I remember, my mom always asked me to tell her a story. And I never knew why.
Maybe it was just something to make her smile. To take her away from it all.
It wasn't until much later that I realized that these stories
she wanted me to tell had nothing to do with her at all.
When I realized that the most important stories
we have to tell are the ones we tell ourselves.
Hello, good evening, how's it going?
Well, there aren't any. Look, I was scared. Here we are.
Come on in. Come on in. I mean, nothing much has changed, I don't think.
Except, was that couch here last night? I don't think it was.
Well, I don't know why I'm asking you there. Because you were just this night.
Well, I didn't have a shot. Because, are you hungry at all? I mean, if you.
.. Well, right. Well, you just tell me if you are hungry.
Here, we have some fresh eats, and of course, some fresh towels in the chair.
And over here, you might remember something a little bit special.
I kept everything you did that summer in here. I mean, I could barely
keep up with everything that went on in that little head of yours.
Oh, Grandma? I'm 12. I don't really do that anymore.
Of course. Of course. I am just going to put all of this in.
And here. Hi. Down. Down. Hi, we better get
going, because your dad will be expecting you.
And, uh, you probably want to leave it here.
I mean, there's something here that we'd like to know.
I'll let the doctor know you're here. Don't go over everything with you.
Yeah, let him know I'm here. We'll go from there and...
Whoa.
I'm trying to get in here.
Sorry about her. I have no state to dance, that's for sure.
But if we were to dance, we're going to do it for real.
Okay, you want it? All right, she wants to go. Let's go.
We're going to do it. Two, three, four, five, six, yes, and you got it.
Oh, yes, yes, zip. Oh, what? Big finish, big finish.
Come on, girl. We've never rehearsed it.
Thank you, judges. Be kind.
It's the applause that keeps me up.
B, this is Janet. Janet, this is my daughter, B.
It's lovely to meet you, B. Your father's told me so much about you.
Nice to meet you, too. What are they giving you?
Oh, this? Magic.
All right, I'll let you two catch up. Anything I can get for you, B.
Do you want anything?
I'm good, thanks.
Just a burger for me. Extra cheese, bacon, cholesterol.
Yeah.
Okay, she's ready. Broccoli? Just all broccoli.
And water, maybe. Sorry, she's usually more fun.
So, how was the ride down?
I'm really sorry I couldn't be there to pick you up.
It was Harry, it's the only time she'd give her hers, and she's a bit of a dean.
Dad? You really don't have to do this.
Do what?
Treat me like a kid.
Uh-huh.
Sometimes life doesn't always have to be fun, you know?
Well, that's true. Very true.
Doesn't stop us from trying, though.
But you know what? You're right.
Sometimes life isn't fun.
I'm coming back here.
Minds just want to go over again, doesn't it?
And maybe even makes you worry that that could happen again.
But the good news is...
I'm not mom.
I'm not sick.
I'm just... broken.
And I can be fixed.
Look at me.
It's a very simple surgery.
And I'm gonna be fine.
I promise.
Okay.
You're gonna promise me something?
That you will not hang around here?
That you will get out there and have some fun?
I mean, you gotta admit.
One day it's gonna make a hell of a story.
What? Living in New York? Being a kid.
Hello?
What?
Come on, come on.
Come on, come on, come on.
No way.
Hello?
Just come on, just come on.
Hey!
Hi! Sorry, Sarah.
Hey!
Hello? Please go away.
I, um.
..
I was just trying to say hello to your little girl.
Your little girl here, please go away, please.
I just moved in downstairs.
And I don't really have anybody to talk to.
Who is this?
I'm sorry, I was just... Oh, it's you.
You better get back downstairs, it's too late to be up here.
Yes, ma'am.
Hi.
Those for me?
Um, no, actually, they're for my dad.
Just kidding.
Oh, you want to play chess? TV's busted.
I'm sorry? It's okay.
It's not your fault.
That's why my mom got me chess.
Checkers.
What happened? I fell.
I fell a lot.
This time, I broke my leg.
And my...
Cosi... Cosi...
No, uh... My cosi...
Cosmo...
You know, I just broke my butt.
And your arm, too?
What'd you fall from?
Oh, separate incidences.
Come.
I'm Benywin, by the way.
I'm B.
Cool.
What does B stand for? Oh, nothing.
My mom just used to call me B.
I like it.
Just B.
Well, it was really nice to meet you.
This meet you, too.
You know what I find me.
You have to stop.
Hello, how are you?
Thank you so much.
I'll try.
Hello, little guy.
You better be nice to me.
Yeah, you better be cool.
Something's next.
Come on, come on, come on.
Come on, now.
I'm not going anywhere.
I just want some cheese.
Yeah, no.
Oh, God.
Hello?
Hi. Well, okay, okay. Okay, okay. I know how it looks.
But the truth is, she loves me. We are doing great.
Really? I heard she cried for an hour. Oh, come on.
An hour seems like a little bit of an embellishment.
Do you know how hard it is to cry for an hour? Grab your stuff. We're leaving.
No, no, no, no, no, no. You can't take me away.
This is the one. She is the perfect fit. I promise.
Did you talk to her? Well, no. It was hard to with all the crying.
Exactly. That's not a good thing.
Did she even see you? She was about to.
She was about to. Absolutely. I can almost guarantee it.
I think. What happened? Well, she was putting that creepy doll to sleep.
She stopped. She looked up. She definitely felt something.
So I slowly walked over to her. And as I got close, I... Wait. What are you doing?
No. Don't do this. Don't do this.
Don't do this.
No, no, no.
Hi.
Oh, God.
What was that? Just changing the record! He
just gets so cranky when people touch his stuff.
See?
Who are you?
What do you mean? I'm blue!
But you're purple.
Oh, yeah, well he was color blind, so... Who was?
My kid, remember?
What?
Oh, for God's sake, blue. Of course she doesn't remember.
She thinks you're going to eat her.
Apologies about him. He's the most adorable train wreck, but a train wreck.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Now, would you mind picking our guest on the
floor, please? And sit. A big finger. Lovely.
Well done, Ben. Now, let's start over, shall we? How do you like your tea?
I want to drink tea.
What kind of girl doesn't drink tea? Not helping!
I'm Glotham, and you've cleaned up blue.
Me again.
And that is... She knows who I am.
We've, uh, we've met before. For a while, since you... since you've been up here.
Last time I saw you, you were, uh, smaller.
What is going on?
Yeah, well that's a perfectly understandable question, given, um...
Hey.
Hey? Yeah, hey.
What, we're gonna explain it all right here? In a neat little pig package?
What's supposed to try? Excuse me.
Will you stop poking her? Sorry.
Sorry! This is just so exciting!
What is?
Set your back!
Blue! I mean, that's enough.
One part of don't touch my stuff. Do you not understand?
This was all an album!
Did you say, or...
Kid?
Oh, yeah! His name is Jeremy.
I hear more about Jeremy.
So, that house we were at tonight...
That was Jeremy's? Oh, no.
That was different. That was a potential match.
And one that couldn't have been successful if it wasn't for you or her.
Alright, you know what? Do yourself.
Okay? I don't need this.
I don't need any of this.
Whoo! Okay. This has been quite a day for him.
But you! I'm sure you have questions.
So, are there more of you?
Say no! Yes!
Oh, yeah! Lots more! I mean, almost every kid has one.
Have one.
Have what? A friend.
An imaginary friend?
If. We say if.
Can't get an imaginary friend?
But also, like, what if?
Like, anything's possible!
Oh, ouch! Okay, let's not get ahead of ourselves here.
Her eyes look like they might melt out of her head.
So, what was happening tonight?
Oh, that was a placement attempt with a new kid.
We've started a fledgling little operation.
We hear you.
What kind of operation?
Sort of matchmaking agency. To help X find new kids.
New kids? But what happened to your kid? Oh, he grew up.
He doesn't need me anymore.
He doesn't? That's so sad.
Eh, more like terrifying.
Ooh! Oh, no.
If he doesn't need me, he can't see me.
Then all that's left is to disappear!
Happy days! Happy days!
Happy Christmas!
This is a little bit hard.
Yes. Yes, it is. A lot.
For everyone, I think we should call her tonight.
I think she's doing quite well, actually.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Well, I think it's all too much, not to mention too late.
And I don't think any of us want to be on the wrong side of that door
when that creepy witch comes out.
You should go.
Oh, come on, Cal. She's just a kid.
I'm not a kid.
Well, that's that.
Goodnight.
Oh! Oh, gosh, you gave me a fright.
Good morning.
I'm waiting.
Ah, you're off.
I'm being pancaked.
Oh, God, I seem to be stuck to the pen.
And I have some cereal also wavered.
I'm not that hungry.
Well, you let me know. You will, me if you need anything.
Hello.
Good.
God.
Is there any food? Of course.
What do you feel, like, real food?
Or junk food?
Yeah, there's a vending machine down the wall and to the right.
Oh, fancy seeing you here.
What are you doing? Get out of there.
I would love to, but mine cannot feel my legs.
Give me a hand.
How do you do it? Okay, wait.
Ow, ow, ow.
Okay.
You are strong.
Can we do it again?
Is this a hotel?
What are you doing here?
Visiting my dad.
Oh, yeah, your dad has a broken heart? That must be scary.
What? No, it's not.
What are you doing here? I cannot be seen helping you.
Ooh, why not?
Because there's real people here. I'm gonna look crazy.
Come on. You're just a kid.
Hi.
Who are you talking to?
Hug.
Open up.
Open up. I have your thing.
What are you, anyway? An if.
I know that, but what? Finally.
Oh, it's you.
Hello.
I wanted to stop.
Oh, that's awful. Oh, my team.
I think she was pretty clear she doesn't... whatever.
You want to stop? All of it.
I don't need this.
Well, I don't know what to tell you, but that's not how this works.
That's not how what works. What is happening to me?
You are the chosen one.
Don't know. Let's not give her a complex.
She's already even of a spark plug as it is.
Chosen for what? This whole thing is a curse.
Now you're getting it.
No, no, no, no. You could do so much good. You could save all of us.
All of who?
And don't say this.
Um...
You should probably let him say it, or I think his head may actually explode.
Fine.
Thank you.
How can I help them? You can't.
Of course she can.
Look, there's nothing we want more than to be with our own kids.
But our kids, they've forgotten about us.
So we need new ones.
You can help us find them.
Like I always say, better to have a new kid than not to have a kid.
He's never said that.
Well, thought it.
So I help you play some wisdom, kids.
And that's it?
Everything goes back to normal.
Careful what you wish for.
Why?
Because I can't be seen to take you there.
Nowhere.
You need help.
You have no idea how true that statement is, but not the way that you're thinking.
After last night, you clearly don't know
how to make this whole placement thing work.
Uh, really? I can help you.
How?
Because I'm a kid.
That's that.
Where are we going? To get help.
From who?
From somebody more qualified.
Because this is way above my favorite.
I think it's really nice of you, by the way.
What is?
That you're helping them out like this.
Oh, well, I don't have a choice.
But actually, it never leaves.
How long have you been able to see them?
No, as long as I can remember.
What do you mean, live? Well, live.
I think that's a relative term.
But you don't know anything where kids are or have been.
Is it?
Magical?
What?
What are we doing? It used to be.
..
This is us.
Wait, I've been here before.
Really?
Yeah, my mom took me here once.
It's all coming back to you, isn't it? Wait.
Is that him? I hope so.
But it's locked.
I'm gonna give you a minute to think about that one.
Stay here, unless the brownback grabs the key.
You're leaving me alone?
You're never really alone.
I thought that was obvious by now.
You sure you want to do this?
Are any of them scary? Worth.
Desperate.
Vicki, how are you?
It's a new perfume. He's spent some, okay?
Batteries, of course.
Here to see El Capitano.
You know, a little spirit bear.
Okay.
What's alive?
Is your daughter living in her mother's house? No, no.
And you were using her utility's account.
You know, a student says that your daughter was not living in the house.
Hey.
Let's go.
Come on.
Why is this here? Hi, Todd.
Breath in.
And out.
And in.
And out.
Beautiful.
Who'd like to start?
I mean, last week I was feeling pretty good.
And then this week, I don't know what happened.
It's okay.
I just started falling apart.
No, here we go.
No, I mean to the violins. Am I right, Terry? Oh, come on.
Ken, you know she's a viola.
Well, that's not nice. That doesn't make anyone feel good.
Guys, guys, we have to move through this
narrative that our kids choose to forget about us.
They all go through something that makes them forget.
Oh, I wish I could see it one more time.
I wish I could just tell them I'm right here.
I've always been right here.
Hey, hey, hey, whoa. Not the cape.
That is toxic.
It's okay.
I guess I'm going to clean that up.
Listen to that.
I'll pay you good cash.
And this slime ball's taken up all the time.
Don, I got a question.
Is it possible that kids are just the worst? Oh, my God.
Is that a kid?
What's that? Oh, my God.
What does the skin look like?
What does it feel like?
Is there light reflecting off the skin?
Or is there none?
Yeah!
Judas, you can cover up.
Let's take a high, everybody.
Hey, Cal.
Are you still only 20 bucks from that phone party?
We think we're never going to talk about that with words.
But I need to find somebody.
But I need to do it on the quiet, okay? Oh, hi.
Hi.
Is that?
No.
Yes.
Oh, boy.
I need to see it.
There it looks.
Yeah, sure, sure.
I think I saw him heading down towards the pool.
Go, go, go, go, go, go.
Yeah, yeah, sure.
No worries.
Good luck.
Oh, come on, guys.
We've been through this before.
It's not snacks.
It's art.
Does that feel... Brett's starting to burble up in your throat? Hey, Cal.
Good God, God.
Who's the girl?
What's wrong with you, huh?
I hate it or not.
Friends.
What about you?
We've got a friend.
We're gonna show you the deal.
Hey!
You know I'll find out.
Yeah.
Whatever, man.
What?
Come get bigger!
Starting to see why I live alone.
Chief!
How did that kid create an invisible ant?
Was he lying down?
Who knows?
Down and up and down and up and down and up and down and up and down and up and down.
Really meant no sneezing.
Hey!
I'm looking for a cat.
Lewis, I have someone I'd like you to meet.
Hello, Elizabeth. It's very nice to meet you.
Thank you.
So, did he give you the grand tour? Kind of.
And what do you think?
Not quite what I expected.
She wants to help with the placements.
Lewis here is 93. He started this place.
He can teach you everything you need to know. He's not right, Lewis.
Calvin.
You know, he wasn't always like this.
No, no?
Nah.
Old Calvin here used to be the clown.
Did he tell you that?
No.
That's right.
It was always his only job in life was to make you smile.
Well, not anymore.
Alright.
You guys seem to have this under control.
I'll show you the ropes. Probably have you waxed the car or something?
No.
If he's not going to give you the grand tour, what are you giving to him?
Sorry, what?
This place can be anything you want it to be.
All you need is a little imagination.
No. No, no, no, no, no. Don't do this.
Show us how it looks in that head of yours.
That's a rectangle in your way.
Shut up.
We're gonna get out of here.
Doesn't matter what's just getting back inside here.
What are you doing this easy? Help me out?
Something's happening!
Nothing's happening.
No, no, no, no. What is it here? No, no, no, no.
What is it here? No, no, no.
What is it here?
Oh my gosh!
Oh my gosh, you're so extreme!
Oh my gosh, you're so extreme! Alright.
Oh, pal.
Hey, where did you come from?
No, no, no, not the crew, that's it.
What are you waiting for?
The walking pattern approaches.
Stay there!
Stay there! I know you've got to! It's over! Stand your eyes!
Where have you been? You were supposed to be here five minutes ago!
The door's on!
Look at me!
Come on! Get out there!
Hello! I don't understand why so good!
Do you need me?
Yeah, do you need me?
And if it's not real, I do not wish to say anything.
What are we doing?
Come to me!
Let's go!
I know you're going to lose the college!
Yes!
So you better make it through!
You're still going to lose!
I know you're going to lose!
I know you're going to lose now!
I know you're going to lose the college!
But you better make it through!
Stay there!
You look a mess.
You're just okay, Arden?
Did you say G-Fault?
I have Bingo!
Well, that was the weirdest job interview I've ever been in.
Cardiff? Oh, good!
Glad you're having fun.
So does this make us partners?
Let's not get ahead of ourselves, shall we?
Can't you go?
James!
See you tomorrow.
There is nothing good to read.
How's your story coming?
Oh, I don't have time for that.
I got a job.
Okay.
I assume I'm allowed to ask no questions.
Nope.
As you were.
See?
We still have a chance.
Whoa!
You got supersonic hearing or something?
No, I was just waiting for you.
Oh.
TV's still busted.
You should really get that fixed.
Honestly, I think my mom has something to do with it.
Your mom? Yeah.
She says that screens turn my brain into mush.
What if she broke it?
Guess what? I got a job.
Wow.
Like at an ice cream store?
More like a matchmaking agency.
Well, whatever it is, I'm sure you're great at it.
Good luck! Thank you.
Hey.
Yeah?
Have you ever had an imaginary friend?
No.
Want one? Sure.
Well, he's about eight or nine, so I think you can prioritize by hopping.
Great.
See if anybody has any experience in magic or fantasy.
Fantasy's a bit of a Pandora's box.
Maybe they're person-like superheroes.
Yeah, he does.
Or art.
Or TV.
I'm not going to ask again.
What's the pants on?
You're freaking everyone out.
How am I feeling?
Is it good?
You feel good? Yeah.
It's your show.
Here we go.
It's an oven.
What's up, are you okay?
Couldn't be okay.
Everything.
Hi.
Why? My gosh.
This is just so exciting.
So what's your name?
My name is Allie.
Sonny.
Andromedus III.
Son of... Stephen.
Ha.
Because sometimes when I get nervous, I... Oh dear God.
Nothing to be nervous about.
You're doing great.
She's so sweet.
My little girl's name was Tabitha.
She named me Yoonee.
Because... Excuse me.
Because I'm a unicorn.
Sorry.
I was so nervous.
And where are you from?
Originally? Philadelphia.
DeKalb, Illinois.
cocaine? New Jersey.
Save your comments, please.
Mostly? Radio Shack.
Let's see.
We moved in 83.
No, no.
84?
Yeah, that was rough.
I mean, rough.
But Kimsey, come on, Dad.
Might as well move us through the moon.
Am I right? It's not funny.
Anything.
We used to put on shows every day.
Sometimes multiple shows.
Look, again, building me and rebuilding me.
You know what I mean?
But we never got lasers to shoot out of my eyes.
I'm not going to lie.
I'd say the schedule wasn't brutal because it was.
But at the end of the day, to hear the roar of that crowd.
Gah! The uncles.
The uncles were the best.
Okay.
I got a whole bunch of friends here.
You just let me know which one you can see.
Sure.
Alrighty.
Can you see this guy?
Ta-da!
What's the problem?
Who is this kid? Nothing.
You know, the hardest part for me was maybe bedtime.
Look, Mom just didn't get it.
I mean... Okay, let me tell you something about the dark, okay?
All kids are scared of the dark.
All of them.
Even if they don't admit it.
And why?
Because those nightlights don't do anything.
That's why.
Like, sure, Mom, you got a job to do.
You're doing great.
Let me ask you something.
You put this kid to bed.
Who's going to watch over Poughkeepsie?
Can't you see this guy? Here we go.
Nope.
What's that?
That's good again.
Ask him again.
Really?
No.
Alright, that's it. I got this.
And Mom said too much candy isn't good for your tummy, but I said...
Oh my God.
My eyes can taste it.
I'm so sorry.
You don't taste that in your eyeballs?
I can find anyone.
Anyone!
No, don't!
Okay, okay, okay.
Where are you from?
My God, I would never tell you that.
I would never tell you that.
Alright, thank you very much, sir.
Pretty good.
Ah, you're amazing.
He's got my mouth on you.
Look, you seem like a nice kiss. I'm just going to shoot straight.
In the beginning, I thought, what if he created me as some kind of metaphor?
I mean, it's possible that he can be like a legit genius, right? Wrong.
It was Arizona, and he was just thirsty.
And here we are.
Which one?
You don't get what which one.
And I just want to say, thanks for doing this.
It really means a whole lot to everyone.
Nope.
I don't think he knows what he wants.
What the hell do you want?
Who's next?
He!
No.
Green.
I'm just confusing.
He's the worst.
His favorite snack was croissants, which was kind of cheating,
because his parents owned a bakery right downstairs.
So that was convenient.
So we had a lot of croissants and bread, carbs, a lot of carbs.
Not pasta, which is interesting.
But everything else they did make was a delicious smell.
Hey, hey, hey!
Okay, you saw this.
You see this?
Because this is my life in a nutshell, okay? Nope.
Yeah.
Any more?
No.
It didn't work.
Sorry.
That's okay.
I still have you.
Being excited is exhausting.
Okay, let's get you to bed.
So, now you come.
It didn't work?
Well, maybe it just wasn't meant to.
All this time spent trying to find new kids.
They stopped looking for their old ones.
But their kids have grown up.
They don't need them anymore.
All kids need their imaginary friends.
Especially when they grow up.
But they've forgotten.
Nothing you love can ever be forgotten.
You can always go back.
How?
They live forever, right there in your heart.
Sometimes you just need to find a way to invite them out.
For me, it's the smell of the sea breeze.
The sound of footsteps tamping on the boardwalk.
After that, you just close your eyes and it all comes rushing back.
Now, it's for the way you look at me.
Oh, it's for the only one I see.
Feet is very, very extraordinary.
It's even more than anyone that you adore and love.
It's all that I can give to you.
Love is what you never ask for.
But you, you and love can make it.
Take my heart and please don't break it.
Love was made for me and you.
Oh, it's all that I can give to you and you.
It's for the way you look at me.
It's for the only one I see.
He is very very extraordinary. It's even more than anyone that you adore.
And love is all that I can give to you.
Love is more than just a game for two. Two in love can make it take my heart.
Please don't break it without us. I was made for me and you.
The night's out. You should get some rest. We've got to big date them all.
Mom, what's happening tomorrow?
You've got to stop.
Never.
Because there I was, having my final spin before getting to the airport.
Now, nobody would just go off like that.
Don't you just go... legs up. I could not do that because I had broken leg.
No. Do you want some more of this? Because I didn't
know what flavor you like, so I just got everything.
This is great. Do great.
Good.
Grandmom, can I ask you a question? Of course.
Anything.
What did you want to be when you were a kid? Well.
..
What?
Well, that is a good question.
I always dreamt of being a dancer.
Really?
Excuse me, don't look so surprised. Your grandfather thought I was quite fetching.
So you saw you dance? Of course.
I've got something else.
Oh, yeah. Oh, my goodness.
That's your grandmother.
You're beautiful.
Yeah, well, you felt so.
Actually, I was shaking in my boots that day. Or in my slippers.
You were?
Yeah, I mean, it was the most important day of my life, because
there I had, I think, six schools were chosen to perform.
Across the river, just this beautiful little theater, and I
still remember the sound of the wood on the floor creaking,
and the music just tumbled from the orchestra, just like a wave.
And now the dust caused the light as it fell,
and it made me feel like I was in a dream.
So what happened?
Oh, my dear girl, I grew up too tall, too awkward, and too old.
I mean, let's be honest. Who wants to see an old woman dance?
Now, why is this all deserted? I have some ice cubes.
Why is this ice cubes? Oh, Mrs.
already?
Is she here? Awesome.
Oh, hi.
I only made love for two. I'll meet more.
Your hopes.
Oh, is this a riddle? I love riddles.
My grandmother. You're her if.
Well, of course I am. Devilish style, adorable accent.
I'm surprised it wasn't obvious to be honest.
Then let's go. She's right downstairs. She won't believe it.
B, it's not for lack of trying.
I've been down there with her every day. I read with her.
I watch TV with her. I even went through her Pilates phase with her.
She couldn't see me.
There's nothing you can do if they can't remember.
No, you have to help her.
Dream a little dream of me.
B, shh. What are you doing?
This is ridiculous.
What on earth are you up to?
B? B?
B? B? B? B? B? B? B? B? B? B?
This is the second sentence.
Oh my god, where is your pen?
There's a room, I like it. What was it called? The family.
Works in the city.
Don't think I can find anyone.
Anywhere!
Ha ha!
Good luck, short sec.
It's all up to you.
Cook a dagger!
Hope this works.
It says we should be on the next block.
We gotta hurry.
Okay, so let's recap this. So we're actually going to see him?
Yes! Oh, okay, wow.
See him right now. Not if you can help it.
Okay, but, you know, how do we even know it's him?
Tell him to look upstairs.
Yep, that's him.
This is the little boy.
Wow, I'm not ready for this.
I think I'm going to be sick.
You see him?
He's on the move. Come on.
Let's go, go, go, double tug.
Oh, I should have worn a suit.
Okay.
He looks great!
Wow, look at him! So fit!
He used to look, well, more like me.
Looks like he's done something to his hair.
I think that's sweat.
I am so emotional.
Now's our chance.
Okay, gotta go in there.
Wait, what? I can't go in there alone.
Can you go in?
Oh, no, I'm afraid that's not on the menu.
I would sit in public bathrooms and I'd worse than ever be up there in the top one.
And she's agreed to get in there. Come on.
Twenty percent of the third quarter next year.
How is that possible, you say?
How is that possible, you man?
Come on man, get it together.
In the third quarter.
Third quarter of next year.
How do I know that's possible?
I don't know what you're supposed to be.
You got this.
Hey, you're fine.
Don't you cry.
Look at me, don't cry.
Oh, God.
How did it go?
Oh.
Oh, my God.
Come on.
I blew it.
Gross.
Come on.
Oh, God.
This is it.
Cal, am I disappeared?
I'm pretty sure that's not how this works.
Oh, boy.
I think I need to throw up.
Well, give it our best shot.
It didn't work.
Oh, my God.
I don't understand.
They were standing right next to each other.
Oh, yeah.
I need to throw up.
Or I need a snack.
It's one of the two.
Maybe their mood wasn't right.
In fairness, the music was terrible.
Yeah, I definitely needed to eat something.
I'm starving.
That's it.
What's that? Don't lose it.
Don't lose it.
Can I help you?
Yes.
I'm here for a delivery.
No.
I mean, that was just...
I mean, that was just so...
You did it.
We did.
I think we make a pretty good team.
Yes, we do.
Thank you very much.
I'm sorry, I was just... I was in front of the... Come inside.
Come inside.
It's okay, Grandma.
I'm okay, I promise.
Not you.
Your father.
I'm sure he's okay.
Just get whatever you need and I'm gonna get back in the car.
I need to clean this room.
I can't do it.
I just can't do it.
It's okay.
You're okay.
I need you to help me.
I'm right here.
I just can't do it again.
You can't do what? Say goodbye.
You don't.
What is it? I tell him.
Just tell him a story.
Hey, your dad had a wrong day.
He just needs some rest.
Hi.
So...
I've been working on that story.
And I'm ready to tell you now.
It's a story about a little girl.
A little girl who was so sad.
And so scared.
And she did everything she could to block the world out.
So she'd never have to feel anything again.
But she couldn't.
She couldn't because she has this person.
It's a magical person.
That no matter how hard she tried to push away.
No matter how hard she tried to grow up.
He wouldn't let her.
He would just keep holding onto her.
Tired. Tired.
And the funny thing is...
That's the only place she truly feels safe.
It's the only place she ever wants to be.
So you can't go anywhere.
I'm just kidding.
Please, honey, please.
That was nice.
Open the door.
Hello?
Who's there? Open the door.
Are you trying to get in there? Uh, yeah.
My friend lives here.
Your friend?
He helps me, so I just wanted to tell him thank you.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
There's no one in there.
All right.
That's everything.
Hey, we can always come back.
All right, I'll be right back.
Oh, I was just coming to say goodbye.
It was you.
It was always you.
And I'm so sorry that I didn't remember sooner.
You're probably thinking that...
I don't need you anymore.
That I've grown up.
So...
I just had to come tell you...
that I'll always need you.
Especially when I grow up.
All I have to do is close my eyes...
and you know what comes rushing back.
When I was little, I remember telling this story.
And as I get older, I often find myself looking back...
questioning certain details.
But every time that happens, I always remind myself...
to take a breath...
and simply ask myself...
what if... we'll be fine?
So... shall we go in? Oh, God.
Daddy!
Do it again!
Get out of the way!
Get out of the way! I'll see you.
See you soon!
See you soon, okay? Take care. I'll see you later.
Bye! Well, then.
The first sentence!