like right now.
What about Padma?
[gasps] I see that, and I like it.
Okay, how about we stay out of my love life?
Ugh. Okay, come on, let's go get Ginny, Gin, Gin
to bring her to Curriculum 2 English.
Curriculum 2?
Yeah, I'm pretty sure "stupid kid" English
was the only thing that really fit into her schedule, so...
All right, I got chem.
Hey, you wanna blow shit up?
Always.
[Paul] Yes, Dad.
Yes, she agreed to do the prenup, Dad, but this... this isn't about money, okay?
Look, I don't wanna hear it.
Dad, look, I need you to back off about Georgia, okay?
I'm marrying her. I need you to take that seriously, okay?
Yeah. No, don't... don't put Mom on the phone.
No, do not put Mom...
Hi, Mom. Yeah. Hi.
I was, um... I was just telling Dad that I would...
I would really like it if you would reach out to Georgia about the wedding.
I don't know, take her wedding-cake shopping.
Or... No. You know what? Talk to her about The Mount.
She is very excited about The Mount. [inhales]
[exhales] Mom, I am your eldest son,
and I'm only planning on getting married once, so get over it.
Yes, come in.
Listen, I gotta go. I love you. Bye.
[Paul exhales]
School board meeting's tonight, where we propose your budget,
and I need to tell you, that is not gonna go over well.
We're making cuts in order to hit the other initiatives.
And the Wellsbury parents are gonna come for you.
I want you to be prepared for that.
Hey. You're just in time for judgment day.
Oh, that doesn't sound good.
Nope. But this budget is what's best for Wellsbury. Can't make everyone happy.
So unless there's some other alternative revenue stream,
the schools aren't getting more money, not without someone else taking a hit.
Well, everyone's taking a hit.
The economy is garbage, and the world is on fire.
Small businesses are struggling. There's not enough money to go around.
That's very helpful, Nick. Thank you.
[Paul chuckles]
[inhales, drinks] Hmm.
-[Georgia chuckles] -[sighs, inhales]
Uh, this is really nice.
I'm glad I found you.
Well, it certainly took you long enough.
I guess you had to go on all those fun trips before...
[laughs]
Um...
Can I ask you a question?
Yeah, sure.
[Simone chuckles]
When was the last time that you and Georgia, you know...
[inhales]
...were together?
Not that long ago.
[mellow music plays in the background]
Yeah.
Yeah, that's... that's, um... That's what I thought was...
A lot can change in not that long.
-A lot has changed. -Mm-hmm.
[clicks tongue] Listen, am I setting myself up for failure here?
No.
Look, we have a lot of history,
but Georgia is Ginny's mom. She's always gonna be in my life.
Does she leave room for anyone else to be?
Funny you should say that. I actually met someone.
Oh, really? Okay.
-[Zion] Yeah. -So she's just fantastic?
Absolutely.
Probably something you wouldn't wanna mess up.
Hey, look, Simone,
this is good, okay?
I like you.
I really like you.
[Simone inhales]
You're not setting yourself up for failure.
[mellow music continues]
Okay.
[mellow music ends]
[rock music plays]
[in British accent] "I have seen hell,
and it's being here in this room with you."
Oh. Okay.
[sighs] It's one of my lines from the play, which I'm actually dreading
because everyone is gonna see me dressed as an actual witch.
Isn't that the whole point of acting?
[mumbling]
Mom says dinner's in an hour, you have to come down, and it's meatballs.
[groans]
Okay.
Got it, meatballs.
Your friend, Silver...
she single?
-You like her. -[Maxine] Oh, shut up.
[chuckles] I don't like Silver.
Do I find her attractive? Yes, she's a very attractive woman.
I like hanging out with her. I'm intrigued.
You like her.
Oh my God, forget it.
Hey.
Come on, what's the matter?
I really don't wanna get hurt again.
No, that's... that's not you.
What does that mean?
You're emotionally fearless
and honest.
If you're mad, we know. If you like someone, they know.
That's who you are.
It's your best and worst feature. Don't let Sophie change you.
I just... I kind of feel like I... [sighs]
Like I lost my mojo. You know, like it's gone.
No, you can't lose mojo. It's innate.
So, what? You start dating Ginny, and you're just a little love expert now?
Hardly.
What does that mean?
I...
I don't think love is always a good thing.
Shit.
I don't know if I wanna be with anyone.
Sometimes it...
doesn't feel like a good idea.
Shit.
It's not Ginny.
[gulps] I love Ginny.
She's the only thing that makes me happy.
That's the problem.
No one person should be responsible for your happiness. That's not fair.
[Ellen] Maxine, come set the table for meatballs!
-[Marcus grunts] -[groans]
[sniffles]
She's single.
Silver.
-[bell chimes] -[mellow music plays]
-Hey, Ginny. -Hey.
You guys are cute.
[Norah] Thanks.
Um, my shift just ended, but happy anniversary.
-[door opens] -What's going on with her?
I don't know.
-I got you a milkshake. -[both chuckle]
Bottoms up, you know?
[Maxine] "You twit."
"You weasel."
"Call me a shriveled old hag to my face."
[phone buzzes]
[fridge door opens]
[ice clinking]
"You twit."
"You weasel."
"Call me a shriveled old hag to my fa..."
-[mellow music plays] -[drink pours]
What's wrong?
I hate being the villain.
But you're so good at it.
[scoffs]
Funny.
Everyone is going to look at me and laugh at me.
I'm tired of feeling like I'm too much for everyone.
Do you remember your favorite character in Frozen?
Olaf.
How about Aladdin?
The Genie.
And in Moana it was Maui.
In The Lion King it was Timon.
Why?
They're funny.
Annoyingly, they're all men.
I'm realizing now as you're listing them like that.
You're funny. You are a leading lady.
But more than that, you make people laugh. In life and on stage.
And that's a really special skill. Not many people can do that.
Any pretty girl can be Snow White.
But how many people can be Dopey?
I love Dopey.
You have a talent
to make people feel like they have the permission to be silly.
And that's rare. That's a gift, it's not too much. Okay?
Dad, I'm worried about Marcus.
The schools have to take priority.
We need higher athletic and specialty club stipends,
eco-friendly transportation, new iPads...
iPads. Um...
Please know, everyone, that Wellsbury is already very proud
to have one of the highest educational budgets in the entire state.
This is our kids' future. Newton has a higher percentage
getting into Ivy League schools than we do.
So, what, no Simone?
Jealous much?
[woman] This money benefits...
-That's Ginny's English teacher. -[woman] So let's ask them.
Ah.
Stand if you think more money needs to be allocated
towards the Wellsbury schools.
[clears throat] Wonderful.
I wanna hear from each and every one of you here, and that is why...
I want attention towards SAT prep and AP classes.
We should focus in on the arts and special needs.
What if we focus on integrating more diversity into the curriculum?
You're right.
Well, you're all right.
We need more money for the schools, more than the current budget's allocating.
I've got one kid at Bankler Elementary and another at Wellsbury High.
I'm deeply, deeply invested in education.
But I also work at the mayor's office,
and I have a front-row seat to how tirelessly
Mayor Randolph works putting the best interests of this town forward.
Education is important, but so is the rest of the town.
[sighs] And I love this town, I do.
There has to be a solution.
Yes. And thank you, Georgia.
You're welcome.
Anything else?
Just that the economy is garbage and the world's on fire.
-[crowd chuckle] -Oh, it's inspiring stuff. Maybe sit down.
And that is why we at the mayor's office are debuting Small Business Saturdays.
Wellsbury's all local businesses.
We don't have a McDonald's or a Walmart, it's...
It's Audrey's Boutique, Blue Farm Cafe.
And that's why each week, a different Wellsbury small business
will be highlighted on the mayoral Instagram account,
run by the mayoress, which already has over 50,000 followers,
and a percentage of the profits from each week
will go directly into the schools.
So this way, schools are funneling money into the town and vice versa.
[inhales] That's a Wellsbury win-win.
[crowd talk indistinctly]
Thank you, Paul, for this great idea.
A mayor who acts! Okay.
And thank you everyone for coming tonight.
This meeting is adjourned. We will see you next time.
Good idea, Paul.
Maybe he needs to start seeing his psychiatrist again.
We should see if we need to change around his meds.
Let's go.
I think I'm gonna introduce myself.
Oh yeah, that'll show him.
Bye.
-Mr. Gitten. -Yes.
I'm Ginny Miller's father.
Listen, I'm sorry that Ginny dropped AP English.
She's very bright, always hands in thoughtful essays,
but there's nothing I can do.
She dropped your class?
It's a shame.
It was her decision.
I did not know that. Did you know that?
-I did not, but good riddance. -[Zion scoffs]
[tense music plays]
[Zion exhales]
-Hey, everything good? -What?
[Zion] Peach?
Look, you know you can talk to me, right?
If something's wrong.
You know I can take care of myself, Zion.
Yeah, I know.
[man] You're kidding me.
-[breathy] Hey. -You got a lot of nerve coming back.
Hey, get out of my house...
Easy. Hey.
Easy with that, huh? Hey, wait, wait, wait!
-No, no, no! -[whimpers, screams]
-Please! Please! -[woman] Please don't!
An eye for an eye.
[woman whimpers]
[man and woman scream]
-[Zion] Georgia, that's enough. -[man cries]
You're not returning my texts.
We all good?
[inhales deeply]
We should talk.
[Gil] Hey, Joe.
Cynthia, I got the application in for that apartment that you found me.
Seriously, I can't thank you enough for helping me stay closer to my son.
-[door opens] -[Cynthia] You're welcome.
[door closes]
[mellow music plays in the background]
Well, hey there, G.
[Cynthia] How did the meeting go?
I couldn't make it, because, well, I didn't wanna go.
[both laugh]
Shall we?
Um, that's on me. Enjoy.
-[Cynthia] What? -I just don't like that guy.
[Cynthia] Oh my God.
It's Georgia, isn't it? The one who sees you only as a friend?
[inhales] You have feelings for her.
[chuckling] No, no. No, no, it's, uh...
I think she needs help.
Wait, is that why you're not returning my texts?
[Cynthia] It's okay, Joe.
You shouldn't be with me, but you shouldn't be with her either.
What do you mean?
I'm gonna head home.
Cynthia. Cynthia Cynth...
You should thank your lucky stars that she's marrying someone else.
You're nothing like her, Joe. You are a sweet guy.
You don't have a malicious bone in your body.
God, she'd eat you alive.
I'll see you, Joe.
[mellow music continues]
[dean] It's a pretty standard check.
[boy] Come on.
[dean] If you've done nothing, there's nothing to worry about.
This is bullshit.
[young Joe] What's going on?
He's getting his locker searched.
You know I have nothing here. What's up with this?
Huh. That's weird.
I wonder if someone in the main office got a tip that he was, uh,
stealing test answers.
-What is this? -That's...
Wha... What?
[splutters] That... That's not mine.
You know what else is in the main office?
A master list of locker combinations.
[both chuckle]
[Gitten] All right. Now, despite the recent disruption,
we are back to our normally scheduled programming.
Lord of the Flies, a classic tale.
Really permeates into every aspect of society.
Who wants to start? Yeah.
What really resonated with me about Sister Outsider
was when Lorde talked about the necessity of Black feminism
and how anything less than the unification of all women
is still a product of the patriarchy.
I don't know what you want to achieve.
I thought it was really powerful
how it emphasized that the stereotypes about Black women and themselves
need to be destigmatized.
What is happening here?
I thought it was really refreshing to center a different viewpoint.
[scoffs]
[sighs]
[melancholic music plays]
-[door opens] -Georgia!
-Hey. Cynthia. -[Georgia panting]
I was wondering if Austin wanted to come over for a playdate.
Zach had so much fun with him the other day. [giggles]
-[door closes] -[footsteps departing]
[Joe] Um, is your mom okay?
She was in here last night and seemed a little off.
Trust me, if she starts acting normal, then we can be worried.
Hey, Joe, can I leave a little early tonight?
It's Wellington.
-I do not care. -Joe...
-Ginny... -You're the one who seems off.
Ginny, do you have a second? It's important.
-[door closes] -I'm working.
It's about your mom's late husband.
[mellow music plays in the background]
[Ginny] Not Kenny again.
Not Kenny.
Her other husband, a man named Anthony Green.
[classical music plays]
We're going to sit at the front.
I'm going to hang with Ginny.
-What's up? -Nothing.
[classical music stops]
-[bell rings] -[crowd cheering and applauding]
[piano plays]
-♪ To the dance ♪ -♪ Prim and proper ♪
♪ Well-to-do ♪
♪ We wish to find a man to marry ♪
♪ To the dance ♪
-♪ To the dance ♪ -♪ Must be perfect ♪
♪ Must come through ♪
♪ We have to find a man to marry ♪
♪ To the dance ♪
♪ None of this is fair ♪
♪ Don't wanna be a bride ♪
♪ Spend my whole life unaware ♪
♪ Of all the magnificent stories Out there ♪
♪ To the dance, to the dance ♪
♪ Stupid little girl ♪
♪ Careful what you wish for ♪
♪ Your beauty is a fluke ♪
♪ You'd be lucky to be noticed by a... ♪
♪ By a handsome duke with charm unabated ♪
♪ The maidens may adore me But I will not be persuaded by some... ♪
♪ Prim and proper, must be perfect ♪
♪ We wish to find a man to... ♪
♪ I must find a man to... ♪
♪ We must find a man to marry ♪
[violin playing]
[doorbell rings]
What are you doing here?
Can I come in for a minute?
Oh, now's not a good time. Zach has a playdate and...
[sighs]
Fine. Come in.
[Cynthia scoffs]
Look, you were right. It's Georgia.
I've got a thing for her. I don't know what it is. I'm sorry.
And I know you have a lot going on.
My husband is literally on hospice in the next room.
Yeah, like that.
[mumbles]
So, yes, I'm sorry. And I didn't mean to hurt you, okay?
Hurt you or use you or anything,
or exploit you in a time of weakness, anything like that.
I just... Really, I don't even know how I'm ever gonna forgive myself for...
[Cynthia laughs]
And this is funny?
[laughing] It's okay. I just...
This is ridiculous, this whole thing.
-Um... -[Cynthia laughs]
I... I just... I wanted to apologize.
Joe, I needed this.
[splutters] I... I'm a mess. I'm a disaster.
You didn't hurt me, okay?
We both got something that we needed, and we wished it was with...
someone else.
That's okay.
Okay. You shouldn't be the one...
comforting me.
I came here to apologize and comfort you.
And I am sorry.
[splutters] I think you are wonderful,
and you're one of the strongest women I know.
You're gonna be okay.
It's okay. Sounds nice.
[chuckles]
It's been so nice to have you as a friend.
I... I don't want that to stop.
Never, okay? I'm in your corner now.
So free sweet potato fries for life.
[laughs]
Okay, you have to go
'cause Georgia's gonna be here any minute to pick up Austin.
Okay.
[dog barking]
[door closes]
[violin plays]
[crowd cheering, applauding]
[both scream, laugh]
That was awesome!
-We are awesome! -I know we are!
-Bracia, that was amazing. -Oh, thank you.
Okay, this is it. This is the big duet.
-[chuckles] This is my favorite number. -Really?
Yeah, you're my favorite character.
[classical music plays]
Psst, out!
Okay. [exhales deeply]
[inhales]
[director exhales deeply]
Let's get them. [exhales deeply]
[Maxine inhales] My dear sweet child,
let me tell you a little something about marriage.
[tense music plays]
♪ You think you know, but you don't know ♪
♪ You'll never know just how ♪
♪ The world really works ♪
♪ You'll only get hurt ♪
♪ I'm telling you this right now ♪
-♪ Marriage is a dungeon, is a dungeon ♪ -[crowd laughs]
♪ Love is just a weapon, is a weapon ♪
♪ Beauty's an illusion, an illusion ♪
♪ Someday you'll be just like me ♪
♪ You think you know, but you don't know ♪
♪ You might be cute right now ♪
♪ But time travels fast ♪
♪ Pretty don't last I'm telling you this... ♪
What is that?
-It feels like tape. -Shut up. Shut up.
Are you taping your legs?
♪ Is a weapon ♪
♪ Beauty's an illusion, an illusion ♪
♪ Someday you'll be just like me ♪
♪ I have a love that no one can question ♪
♪ I have a heart that cannot be swayed ♪
♪ And I will stay true ♪
♪ Despite your objections ♪
♪ My heart must be obeyed ♪
♪ Marriage is a dungeon, is a dungeon ♪
♪ Love is just a weapon, is a weapon ♪
♪ Beauty's an illusion, an illusion ♪
♪ Someday you'll be just like me ♪
♪ Just like me ♪
-♪ You think you know, but you don't ♪ -[Bracia vocalizing]
♪ You'll never know just how ♪
♪ The world really works ♪
♪ You'll only get hurt ♪
♪ Listen to me now ♪
[both] ♪ Marriage is a dungeon Is a dungeon ♪
♪ Love is just a weapon, is a weapon ♪
♪ Beauty's an illusion, an illusion ♪
♪ Someday you'll be just like me ♪
[crowd cheering, applauding]
Whoo!
Thank you.
Good.
Hark! Darkness descends.
[Austin] Ready or not, here I come.
[accelerating music plays]
[Georgia] Zach?
-Austin? -[door creaking]
What are you guys up to?
[monitor beeping]
-[monitor beeping] -[door opens]
[Georgia sighs]
[somber music plays]
[monitor flat-lining]
Cynthia!
Cynthia, I think it's time!
[monitor flat-lining]
[panting]
[in British accent] Running away from the party?
[Bracia] You think because I'm wearing three petticoats, bloomers, and a corset...
What is with you two?
Or are you merely afraid the sun would coarsen my gentle skin? I'll have you...
She choked. I had to give her the Heimlich.
It's kind of a long story.
[Bryon] Josephine, I've insulted you. By my honor, I did not mean to.
[Bracia] Your honor has proven a mightily questionable thing.
I've heard the stories.
Oh, you have?
And did you like them?
I beg your pardon, Duke.
You forget yourself.
I am Josephine Margot Wellington.
[Bryon] You're the one that brought up your bloomers.
And you, Josephine Margot Wellington, are blushing.
-[Bryon chuckles] -Oh my God.
[piano plays]
♪ I'd never love someone ♪
♪ Whose eyes can see right through me ♪
♪ Whose charms aim to confuse me ♪
♪ For you do not amuse me ♪
♪ I'd never love someone ♪
♪ Who flouts polite convention ♪
♪ I know not your intention ♪
♪ As if I'm your invention ♪
♪ Well, I'm not, sir ♪
♪ Why must you disarm me like you do? ♪
♪ Why can't you just love me like I do... ♪
[Ginny] Bathroom.
♪ I'd throw it all away ♪
♪ Give into passion's play ♪
♪ Turn the tables upside down ♪
♪ Immolate this gilded gown... ♪
[Bracia keeps singing indistinctly]
Max will flip if you miss the end of her thing.
You're missing the ending.
Well, she has lower expectations for me.
Whatever.
Well, I don't understand why you're so upset.
Is that what you think, that I'm upset?
I'm not upset, I'm terrified.
-Ginny... -Just tell me.
Tell you what?
Tell me that you don't wanna be with me.
What?
That's what this is, right?
You don't wanna be my boyfriend.
-[Bracia keeps singing indistinctly] -[Ginny sighs]
♪ Why can't you just love me ♪
♪ Like I do you? ♪
♪ Why can't you just love me ♪
♪ Like I do you? ♪
[crowd cheering, applauding]
It's not...
You know what, just save it, okay? I know how this goes.
-You wanna leave. -I don't wanna leave.
I just... I don't...
wanna hold you back.
Don't do that.
Don't do that. Don't pretend like you're doing this for me because...
because I don't want this.
I don't want this. I want you.
You're right, uh...
[splutters] It's not you, it's... it's me. I'm sorry.
I do love you.
I... I don't believe that anymore.
Because you said forever, you said that, and now you're bailing? [inhales]
No, I'm still here.
-I will always be here for you... -No!
No, you're literally leaving me.
Marcus. [inhales]
Marcus, Marcus, I told you everything. You know me like...
[Marcus] I know. I know.
[Ginny] Then wha...
Okay, okay, this isn't you.
This isn't you. Just you wouldn't... you wouldn't do this to me.
Right? 'Cause I'm... I'm your Ginny, and...
[sniffles, sobbing]
I'm... I'm your Ginny.
Right? Right? And... And you're my Marcus.
And so you wouldn't... you wouldn't hurt me like this, right?
[sobs]
I don't wanna keep hurting you.
What?
[hesitates]
[sobbing] Wha... What is with this goddamn hallway? I...
[inhales]
[exhales] You said...
You said that you'd always love me.
Right? You said you'd always love me today, tomorrow, forever.
You said that I make sense to you.
[Marcus] Yeah.
You said that. Those are things you said! [sobs]
-[exhales] -I meant that.
Then what changed?
What changed? Just tell me what I did wrong and... [inhales]
-Please, just tell me. -God, Jesus, nothing.
You didn't do anything. It's...
It's me, I promise.
[Ginny] You promise?
You're making promises to me, Marcus?
You know what? I hate promises
because anyone who has ever made a promise to me
has broken it because they're liars.
You're supposed to be the one who doesn't lie to me.
Do you even care that you're hurting me?
-Of course I do. I just... -What?
I don't have room...
for anyone else's pain right now.
Do you understand what you're doing?
You're saying...
you're saying that... that you're okay with never holding me again,
never kissing me.
Just... Just done? Just...
-Yeah. -[Ginny sobbing]
You're gonna regret this.
You're gonna realize that this isn't you. [inhales]
And it's gonna be too late because... because you're breaking us. [sniffles]
And... And if we're broken, it's over, and...
[Ginny sobbing]
[crying] Please. Please don't do this, Marcus, please.
Please don't do this.
[Ginny sobs]
[Ginny sobbing]
[sad music plays]
[sad music intensifies]
[crowd cheering, applauding]
I love you.
[laughing]
Thank you. [chuckles]
-Oh my God! That was incredible! -[Bracia squealing]
Bracia, oh my God! [laughs]
Oh my God, Bryon could not keep his eyes off of you the entire time!
-Really, really, really? -Yes, I swear.
-Bracia, that was unbelievable. -[chuckles]
-Wasn't she so beautiful? -Okay, Max, you can go now.
-Okay. -[Bryon] Definitely.
[boy] Amazing job!
Um, did you wanna go out with me for, like, a coffee or something?
[splutters] Yeah. Yeah, I'd love to. I mean, you're why I did the play.
What?
Yeah. My teammates are so mad I did this instead of football.
[chuckles] This is so stupid, and you probably don't remember,
but we once went to an escape room together.
-[laughing] Really? -Yeah, yeah. [chuckles]
You were incredible, Max.
Do you want me to help you get out of this?
May I kiss you?
Hell yeah. [chuckles]
[chuckles] Okay.
[woman vocalizing]
Thank you so much. You did so good.
Thank you.
Dad! [laughs]
-Max. -You were amazing.
Oh my God, you too.
[squealing, laughing] Hey!
[Ellen] Mm.
You were fabulous!
I only saw you.
[laughing] Thank you.
Come on, let's go.
How about you? You like it?
-[mellow music plays] -[boy] Yo, what's up?
[Sophie] Max.
-Sophie. Hi. -[Sophie] Hi.
[chuckles] You came.
Because you know other people in the show, not me,
'cause you know a lot of theater people.
-A lot of theater friends you have and... -You were wonderful.
[Maxine] Thanks.
[Sophie] Hey, do you wanna grab coffee sometime?
I... I feel like we have some unresolved stuff to talk about.
["Never Enough" by Two Lanes plays]
[hesitates]
♪ Running ♪
♪ Because it's never enough... ♪
[Marcus] Being back in the room where depression lives,
it's a sharp pain and an overwhelming numbness.
♪ Drifting... ♪
[Marcus] I love her.
Even in the room, I love her.
But being loved takes work too.
♪ When you're not around... ♪
[Marcus] I don't have it in me to be loved right now.
[gunshot in distance]
Was that a gunshot?
["Never Enough" by Two Lanes ends]
[mellow music plays]
♪ Treading ♪
♪ Arms getting ♪
♪ Heavy ♪
♪ As I sing ♪
♪ Down ♪
♪ Without your love ♪
♪ I lose my way ♪
♪ And the stars ♪
♪ Cease to shine ♪
♪ But if I hold on ♪
♪ I'll take you down ♪
♪ With our dreams ♪
♪ In the riptide ♪
♪ Exhausted ♪
♪ Legs waded ♪
[song ends]