1 00:00:24,107 --> 00:00:26,107 [pensive music playing] 2 00:00:51,342 --> 00:00:55,182 Celery sticks and hummus, whole-grain crackers, 3 00:00:55,889 --> 00:00:58,849 seedless grapes if they're over the age of 2. 4 00:00:59,350 --> 00:01:02,400 Low-fat Greek yogurt with granola and berries. 5 00:01:03,146 --> 00:01:08,686 Some string cheeses, bananas, kiwis, pears. 6 00:01:08,777 --> 00:01:11,357 Is this motherfucker just gonna keep listing fruits? 7 00:01:12,906 --> 00:01:18,036 Blueberries, tangerines, and apples with peanut butter. 8 00:01:18,119 --> 00:01:19,369 [clearing throat] 9 00:01:24,334 --> 00:01:29,214 Okay, moms, what's a healthy snack we can give Jimmy 10 00:01:29,297 --> 00:01:31,627 from anywhere on the food pyramid? 11 00:01:32,383 --> 00:01:34,343 -Yes. -[woman] Uh, trail mix? 12 00:01:34,427 --> 00:01:36,637 [Gary] Actually, be careful with trail mix, 13 00:01:36,721 --> 00:01:40,311 especially if it's store-bought and comes mixed with candies. 14 00:01:40,391 --> 00:01:43,601 So you're gonna want a full nut-and-berry trail mix. 15 00:01:43,686 --> 00:01:44,556 [watch alarm beeping] 16 00:01:44,646 --> 00:01:47,606 Oh. Moms, that's our time for today. 17 00:01:47,690 --> 00:01:51,740 But remember, kids need three healthy meals a day, every day. 18 00:01:51,820 --> 00:01:54,450 Parents do not get a day off. 19 00:01:54,531 --> 00:01:56,491 [mellow guitar music playing] 20 00:02:04,165 --> 00:02:05,325 [car horn honking] 21 00:02:16,636 --> 00:02:18,136 -[Alex] Hi. -Hey there, sweetie. 22 00:02:18,221 --> 00:02:20,141 Ready to rock and roll. 23 00:02:24,352 --> 00:02:27,312 -How was class? -He made us put diapers on a melon. 24 00:02:27,397 --> 00:02:28,857 [chuckles] Gary. 25 00:02:29,816 --> 00:02:31,986 -Why do I have to do this? -It's court-mandated. 26 00:02:32,068 --> 00:02:35,158 Parents who have lost custody have to do PEP class. 27 00:02:35,238 --> 00:02:38,028 Yolanda offered me a shift this morning, and I turned it down 28 00:02:38,116 --> 00:02:39,826 to learn about whole grains. 29 00:02:39,909 --> 00:02:43,869 Completing the class will look very good at your hearing. 30 00:02:43,955 --> 00:02:46,365 If it helps get Maddy, I'm gonna be the valedictorian 31 00:02:46,457 --> 00:02:47,537 of Bad Mom School. 32 00:02:49,043 --> 00:02:50,253 [Denise] That's for you. 33 00:02:52,964 --> 00:02:56,804 -You brought me a coffee? -It's just Folgers, baby girl. [chuckles] 34 00:03:02,682 --> 00:03:03,522 There he is. 35 00:03:04,976 --> 00:03:07,766 -Howie, hi. -Dee. 36 00:03:07,854 --> 00:03:12,324 -Always lovely. Is this Alex? -Yes, sir. Thank you so much. 37 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:14,360 I really, really appreciate this. Thank you. 38 00:03:14,444 --> 00:03:15,574 Oh, please. 39 00:03:16,321 --> 00:03:17,321 Call me Howie. 40 00:03:17,947 --> 00:03:20,617 Howie's been donating his Wednesday lunch hour 41 00:03:20,700 --> 00:03:22,410 to McMullen House for years. 42 00:03:22,493 --> 00:03:24,003 His wife makes him do it. 43 00:03:24,078 --> 00:03:26,918 She does not. She just likes me slightly more when I do. 44 00:03:26,998 --> 00:03:28,708 I have to state this upfront. 45 00:03:28,791 --> 00:03:31,211 I don't practice family law and I don't represent you. 46 00:03:31,294 --> 00:03:36,424 I'm an estate lawyer, giving free legal counsel in a field I'm not an expert in. 47 00:03:36,507 --> 00:03:39,137 I appreciate any advice I can get, thank you. 48 00:03:39,219 --> 00:03:42,559 -Denise says you're back in court Friday? -Yes. 49 00:03:42,639 --> 00:03:45,179 How involved are you in your daughter's day-to-day care? 50 00:03:45,266 --> 00:03:47,806 -I am her day-to-day care. -That's good. 51 00:03:47,894 --> 00:03:51,154 That's very good. It's gonna help you get joint custody. 52 00:03:51,231 --> 00:03:54,901 No, I don't want joint custody. I want Maddy all the time. 53 00:03:54,984 --> 00:03:59,824 Didn't you take her from her home for 72 hours without her father's consent? 54 00:03:59,906 --> 00:04:01,066 For her own good. 55 00:04:01,783 --> 00:04:05,123 It doesn't matter. You can't take a child away like that. 56 00:04:05,203 --> 00:04:08,463 It's grounds for losing custody. It's his word against yours. 57 00:04:08,539 --> 00:04:10,999 You know, Howie believes you, baby girl. 58 00:04:11,793 --> 00:04:12,793 Absolutely. 59 00:04:12,877 --> 00:04:15,257 But emotional abuse is tricky. 60 00:04:15,838 --> 00:04:20,508 Legally, it's not classified as domestic abuse in this state. 61 00:04:21,177 --> 00:04:24,887 -Ass-backwards. -All right, so I'm in a DV shelter, 62 00:04:24,973 --> 00:04:28,523 and the DV shelter says emotional abuse is domestic violence. 63 00:04:28,601 --> 00:04:31,521 But the court says that it's not? 64 00:04:31,604 --> 00:04:32,734 Correct. 65 00:04:33,815 --> 00:04:35,185 So I'm fucked. 66 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:38,315 No. We'll get you a strong character witness. 67 00:04:38,403 --> 00:04:41,033 Do you have someone who can speak on your behalf? 68 00:04:41,698 --> 00:04:42,988 [lighter clicks, then water bubbling] 69 00:04:43,074 --> 00:04:44,084 Sure. 70 00:04:44,158 --> 00:04:46,578 [Howie] What about permanent housing in close proximity to Dad? 71 00:04:46,661 --> 00:04:48,711 [Denise] Getting her in transitional housing tomorrow. 72 00:04:48,788 --> 00:04:49,748 [Howie] Good. 73 00:04:49,831 --> 00:04:52,961 File these forms with the clerk no later than 7 p.m. tomorrow. 74 00:04:53,042 --> 00:04:54,672 [Alex] I have to fill all this out 75 00:04:54,752 --> 00:04:57,092 and go to work and go to mom class by 7 tomorrow? 76 00:04:57,171 --> 00:05:01,301 Yeah. The court needs proof that you're enrolled in SNAP benefits. 77 00:05:01,384 --> 00:05:04,184 That's your food-stamp vouchers and EBT card. 78 00:05:04,262 --> 00:05:07,432 You apply in person, and the wait is long. 79 00:05:07,515 --> 00:05:11,595 So go early. Bring proof of residency, information about your income, 80 00:05:11,686 --> 00:05:15,686 the name of your voluntary resettlement agency, VOLAG, if applicable. 81 00:05:15,773 --> 00:05:18,073 The court needs to see proof of financial security, 82 00:05:18,151 --> 00:05:22,241 proof that the parent is employed in a legal, income-generating... 83 00:05:22,322 --> 00:05:25,162 Court needs copies of pay stubs, bank accounts, credit cards, 84 00:05:25,241 --> 00:05:28,241 rental lease and utility bills, any ongoing medical costs. 85 00:05:28,328 --> 00:05:31,208 If you plan on taking advantage of the WCCC childcare program, 86 00:05:31,289 --> 00:05:33,959 provided you meet all the TANF WorkFirst requirements, 87 00:05:34,042 --> 00:05:36,752 the court needs to see that verification paper. 88 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:39,206 Same for LIHEAP. You need proof of a support system. 89 00:05:39,297 --> 00:05:42,007 Extended family, friends, emergency contact. 90 00:05:42,091 --> 00:05:43,511 Name, number, address. 91 00:05:43,593 --> 00:05:46,643 You need written testimonials about your character, 92 00:05:46,721 --> 00:05:49,521 who can speak on your behalf, 93 00:05:49,599 --> 00:05:52,689 -say what a great mother you are. -Fuck me! 94 00:05:55,688 --> 00:05:57,898 -Late! -I know, I'm sorry. The B9 bus. 95 00:05:57,982 --> 00:06:01,402 I'm gonna start calling you Sorry. Sorry, you're so sorry. 96 00:06:01,986 --> 00:06:04,486 Kiara's waiting outside. You have a move-out in Merritt. 97 00:06:04,572 --> 00:06:07,742 -Who's Kiara? I haven't met her. -I'll set up a lunch. 98 00:06:07,825 --> 00:06:09,945 We'll have the Cobb salad and rosé. 99 00:06:10,036 --> 00:06:12,246 -Where are you going? No. -To change. 100 00:06:12,330 --> 00:06:14,620 No uniforms for move-out cleans. 101 00:06:14,707 --> 00:06:16,957 -What's a move-out clean? -You'll see. 102 00:06:19,337 --> 00:06:20,377 Kiara? 103 00:06:31,015 --> 00:06:32,015 Your seat's wet. 104 00:06:32,100 --> 00:06:35,690 It looks like piss, but it's Mountain Dew. Get in. 105 00:06:43,319 --> 00:06:45,319 Thank you so much for the ride, by the way. 106 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:49,155 Yolanda made me. But I can't drive you home, so don't even ask. 107 00:06:49,242 --> 00:06:51,042 No, yeah, I'll take the bus. 108 00:06:51,119 --> 00:06:54,329 How a grown-ass woman doesn't have her own wheels is the question. 109 00:06:54,414 --> 00:06:55,254 Yeah. 110 00:06:55,331 --> 00:06:57,501 [cell phone ringing] 111 00:06:57,583 --> 00:07:00,253 I'm sorry, I've gotta take this real quick. 112 00:07:00,336 --> 00:07:03,376 -Mom. -Hey, Basil said you texted me. 113 00:07:03,464 --> 00:07:04,974 Why is Basil checking your phone? 114 00:07:05,049 --> 00:07:09,549 He was putting a Venmo app on my phone and saw the text. 115 00:07:09,637 --> 00:07:11,557 Why was Basil putting Venmo on your phone? 116 00:07:11,639 --> 00:07:15,179 -That's your bank information. -Don't start. I'm really busy. 117 00:07:15,268 --> 00:07:16,098 Doing what? 118 00:07:16,185 --> 00:07:19,975 Oh, I'm embroidering little tits and vaginas onto T-shirts. 119 00:07:20,064 --> 00:07:22,824 -I got a big order on Esty. -It's Etsy. 120 00:07:22,900 --> 00:07:24,900 Some sorority is doing a girl-power thing. 121 00:07:24,986 --> 00:07:28,406 A sorority is paying you to embroider boobs and vaginas? 122 00:07:28,489 --> 00:07:32,079 Yep. Embroidered tees are the new pussyhats. 123 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:32,990 What's up? 124 00:07:33,077 --> 00:07:35,367 -Are you around tomorrow? -Why? 125 00:07:35,455 --> 00:07:38,245 -What did you do with Grandma's furniture? -Why? 126 00:07:38,332 --> 00:07:41,132 I'm moving. I would love to use her furniture, 127 00:07:41,210 --> 00:07:45,340 -and I'd really love your truck. -You're moving? Well, that's exciting. 128 00:07:45,423 --> 00:07:49,803 I saw Sean at the Penny Saver, and he did not say a word. 129 00:07:50,303 --> 00:07:52,813 I'm not moving with Sean. I left him. 130 00:07:52,889 --> 00:07:56,809 -Was Maddy with him at the Penny Saver? -No. He was on his bike. 131 00:07:57,393 --> 00:08:00,943 Okay. Uh... So can you help me tomorrow? 132 00:08:01,898 --> 00:08:03,018 With what? 133 00:08:03,107 --> 00:08:04,107 Moving. 134 00:08:04,192 --> 00:08:07,152 Alex, I really don't think you should do that, hon. 135 00:08:07,737 --> 00:08:10,317 You don't leave a good man when he's trying, 136 00:08:10,948 --> 00:08:13,908 and Sean is trying to evolve. 137 00:08:13,993 --> 00:08:17,253 -Okay, can I use your truck or not, Mom? -Sure, kiddo. 138 00:08:17,330 --> 00:08:20,540 -What for? -For the love of God, I'm moving tomorrow. 139 00:08:21,209 --> 00:08:22,749 [banging on door] 140 00:08:25,129 --> 00:08:27,089 Holy shit, what is that smell? 141 00:08:27,590 --> 00:08:30,720 Sewage. Squatters break in, or tenants who get evicted 142 00:08:30,801 --> 00:08:33,471 but stay after the water and electric is off. 143 00:08:33,554 --> 00:08:36,974 Keep using the toilet too. Foul-ass motherfuckers. 144 00:08:37,558 --> 00:08:40,478 -I'm gonna be sick. -Breathe through your mouth. 145 00:08:40,561 --> 00:08:43,691 You get the lay of the land. I'm gonna get the wet-vac and supplies. 146 00:08:43,773 --> 00:08:44,773 [Kiara coughs] 147 00:08:45,733 --> 00:08:46,573 Fuck. 148 00:09:05,962 --> 00:09:08,632 Hey! New girl, where you at? 149 00:09:09,131 --> 00:09:11,971 I'm in here. A kid was squatting here. 150 00:09:12,927 --> 00:09:15,927 -Who the fuck would do this to a child? -It's character-building. 151 00:09:16,430 --> 00:09:17,930 Let's divvy this up. 152 00:09:18,432 --> 00:09:20,522 Dusting's where I shine, so I'll take bedrooms. 153 00:09:20,601 --> 00:09:24,231 -You take the kitchen and the bathroom. -Why do I get the worst rooms? 154 00:09:25,106 --> 00:09:25,936 You're new. 155 00:09:30,444 --> 00:09:31,864 ["Bam Bam" playing] 156 00:09:41,581 --> 00:09:44,711 ♪ A me seh one ting Nancy cyaan understan ♪ 157 00:09:45,918 --> 00:09:48,498 [Kiara] No, he DM'd me, "DTF?" 158 00:09:49,380 --> 00:09:51,470 Huh? [laughing] 159 00:09:54,635 --> 00:09:59,345 Huh? No, 'cause his old lady looks like a house elf in Harry Potter. 160 00:09:59,432 --> 00:10:00,272 I know. 161 00:10:00,349 --> 00:10:02,309 ♪ A true dem nuh know it's from creation ♪ 162 00:10:03,352 --> 00:10:05,272 [Kiara speaking in Spanish] 163 00:10:05,354 --> 00:10:08,984 ♪ Bam bam, ey, what a bam bam ♪ 164 00:10:09,066 --> 00:10:11,816 ♪ Bam bam dilla, bam bam ♪ 165 00:10:11,902 --> 00:10:14,452 ♪ Bam bam dilla, bam bam ♪ 166 00:10:14,530 --> 00:10:20,910 ♪ Ey what a bam bam, seh what a bam bam ♪ 167 00:10:20,995 --> 00:10:25,245 [in English] No one plays mini golf, he's gay! I'm telling you. 168 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:27,673 ♪ I'm a lady, I'm not a man ♪ 169 00:10:27,752 --> 00:10:30,462 ♪ MC is my ambishan ♪ 170 00:10:30,546 --> 00:10:33,166 ♪ I come fi nice up Jamaica ♪ 171 00:10:33,257 --> 00:10:37,757 ♪ So bam bam, what a bam bam ♪ 172 00:10:37,845 --> 00:10:40,595 ♪ Bam bam dilla, bam bam ♪ 173 00:10:40,681 --> 00:10:43,021 ♪ Bam bam dilla, bam bam ♪ 174 00:10:43,100 --> 00:10:46,190 ♪ Ey a me seh what a bam bam ♪ 175 00:10:46,270 --> 00:10:48,940 ♪ Tell 'em seh me seh what a bam bam ♪ 176 00:10:49,023 --> 00:10:51,403 ♪ Ey a, tell 'em, tell 'em ♪ 177 00:10:51,484 --> 00:10:54,494 ♪ Me born an' me grow ina Kingston 6 ♪ 178 00:10:55,780 --> 00:10:56,950 [gagging] 179 00:10:57,031 --> 00:10:59,871 ♪ When you hear dem Nuh sound like Miss Prissy biscuit ♪ 180 00:10:59,950 --> 00:11:01,790 ♪ You come ina de place so me seh-- ♪ 181 00:11:02,662 --> 00:11:04,372 I'm gonna have to call you back. 182 00:11:04,455 --> 00:11:05,405 [coughing] 183 00:11:06,248 --> 00:11:07,248 You okay, newbie? 184 00:11:13,964 --> 00:11:15,724 Can't handle the heat, chef? 185 00:11:24,141 --> 00:11:25,811 I don't think I can do this. 186 00:11:26,644 --> 00:11:28,904 So quit. I'll tell Yolanda. 187 00:11:31,107 --> 00:11:31,977 I can't quit. 188 00:11:33,567 --> 00:11:37,777 Then don't quit. Either way, toilet's not gonna clean itself. 189 00:11:41,033 --> 00:11:43,043 [pensive music playing] 190 00:11:43,577 --> 00:11:45,117 [sighs] 191 00:12:26,996 --> 00:12:28,076 [sniffing] 192 00:13:05,493 --> 00:13:06,743 [chattering] 193 00:13:11,207 --> 00:13:13,167 Son of a bitch, are you fucking kidding me? 194 00:13:13,250 --> 00:13:15,380 Sorry! Do you mind if I get out? 195 00:13:28,224 --> 00:13:31,314 [Ethan] Could we get a drink for this single dad over here? [laughs] 196 00:13:31,393 --> 00:13:33,903 Jesus Christ, you're really helping... 197 00:13:34,313 --> 00:13:35,563 [Alex] Where the fuck is Maddy? 198 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:36,978 -Shit. -Where is Maddy? 199 00:13:37,066 --> 00:13:40,066 -It's Alex Russell. All fun must cease. -Talk to me. Where's Maddy? 200 00:13:40,152 --> 00:13:41,652 Relax. She's with my mom. 201 00:13:41,737 --> 00:13:43,237 Why do you have a vacuum? 202 00:13:43,697 --> 00:13:45,697 -Are you drunk? -I'm working on it. 203 00:13:45,783 --> 00:13:47,703 -And you've been out all day biking? -So? 204 00:13:47,785 --> 00:13:50,655 So Maddy's with your mom, on the couch, watching Jeopardy? 205 00:13:50,746 --> 00:13:52,956 No, no, no. They watch Wheel of Fortune. 206 00:13:53,040 --> 00:13:54,500 -This is funny to you? -Well... 207 00:13:54,583 --> 00:13:56,673 Are you kidding me, Sean? What if she got sick? 208 00:13:56,752 --> 00:13:59,262 What if she got hurt? What if she needed to go to the ER? 209 00:13:59,338 --> 00:14:00,758 My mom would take her. 210 00:14:00,840 --> 00:14:03,630 Your mom that spent half your childhood addicted to Oxy? 211 00:14:03,717 --> 00:14:07,137 That's taking care of our daughter? Talk to me, Sean! 212 00:14:07,221 --> 00:14:08,601 My mom's sober. 213 00:14:09,265 --> 00:14:11,725 -I don't get it! -What don't you get? 214 00:14:11,809 --> 00:14:13,349 Maddy's a fucking baby. 215 00:14:13,435 --> 00:14:15,855 She's been with me for every second of her life. 216 00:14:15,938 --> 00:14:19,858 Don't understand why you're gonna take her if you're not gonna spend time with her. 217 00:14:19,942 --> 00:14:22,152 -Will you chill? -I'm not gonna chill! 218 00:14:22,236 --> 00:14:24,236 -I'm having one round. -Bullshit! 219 00:14:24,321 --> 00:14:25,571 Then I'm going home. 220 00:14:25,656 --> 00:14:27,946 You've had four rounds! Probably five! 221 00:14:28,033 --> 00:14:32,003 Alex, if I'm having a few drinks, it's because I'm doing fucking triage. 222 00:14:32,079 --> 00:14:34,419 Okay? Everyone heard you say I have a rage problem. 223 00:14:34,498 --> 00:14:37,628 -You do have a rage problem! -Yeah, well, these people are my regulars. 224 00:14:37,710 --> 00:14:40,250 -You have a rage problem. -Say that with a straight face. 225 00:14:40,337 --> 00:14:42,587 You have a rage problem and a drinking problem, 226 00:14:42,673 --> 00:14:45,843 and you shouldn't have custody if your mommy does it for you. 227 00:14:45,926 --> 00:14:50,136 The whole reason my mom is here is because my girlfriend dumped me 228 00:14:50,222 --> 00:14:51,472 and then stole my kid 229 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:55,137 and then she almost killed her in a fucking car accident! 230 00:14:55,686 --> 00:14:57,056 This is an emergency. 231 00:14:57,563 --> 00:14:59,903 You are an emergency. 232 00:15:03,068 --> 00:15:04,698 And you smell like shit. 233 00:15:10,200 --> 00:15:12,540 -Sorry, guys. -[Ethan] Don't worry, bro. Drink. 234 00:15:25,591 --> 00:15:27,801 -Hi. -Is she asleep? 235 00:15:27,885 --> 00:15:28,835 Yes. 236 00:15:30,095 --> 00:15:31,255 Can I just see her? 237 00:15:36,143 --> 00:15:38,153 [emotional music playing] 238 00:15:44,485 --> 00:15:45,395 I love you. 239 00:15:47,112 --> 00:15:48,452 I love you so much. 240 00:15:58,040 --> 00:16:00,080 -Thanks, Doreen. -Bye. 241 00:16:05,673 --> 00:16:11,013 So today I want to talk about stability. 242 00:16:11,095 --> 00:16:12,505 And whoosh! 243 00:16:14,682 --> 00:16:16,892 -Take these. -[Gary] Let's take a scenario. 244 00:16:17,476 --> 00:16:21,396 This is Chloe, age 4. 245 00:16:21,897 --> 00:16:25,477 Chloe lives at home with two parents 246 00:16:26,026 --> 00:16:30,606 who love her very, very much. 247 00:16:30,698 --> 00:16:32,618 And she has stability. 248 00:16:33,617 --> 00:16:35,327 She has three meals a day, 249 00:16:36,078 --> 00:16:38,788 snack at snack time, lights out at 7, 250 00:16:38,872 --> 00:16:41,502 and a day care that she's very familiar with. 251 00:16:41,583 --> 00:16:46,633 But now... let's say Chloe's parents separate suddenly, okay? 252 00:16:47,214 --> 00:16:50,304 Chloe now shuffles back and forth between them, 253 00:16:50,801 --> 00:16:53,391 and that sense of home she had... 254 00:16:57,599 --> 00:16:58,639 Gone! 255 00:17:04,815 --> 00:17:05,645 Hmm. 256 00:17:06,817 --> 00:17:11,857 Chloe's chances of having emotional, psychological, and academic difficulties 257 00:17:11,947 --> 00:17:15,947 are 55 percent higher than they were before this. 258 00:17:16,035 --> 00:17:19,325 That's how important stability is. 259 00:17:19,913 --> 00:17:23,383 So, moms, what can we do? 260 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:27,459 Let's help turn Chloe's frown upside down. Okay? 261 00:17:29,214 --> 00:17:30,514 [car horn honking] 262 00:17:31,759 --> 00:17:32,929 [Paula laughing] 263 00:17:34,386 --> 00:17:36,216 I have some amazing news! 264 00:17:37,973 --> 00:17:41,023 -You are gonna die when I tell you. -Okay. 265 00:17:41,101 --> 00:17:44,351 Can we run a few errands in town before we get the keys to my place? 266 00:17:44,438 --> 00:17:45,268 Sure! 267 00:17:45,355 --> 00:17:47,145 [upbeat music playing] 268 00:17:47,232 --> 00:17:49,862 -So guess who I ran into. -Who, Mom? 269 00:17:49,943 --> 00:17:51,783 -Fey! -Who's Fey? 270 00:17:51,862 --> 00:17:56,122 Oh, baby, he is this genius curator I met a million years ago. 271 00:17:56,200 --> 00:18:00,160 I can't remember where, but I think it was at the artists' residence in Maine. 272 00:18:00,245 --> 00:18:03,285 Remember the time when I found the cash on the street for my flight? 273 00:18:03,373 --> 00:18:08,923 I was like, "Oh, man, talk about karma!" Anyway, he's here. 274 00:18:09,004 --> 00:18:12,304 -Who's here? -Fey, the curator I met in Maine. 275 00:18:12,382 --> 00:18:15,222 He's running the Hummingbird, and I ran into him. 276 00:18:15,302 --> 00:18:18,222 I'm here to apply for SNAP for me and my daughter. 277 00:18:18,305 --> 00:18:20,215 Here's my application and my ID. 278 00:18:20,307 --> 00:18:23,767 And he was like, "Paula Langley, is that you?" 279 00:18:23,852 --> 00:18:27,562 So I say, "Fey, do you realize 280 00:18:27,648 --> 00:18:30,148 the Hummingbird has never given me a show?" 281 00:18:30,234 --> 00:18:33,244 [Alex] I'm here to apply for LIHEAP. My application and ID. 282 00:18:33,320 --> 00:18:36,160 And he was like, "You've got to be kidding me." 283 00:18:36,240 --> 00:18:38,240 And how do I enroll in WCCC? 284 00:18:38,325 --> 00:18:42,535 I just tell him all about my new series, and he says, "Bring it in." 285 00:18:42,621 --> 00:18:46,171 -[Alex] Thank you. -So maybe you didn't hear me. 286 00:18:47,209 --> 00:18:49,709 I'm having my own show. 287 00:18:49,795 --> 00:18:50,745 Who is? 288 00:18:51,296 --> 00:18:52,416 Me! 289 00:18:52,506 --> 00:18:56,546 They offered me a solo show at the Hummingbird. 290 00:18:57,052 --> 00:19:00,062 Hey, that's really great. That's great, Mom. 291 00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:02,769 Yeah, and it works out just perfectly. 292 00:19:02,850 --> 00:19:05,890 Because my favorite bronze is at Larry's. 293 00:19:05,978 --> 00:19:08,358 So we'll snag it when we're getting Mom's furniture. 294 00:19:08,438 --> 00:19:11,398 And then we'll drop off the whole kit and kaboodle at the gallery. 295 00:19:11,483 --> 00:19:13,403 -[Alex] Today, no. We can't do that today. -Yeah! 296 00:19:13,485 --> 00:19:15,855 It takes two to lift that sculpture. 297 00:19:15,946 --> 00:19:18,656 You help me and we scratch each other's back. 298 00:19:20,075 --> 00:19:23,785 Right, because that's what today's about, Mom. Hi. Are you Luis? 299 00:19:23,871 --> 00:19:27,621 I'm Alex, it's very nice to meet you. This is my mother, Paula. 300 00:19:27,708 --> 00:19:30,168 Hola, Luis. Ooh! 301 00:19:30,752 --> 00:19:31,962 Okay. This way. 302 00:19:32,045 --> 00:19:34,045 -[laughing] -Can you not, please? 303 00:19:34,548 --> 00:19:37,428 [Luis] Guest understands this is an emergency shelter. 304 00:19:37,509 --> 00:19:38,799 It is not your home. 305 00:19:39,428 --> 00:19:42,638 Guest understands pay stubs are to be submitted weekly. 306 00:19:42,723 --> 00:19:46,643 Any change of income or child support must be reported immediately. 307 00:19:46,727 --> 00:19:49,977 Guest understands overnight visitors are not allowed. 308 00:19:50,063 --> 00:19:53,323 Guest understands random urinalysis may be requested. 309 00:19:54,401 --> 00:19:58,161 -Did you say I have to pee in a cup? -Half the residents are recently homeless. 310 00:19:58,947 --> 00:20:01,067 The other half are recently released from jail. 311 00:20:01,158 --> 00:20:04,158 So we have a strict no drugs or alcohol policy here. 312 00:20:04,244 --> 00:20:05,624 So this is a halfway house? 313 00:20:05,704 --> 00:20:09,254 -Are there people on parole living here? -Well, it's a lot of things, mama. 314 00:20:09,833 --> 00:20:14,253 Only subsidized housing in the county. You sign here and here, okay? 315 00:20:15,714 --> 00:20:17,054 Just give us a second. 316 00:20:19,718 --> 00:20:22,638 I love it. It's got great bones. 317 00:20:23,722 --> 00:20:26,732 I can't bring Maddy here with ex-cons living next door to us. 318 00:20:26,808 --> 00:20:27,768 Bullshit. 319 00:20:27,851 --> 00:20:31,731 We just need to brighten it up. That's all. I will help you. 320 00:20:31,813 --> 00:20:33,273 It'll be fine. 321 00:20:33,357 --> 00:20:35,067 We'll get some house plants. 322 00:20:35,150 --> 00:20:38,740 We'll go by Larry's and get Mom's old furniture. 323 00:20:38,820 --> 00:20:41,280 I'll have Basil drop off my paints. 324 00:20:41,365 --> 00:20:46,445 I'll paint a mural over Maddy's bed, of monkeys and sunflowers! 325 00:20:46,536 --> 00:20:49,576 You know, we'll just bring the sunshine right in. 326 00:20:49,665 --> 00:20:52,415 It'll be a real girl pad. 327 00:20:52,501 --> 00:20:54,131 It'll be okay. 328 00:20:54,878 --> 00:20:57,418 [Alex] I just need you to fill in these forms, Mom. 329 00:20:57,506 --> 00:21:00,756 -I have to turn them in by 7 tonight. -Piece of cake. 330 00:21:00,842 --> 00:21:04,392 Just keep going straight until you hit the dirt road. 331 00:21:05,555 --> 00:21:08,175 I know. I learned how to drive on this road, Mom. 332 00:21:08,767 --> 00:21:10,937 Really? I don't remember that. 333 00:21:11,561 --> 00:21:13,561 Larry taught me in his Bronco. 334 00:21:13,647 --> 00:21:16,147 Weren't you in middle school when we lived out here? 335 00:21:16,233 --> 00:21:19,533 Nope. I got picked up for my junior prom out here. 336 00:21:20,445 --> 00:21:23,815 -In my senior year, we went to Craig's. -Craig? 337 00:21:24,658 --> 00:21:28,288 Yeah. He lived down by the reservoir, and he had a pet ferret. 338 00:21:28,370 --> 00:21:29,330 Oh. 339 00:21:29,997 --> 00:21:32,537 Craig. Shit, but you know... 340 00:21:33,750 --> 00:21:35,210 Larry was a good guy. 341 00:21:36,044 --> 00:21:40,094 Always trying to pin me down. Poor thing. 342 00:21:45,971 --> 00:21:48,891 It might be hard for him to part with the obelisk, 343 00:21:48,974 --> 00:21:50,934 so let me take the lead on that. 344 00:21:51,018 --> 00:21:53,938 You know, people get really attached to their art. 345 00:21:54,021 --> 00:21:57,571 We also have to get Grandma's furniture, which is the reason that we're here. 346 00:21:57,649 --> 00:22:00,399 Yeah, yeah. So how do I look? 347 00:22:00,902 --> 00:22:02,362 Are my girls too out? 348 00:22:03,280 --> 00:22:04,110 You look good. 349 00:22:04,197 --> 00:22:05,117 -[yells] -[Paula] Oh! 350 00:22:05,198 --> 00:22:07,698 [laughs] Oh, shit! 351 00:22:08,744 --> 00:22:11,834 -Good job, squirt. -Oh, my God! What the hell! 352 00:22:13,832 --> 00:22:16,002 Sorry about Wicket. That's the way he says hi. 353 00:22:16,585 --> 00:22:17,415 Hi, Larry. 354 00:22:18,587 --> 00:22:19,497 [Larry] Is that Alex? 355 00:22:20,047 --> 00:22:22,377 Holy shit, sister, you're all grown up! 356 00:22:22,466 --> 00:22:23,546 Hi, Larry. 357 00:22:24,343 --> 00:22:26,723 Paula, would you look at you, huh? 358 00:22:27,554 --> 00:22:30,224 -It's been a minute. -Cute grandson. 359 00:22:30,724 --> 00:22:32,564 Wicket? Oh, no, that's my son. 360 00:22:33,101 --> 00:22:34,391 Your son? 361 00:22:34,478 --> 00:22:38,228 Yeah, I got a couple of new additions running around. They're with their mom. 362 00:22:38,315 --> 00:22:39,145 Up there! 363 00:22:39,232 --> 00:22:40,232 Say hi, Petal! 364 00:22:42,319 --> 00:22:44,279 She looks like a fucking bitch. 365 00:22:44,363 --> 00:22:45,823 [Larry laughing] 366 00:22:45,906 --> 00:22:46,866 Oh, Paula. 367 00:22:47,407 --> 00:22:50,787 So you ladies finally want your old furniture back, huh? 368 00:22:50,869 --> 00:22:51,869 It's in the barn. 369 00:22:52,454 --> 00:22:57,884 Hey, look, Lar, I'm afraid I'm gonna have to take the obelisk. 370 00:22:58,835 --> 00:22:59,915 [Larry] What's an obelisk? 371 00:23:00,003 --> 00:23:01,213 [Paula chuckles] 372 00:23:01,296 --> 00:23:04,926 The bronze statue that I made for you when you turned 45. 373 00:23:05,550 --> 00:23:06,800 Oh. 374 00:23:06,885 --> 00:23:08,385 It's a big, pointy thing. 375 00:23:10,013 --> 00:23:11,603 Oh. Oh. [chuckles] 376 00:23:11,681 --> 00:23:14,601 -You mean the big dick sculpture? -That's the one. 377 00:23:15,102 --> 00:23:19,772 It's an obelisk. It's the ancient symbol of the sun god, Ra. 378 00:23:19,856 --> 00:23:22,066 [Larry] Yeah. I got that in the barn too. 379 00:23:22,150 --> 00:23:23,570 You keep it in the barn? 380 00:23:24,069 --> 00:23:27,489 That's a really important early work of mine. 381 00:23:27,572 --> 00:23:30,372 Well, Petal moved in. I had to make some space. 382 00:23:31,410 --> 00:23:33,950 Pull the truck up to the barn door, will you, kiddo? 383 00:23:35,872 --> 00:23:38,172 [Paula] Petal, that's not a name. 384 00:23:38,250 --> 00:23:40,040 Hey, it's my old softball bat. 385 00:23:40,127 --> 00:23:42,957 He told me that he would never get married again, 386 00:23:43,046 --> 00:23:45,916 that he was too set in his ways. 387 00:23:46,007 --> 00:23:48,587 Why do you care, Mom? You guys broke up a decade ago. 388 00:23:48,677 --> 00:23:50,427 I don't understand why you're upset. 389 00:23:50,512 --> 00:23:55,182 If he was gonna break his stupid marriage rule, it should have been for me. 390 00:23:55,267 --> 00:24:00,767 -These are all my old journals. -My ass was completely out in the wind. 391 00:24:01,481 --> 00:24:03,981 Moving my whole art studio into his house. 392 00:24:04,818 --> 00:24:05,898 And your daughter. 393 00:24:05,986 --> 00:24:09,356 -She's so young. -So is Basil, Mom. 394 00:24:10,699 --> 00:24:12,449 This is great. Mom. 395 00:24:13,660 --> 00:24:14,620 -[Paula] My God. -I found it. 396 00:24:14,703 --> 00:24:18,673 -I can't believe he left it here. -Is this gonna fit in the truck? 397 00:24:18,748 --> 00:24:20,288 Wow. 398 00:24:20,375 --> 00:24:23,375 -That dick's bigger than I remember. -Are you blind? 399 00:24:23,462 --> 00:24:25,712 Nothing about that looks like a penis. 400 00:24:26,089 --> 00:24:29,549 Come on, Alex. You lift by the balls. I'll take the shaft. 401 00:24:31,470 --> 00:24:33,970 -[Alex] Is this the balls right here? -[Larry] Yep. 402 00:24:39,394 --> 00:24:41,154 Thanks for the help, Mom. 403 00:24:42,481 --> 00:24:43,481 Can we go now? 404 00:24:44,274 --> 00:24:46,994 -You're being very rude. -Rude? 405 00:24:47,068 --> 00:24:50,068 What I am is running out of time to find love, Alex, 406 00:24:50,155 --> 00:24:52,655 because I wasted time on that clown. 407 00:24:53,325 --> 00:24:54,155 Hey, Mom... 408 00:24:55,785 --> 00:24:58,325 we're about to drop your art at a gallery. 409 00:24:59,498 --> 00:25:01,038 You're a working artist. 410 00:25:02,042 --> 00:25:04,342 Life's good. You're good. 411 00:25:06,838 --> 00:25:07,668 You're right. 412 00:25:08,507 --> 00:25:09,507 There she goes. 413 00:25:09,591 --> 00:25:12,721 We're rescuing the obelisk from the philistines, 414 00:25:12,802 --> 00:25:15,722 and now we're gonna deliver it to superior people. 415 00:25:16,348 --> 00:25:19,058 Mm-hm. You're gonna wave goodbye to this nice man 416 00:25:19,142 --> 00:25:21,392 who stored your stuff for an entire decade, yep? 417 00:25:25,565 --> 00:25:28,395 Put a bra on, bitch. [laughs] 418 00:25:28,485 --> 00:25:30,355 ["Show Me Some Affection" playing on radio] 419 00:25:30,445 --> 00:25:34,655 ♪ Just a jet-age gypsy Looking for a gypsy queen ♪ 420 00:25:34,741 --> 00:25:37,661 ♪ I sometimes think I'm on the brink Of knowing what I mean ♪ 421 00:25:37,744 --> 00:25:39,874 [Alex] Can you please fill out my form now? 422 00:25:43,083 --> 00:25:46,173 Write that I'm a good mom, that I'm stable and able, 423 00:25:46,253 --> 00:25:47,753 that I take good care of Maddy. 424 00:25:47,837 --> 00:25:51,377 Give an example, sign it, that's it. Please, this is very important. 425 00:25:51,466 --> 00:25:55,136 I have to turn this into court by 7 p.m. or I could lose Maddy. 426 00:25:57,222 --> 00:25:58,062 Hey. 427 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:03,520 -What do you want me to say? -That I'm a good mom. 428 00:26:04,396 --> 00:26:06,306 That I take great care of Maddy. 429 00:26:06,940 --> 00:26:09,400 If you add that Sean is abusive, that would be helpful. 430 00:26:11,152 --> 00:26:12,152 [Paula laughs] 431 00:26:14,114 --> 00:26:16,834 Sean? [laughing] 432 00:26:17,409 --> 00:26:19,199 Emotional abuse is abuse. 433 00:26:20,996 --> 00:26:24,416 What does that even mean? How can emotions be abused? 434 00:26:24,499 --> 00:26:26,379 Where do people get this stuff? 435 00:26:27,085 --> 00:26:30,415 All right. Did you notice that we were in a bank earlier? 436 00:26:30,505 --> 00:26:32,915 -Yep. -Did you notice what I was doing? 437 00:26:33,008 --> 00:26:34,258 Banking. 438 00:26:34,342 --> 00:26:37,432 I was opening a bank account because I don't have one 439 00:26:37,512 --> 00:26:40,522 because Sean took my ATM card when I didn't pay the electric bill 440 00:26:40,599 --> 00:26:42,389 and said he would handle all money. 441 00:26:42,475 --> 00:26:46,475 Honey, Sean's good with money, and you're like me, shitty with it. 442 00:26:47,147 --> 00:26:51,607 Or I was isolated in a trailer for two years without any access to money, 443 00:26:51,693 --> 00:26:54,823 and that's financial abuse, a form of emotional abuse. 444 00:26:54,904 --> 00:26:57,454 Where are you getting this shit? Your class? 445 00:26:57,532 --> 00:27:00,202 No. I'm getting this from the DV shelter, Mom. 446 00:27:01,286 --> 00:27:03,616 This is why I don't go to the doctor, 447 00:27:03,705 --> 00:27:07,825 because if you start poking around because you think something's wrong, 448 00:27:07,917 --> 00:27:09,747 you're gonna find something. 449 00:27:10,337 --> 00:27:12,417 That's an incredibly fucked-up point of view. 450 00:27:12,505 --> 00:27:16,295 Hey, I'm helping you move. I'm gonna fill out your form. 451 00:27:16,384 --> 00:27:18,394 I'm obviously supporting you here, 452 00:27:18,470 --> 00:27:22,220 but can I name 450 things that men have done to me 453 00:27:22,307 --> 00:27:24,807 that are worse than balancing a checkbook? 454 00:27:24,893 --> 00:27:26,233 Yes, I can! 455 00:27:26,311 --> 00:27:31,441 Your chickenshit father, for one, turned against me because I wanted 456 00:27:31,524 --> 00:27:33,494 to be more than a boring townie! 457 00:27:33,568 --> 00:27:37,528 -And you've had some moods, I'd say. -I have passion. 458 00:27:38,198 --> 00:27:41,078 -All that man had was depression. -Okay, Mother. 459 00:27:42,827 --> 00:27:45,247 Ha. Fey, it's Paula! 460 00:27:45,330 --> 00:27:46,330 Oh... 461 00:27:46,915 --> 00:27:51,245 Ask and you shall receive, my friend, my friend! 462 00:27:52,504 --> 00:27:55,554 -Honey, put it right there! -Ask and receive? 463 00:27:55,632 --> 00:27:57,262 -It could be the centerpiece. -Of? 464 00:27:57,342 --> 00:28:00,642 My show! I've got the rest of the stuff out in the truck. 465 00:28:00,720 --> 00:28:05,140 Some very heady stuff, really cerebral. 466 00:28:05,225 --> 00:28:09,895 Ten paintings, four sculptures, some mixed media. Oh, shit! 467 00:28:11,147 --> 00:28:15,817 I said mixed media. I meant mixed metal, but, babe, I can get you some media. 468 00:28:15,902 --> 00:28:17,402 -There's been some-- -Hey, Mom. 469 00:28:17,487 --> 00:28:20,317 You know what, we just need to clear that wall... 470 00:28:20,407 --> 00:28:22,777 -Hey, Mom. -...and face the obelisk north 471 00:28:22,867 --> 00:28:25,247 -because we don't want any shadows, honey. -Mom. 472 00:28:26,246 --> 00:28:28,496 -Honey, can't you see I'm talking? -Yes, I can. 473 00:28:28,581 --> 00:28:31,291 But he's trying to say something to you. Something's wrong. 474 00:28:31,376 --> 00:28:33,376 Oh! Darling Fey, I'm so sorry. 475 00:28:33,878 --> 00:28:36,298 -What is it? -Um, we've got our wires crossed. 476 00:28:36,381 --> 00:28:38,381 I didn't offer you a show. 477 00:28:39,384 --> 00:28:43,144 You said that my work deserved a larger audience 478 00:28:43,221 --> 00:28:44,851 and that I should bring it in. 479 00:28:44,931 --> 00:28:46,221 I meant in a general sense, 480 00:28:46,307 --> 00:28:49,727 like I'd maybe do a show with a group of local artists in the future. 481 00:28:49,811 --> 00:28:51,811 I didn't mean now. 482 00:28:51,896 --> 00:28:55,186 You said that you were kicking yourself 483 00:28:55,275 --> 00:28:58,485 for not snagging one of my bronzes when you could have. 484 00:28:58,570 --> 00:29:01,070 That's just a thing people say to be nice. 485 00:29:01,614 --> 00:29:02,454 You know, I-- 486 00:29:03,533 --> 00:29:06,753 I'm so sorry, Paula. You know what a fan I am. 487 00:29:06,828 --> 00:29:09,538 What would this town be without you and your pizzazz? 488 00:29:12,083 --> 00:29:13,083 Ah. 489 00:29:15,295 --> 00:29:17,125 I understand completely. 490 00:29:18,131 --> 00:29:21,551 Thank you for your interest in my work. 491 00:29:24,721 --> 00:29:26,511 I will be in the car. 492 00:29:36,483 --> 00:29:39,783 -Any chance I can leave this with you? -Absolutely not. 493 00:29:51,498 --> 00:29:56,038 He sounded like he was really serious about the group show with local artists. 494 00:29:56,127 --> 00:29:57,667 I bet you'd headline that. 495 00:29:58,254 --> 00:30:00,974 And we got the obelisk back, Mom. 496 00:30:02,467 --> 00:30:04,757 Basil's coming over. He's bringing your paints. 497 00:30:04,844 --> 00:30:09,724 You can do the mural for Maddy, with sunflowers, all those butterflies. 498 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:12,690 That's gonna cheer you right up. 499 00:30:12,769 --> 00:30:14,059 [engine starting] 500 00:30:21,653 --> 00:30:24,363 [Basil] You're an extremely rude person, aren't you? 501 00:30:24,447 --> 00:30:25,987 [Alex] We don't have to talk, Cilantro. 502 00:30:26,074 --> 00:30:29,664 Not even saying thank you to the guy that gives you a hand. 503 00:30:29,744 --> 00:30:33,084 I said thank you right when you got here, and I meant it. Thank you. 504 00:30:33,164 --> 00:30:36,334 -We both know you were being sarcastic. -Okay. 505 00:30:36,417 --> 00:30:39,547 What did you say to your mother, anyway? Why is she in such a state? 506 00:30:39,629 --> 00:30:41,299 [Alex] She's upset about her art show. 507 00:30:42,298 --> 00:30:45,548 -Wait, she had an art show? -She most certainly did not. 508 00:30:46,219 --> 00:30:47,179 I'm confused. 509 00:30:48,471 --> 00:30:53,181 Basil, you're just not gonna be around long enough for me to explain this to you. 510 00:30:53,268 --> 00:30:55,348 Let me explain something, Alex. 511 00:30:55,436 --> 00:30:57,896 Your mother and I, we're in love. 512 00:30:58,940 --> 00:31:02,940 You're gonna be gone in three months, and I'm gonna be like, "Bye!" 513 00:31:03,027 --> 00:31:05,697 That's an awful lot of meanness coming from someone 514 00:31:05,780 --> 00:31:07,700 who scrubs toilets for a living. 515 00:31:07,782 --> 00:31:10,702 [Alex] Meanness? Is that what they say in fake Australia? 516 00:31:12,203 --> 00:31:17,003 -Hey, Paula! Your daughter's being rude. -I have a genius idea! 517 00:31:17,625 --> 00:31:21,665 How good does a burger and a beer sound right now, huh? 518 00:31:21,754 --> 00:31:22,594 Yeah. 519 00:31:23,590 --> 00:31:26,680 -Thanks again for all your help. -Oh, yeah, you bet. 520 00:31:26,759 --> 00:31:30,349 Have a burger and a beer with us, honey. You haven't eaten all day. 521 00:31:30,430 --> 00:31:32,140 I've got way too much to do. 522 00:31:32,223 --> 00:31:36,063 But sweetheart, I've got to fill that form out. I can do it there! 523 00:31:37,520 --> 00:31:39,980 -Okay. -[Paula] Fuck the Hummingbird. 524 00:31:40,565 --> 00:31:43,565 Why is it even called the Hummingbird? It's stupid. 525 00:31:43,651 --> 00:31:46,201 I'm not going to another one of their openings ever again. 526 00:31:46,279 --> 00:31:48,109 Free cheese or not. 527 00:31:48,197 --> 00:31:53,487 It has taken me my entire life to become the artist that I am. 528 00:31:53,578 --> 00:31:55,198 [Basil] Baby, you inspire. 529 00:31:55,747 --> 00:31:56,617 Oh. 530 00:31:57,165 --> 00:31:58,115 See? 531 00:31:58,625 --> 00:32:02,415 Basil appreciates me. He values my time. 532 00:32:02,962 --> 00:32:05,092 Unlike Larry. 533 00:32:05,590 --> 00:32:07,840 -Who's Larry? -I mean, what is it with this town? 534 00:32:07,926 --> 00:32:11,546 They just wanna keep me imprisoned in mediocrity. 535 00:32:11,638 --> 00:32:14,058 Okay. Hey. Time to get out of here, guys. 536 00:32:14,140 --> 00:32:16,140 -Time to go. -No, we want another round, so... 537 00:32:16,225 --> 00:32:18,725 No, I've got to get to the clerk's office by 7 p.m. 538 00:32:20,813 --> 00:32:21,653 Fine. 539 00:32:22,273 --> 00:32:25,573 We'll get the check. Garçon! Could she get the check, please? 540 00:32:26,152 --> 00:32:28,492 -Why would the check come to me? -[Basil] You're paying. 541 00:32:28,571 --> 00:32:32,531 We helped you move, the least you can do is buy us a couple of burgers. 542 00:32:32,617 --> 00:32:34,737 You guys invited me, so you were gonna pay. 543 00:32:34,827 --> 00:32:38,867 -Babe, we can put this on my credit card. -No, no, no. 544 00:32:39,457 --> 00:32:42,877 It's the principle. It's Happy Hour, it's not expensive. 545 00:32:42,961 --> 00:32:45,591 [Paula] It's 36.85! 546 00:32:45,672 --> 00:32:47,422 You can pay for that! 547 00:32:47,507 --> 00:32:48,967 -Can't you? -No, I can't. 548 00:32:49,050 --> 00:32:51,720 You just got a job, Alex. 549 00:32:51,803 --> 00:32:53,893 You just moved me into a homeless shelter. 550 00:32:55,390 --> 00:32:59,770 Okay, well, you just pay for the burgers, and we'll pay for the beer! 551 00:32:59,852 --> 00:33:02,362 -That's fair. -I can't pay for any of it. 552 00:33:03,022 --> 00:33:06,112 -I have exactly six bucks until payday. -[Basil] Six bucks. 553 00:33:06,818 --> 00:33:08,778 That's not enough to pay for your burger. 554 00:33:10,071 --> 00:33:13,411 -Unbelievable. -It's not very considerate, Alex. 555 00:33:13,491 --> 00:33:14,331 No. 556 00:33:15,743 --> 00:33:16,583 Okay. 557 00:33:18,871 --> 00:33:19,911 I need the form. 558 00:33:21,249 --> 00:33:22,749 Oh, fuck. 559 00:33:23,918 --> 00:33:26,918 -When was that? -Now, Mom. It's due right now. 560 00:33:27,005 --> 00:33:29,875 I'm gonna write "not applicable" because you are not applicable. 561 00:33:29,966 --> 00:33:32,836 You are not my character witness. You cannot speak on my behalf. 562 00:33:32,927 --> 00:33:35,387 You can't buy me a burger on the worst week of my life. 563 00:33:35,471 --> 00:33:37,431 You are the shittiest mother on the planet. 564 00:33:37,515 --> 00:33:39,305 [Paula] I'm not the shittiest. 565 00:33:40,601 --> 00:33:42,521 I never lost custody of you. 566 00:33:47,859 --> 00:33:52,159 I know what you're thinking. Today we'll be walking the catwalk. 567 00:33:53,031 --> 00:33:55,781 No, not that kind of modeling, moms. 568 00:33:55,867 --> 00:34:01,457 Today is about what you're teaching your child through your own behavior, 569 00:34:01,539 --> 00:34:04,039 what you model to them. 570 00:34:04,125 --> 00:34:09,375 Now, it sounds cliché, but your actions speak louder than words. 571 00:34:09,464 --> 00:34:14,514 Your children see how you handle stress, how you treat other people. 572 00:34:14,594 --> 00:34:18,644 They soak all that info in like little sponges. 573 00:34:19,515 --> 00:34:22,635 Children follow our example. 574 00:34:22,727 --> 00:34:27,977 Kids don't come out of the womb knowing how to be violent and rude. 575 00:34:28,066 --> 00:34:30,736 They learn it, from you. 576 00:34:30,818 --> 00:34:32,358 Let's take a scenario. 577 00:34:37,200 --> 00:34:38,280 [cell phone beeps] 578 00:34:42,705 --> 00:34:45,365 -What's up, Ethan? -Hey, Sean's not with you, is he? 579 00:34:45,458 --> 00:34:46,538 No, he's not. Why? 580 00:34:46,626 --> 00:34:48,376 -Okay, cool. -He's probably at work? 581 00:34:48,461 --> 00:34:51,091 Yeah, he didn't show up. It's fine. I'm covering for him. 582 00:34:51,172 --> 00:34:53,972 But he'll get fired if he doesn't show up for the night shift. 583 00:34:54,050 --> 00:34:56,890 -What time was he supposed to be there? -11, to open. 584 00:34:56,969 --> 00:35:00,009 But he probably overslept, let his phone die. We had a late night. 585 00:35:00,098 --> 00:35:02,598 Did you call his mom and tell her to wake his ass up? 586 00:35:02,683 --> 00:35:04,483 I did. He's not there. 587 00:35:05,436 --> 00:35:06,516 Okay, bye. 588 00:35:07,105 --> 00:35:08,475 [cell phone ringing] 589 00:35:09,732 --> 00:35:11,692 -[Doreen] Hello? -Hey, is Maddy with you? 590 00:35:11,776 --> 00:35:14,276 Yes, she's right here. She's fine. 591 00:35:14,362 --> 00:35:15,992 We're having our snack. 592 00:35:16,072 --> 00:35:18,992 -Okay, where is Sean? -Uh, work, I think. 593 00:35:19,075 --> 00:35:21,155 Bullshit. Did Sean not come home last night? 594 00:35:21,244 --> 00:35:25,254 -That's my son's business. -Sean staying out all night isn't unusual, 595 00:35:25,331 --> 00:35:28,331 but he always shows up for work the next day, so something's wrong. 596 00:35:28,417 --> 00:35:30,627 When was the last time you heard from him? 597 00:35:30,711 --> 00:35:33,551 -Two days ago. -Is Maddy good with you a bit longer? 598 00:35:33,631 --> 00:35:35,091 -Yep, she is. -Okay. 599 00:35:35,174 --> 00:35:38,094 -Bye. Jasmine! -Yeah? 600 00:35:38,177 --> 00:35:40,177 [pensive music playing] 601 00:35:50,982 --> 00:35:53,282 Okay, I'm gonna jump out here. This is perfect. 602 00:36:33,191 --> 00:36:36,111 What are you doing down here getting wrecked by yourself, Sean? 603 00:36:36,194 --> 00:36:37,034 I'm hiding. 604 00:36:38,654 --> 00:36:39,494 Go away. 605 00:36:40,114 --> 00:36:40,954 Can you stand? 606 00:36:41,949 --> 00:36:45,619 I'm fine. I'll be a mess when the coke wears off, though. 607 00:36:46,829 --> 00:36:51,579 Okay, give me your keys. Give me your keys. I'm gonna drive you home. 608 00:36:53,294 --> 00:36:56,674 -I'm not my mom. -Then stop acting like your mom! 609 00:37:04,347 --> 00:37:07,477 You know why there's so much sea glass on this beach? 610 00:37:10,102 --> 00:37:11,232 It was a dump once. 611 00:37:12,313 --> 00:37:13,153 Way back. 612 00:37:14,941 --> 00:37:17,531 Sea turns trash into treasure over time. 613 00:37:21,948 --> 00:37:23,448 Why don't you like me anymore? 614 00:37:25,952 --> 00:37:28,792 You hired a lawyer and got a judge to take my kid away from me. 615 00:37:28,871 --> 00:37:32,381 No, before that. You stopped liking me a long time ago. 616 00:37:34,961 --> 00:37:35,801 Why? 617 00:37:37,255 --> 00:37:39,625 I like you enough to pick you up when you're drunk. 618 00:37:41,634 --> 00:37:42,474 Why? 619 00:37:43,761 --> 00:37:45,391 Because you're Maddy's dad. 620 00:37:47,181 --> 00:37:48,721 Is that the only reason? 621 00:38:01,821 --> 00:38:03,031 This used to be fun. 622 00:38:04,782 --> 00:38:06,032 We had fun together. 623 00:38:09,412 --> 00:38:12,372 We used to come down here and laugh. 624 00:38:14,166 --> 00:38:14,996 And fuck. 625 00:38:20,047 --> 00:38:21,377 Now, it's just like... 626 00:38:22,967 --> 00:38:26,967 -"You're a piece of shit, Sean." -It can't be fun all the time. 627 00:38:27,054 --> 00:38:29,184 Maddy's a really big responsibility. 628 00:38:33,853 --> 00:38:34,813 I'm sea glass. 629 00:38:38,024 --> 00:38:39,034 I'm not trash. 630 00:38:42,945 --> 00:38:44,025 Just give me time. 631 00:38:44,613 --> 00:38:45,453 I'm not... 632 00:38:52,872 --> 00:38:55,082 Okay, let's get out of here. Come on. 633 00:39:04,050 --> 00:39:05,930 Make more treasure, waves! 634 00:39:09,555 --> 00:39:10,675 [Sean grunts] 635 00:39:12,391 --> 00:39:15,941 I'm gonna throw up for a quick sec. I'll meet you at the car. 636 00:39:35,873 --> 00:39:37,333 He just needs to sleep it off. 637 00:39:40,461 --> 00:39:42,211 -Is Maddy asleep? -[Doreen] Mm-hm. 638 00:39:42,922 --> 00:39:46,182 -Can I give her a kiss on the forehead? -Yeah, go ahead. 639 00:40:03,859 --> 00:40:05,859 [emotional music playing] 640 00:40:24,046 --> 00:40:25,296 Just like his daddy. 641 00:40:26,799 --> 00:40:28,429 A bird that never flew. 642 00:40:34,932 --> 00:40:38,732 Where's your certificate of completion? For the PEP class? 643 00:40:41,021 --> 00:40:43,231 -We didn't get one. -Oh, yes, you did. 644 00:40:43,315 --> 00:40:45,605 Gary gives it out at the end of the last class. 645 00:40:49,029 --> 00:40:50,659 I stepped out to take a phone call. 646 00:40:50,739 --> 00:40:53,279 Where are your character witness statements? 647 00:40:53,367 --> 00:40:54,537 I tried. I couldn't get any. 648 00:40:55,369 --> 00:40:56,409 [groans] 649 00:40:57,329 --> 00:40:58,539 Is this really bad? 650 00:40:58,622 --> 00:41:02,172 The court likes to see those things, so it's not great, no. 651 00:41:02,877 --> 00:41:07,167 But you go in and say how stable and able you are to care for Maddy. 652 00:41:09,717 --> 00:41:11,837 [Sean] Hey, can I talk to you for a minute? 653 00:41:14,388 --> 00:41:15,218 [Alex] Yeah. 654 00:41:19,435 --> 00:41:20,435 [clears throat] 655 00:41:22,146 --> 00:41:22,976 Hi. 656 00:41:24,565 --> 00:41:25,395 Hi. 657 00:41:29,653 --> 00:41:31,163 I just went to a meeting. 658 00:41:36,035 --> 00:41:37,365 Sorry about yesterday. 659 00:41:38,621 --> 00:41:40,081 -Thank you for... -Sure. 660 00:41:44,210 --> 00:41:49,590 So I'm gonna drop the whole ex parte, whatever, motion. 661 00:41:50,799 --> 00:41:51,759 Um... 662 00:41:53,135 --> 00:41:54,675 I don't want full custody. 663 00:41:56,138 --> 00:42:01,848 I mean, I do want it, but I can't do Maddy 24/7 and stay sober. 664 00:42:04,313 --> 00:42:08,653 I can't have my fucking mom living with me, triggering the shit out of me. 665 00:42:11,362 --> 00:42:14,952 And... Maddy misses you. 666 00:42:19,370 --> 00:42:20,200 She does? 667 00:42:22,873 --> 00:42:27,383 "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy" all the time. "Where's my mommy? Where's my mommy?" 668 00:42:27,461 --> 00:42:29,381 I'm like, "Fuck if I know, kid." 669 00:42:35,344 --> 00:42:38,184 But if we're gonna do this, it's shared custody. 670 00:42:39,515 --> 00:42:41,305 -Okay, she's mine too. -Yeah. 671 00:42:42,393 --> 00:42:46,403 Yeah. Okay. We can figure that out. 672 00:42:47,356 --> 00:42:50,986 And if you total another car with her in it, we'll be right back here in court. 673 00:42:52,528 --> 00:42:57,028 Okay, yeah. Same here, if you get drunk again while you're in charge of her. 674 00:43:00,869 --> 00:43:01,699 Okay, then. 675 00:43:04,582 --> 00:43:05,502 Okay, then. 676 00:43:11,171 --> 00:43:13,261 How soon do I get to have her back? 677 00:43:14,717 --> 00:43:16,637 And this is Mommy and Maddy's new building. 678 00:43:16,719 --> 00:43:19,389 This is Mommy and Maddy's new favorite tree. 679 00:43:19,471 --> 00:43:21,971 And this is Mommy and Maddy's friend Luis. 680 00:43:22,057 --> 00:43:23,887 You want to say hi to Luis? Hi. 681 00:43:23,976 --> 00:43:27,056 Your mom was here. I let her in. Next time I won't. 682 00:43:27,896 --> 00:43:30,726 -Okay. Is she still in there? -No. Came and went. 683 00:43:31,233 --> 00:43:32,903 Thank you. Sorry about that. 684 00:43:34,403 --> 00:43:37,993 And here we have Mommy and Maddy's new stairs. 685 00:43:38,532 --> 00:43:41,872 And this is Mommy and Maddy's new apartment. 686 00:43:42,828 --> 00:43:45,458 Mommy and Maddy's new kitchen. 687 00:43:45,539 --> 00:43:47,369 Maddy's new bedroom! 688 00:43:47,458 --> 00:43:49,458 ["Always Forever" playing] 689 00:43:56,175 --> 00:43:58,335 ♪ I drag my hands out the window... ♪ 690 00:43:58,427 --> 00:43:59,507 Look what she did. 691 00:44:00,220 --> 00:44:03,970 How pretty is that? Grammy came in and painted that for you. 692 00:44:05,601 --> 00:44:09,441 Look at the butterfly she made. Can you kiss that monkey's hand? 693 00:44:10,606 --> 00:44:12,106 Oh, my, that's so good. 694 00:44:12,983 --> 00:44:13,823 Yeah. 695 00:44:17,404 --> 00:44:21,784 ♪ Well, you stand In the headlights confused ♪ 696 00:44:22,910 --> 00:44:27,040 ♪ Oh, it's always forever with you ♪ 697 00:44:27,873 --> 00:44:32,423 ♪ And my instincts They act like they knew ♪ 698 00:44:33,420 --> 00:44:39,260 ♪ We would change ♪ 699 00:44:39,343 --> 00:44:43,563 ♪ It's always been forever with you ♪ 700 00:44:44,682 --> 00:44:49,232 ♪ It's always been forever with you ♪ 701 00:45:10,749 --> 00:45:14,999 ♪ Drop the gear like you do just for you ♪ 702 00:45:16,046 --> 00:45:20,586 ♪ Well, it's kind of surprising You'd bruise ♪ 703 00:45:21,427 --> 00:45:26,007 ♪ Complicated but perfectly made ♪ 704 00:45:26,849 --> 00:45:30,729 ♪ You've changed ♪