♪
(sighing)
Sorry I'm late, candy.
It's been bananas lately.
♪ you'll forever be a part of me ♪
(dogs howling)
♪ pouring one out in loving memory ♪
♪ woo-ooh-ooh ♪
(car radio blasting music)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Get out of here!
Morning, drewbie. Ready to sell?
It's andrew! Stop trying to get people to sell, orelei!
Nobody's leaving.
We're each other's best friends.
Oh, well, I'm pretty sure this house is about
To go on the market.
You are being real insensitive right now.
You can't bring people around without
The family's permission.
Hey, drewbie, they are family.
Francis?
Yeah, oh. You're the neighbour, andrew, right?
I remember you from my mom's funeral.
Your zoom froze mid-sob.
Yeah, that wasn't my best look.
No, don't worry about it. It was honestly a very nice
Distraction from all the very snotty cries
That were happening.
(chuckling)
Yeah. Yeah, actually, that's--
- That's the face. - (sobbing)
Um...
He-- okay. Okay.
(chuckling)
This hug is over asking.
(sobbing)
♪
Okay.
Well, francis, thank you so much
For coming to check on the house.
Yeah, no. Thank you for calling me,
And for paying for my ticket,
And for picking me up from the airport,
And for the shawarma wrap.
Really, orelei?
Yeah, just give me a couple days to figure out
If I'm gonna sell or not.
Absolutely. Catch you on the flip, drewbie.
I don't plan on flipping, or letting you flip.
So, you can flip off.
Oh yeah? Flip this. (kissing)
(grunting) you like that?
On the ground!
- (grunting) - (car engine starting)
I didn't get a chance to say this at your mom's funeral,
But I am so sorry for your loss.
Yeah. Wela'lin.
Oh, uh, I'll get this.
Your mom and I were working our way through
The menu at the bubble tea place.
I guess it was hard to stop.
Yeah, I did not inherit my mother's love for tapioca.
Well, we're just over there if you need anything.
Candy was family, so you are, too.
I'll just go.
Do you need another hug or something, bro?
Yes, please.
Oh, okay. Alright.
♪
Babe, guess what?
Candy's kid is here.
Francis?
Oh, my god.
They're part of the dmc.
Right, your dead mom's club.
Yeah, candy was in the group.
So, francis is like a legacy member.
Take it easy.
I don't think they're ready for that yet.
Plus, candy's passed away a month ago.
Khia: What?
You said candy just went on a cruise.
Andrew.
Sweetie, uh, candy passed away while you were in paris.
I, um...
I thought you and your dad talked about this.
We did not.
I wanted to, I just-- I didn't want to ruin your trip,
And then you broke up with mannix and I just couldn't--
What? You thought that I couldn't handle
The crushing reality of life?
Khia, I'm sorry!
- (sighing) - (door slamming)
Not my finest work.
You think?
♪
Leo, my boy, it has been too long
Since you spent the weekend.
A whole year, and this time there's no dead weight.
That's no way to speak about your sister,
But, yes, it'll be nice to have some time together.
We'll watch movies, play games, do the usual.
♪
Ah! Leo!
My eye!
Nanaji, I'm so sorry!
I thought--
You thought wrong.
♪
(shouting)
Now you've asked for it, punk.
♪
(shouting)
Camille: So weird that the lock is jammed.
Yeah, the locksmith should be here soon.
Camille & andrew: Hm.
Are you doing any shows while you're in town?
Yeah, yeah. A big comedy scene here in rockridge.
Schedule is packed.
I did an open mic night once. I killed.
Yeah, it was adorable.
People said I should go pro.
No, it's pretty easy, you know,
If you don't mind getting paid in drink tickets
And chicken fingies.
Ah, tempting, but I chose family over fame.
So, um, which way are you leaning on the house?
You're not selling, are you?
I don't know, it seems like a big responsibility.
You know, I'm not really a mow-the-lawn-on-sundays type.
(laughing)
We don't do that. We all mow it on Saturday.
Well, if you need anything, we're here.
I lost my mum when I was young, so if you ever need to talk
Or a shoulder to cry on.
Cry? Ugh. No. Not really my thing.
You know, to me death is very natural, you know?
It's like she's still a part of it all.
Your mom used to say that grieving doesn't start
Until after the first big cry.
Mm.
But there's no rush.
Everyone does it in their own time.
Says the guy that took a month to tell our daughter.
Says the band-aid ripper.
You're just out here ripping band-aids.
Rip, rip, rip, rip, rip.
Causing new wounds, it's too much.
Khia!
Baby girl, please forgive me. I'm sorry, khia!
He can't stand when our daughter is mad at him.
Mm.
You hungry?
I could whip up one of your mom's faves.
Yeah, never say no to free food.
Then don't.
Relax. Won't be long.
Leo: That was intense.
Yes, and the fun is only beginning.
After I catch my breath.
(sighing)
Hello!
Oh, I thought this was a you and me weekend.
Oh, it is. You and me and my girlfriend.
(clearing throat)
Lady partner.
Mm.
Barb.
I guess that's okay.
I just wanted this weekend to be fun.
Oh, it will be fun.
I have an itinerary and everything.
First thing, let's clean this room up!
Hurray! Clean-up party!
Barb: Exactly.
I know I was wrong.
I should have told you.
Yeah, you totally lied to me.
I was actually waiting for her to send me a postcard
Like she always did.
I panicked. I thought I was saving you from the pain,
But I was just postponing it.
How many times have you lied to make things easier on yourself?
That was the only time.
Nah, that's a lie, but I'm a parent.
I've been weaning you off lies your whole life.
That's my job.
No more lying.
Khia.
Then I can never forgive you. Ever.
Ever? Ever-ever?
Ever-ever?
Ever-ever.
Sebastian: Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock!
Come in!
Oh, hello, camille. I just came over for no reason whatsoever.
Oh, you have company. Wild.
(chuckling)
Hi, I'm sebastian.
You must be francis.
Uh-huh.
Okay, cards on the table.
I invited him over.
Sebastian, your mom, and I were in kind of a group.
Dmc. Deceased mothers corporation.
Formally.
Dead moms club, and it's not a formal thing.
It's more of a support system.
But, we have shirts.
Oh?
Check it out.
- Oh. - Oh. Oops.
That's--
There's a bunch tangled here, but, uh...
- He'll find it. - Oh, this is the one.
Oh, it's a run dmc shirt with the "run" blacked out.
Yeah.
I thought maybe you needed to talk about candy.
I know everything seems okay,
But I've been there, I've lived it.
So, we're here.
No pressure though. Fish is almost ready.
Usually I'm totally a free nippler, no big deal,
But that was an accident, I'm a bit embarrassed.
I want you to know that we are here for you.
You know, usually I save the nipple action for after dessert.
- Mm. - (chuckling)
♪
(clapping)
It's quite intriguing.
Bavarian peasants created the waltz.
Why did we have to watch that?
I thought you were into dance docs.
Actually, what I said, my love,
Is that leo wants to be a dance doctor.
Oh!
Well, that's just ludicrous for countless reasons.
You're ludicrous for countless reasons.
Okay, that is enough.
You are in a time-out.
Pick a corner.
Easy, colonizer.
Uh, leo, perhaps you can give us a few minutes.
Grab us some popcorn.
What was that about?
Young people need boundaries, ramesh.
Yes, but not from grandparents.
When it's your own child, absolutely.
Discipline and order is the way.
But our relationship thrives on recklessness and fun.
Recklessness and fun? Okay.
Sudoku with a pen.
♪
One time you heard the ice cream truck,
But it was too far away and my feet hurt,
So I told you that whenever the truck plays that song
It means they're sold out.
Yeah, I figured that one out on my own.
I told kids at school and they laughed at me.
Oh, sorry.
You know, I kind of like coming clean.
I feel lighter.
Well, I'm glad you feel better.
Can we go see francis now?
Of course.
Mm-mm-mm.
Francis, I want to introduce you to khia.
Oh, the artsy one.
- Yeah. - Hi.
It's really nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
I was just admitting to a few hundred lies I told khia.
She knows how the bed broke.
This is new for you, andrew.
Usually you're too afraid to
Have those kind of conversations.
I mean, is afraid the right--
Oh, it's definitely fear.
Crippling, unwavering fear.
And you passed it on to your daughter.
Me?
All I do is have hard conversations.
Didn't you just ghost your ex and then fly halfway across
The world so you wouldn't have to break up with her.
Oh, sh--
Dang it.
Ah!
Boom! Take that, old man!
Well struck, leo.
Okay.
What are you doing?
Nana ji and I are playing.
Ramesh and I are on the same team.
Be nice, leo.
♪ on fleek, on fleek ♪
♪ repeat ♪
Ah!
♪ yes, girl, work it, you're on a different thing ♪
♪ first track, it's a wrap no food in the cling ♪
Boom! I win.
What the hell? Are you a carrom hustler?
Nope. Crokinole camp champ 1989 to 1995.
Still got it!
Uh.
Leo.
What's going on?
Why are you being so disagreeable?
Barb's ruining our weekend.
I must ask that you show her some respect.
She's part of my life.
She's no naniji.
You never even knew her.
I've heard good things.
Naniji passed on a long time ago,
And I've moved on.
(clearing throat)
You don't agree?
Oh, I didn't mean to, um--
You two should finish this conversation.
Leo, maybe you could--
I'll refill the popcorn. Got it.
You don't think I'm over aarti?
Look around.
This is a very dead wife centred space.
Ah. Yes, this is why you never spend the night.
Mm.
It's fine.
This is not the time.
I'm going to vamoose.
No, you don't have to go.
Barb? Leaving so soon?
Bye, leo.
That's going to be a conversation.
She was complaining she hadn't seen me,
And I kept saying I was going to come visit,
And then one night I'm doing a show in winnipeg,
And guess whose laugh I hear?
Santa!
Mom. My mom was in the front row.
She'd never let anything get in the way of seeing me.
Aww.
We always take it for granted, don't we?
Mm-hm.
Candy saw my set, too. Loved it.
I did a bit about capri pants.
I miss her. She was the best.
Yeah, this must be hard on you, too, finding out today.
How you holding up?
Getting better.
I just wish I got to say goodbye.
Wait, what if we did a ceremony?
For us, everyone on the block.
Yeah! That's a great idea.
Especially with you here.
We could have it on the island tomorrow.
We could set up the microphone so anyone who wants
Could say a few words. You could do a set.
I mean, we could name the island after her.
Candy island! I love it! I'll paint a tribute.
I will make some appies.
Oh, can you make those dough pockets
With the peas and potatoes?
Samosas?
Yes, please.
(laughing)
(crying)
We got you. Let it out.
(crying)
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
I never do this, and especially not in front of strangers.
Oh, we're not strangers.
Not anymore.
I can't go in that house.
She's lived here for 10 years.
How is this the first time I'm visiting?
I promise you she understood.
You were following your dreams.
When she got back from winnipeg,
She couldn't stop talking about you.
I haven't done a set since she died.
I can't go on stage. It just doesn't feel right.
And I thought that this trip would help,
But that house is just a three-bedroom reminder that
I'm a bad kid.
Camille: I get that.
Everything in my dad's house reminds me of my mom.
Yeah? How long ago did she die?
20 years ago.
20 years? 20.
Oh, I can never go in that house.
I have to sell it.
Andrew: No!
Obviously, it's your choice.
Can I help you find a new realtor?
M-maybe? Yeah. I just--
Right now I just-- I need a hotel.
Sebastian: I can drive you.
There's a really good one nearby.
It's got the warmest lobby.
Okay. Okay.
Camille, andrew, thank you for the hospitality.
I hope you're not offended if I can't come tomorrow.
♪
Dad, do you think what mom said about us is true?
Huh?
Being afraid of hard conversations.
What? No! That's wild.
Yes, 100%. (sighing)
Your ong noi and ba noi, never talked about
Difficult things, like, ever.
They just kind of hoped that me and auntie carol
Would move on and forget.
I kind of fall into that sometimes.
Same.
Ready?
Yeah.
Both: Three, two, one.
Wow.
Oh, khia.
It's incredible.
When candy found out that I was into art,
She was so supportive.
Well, after making fun of me, of course.
Classic candy. She's the best.
Can I share something with you?
Of course.
When I was younger, everything was so easy.
The world was small, but it was bright, you know?
I get that.
Now, everything's bigger but darker.
And sometimes I just feel helpless.
Climate change, war, tax-- I am paying taxes now!
I know. It's madness.
It's just a lot.
(sighing)
I'm proud of you for opening up.
And you know you can always talk to
Me and your mom about anything, right?
Yeah. Sure. Whatever.
You can always just talk to me, too, you know?
Yeah. Sure.
Whatever.
Spin move!
♪ and I wonder if you take ♪
Have you been in the house yet?
No, I'm selling.
Gonna let someone else deal with it.
Okay, but I'm not sure that'll make it easier
For you to sleep at night.
Mm, are you about to dead mom club me?
- Yes. - Mm.
When my mom died,
I tried everything to not think about her,
But actually what helped was the opposite.
By embracing the memories, the grief got easier to handle.
(imitating yoda) denial and avoidance
To the dark side leads.
(imitating yoda) yoda impressions do
You should not.
♪
Yeah, sorry again, but I think I'm going to need
A little more time with the place.
Your call, but the market's due to dip any day now.
- Just saying. - Mm.
You gonna stay for the ceremony?
Oh, absolutely not. I don't do sad feelings.
Bye-bye.
Orelei, could I bend your ear for a moment?
Hey, anything for a prospective client, ramesh.
How's the house? You know it's a seller's market, right?
♪
Andrew: Welcome! Welcome everyone!
Thank you so much for coming today.
A lot of us never got to say goodbye to candy.
So, hopefully today brings a little closure.
The mic is open, so don't be shy.
♪ I will dream a thousands moons to have that walk with you ♪
Thank you, andrew.
♪ oh-oh-oh ♪
Um, it's really cool to see how many of you loved my mom
As much as I did, and as much as I do.
And I know that, uh, you know, she's looking right now
And she's laughing. (chuckling)
And, uh, again, I'm not just saying that,
'cause, you know, she loved to laugh.
Um, I actually think she's laughing at me.
(all laughing)
Uh, because for years, you know, she told me to pick up my toys
And pick up my books and clean my room,
And then she went and left me a gigantic clutter box.
(all laughing)
There are so many shoes.
So many shoes in that house,
And it baffles me because, I mean,
Mom, you only had two feet.
(all laughing, clapping)
I didn't open up the garage yet.
God knows there's a whole payless in there.
(crowd laughing)
I think I'm going to hang out with my dad at his place more.
I think he'd love that.
Francis: One of my feet actually is the same size as hers.
The other one of my feet I got from my dad, so.
(crowd laughing)
(sighing) I just wish we had the same size feet.
(crowd laughing)
To what do I owe the pleasure?
No reason.
(crowd clapping, cheering)
♪ touch my soul ♪
Oh, oh, oh, oh. Okay.
♪ I'm forever yours ♪
(sighing)
We usually leave a little space for candy.
Oh, well, it's alright.
I'm her kid. I'm sitting on her lap.
- (chuckling) - oh.
♪ missin' my day one, candy ♪
♪ candy ♪
♪ pouring a sip for you ♪
Mm. Kesalul giju.
I'm really glad you're staying.
Partly 'cause you're cool, but mostly because that devil
Realtor won't get a penny off you.
Yeah, fair. Fair.
Did I tell you guys I set up a few dates in the city?
- Oh, that's amazing. - Oh!
Yeah.
Let me know if you need someone to open for you.
Yeah, will do. You know a good comedian?
- (camille laughing) - hah, funny.
What's the deal with clock radios?
No.
♪