Albany Road (2024)

[bunniefuu]

The Morris Agency

is also pitching

to the Rabin Group.

What?

Why would the Rabin Group

be engaging my old firm?

I have no idea,

but I thought

you had this on lock

and that tomorrow's

just a formality.

It was.

We've been the agency of record

since I got here.

Well,

now they're looking outside.

Maybe they got wind of--

Why would the Rabin Group

be looking outside, Craig?

We're hemorrhaging.

We've dominated all year.

Yes, you.

You dominated.

The clients you brought in,

the campaigns you created,

but I've been robbing Peter

to pay Paul.

-We'll turn it around.

-In a year or two,

-but we don't have that.

-We don't need it.

This crisis will be over

an hour after I get to

that meeting.

Look, isn't there someone

at the Rabin Group

who can call, intercept

whatever the Morris Agency

is doing?

We need to play it cool.

If they think we're

on the brink of extinction,

they'll run for the hills.

Let the Morris Agency go first

and fumble,

and then it's my turn.

Come on, Craig.

Me?

Back in the room?

Come on.

Touchdown every time.

Touchdown

every time.

Look,

if we lose this one,

I can't afford you anymore.

What I do is all I have.

I can't lose.

If you can pull this off,

Celeste--

Equity stake in the company.

Partner.

Without this account,

there is no company.

Get it done.

[music]

Don't play that song for me

Because

it brings back memories

Of days that I once knew

Of days

that I spent with you

Oh no, don't

let them play it

(oh no)

It fills my heart with pain

(it hurts)

Please, stop it right away

Because I remember

just what he said

He said darling

(darling I)

And I know that he lied

(oh, he lied)

You know that you lied

(oh, he lied to me)

You know that you lied,

lied, you lied

(to me)

Hey mister,

don't play it no more

Don't play it no more

I can't stand it

Don't play it no more

(no more)

No more

(no more)

No more, whoa-whoa

(can't stand it)

- Good morning, Celeste.

I installed

a new internal flash storage.

-Where's my presentation?

-All safe

and I sent it back up

to Andrea's computer last night

and I gave her

an additional external drive

to avoid another monstrous crash

like the one you had.

I'm creating

a separate virtual drive

in a totally different part

of the cloud

for all your past projects.

Photos, videos,

any non-essential items

you don't need right now.

I see it.

You take your old files

and drag them

to the new cloud drive

and drop them.

Rumor has it my job is riding

on you landing this account,

so on behalf

of all the little worker bees

with student loans

and sky-high New York rent

to pay,

good luck, Celeste.

I got you.

I got all of us.

[phone rings]

Hm.

-Hello?

-[Celeste] Hey, Andrea.

I'm just making sure

you got the copy

of the presentation Richie sent.

Yes.

I gave it a looky-loo

last night after I arrived.

You're already in DC?

-[Andrea] Yes, I flew in last

night to beat the storm.

-I thought you knew.

-Storm?

The weather app says

snow flurries.

The weather app?

[laughs]

I don't trust apps, Celeste.

My Uncle Ted

is a meteorologist, okay?

We take weather

very seriously in this family.

I think you could have told me.

- [Andrea] Okay, I know that

technically you are

the lead on this one,

but if something happens

and you need me to step in,

I can.

I can handle it, Andrea.

Everything's going to be fine.

[computer tones]

[clicking sounds]

[chuckles]

[clicking sounds]

New York, New York,

big city of dreams,

but everything in New York

ain't always what it seems.

You might get fooled

if you come from out of town

but I'm down by a lawn,

I know my way around.

[chuckles]

-Kyle.

-Aargh.

It's spilling.

Seriously,

I just dived for that glass.

It's fine.

It's fine.

[sighs]

What's the matter, babe?

I'll clean it up.

I'm sorry.

[music]

I don't care about my carpet.

Oh, God.

What are we going to do?

What are we going to do

about us?

I've been trying

to figure that out

ever since

you got your promotion.

I reached out

to my friend at GBN.

They would k*ll

to meet with you.

There may be

a consulting opportunity.

You want me to leave DC

and go with you to New York?

What's plan B?

I don't take the job.

That's not an option, Celeste.

Why don't we make it official?

Is that a proposal?

You don't want to marry me?

I'm just thinking

about what you have to give up

if you marry me.

All I can see is what I gain.

I don't want to be the reason

you don't have a family.

I don't want to be the reason

you don't have a career.

So,

it's a standoff.

[music]

I'm older.

I'm bigger.

Marry me.

Huh?

Spring ceremony?

No.

It has to be winter.

Spring is too pedestrian.

Winter it is.

[music]

Tell me why you love me.

This is why I love you

This is why I love you

because

you love me.

There you go.

I've got to record this.

You love me.

This is why I love you.

This is why I love you.

-Because you love me.

-What's wrong? You got to--

You've got to hit it like that,

baby.

Love me.

[kisses]

-[screams] Yes.

-And no other love will do

That's why I love you

-[doorbell]

-How you doing?

-Hi.

-Hey.

I'm almost ready.

[kisses]

-You look great.

-Thank you.

Listen,

I bought you some breakfast

even though you stood me up

for dinner last night.

Thank you.

I'm sorry about dinner.

My computer crashed.

My boss thinks

my company's going under.

Hey, hey, hey.

When you get back,

we are going to celebrate

you closing this deal.

Our sixth month anniversary.

This will be chilling

when you return.

Is six months some kind

of milestone or something?

Yes.

What's the matter, babe?

What's the matter, babe?

I'll clean it up.

Is that a new hat?

No, you bought this for me

a month ago.

-I did?

-Yes, [chuckles]

you don't remember?

No.

Sorry.

Can you grab my briefcase

for me, Kyle?

Yes.

-Who's Kyle?

-What?

You just called me Kyle.

-I did?

-Yes, you said,

"Can you grab my briefcase

for me, Kyle?"

[chuckles] That weird.

Phil.

Phil, that's crazy.

All right.

I got you here safe, baby.

[music]

You want me

to park and walk you in?

My first case

is not for a couple of hours.

No, thank you.

I really got to get going.

-For sure?

-Yes.

I'm missing you already.

You'll get over it

before you hit the freeway.

Don't say that.

Should I walk my bags in

or curbside check them?

-I probably should curbside.

-Probably curbside check, huh?

Yes,

I should curbside check them.

Hey, Celeste,

I can't wait

for you to come back

so you can finally meet

my mother.

[car hoots]

How close

are you and your mother?

Very.

That is really premature, Phil.

It's perfect timing.

She's going to love you.

Who wouldn't?

Don't worry.

What the--

What is her problem?

Excuse me,

my flight leaves

in less than an hour

and I need

to get my luggage through.

These people

have the same flight as you.

I suggest you get in line,

madam.

I suggest

you learn some manners,

Mr. Agrawal.

Look, I don't know

where you come from,

but in this country,

we have such a thing

as customer service,

and if you don't want

I.C.E. knocking on your door,

I suggest you get hip to that.

I am an American citizen.

No,

I am an American citizen,

and you are one phone call away

from getting deported

back to your own country

where you will go back

to pulling people in rickshaws

by foot.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

-Whoa, what's wrong?

-Just don't let her see me.

-What?

-I think

this wheelchair is for me.

Oh, what is your name?

What's the name

on your little clipboard thingy

there say?

Michiko Yamamoto.

Yes, that's me.

-You're sure, because I--

-Yes.

Oh, I'm so glad

we caught up with each other.

Yes.

Come on.

What are you doing?

Vamanos.

I have a plane to catch.

Thank you so much.

-Do you know that woman?

-God, I know that woman.

-Ooh, you saved the day. Woo.

-Okay.

I think I'm just going

to go in there and check my bag.

Oh, God.

That was close.

-Who is that woman?

-My worst nightmare.

Why?

From where?

I really got to get going, Phil.

Okay.

I love you, baby.

-No, you don't.

-I don't-

-What?

-think that we are there yet.

Okay, okay, okay.

I'm feeling like things

are moving really quickly

and we should just

cool things down a bit.

-What do you mean cool it a bit?

-[car hoots]

Okay, I'm moving.

Listen,

we're not done with this.

All right,

-so we're just going to--

-Call me when you land.

We're just going to cool it.

Thank you.

Bye.

All flights are canceled.

Wait. What? Why?

Stormy conditions last night

turned into freezing cold

and ice buildup.

When can we leave?

I don't know madam,

maybe tomorrow?

No. No. No.

All flights are canceled.

Please check--

Your luck,

this is our very last car.

Thank God.

Now I just hope

I can beat that weather to DC.

You're headed there

for business?

Yes,

a huge meeting I can't miss.

The more reason

to get there safely.

Would you mind filling this out

for me, ma'am?

Thank you.

Excuse me, ma'am.

I need to rent a car.

I'm so sorry.

We're all out of cars.

Maybe you could try

a different rental company?

I've gone to all of them

and they're out too.

I'm so sorry.

Everyone's trying to rent a car

right now.

Have you considered

the bus or the train?

Oh, yes, I did,

but all the trains are

delayed because of freezing cold

and the buses are delayed

because of impending ice,

so I need to rent a car

before the impending ice

hits the road

because I've got to get home,

but if we could

just stop gabbing right now,

could you just look

in the computer

because I know y'all have

some kind of emergency stash

back there.

Just me and you.

I'm so sorry, ma'am.

We're all out.

The current weather

advisory says

that the flight should resume

by tomorrow morning.

That's ridiculous.

You mean to tell me

I can't get back

to Washington DC today?

Did you just say

Washington DC, ma'am?

Do you have a problem hearing?

Oh, no, it's just that

this customer is also

on her way to Washington DC.

No, thank you.

Don't say that.

Please don't say that again.

-No, no, no.

-Ma'am.

-No, no, no God.

-Ma'am.

No, no, no.

Ma'am.

All flights are canceled.

[chuckles] Paula,

it's been a long time.

Oh, Cecilia.

Celeste Simmons.

What are you doing in New York?

I live here.

That's right.

I do remember hearing

that you picked up, left town,

no one's heard from you

ever since,

vanishing in thin air

like a ghost.

Well, Paula,

it is always nice seeing you.

Now if you'll excuse me,

I really have to get going.

I just need

a credit card and ID, ma'am.

Could you just tell me,

but are you going

to Washington DC?

Yes, I am, for work,

and I'm in a hurry.

Can you just speed

that along, please?

-Yes.

-Thank you.

Would you mind if I tag along?

Under the circumstances, Paula,

you should understand

why I would very much prefer

to go alone.

Under any other circumstance,

maybe,

but since I don't have

any other way to get out

of this airport today,

I'm just going to have to go

with you.

Really not a good idea, Paula.

Oh, come on,

the past is the past,

get over it, move on,

everybody else did.

That is not the issue.

What is the issue, Celie?

Ms. Simmons, I'm sorry.

It looks like your ID expired.

I'm not going to be able

to rent this car to you.

What?

I would need

a current valid driver's license

or I have to offer the vehicle

to the next customer.

-When did it expire?

-Oh.

It says here on your birthday.

That was like three months ago.

I mean, surely you can

let it slide for three months.

I can't, I'm so sorry.

-Here is a current ID.

-Cards here

and other ways

you can identify me.

-Yes, and my credit card.

-I still have gym membership.

Paula Henderson,

-H-E-N-D-E-R-S-O-N.

-I have a AAA.

Could you please

sign this for me?

-Yes, absolutely.

-It should vouch

for my driving, Linda,

-and I also have cash because-

-I'm sorry.

-it's first come, first serve,

-Thank you.

-Linda.

-Very nice seeing you.

Jorge?

-Can you please--

-Bye-bye.

-[yelling]

-God, you can't

-Linda.

-give the car to that woman.

You don't know

who you just gave the car to.

Your bag, seora.

-Yes.

-Oh my God,

-how could you do this?

-Muchas gracias.

How is that legal?

-Adios, mi amiga.

-Oh my God, wait.

Yay.

-Wait. Wait.

-Wheelchair coming through.

Paula, wait.

I got $20

if you can lose that chick.

Paula.

Come on, hurry up.

[music]

Paula.

-Taxi.

-Wait.

There it is, red car.

-Okay.

-Yes.

[music]

Okay.

I think-- Okay.

-You did muy bueno, Jorge.

-Oh, gracias, seora, Yamamoto.

De nada, Jorge,

or should I say,

doi itashimase

No.

-Oh, doggone.

-I can't believe you did that.

I have to make my meeting.

I am riding in this car.

You are not riding in this car.

I thought you said

the past was the past.

Did you really mean that

or was that just a made-up lie

so you can get what you want?

I don't have

to make up anything.

I am riding in this car.

Fine.

Then assume your role

as my driver.

Okay.

I assume

you live at the same address?

Same house,

8710 Albany Road.

Thank you.

I remember.

Seat belt.

The seat belt

makes me uncomfortable.

Are you kidding?

Don't be fussy.

I'm not fussy.

It's the law, Paula.

I'm not getting pulled over

because of you.

If they do pull you over,

they're going to lock you up

first for not having a license.

I do have a license,

it just expired.

It is not safe out there

and I am not moving

until you put on a seat belt.

Fine.

Happy?

No, I'm not.

[engine starts]

[music]

[phone rings]

Your phone is ringing.

So, Celeste,

how long

have you been in New York?

Like you said,

ever since I disappeared.

What will you be doing in DC?

Business.

-Advertising, right?

-Yes.

Since World Motion Tour is over

and what is--

If you don't mind,

I tend to get car sick,

so any extra noise adds

to my nerves getting wet.

Do you really expect me

to sit here for five hours

in near silence with you?

Silence?

We can't have conversation

until I take a nap.

If you haven't noticed,

I have been trying to engage you

in light conversation.

How do you do that?

How do I do what?

Totally pretend

like you didn't do what you did.

Whoa.

I don't know

what you're talking about.

I have a friend shepherding Kyle

through the interview process

at a network

and he told me

that someone called to stop it.

-Wow.

-My friend verified

that the call came

from a DC area code.

You're accusing me

of making that call?

Well, no one else

knew about the job.

Oh, really?

Oh, see,

your plans fall apart and

you want to blame me for it.

Mom, somebody called

as my assistant

and said that I was no longer

available for that position

and that I wouldn't

be continuing

with the interview process.

I don't have an assistant.

You need to have one.

Somebody to represent

your interests

because you clearly aren't.

Did you even

call the people back, Kyle?

-That's not the point.

-You haven't called them yet?

I will.

I'm just trying

to deal with this first.

Yes, well, let's deal with this.

Let's just lay it all out.

Logic, right?

You are getting tenure

in two years

from Georgetown University.

-Is that right?

-Mom.

No.

Yes or no.

Is that right, Kyle?

Yes.

Then why are you leaving?

Celeste has a great opportunity.

You have a great opportunity.

Tenure at your young age.

You are giving away too much,

Kyle.

You need

to think this through, son,

and not let people talk you

into walking away from something

that you already told me

you could regret.

Is there something

you want to tell me, Kyle?

Those were different times.

A lot was happening back then.

I did what I thought was best

for my son at the time

and you did

what was best for you.

-What's that supposed to mean?

-You know what it means.

You know who you were

really looking out for.

-[tires screech]

-What the--

I-95 closed

at Stanbury Township.

Detour at Franklin?

Oh, God.

Ow.

-Pullover.

-Really?

-Yes.

-I am trying

-to find our way here.

-Then pull over.

Oh my God.

Jeez.

You happy now?

Multitasking.

It's going to take me

about 10 minutes to get back on.

-Oh, well.

-Anyway,

is this a safe enough place now

for me to figure out

how we're getting there?

It's better.

[phone rings]

Oh, I just have to take this.

Can you give me

one quick second?

-What? What is it?

-It's just a call.

Really quickly.

Can you just--

-Okay, fine.

-Thank you.

-Hi, Craig.

-Where are you?

I am in a rental car

because my flight was canceled.

What?

I am on my way now

and I will make it on time.

You know we can't cancel.

What that could communicate--

Everything

is going to be just fine.

Okay.

Just touch base

as soon as you can.

I got it and I got this.

Bye, Craig.

Oh my God.

Okay.

Okay.

I can do this.

I can do this.

Wait.

Oh, God.

-What?

-Oh, God.

This does not look

like we're going to DC.

What is

that big black X right there?

Oh, God, that's the freeway.

Looks

like the interstate is closed

all the way to Maryland.

We'll have to skirt deeper

into Pennsylvania.

What are these?

All of these. You know?

Ru Route 5, Ru Route 17.

What is this? Oh, God.

This is all farmland.

Look. We can't take this route.

Unless you want to just sit here

and wait for whoever to decide

to reopen that freeway,

this is how we're getting to DC,

okay?

Because my meeting

is in four hours,

so I will take

whichever route is open

by any means necessary.

Fine, but just lock

these doors

because I don't want any run-ins

with demented forest people.

It's Pennsylvania.

There's Amish people here

and Quakers.

They make furniture.

Whatever,

but you have to protect yourself

in these backwoods

because I am not going down

without a fight.

-Oh my God.

-Yes.

-What are you doing with that?

-Better safe than sorry.

How were you going to travel

with that?

Listen, I know what I'm doing.

I put it in my bag

right before I check it.

Oh, well,

now I know I got some mace

in here somewhere.

-Keep it over there, please.

-I don't know

what the backwoods means to you,

but I know what it means to me

and we need

to watch out for ourselves.

Oh, God.

[music]

I pulled in to Nazareth,

I was feeling

about half past dead

I just need some place

where I can lay my head

"Hey, mister,

can you tell me

where I can find a bed?"

He just grinned

and shook my hand,

"No" was all he said

Take a load off, Fanny

Take a load for free

Take a load off, Fanny

And

you put the load right on me

(put the load right on me)

I picked up my bag

and I went looking

for a place to hide

When I saw

Carmen and the Devil

walking side by side

Gas station.

No, we still have half a tank.

We're good.

No, I have a full tank.

I need a bathroom break.

Unless you want this ride

to be even more awkward

than it already is.

-Hooves.

-Okay.

Take a load off, Fanny

Take a load for free

Take a load off, Fanny

And

you put the load right on me

(put the load right on me)

Put the load on me

[phone rings]

- Hello?

Unfortunately,

we've been rerouted

through Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania?

Whoa.

[chuckles]

That's a great state,

but it is very far away.

Oh my God,

you must be freaking out

right now.

We cannot cancel this meeting,

Andrea

or we risk losing

the Rabin Group account

to the Morris Agency,

and believe me,

that will sink us.

Don't worry.

I have been practicing

all morning,

and I have got some ideas.

God.

I can handle this,

if you don't make it.

Why wouldn't I make it, Andrea?

Because

the temperature is dropping.

Let's just hope

it's not the perfect storm.

Run like the wind, girlfriend.

Don't worry, I am here

to keep things

from snowballing out of control.

No, stand down, Andrea, okay?

I will close this.

Nothing

is going to prevent that.

Bossy little thing.

All right.

Oh, Crazy.

You have a pretty demanding job.

-Do you like it?

-I love it.

Well, you have to do

what you love

because

when you do what you love,

you never work

a day in your life.

That's what I always told Kyle.

You tell him

to do what he loves,

but not to love who he loves?

Why are you worried about it?

You seem to have moved on.

I most certainly have.

Buckle up.

[engine starts]

[music]

This is my most

beautiful creation.

I think it's the best one yet.

-Shh

-Oh, what?

Another heavy front is expected

within the next few hours.

State police are

mandating all drivers

stay off the roadways

as night falls

and find shelter.

We repeat, stay off the roads.

A heavier front

with heavy snow, wind, and hail

is expected.

Oh my God.

No.

No.

Well, you certainly tried.

Now I guess

we're going to have to find

somewhere to stay for the night.

We can still make it.

Make what?

What are you doing?

This is not safe.

I don't have a choice.

Whoa. Wait.

Slow down.

-Whoa.

-[tires screech]

Oh my God.

Paula, are you all right?

-Have you lost your mind?

-Oh, God.

What is so important

that you're trying to k*ll us?

Can't you just reschedule?

The most important meeting

of my life

and I'm missing it.

-I hate being powerless.

-You are not.

You always have options.

Running a car and driving to DC,

that was my plan B.

All right, so it's now time

to move to plan C.

Plan C?

What's plan C?

Common sense.

Have you ever heard of that?

Oh, God.

-[car hoots]

-No, no, look.

Look.

In times of great distress,

I'm a big fan

of the serenity prayer.

It's seen me

through lots of tough times.

God grant me the serenity

to accept the things

I cannot change.

Courage

to change the things I can,

and wisdom

to know the difference.

Okay.

Now come on.

All right,

come on.

Try it.

Try it.

I will not.

I don't think

it is wise or courageous

to accept losing.

The partnership,

that's what this meeting was

for me.

It's why I allowed myself

to leave DC.

It is all I have

and I just lost it.

[door opens]

[door shuts]

[bangs]

I'll just run up.

[screams]

Everything okay?

Oh my God.

Oh my God. Oh my God.

I think I k*lled something.

I think I k*lled something.

I think I k*lled something.

I think I k*lled something.

-Oh my God. Oh my God.

-What?

-Oh my God.

-What?

-I hit something.

-What?

Just look at it.

-Oh, God.

-Oh, I think it's a deer.

Oh my God.

-Was a deer?

-Oh my God.

-Looks like a deer.

-Did I k*ll it?

Oh. No.

No, you didn't.

Oh, roadkill.

Oh my God,

we've got to get out of here.

-We've got to get out of here.

-Okay, give it more gas.

-I'm trying.

-More.

-I'm giving it more gas.

-More.

There is no more gas.

I am trying to give it gas.

It's not moving.

-All right.

-Oh, God.

You got to move it.

Why me?

Because you were

the one driving like a maniac,

-not me.

-We need roadside assistance.

-We need a tow truck, a AAA.

-Out here in this wilderness,

-I don't know.

-yes.

I don't know

what else we can do.

Oh, you're going to move it.

You were the one

who hit the poor thing.

Thought you said somebody else

k*lled it before I did for me.

Whatever.

It's not going to move itself.

Okay,

fine.

I'll do it.

I'll do it.

[slams door]

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

-[pants]

-[music]

Okay.

[music]

I'm so sorry.

[gags]

Oh, God.

[gags]

Paula?

Paula?

What?

I don't think

I can manage this by myself.

-What?

-I need some help.

I don't think

I can manage this by myself.

Please.

Please help me.

Okay.

Okay.

Oh, God.

Oh, God.

-[door shuts]

-Oh.

Ooh.

What am I supposed to do

with these toothpicks?

I don't know.

I thought maybe.

I got it.

Oh.

[background noise]

Yes.

Do you know how to use it?

[background noise]

Need some help?

It's okay.

Now,

grab the tail,

pull it away from the wheel.

You want me to grab the tail?

Yes, you. Please.

Me?

Come on, I'll help you.

Come on.

-Ready?

-Yes. Okay.

That's it.

Oh, God.

[gags]

-Pull it.

-Okay.

[grunting]

One more time.

Okay.

We did it.

Yes.

Okay,

get in the car, hit the gas.

[engine starts]

[music]

Come on, Paula.

[music]

You okay?

Yes.

Yes, I'm okay.

Are you okay?

Yes.

Did you see her baby?

What?

Her baby.

That mess we just moved

was his mama.

Oh, God, I feel terrible.

No.

Maybe he'll find

another deer family.

If he's going to survive,

he's going to have

to do it alone.

When you lose your parents,

there's no other choice.

I guess we have to figure out

a place to crash for the night.

[music]

Okay.

All right, thank you.

That was the last one.

No motel, hotel, nothing.

No vacancies.

Maybe we should just

stay in the car for the night.

The weather's supposed

to clear up in the morning.

We would freeze to death

in this car.

The heat is on right now

and I'm freezing

and we can't keep the car

running all night.

We're running out of options.

[phone rings]

What?

Phil, can't he just

send us a hotel?

God, I don't think he will.

Oh, God,

grant me the serenity

to accept

the things I cannot change,

the courage

to change the things I can,

and the wisdom

to know the difference.

[mumbles],

We might as well start a fire

and send up smoke signals.

That's tangible, at least.

The only chance we have

is to stay in this car

for the night.

Wait, wait.

No, but look,

we are

about 15 miles from I-183,

and that is

only 30 miles from Reading.

What's in Reading?

Carol.

-Carol? Kyle's cousin?

-Yes.

Her home is only 14 miles away

from I-83.

That's over 40 miles

in the opposite direction.

Does that even make sense

right now?

Well, it's six in one hand

and half dozen in the other.

Do you have any other idea?

I don't think I can do it.

I don't think I can do it,

and I don't think

it's a good idea

to drive 14 plus an

additional 30 miles

-in this weather.

-Get out.

What?

Yes.

I am not going to freeze

to death in this Pinto,

when we could be in a warm bed

in the comfort and safety

of Carol's home.

-Move.

-Okay.

Here.

Take this

and call Carol

on my speed dial, please.

Hey, it's Carol.

Leave a message.

The mail box is full.

I cannot accept any messages

at this time.

Good bye.

No answer,

and the voicemail is full.

Well, we're going anyway.

[phone ringing]

That's probably Carol.

[shaking head]

Who is it?

Well, tell him

I can't talk right now.

[music]

Would've been nice

if we could've rented

one of those luxury car.

What we need is

multi-zone climate control,

semi-aniline leather interior,

and 8-way adjusting

heated and ventilated seats.

I didn't know you were

one of those car people.

I'm not.

I wrote the Lexus campaign.

You?

All by yourself?

I had a team.

Well, excuse me.

Because I could sure stand

to have my seat warm

eight different ways

round about now.

Me too.

[phone ringing]

You just going

to keep ignoring him?

I'm not sure

what I'm going to do.

Well, he seems

to be worried about you.

Is he a nice fella?

I'm not really comfortable

discussing my relationships

status with you, Paula.

I see.

We broke up,

I think.

How come?

Because you didn't want

to have kids?

It's not

that I don't want to have kids.

I just

couldn't have them.

Oh.

Is Kyle seeing someone?

[sighs]

Since the two of you broke up,

he doesn't share

that part of his life

with me anymore.

[music]

It's an evil wind,

that blows no good, yeah

It's a sad heart

that won't love

like I know it should

Oh, how lonesome

(oh how lonesome)

You must be

(you must be)

It's a shame (shame, shame)

If you don't share

your love with me

It's a heartache, yeah

(it's a heartache)

When love is gone

(baby, it's a heartache)

But it's bad

(bad)

and even sad

(sad)

oh later on

And there's no one blinder

than you won't see

It's a shame (shame, shame)

If you don't share

some of your love with me

[knocking]

Paula.

Oh, I am so glad you're here.

-What in the world?

-Okay.

What a surprise.

I am so glad you're here, girl.

I thought I was going to have

to break into this house.

What are you doing here,

in this--

-Is somebody else with you?

-You remember

-Celeste Simmons, right?

-Oh, yes.

That's my travel companion.

Celeste.

Carol.

I am so happy to see you again.

-Come in.

- Oh my God, oh lord.

You don't know

how grateful we are

that you were at home.

-Yes.

-It is merciless out there.

Celeste,

it's so nice to see you too.

Talk about surprises.

I know.

Talk about the odd couple,

right?

-Yes.

-[laughter]

-Oh, my God.

-Right?

Oh, God.

I hope we're not

too much trouble.

Trouble?

No, no. No trouble.

Mom?

Kyle?

Celeste.

What are you two doing here?

Oh, Kyle.

-You are a sight for sore eyes.

-Yes.

Because I didn't know

you'd be here.

I didn't know you would be here.

[chuckles] What's going on?

Well, we just had

a road trip from hell,

and thank the Lord

we got through that storm.

Road trip.

Together? You--

I know.

It's totally random.

It's a crazy coincidence.

Hi.

Hi. [chuckles]

Hi.

[clears throat]

I don't believe we've met.

I'm Paula Henderson,

Kyle's mother.

Of course, Mrs. Henderson.

I'm delighted.

Morgan Williams.

I've heard

so many wonderful things

about you.

-You have?

-Well, yes.

This is Celeste.

-Nice to meet you,-

-Nice to meet you, Morgan.

-Celeste.

Mom,

Morgan and

I are actually together.

I can see.

How long have you been together?

-Well--

-Six months,

five days, and eight hours.

[laughs]

Celeste,

this is my husband, Billy.

I don't think

the two of you have ever met.

-Nice to meet you.

-Hey

Billy, look who's here.

Paula.

Billy,

long time no see.

You can just leave

the hens in the kitchen

and I'll get them cooking

shortly.

Can I help you with that?

No, he's fine.

Relax.

Sure.

Why am I just hearing

about Morgan, Kyle?

-Well--

-I think

we just both needed some time

to ease into everything.

Yeah.

Yeah. That's all.

That's it.

Ease into what?

I'm going to go chop

some more firewood.

Do you need some help

with that, Billy?

That man

has spent most of his life

in the wilderness

sh**ting animals,

catching his own food.

I don't think he needs

your city slicker help now.

Sit down.

Yeah.

I didn't know

he lived in the woods and stuff.

[chuckles]

Oh, right.

Mom,

what I mean by together

is that Morgan and I

are engaged.

[chuckles]

[chuckles]

-Please excuse me.

-Please excuse me.

-Is there a bathroom?

-Sure.

Let me show you.

Sorry.

Okay.

I don't think

that was a good sign, right?

Your mom leaving the room,

and that other girl looking like

she was going to be sick?

Yeah.

-I think I should leave.

-Absolutely not.

Seems like you have

some family things

-to catch up on.

-Yes, Celeste, sure,

but there's a storm outside.

You're better off

staying put for the night,

and you are

in no condition to drive.

Your face looks like pea soup.

Where are you going

in this mess?

Anywhere but here.

There's plenty of room

in the inn.

I insist you stay here tonight.

No ifs, ands, or buts.

There's no way we can stay here.

Wait, Kyle, baby,

what's going on?

Talk to me.

Baby, stop.

I just-

I don't know why she's here.

Who?

Your mom or Celeste?

Both.

Well, who is Celeste, Kyle?

Please, stop asking me

so many questions right now.

Just grab your stuff.

Thanks.

Well, why are we leaving?

Look, you really

just don't know her, Morgan,

and we need to go.

Now.

Just grab your stuff.

What I saw was a mother

who just met for the first time

the woman

her only child's been dating

for the last six months.

Two seconds later, she learns

he's engaged

to be married to said woman

who, I repeat,

she's just found out about.

Look, Kyle, I'm no psychologist,

but as reactions go,

it seemed within reason.

I can't believe

you didn't tell her about me.

How humiliating.

I'm sorry.

I just-

I wasn't ready.

Ready for what?

Look, don't you think

you're overreacting-

-No.

-a bit here?

She's your mom.

She clearly adores you.

So, Celeste,

who is she?

She was the old you

before my mom got to her.

-Celeste is your ex?

-Yes.

But I haven't seen

or talked to Celeste

in over a year.

-Okay.

-Look, I know we agreed

not to talk

about past relationships,

but I'm really starting

to second guess that decision

-right about now.

-There's nothing to tell.

Celeste and I are done.

Does she know that?

[exhaled breath]

[cigarette sizzling]

[door knock]

[coughing]

[perfume spritz]

[door knock]

Who is it?

It's Billy.

I got some firewood.

What?

Come in here, quick.

What are you doing here?

You're not due

for another shipment

-until next week.

-I didn't plan this, Billy.

Don't worry,

I didn't say a word of anything

to Carol.

-[sniffing]

-Excuse me,

what is wrong with you?

You've been dipping in my stash.

What stash?

[wind rushing]

These are the Boonjes Blues.

Highest concentration of THC,

but the smoke is very mild.

I thought you'd like these too.

Pepperberg,

second highest

and very, very smooth,

but also fast acting.

All this legal?

In Maryland, yes.

As for most

of my customer bases,

Pennsylvania

is dragging its feet

on cannabis laws.

You have an ill*gal hobby?

It's a service,

-not a hobby.

-Right.

I only grow this for

the Medical Marijuana Society,

and a few select clients

like you.

I don't even partake,

unless it's for quality control.

But how can Carol

not know about this?

Felony drug charge

is five to ten years.

She can't be involved.

It's for her own protection.

Why such a risky,

risky venture? Why?

Nobody within a

thousand-mile radius

can produce this quality of

pesticide-free organic cannabis

like I can.

It's like

I was born to do this.

I see where the future's headed.

I'm way ahead of the curve.

In two years,

when Pennsylvania's laws change,

I'll come out of hiding

a self-made entrepreneur,

and surprise everybody.

Not the least of which

is my long-departed father,

who said I'd end up

a broke hillbilly just like him.

You think

that's why he named me Billy?

[door knock]

Oh.

Get that inside.

Under the bed.

Hide it.

Everything okay in here?

Yes. Yeah.

Thank you.

How long have you known?

-What are you doing, Carol?

-Stretches.

Starting to feel

a little tension in my back.

Carol.

He called last night

and told me he was engaged.

He came down here

to introduce Morgan to me

and get some advice

on how to break it to you.

I didn't even know

he was seeing anyone,

let alone

considering marriage again.

Of course he's been

seeing people, Paula.

Get your head out of the sand.

He didn't feel comfortable

to talk to me first?

Are you really surprised,

after the stunt

you pulled on Celeste?

The real surprise is

that she is even talking to you,

much less traveling with you.

What did Kyle say to you, Carol?

What?

About the lengths you went

to sabotage that job

that was taking him

to New York with her.

Why would he tell you?

You're not his mama.

No, I'm not,

but sometimes you don't act

like it either, Paula.

What?

Are you denying

that you called that company,

pretending to represent Kyle,

and you turned down that job?

Using a bad accent, no less.

Wasn't me.

If my accent was so bad,

how come

they all believed me anyway?

-They didn't believe you.

-Oh, really? Oh, really?

Then how come he didn't go?

How come he didn't go?

Because of a phone call?

How ridiculous does that sound?

He didn't go

because he didn't want to go.

What kind of person

does that to somebody's career?

Their love life?

A mother, that's who.

I'm his mother,

and I will love him

by any means necessary.

He deserved

a chance to have everything,

and Celeste

didn't want to have kids,

and I wanted

to have grandbabies.

Well, that wasn't

your decision, Paula.

Kyle knew perfectly well

that Celeste

wasn't trying to have kids,

and he was okay with that.

Actually, she can't have kids.

Even worse, Paula.

Wow.

Wow?

Oh, okay.

Since we calling people

out here,

you don't know what's happening

under your own nose.

Because you're so busy

smelling yourself,

you don't know

what's going on in your house.

What do you think

Billy does day to day?

What?

What's the ma--

No. What? God, are you--

[sobs] I thought it was just me.

Huh?

Even you can see

that my marriage

is falling apart.

I thought you liked

living in the wilderness

with a caveman.

No, Billy.

He's just gotten

so secretive lately.

He comes in late every night,

and he's gone

first thing in the morning.

I've just been feeling so alone.

I've started taking in boarders.

Boarders?

I run a bed and breakfast

for travelers.

I think that Billy

is seeing somebody else.

[chuckles]

Oh, no. No.

There is a 99.9% probability

that he ain't got no side chick.

He doesn't even bathe.

When was the last time

he even bathed?

Oh, I just don't know

what to do.

It's probably

not at all what you think.

[exhale]

What are you doing?

Releasing the tension.

[moaning]

Well,

try this for the tension.

[laughs]

[laughs]

You should try this

sometimes with Billy.

With Billy?

[laughs]

Never.

He's a man of the earth, sure,

but

I don't think Billy

would ever get down like this.

[laughter]

-Give me that.

-No, no, no, no.

You never know.

Shh.

You never know.

[laughter]

Yoo-hoo.

It's Andrea.

Leave me a message.

[beep]

I am waiting

to hear from you, Andrea.

Please call me back.

[phone ringing]

Craig, I was just about

to call you.

What is going on, Celeste?

I haven't heard from you

or anyone for that matter.

I have been grounded

in Pennsylvania,

but Andrea is already there

and she is leading the pitch.

Andrea?

What the--

-[blowing]

-I know.

I have thoroughly prepped her.

Craig, she is going

to do just fine.

No, she is support, not lead.

I know.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

[grumbles]

You said you had

this handled, Celeste.

You said, don't worry, Craig.

It's in the bag.

Well, you know

what's in the bag now, Celeste?

My company.

[grumbles]

Still no change.

Latest update is

no traveling on the roads

until 6:00 AM tomorrow morning.

-This can't be normal.

-I know.

There's no normal weather

anymore.

-Global warming is real.

-No.

I mean, it can't be normal

being in the same house

as your ex-girlfriend.

Ex-fiance, technically.

Fiance?

I think now might be

a good time for you

to tell me

why she isn't your wife.

[sighs]

Celeste got

a great job opportunity

in New York and she took it.

And

I didn't want to give up

my tenure at Georgetown.

You couldn't commute?

Apparently not.

It's not that far.

Is there more to this, Kyle?

Do you still have feelings

for her?

It's all ancient history,

Morgan.

I buried the past,

and I'm not digging it up again.

Well,

I'm not hiding out in

this room all night.

What do you mean, hide?

You know exactly what I mean.

You are hiding in this room.

No, I'm not.

Well, I'm going to go out

and stretch my legs.

Are you coming right back after?

Maybe.

Can you at least

bring me some water?

You can go get it yourself.

[humming]

Hey.

-Feeling better?

-Yes.

The healing, refreshing powers

of a hot bath.

Oh, cheaper than therapy, I say.

Trust me, I've had my share.

[chuckles]

-Can I help you with anything?

-Oh, no.

Everything's under control.

You just relax.

If I relax any more,

I think I'm going to go crazy.

It's better

to keep my mind occupied.

Oh, okay. Well--

Oh, those tomatoes.

-Just a rough chop?

-Got it.

-Thank you.

-Thanks.

[door opening]

[door closing]

For me?

Yeah.

Did you make this for me?

Why?

No reason.

[phone ringing]

Hello?

Oh, yes,

we are almost to capacity,

but we do have

one more room left for tonight.

Should I hold it for you?

Okay.

See you soon.

New boarders for tonight.

We're going to have

a full house.

-I've got to get the room ready.

-I'll do it.

You sure?

Yeah.

[kissing]

Oh, I've got to get fresh linens

for Billy from the laundry room.

You keep going,

and I will be right back.

Okay.

[sighs] Great.

No more water bottles.

[tap on]

[tap off]

Thanks.

What are you doing here,

Celeste?

What do you mean,

what am I doing here?

What are you doing here?

Ask your mother.

We told you what happened.

-Really?

-Really.

Trust me, the last place

on earth I want to be is here.

-Typical Celeste.

-What is that supposed to mean?

It means

I'm here visiting Carol,

and you just

show up out of nowhere

and it's just really messed up.

That's all.

Get over yourself, Kyle.

You think

I planned this crazy trip?

No.

I have a whole life.

I was on my way

to a very important

business meeting.

-Business, huh?

-Yup.

Sounds about right.

Still the same.

Everything's just

work, work, work.

How's work going, Celeste?

Are you the director?

No.

What? Partner.

That's what you wanted, right?

How's the corner office?

How's the view?

You conquer the world yet?

Your decision ended us, not me.

Not my ambition.

It was you.

It was your choice.

Oh, you don't have

anything to say to that?

You need to confer with Paula

before you respond to that

or are you coming

to your own conclusions now?

Because there is something

that you could say

I couldn't give

to this relationship,

that you could blame me for,

but you're not

going to say that, are you?

Because you leave that

to your mother to say,

because you don't want

to be the bad guy.

I didn't lie to you

when I said

I didn't want to have kids.

That was the truth,

and you just didn't

want to accept it.

I wasn't going to spend

the rest of my life

-trying to prove it to you.

-Prove it to yourself.

-Really, Celeste? Really?

-Convince yourself.

You're the one

that doesn't believe.

I didn't have a choice.

You did.

-That's not fair, Kyle.

-What?

Life is never fair

for poor Celeste.

You have a lot of nerve.

What did it take you,

five minutes?

Five minutes to

get engaged to somebody else?

What was I supposed to do?

What?

I see you got your water.

Yeah, I was just--

Excuse me.

-Am I interrupting anything?

-No, baby, everything's fine.

I'll just go upstairs.

[sobs]

[screams]

[chuckles]

[music]

Get her ready.

You are my best friend.

You are my best friend.

Me and you, honey,

we're going places.

We can freshen

you up a little bit.

You're going to be all right

[laughs]

Oh, my Lord.

Oh,

Oh, what would Walter have said?

Run the other way.

I look a mess,

but I love you anyway, girl.

You can do something.

Oh, that's not sexy.

I don't know.

Sexy.

[laughs]

Oh. Yes.

Oh, we don't need this.

Oh, Lord.

Help us.

Lord, help me.

Good news, new borders...

Paula, what's happened?

I know this is your house,

but

have you ever

heard of knocking?

Is that why you had the weed?

I thought it was recreational.

I didn't realize you needed it.

Is it back?

[phone ringing]

Finally, Andrea.

What happened?

Celeste, the Raven Group

was mesmerized

by my presentation.

They were?

When Craig finds out

about the home run,

I just hit, I am moving on up.

Go team.

- [Celeste] Team?

Andrea, if you hit a home run,

you are a pinch hitter at best

because you are swinging

with my bat.

Okay?

Can you k*ll

the moving on our preferences

because you sound like

you have completely

flown over the cuckoo's nest?

Wow.

Celeste, you sound

a little bit stressed,

to be honest.

I'm not stressed.

I am fine.

- [Andrea] Why don't you

practice some self-care

and let's just

celebrate tomorrow, okay?

Love you, girl. Bye.

[phone hangs up]

Is that why you were

in New York, for treatments?

I had my last checkup

with a specialist.

She told me

to get my affairs in order.

What?

No, there are all kinds of

new clinical trials,

and you--

I went to New York

to see

a world-renowned specialist

in the field of

breast cancer therapies

for a second opinion

and she agreed with

what my first doctor

already said.

I'm running out of time.

Why didn't you tell me, Paula?

What for?

Why didn't Kyle tell me?

He doesn't know.

He doesn't--

He doesn't know.

No.

He found out about

the surgery by accident.

Right around the time,

his daddy died,

he thought I was all drained

from Walter's passing,

but I had had

a double mastectomy

and he helped me through it

as best he could.

I made him promise

that he wouldn't tell anybody

because I don't need anybody

feeling sorry for me.

As far as he knows,

the cancer's in remission.

Since it's come back,

I just haven't had the--

I just can't bring myself

to tell him.

What about the surgery?

You went through all that and...

I got this wound from

when they took

the chemo port out.

and Carol, I'm glad

that that part is over.

I'm so glad it's over,

them poking me and prodding me.

It is just so irritating.

I can hardly wear

a doggone seat belt anymore.

[laughs]

The irony, right?

What's the point of wearing

a seatbelt for me anyway?

Oh, God.

No.

Oh, no.

[Kyle knocking on the door]

What is it now, Carol?

It's me, Mom.

Can I come in?

Okay, baby.

One second.

Just one minute.

One--

Be right there, sweetheart.

[Paula opens the door]

Hey.

Why does your room

smell like weed?

Because I'm a grown-a*s woman.

What do you need, Kyle?

What is Celeste doing here?

I told you I bumped into her

at the airport

and then we shared

a rental car from New York

because it was the last one left

and we came to Carol's house

because of the weather.

I mean, neither of us

planned any of this.

Her being here

is complicating things.

How so?

I'm here with my new fianc.

Can't you see how that might be

a little bit awkward for me?

What difference does it make?

You all broke up.

Unless you still have

feelings for Celeste?

What? What?

What is happening?

If I remember correctly,

you were quite okay

with us breaking up.

Why are you two so

chummy now?

If I could go back

and make different choices

for a lot of things,

I would in a heartbeat.

What?

Who are you

and what did you do

with my mother

and why are you

saying this to me now?

Because I know that

I haven't always been

a good mother to you.

No, that's not

what I was saying, Mom, okay?

It's just

things didn't pan out

for Celeste and me,

but life moves on, right?

I've moved on and Celeste

has probably moved on, too.

Really?

Maybe you should just ask her.

No, I can't ask her, Mom.

I can barely

start a conversation with her

without us getting into it.

Well, that just sounds like

two people

with unresolved issues.

Yes, you think?

Maybe you should

just talk to her.

I can't,

and it's too late anyway.

She left me, remember?

She made her choice

and I made mine.

I'm marrying Morgan,

and I need you to be okay

with that.

I mean,

Morgan is a lovely little girl

but--

But what?

Speak now or forever,

and I do mean forever,

hold your peace.

Is it fair to Morgan

or to yourself for that matter

if you still have feelings

for Celeste?

What are you even saying

right now, Mom?

You are the one

who wanted grandbabies,

remember?

That doesn't matter anymore.

Things have changed.

Really? How?

I just think, is it fair to you,

or is it fair to Morgan,

if you still love Celeste?

I'm marrying Morgan.

I can't hurt her like that.

It would hurt her more

if she wasn't first

in your heart.

Then I'll do whatever it takes

to show her I love her.

Oh.

Oh.

How did I get so lucky?

You are everything

that I ever did right

in my life.

I love you so much.

Don't you ever forget that.

Please, be on your best behavior

okay?

Oh.

It's good to see you.

[phone ringing]

Oh, God.

[door knocking]

Yes?

Who is it?

It's Morgan. Can I come in?

Uhm..

Yes.

Is everything all right?

Yes, everything is totally fine.

Why do you ask?

I heard screaming.

Oh.

No, it's work problems

but I'm fine.

Thank you for checking in.

Okay.

I'm not usually

the insecure type.

You have nothing to worry about.

That's the second time

I've heard that today.

It is absolutely true.

Kyle and I

haven't seen each other

and well over a year,

I haven't even talked to him.

We don't even

get along very well,

and obviously,

we have both moved on.

Both?

Well, you two are engaged.

And you?

Uhm,

[phone ringing]

Oh, yes.

I am in a relationship, too.

That's my Phil.

Come on.

Look at that.

That's my Phil,

and he's calling right now,

so I'm just going to

take one quick second

because I think he's really

worried about me.

Excuse me.

Hi, Phil.

Hey, I've been trying

to reach you all day.

Are you okay?

I know.

I know I should have

called you earlier.

It has been the craziest day.

Listen, I've been sitting here

trying to think of

what I said or did

to scare you off

for the life of me.

I have no clue, Celeste.

I hear you, but I'm going to

have to call you later, okay?

No, wait, wait, wait.

I've got something to tell you.

I love you too.

Phil?

Listen,

I'm so sorry that

I suggested anything.

It was really silly of me

and I feel like a total fool.

No.

I can only imagine

how all of this looks.

Were you going to

come down to dinner?

I think Carol is preparing

a fabulous feast for everyone.

Actually, no.

I'm just going to hang in here

for the night.

I have a lot of work to do, so.

It would be really nice

if you decided to join us.

I could really use your help

with Kyle's mom.

I don't think

she likes me at all.

Yes, that's Paula.

She tends to be very territorial

when it comes to her son.

That's exactly

what I was sensing.

So, how about it?

Please.

[music]

To make you laugh,

I would be a fool for you

Although the people

turn and stare

I really don't care

Everyone,

this lovely young couple

are our guests for the evening.

They are Obediah and Rebecca.

They're from a

local Amish community,

a couple of hours south of here.

They were on their way

to New York

and got slammed

by the weather, too.

Oh, I know. Oh, wow.

Please, have a seat.

Hello.

Hi.

Hi.

How are you?

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

Hi, I'm Morgan.

Hi.

How you doing? Kyle.

Hi.

Nice to meet you.

So happy to have you.

Hello.

We got stuck

in the weather, too.

Yes, it's so terrible out there.

This is a cute little hat.

Did you shower?

I did.

Celeste, thanks so much

for your help earlier.

Oh.

What'd you do,

mow the lawn for the salad?

Thank you, Morgan,

for setting the table.

It looks beautiful.

My pleasure.

[chuckles]

Carol,

I think you forgot

to cook most of this.

That is raw kale

and hijiki salad, Paula.

Raw?

Girl, do I look like

a bunny rabbit?

These portobellos are good, Mom.

They're probably

more your speed.

Yes, I'll take some, Kyle.

I got you right there.

They look cooked, too.

I'll have some, sweetheart.

What are your plans in New York?

We are currently on our

second month of rumspringa.

Ah.

Oh, is that your spring break?

In our community,

rumspringa is a hiatus

from our traditional life.

It's like a rite of passage

where you get to party

and act buck wild

with no repercussions, right?

[laughter]

We believe that our choices

always have consequences

in this life and in the next.

Well, I always say

there are no regrets in life,

only lessons.

Dinner is delicious, Carol.

Thank you, Celeste.

It took me a while, but I think

I finally mastered

making healthy food

that tastes great.

Billy's wild hens

take the cake if you ask me.

Mom,

you should try

Carol's gluten-free brownies.

They are fantastic.

No, seriously, they are.

Oh.

I'll try to get through

this flavor-free dinner first.

Everything tastes

great to me, Carol.

Thank you, cuz.

Baby, don't you think these

would make wonderful canapes

for the c*ck reception?

No one would even know

that there's flaxseed in these.

Oh, we're interviewing caterers.

It'd be nice to have some

healthier options on the menu.

You've already started

planning the wedding?

Yes, we were thinking

late spring.

Congratulations!

Such an auspicious occasion.

Oh, thank you.

Why don't we make it official?

Is that a proposal?

Marry me.

Spring ceremony?

Spring is too pedestrian.

Winter it is.

We wanted

to have a spring wedding

because I know how much

you love

your spring dresses, Mama.

Anyway, I don't want

to bore you all

with talk of

logistics and planning.

How's work going, Celeste?

Oh, she works for Lexus.

I just create the campaigns.

Oh girl, she's brilliant.

She's doing such a good job.

Thank you.

Carol, I saw that

you had one outside.

Do you love it for the

accelerated power steering

in the eight-way

heated seats?

See, I listened.

[chuckles]

You did.

Lexus.

What?

Oh, it's a Japanese car.

I am driving a car

for the first time.

You'd better

watch out for road k*ll.

Right, Celeste?

Yeah.

That's not our Lexus.

Well, whose is it then?

That's Kyle's Lexus.

Hmm.

Well,

that was an effective

campaign, Celeste.

[chuckles]

Yes, he couldn't wait

to buy that new Lexus.

Yes, it's nice.

Thank you.

How is teaching going?

Oh, it's fine.

I can't complain.

But he does all the time.

Well, why is that, baby?

[overlap] Because he's better

at consulting.

Because he's better

at consulting.

[chuckles]

I would imagine.

That is.

Yes, that's true, Kyle.

You enjoy consulting way more.

Why'd you stop, Kyle?

Teaching's a better fit.

How so?

Stability, for one.

In fact, Morgan just got tenure,

and I'm up for tenure next year.

Wow. Congratulations, Morgan.

So young.

Thank you.

Tenure?

That means she has a job

in the molecular

biology department

at Georgetown for life.

Ooh.

Great safety net.

I say to myself,

there's no chance of her

ever moving out of the state

or anything like that, so.

That's no way to live, son.

Excuse me?

You shouldn't let fear

dictate your life, that's all.

That's all I mean.

Fear?

Well, you were the one

who didn't want me

to lose my tenure

in the first place, remember?

Okay. Yes, I remember

what I said,

but I'm learning something,

son, and you know what?

Sometimes life just

throws you curveballs,

and some good stuff

or bad stuff,

but you can't

always prepare for it,

you can't always play it safe.

Like you always say, Ma,

everything happens for a reason.

I know what I said.

Look--

You know that you can always

plan for certainties

in life like tenure, right?

Okay. Look,

just don't be parroting

all this back to me.

I know what I said to you,

but you're not hearing me.

What I'm trying to say is that

we come face to face

with what we fear the most

or what we want the most

and sometimes you win,

and sometimes you lose.

I'm not going to presume

to know how

I would weather a storm

because you can't know

how you're going to

respond to a storm

until you're in it.

Yes, that is how

we came to be stranded.

The storm was too heavy

for us to continue our journey.

Oh Lord, have mercy.

Mama, you can always

manage the outcome, right?

[sighs]

The way I see it,

the path of least resistance is

less resistant

is not necessarily

a bad thing, so.

Son,

I know I can't change the past,

the things

I told you in the past

how I thought in the past,

but what I am telling you

that I know right now

is that you

are not meant to live in fear.

Who's living in fear, Mama?

You are.

Okay.

Let's change the subject now.

So conservative.

What is all this safe stuff?

Can we change this, please?

Please, don't.

The path of least resistance.

Okay.

Things that I said to you

in the past,

maybe they were wrong,

but what I can tell you

right now,

and I know it's right,

is Kyle Henderson,

you were never meant

to live a life in fear.

This is not the time for that.

Rebecca,

what is first on your agenda

when you get to New York?

[chuckles]

I'd like to audition

for shows on Broadway.

Oh.

Can you be Amish

and sing on Broadway?

In our time of rumspringa,

we can choose

to make such a choice.

You must be a wonderful singer.

Can we hear something?

Oh, that would be so lovely.

We need some entertainment.

Well--

She's quite good

but perhaps a bit too modest.

Well, if you're going to

try out for Broadway,

you have to be fearless.

Oh, yes.

Well, that would exempt me

from Broadway,

wouldn't it, Mama?

I suppose

I could use the practice

before

a real audience.

Might I use your piano?

Please.

Okay.

I'm so sorry, Carol.

[Obediah plays piano]

I fall love in you

And I learn to love me too

Never have I felt that

I could be all that you see

It's like our hearts

are intertwined

into the perfect harmony

This is why--

This is why I love you

This is why I love you

because-

-you love me

You love me

This is why I love you

Oh, this is why I love you

Because you love me,

you love me

I fell in love in you

And no other love will do

Every moment that you smile,

chases all the pain away.

Forever and a while

in my heart

is where you'll stay

This is why I love you.

Ooh.

This is why I love you

because

you love me.

You love me.

[applause]

Brava.

Ooh.

Good one.

Ooh.

Brava.

It was wonderful.

Beautiful.

Beautiful.

Oh my goodness,

that was absolutely fantastic.

It was.

You have an amazing voice,

Rebecca.

True gift.

Yes, beautiful,

Rebecca, and Obediah.

So innocent,

but you got those pipes.

[laughter]

I think you're ready.

Yes.

Really beautiful.

Oh my God.

[chuckles]

[doorbell ringing]

Who could that be?

I'm not expecting

any new boarders.

I'll get it.

I've got some pipes on you, boy.

[laughter]

What a surprise.

Two of you?

Wow.

Quite a few hours of practice

for that one.

[laughter]

Everyone, this is Phil.

[coughs]

He's friends with-

-Celeste.

Celeste.

Oh my god,

I'm so glad you're okay.

Phil, what on earth

are you doing here?

How did you even find me?

I called

every rental car company.

One had a reservation

under your name.

They helped me find you

through the tracking device

in the rental car.

What?

I tried to call

on my way down here, but--

You drove all the way here

in the storm by yourself?

Yes, yes, yes.

It's a long drive.

Yes, I was--

Hi, I'm Kyle.

Hey.

Kyle?

You drove all the way

in the storm by yourself?

Yes, how else?

By yourself.

Yes, all the flights

are canceled, of course.

Sit. Sit here.

Hi, everyone.

I'm sorry

to bust in on your dinner.

Hi, how are you doing?

- Nice to meet you. Cheers.

- You must be hungry.

Thank you. Yes.

Please, help yourself.

Oh, thank you so much.

It looks beautiful.

How did you meet Celeste?

Through work.

Our agency does some consulting

with Phil's firm.

You two are dating, right?

Well--

Yes.

What I meant to say was

it's the word dating.

Dating.

It's just

really so dated, right?

I never connected that before

until right now.

[laughter]

Yes, I think

I agree with Celeste.

I think what we have

is much more meaningful, right?

Yes.

In fact,

I didn't get the chance

to say this before,

but now

is as good a time as any.

Let's do it right now, Celeste.

What are you doing?

I'm so in love with you.

Would you marry me?

[sharp sighs]

I don't know what to say.

Say yes, girl.

[groans]

Well, say yes, of course.

This isn't the time

and the place for this.

Let's not do this here.

Carol.

What do you have for dessert?

Oh, yes.

Well, I made an organic

sweet potato pie with-

Good.

-homemade vegan cinnamon

whipped cream topping.

I'll go get that for everyone.

Yes, please.

- I'll go help them.

- You know what?

I'm going to help you.

Okay.

[wood creaks]

What is it?

I've never witnessed

a marriage proposal

between the English before.

Very exciting but so complex.

Yes, very complex.

I know this is a surprise.

I said we need to

slow things down

and you're proposing.

[scoffs]

Slow things down?

There's a train wreck happening

in that room and I'm to blame.

What?

How so?

Celeste has no business

marrying that man

and Kyle has no business

marrying Morgan.

Kyle is so blind right now

that he can't see

the trees from the forest.

I don't know

what's gotten into that boy.

That man,

what has gotten into that man?

He's a grown man

and he's a mind of his own.

What is all this

"path of least resistance"

nonsense about anyway?

He has backed himself

into a corner

and he can't get himself out.

He needs to

figure things out for himself,

and please,

don't take things

out on Morgan.

Oh, she's the rebound chick

and he doesn't even know it.

He'd just rather play it safe

with her than to--

To what?

Be hurt again?

Can you really blame him?

No, I can't.

This is all my fault.

It's all my fault

that my son is a scared

play-it-safe kind of person

right now.

- Hey.

- Oh, thanks.

- [Carol] Well, if memory

serves me correctly,

he tried to assert himself

when he was with Celeste

and he got stuck

in the crosshairs,

trying to make the

two of you happy.

Maybe this time--

Time is not on my side, Carol.

Wait, what are you going to--

Paula?

Paula.

Paula.

-[Celeste] I'm not prepared

to have this conversation.

Not here.

Is there a better time or place

that would make you say yes?

Celeste,

I have a question for you.

I thought that you told me

that you and Phil broke up

because you could not

get over Kyle.

[porcelain clinks]

Kyle?

This is Kyle?

He's the reason

you won't marry me?

No.

No.

Excuse me.

Morgan.

Paula.

Morgan.

Morgan.

What is going on in here?

Just stop.

[groans] Stop.

That is

what she told me in the--

Just stop. Please.

Okay.

[sighs]

What?

You came all this way

just to hear what I should

have told you on day one,

but I couldn't because

I didn't want it to be true,

or I'm a coward or both.

There is no time or place, Phil.

I just--

I can't marry you.

I am so sorry.

Okay.

I don't know

what you think you're doing,

but your actions affect--

no, they hurt people.

You can't always

fix it after the fact.

Thank you

for a lovely dinner, Carol.

Please excuse me.

At the dark end

of the street

That's where

we always meet

Hiding in shadows

where we don't belong

Living in darkness

to hide our wrong

You and me

At the dark end

of the street

Well

I know time

Time is gonna take its toll

We all going to have to pay

We've got to pay

for the love that we stole

It's a sin

and we know it's wrong

Oh

our love

keeps coming on strong

But at night we will meet

We will meet at the dark end

of the street

(Oh, yes, oh, yes we will)

They're gonna find us

(You and me)

They're gonna find us

(Together now)

Oh, hold me

(Hold me)

Hold me

Hold me

Hold me, baby

Yeah

You and me at the dark end

You and me

You and me at the dark end

Meet at the dark end

of the street

Oh, yes

(oh, yes with me)

Oh, yes with me

And when the daylight

rolls around

And by chance

And by chance

you should go downtown

If we should meet

baby, just walk on by

Please, please, please

Please, darling, don't cry

Because at night we'll meet

We will meet at the dark end

of the street

Oh, yes, oh yes with me

You know we will

Babe, they're gonna find us

You and me

Oh, they're going to find us

Together now

Yeah, yeah, find us

(Oh, yeah)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

No, no, no, no.

Oh, hold me.

Morgan.

Morgan.

Morgan.

Morgan.

God--

You've got to be kidding me.

Are you happy?

[door creaks]

[door shuts]

I don't know what you

and my mom have going on,

but it's not cool, Celeste.

What?

I can't believe

that you'd stoop this low

to connive with her--

That is a very

reckless thing to say.

You have no idea

what you're talking about.

Well, I see it didn't

take you long to regroup either.

You and Phil set a date yet?

Where's he at anyway?

He left

right before your fianc.

[door shuts]

Thank you for everything.

We're glad

having you at our table.

Hopefully, the roads are clear.

You ever had wild geese?

Good luck to you, guys.

May I ask?

Did all of your dreams

come true in New York?

[groans]

I don't even know

if that's possible.

If we are not to find success,

we are always

welcome back home.

That's wonderful.

Be safe out there.

Thank you.

Bye.

Travel safe.

So sorry about all the drama.

Thank you for everything.

It was not your fault.

You were just

in the line of fire.

Speaking of which,

Paula's not with you?

She's not going?

Oh, no.

I do not think

that is a good idea,

and I just got a call from work.

Apparently, the client wants to

have a face-to-face with me

before closing the deal,

so I really got to go.

Go get them.

You travel safe.

Okay.

Thank you so much.

Carol.

Watch out for road k*ll.

Oh, look at these lovebirds.

[laughs]

I don't know

what's going on with him

but he's being so attentive.

Well, we'll just keep it going.

- Okay.

- I love you.

I love you.

Paula?

I thought

you would go with Kyle.

Kyle?

Well, he's not speaking to me

and even if he was,

he doesn't have a car

because his other ex-fiance

took his Lexus, plus,

didn't I pay for this rental car

you're trying to steal?

I have a really

important meeting.

Yes, well, come on then,

so you won't be late.

Oh my God.

But you have to drop me first.

Carol told me what's going on.

I thought

you were just recreational.

This is my premium line.

Don't take it all at once,

and don't open it

before you cross

the Pennsylvania border.

Okay.

Thank you.

You done good,

and take care of Carol.

[train in the distance]

Oh, my address is

8710 Albany Road.

I know Paula.

I know.

Oh, you don't have to

wear that seatbelt

if you don't want to.

Well, why not?

You were about to make

a citizen's arrest yesterday.

[car engine starts]

I think it's time

for me to get home.

[music]

We're good I guess?

I think we're good.

We should stop maybe one time,

but as long as

the weather holds.

We should make it to DC

in 90 minutes exactly,

which will give me two hours

to prep for my meeting.

God grant me the serenity

to accept the things

I cannot change,

the courage

to change the things I can,

and the wisdom

to know the difference.

That prayer

work for you last night?

I'm sorry, I didn't mean

to bump into your business.

Oh, yes, you did.

Why?

Why would you do that?

Because I would do

anything for Kyle,

and I wasn't going to sit around

and watch him marry

the wrong person

while the right one

was getting away.

How sick are you Paula?

Very.

Does Kyle know?

No.

Oh, God.

He thinks that I'm in remission.

I haven't been able to tell him.

He needs to know, Paula.

You can't keep something

like that from your son.

But I don't want to

hurt my baby.

Not knowing

will do more harm than good.

When his father passed away

a couple of years ago,

he didn't take it very well

and I'm just afraid that

this will destroy him.

He'll hurt and he'll heal,

but the harm of not knowing,

the regret,

that will stay

with him forever.

You've got to tell him, Paula.

You know,

both of my parents died

in a car accident

when I was in college.

I heard that.

I think you just learn to cope.

In my case,

I focused

all my energy in anything

that would fill the void

just to keep me

from drowning, because

I've

never stopped missing them.

The thing that haunts

me the most is that

they were just taken from me

and I never got the chance

to say goodbye.

I'm sorry, sweetie.

You have to tell him.

Celeste,

please take care of Kyle.

What?

You heard me.

Paula,

I'm afraid it's too late for us.

No, you're afraid that

you're not worthy of

that kind of love,

and you are.

I mean, even without this

big career or the children,

you are enough

and Kyle knows that,

and if you believe that too,

it doesn't matter how much

detours you took or anything.

You were never really lost.

Don't let fear

dictate your life.

[music]

Oh my God.

[sigh]

What?

What's wrong?

Oh.

Paula, what's wrong?

I don't know.

I think we've got to stop.

Okay.

I've got to get out of the car.

I don't feel good.

Hold on.

Hi.

Kyle,

she's in the OR.

What? Why?

They said it couldn't wait.

What couldn't wait?

She was a little dizzy at first

and then she passed out.

They think the cancer

metastasized to her liver,

but the doctors can say more

as soon as she's out of the OR.

Cancer?

She kept telling me

everything was fine.

I should have known

not to believe her.

She didn't want you

to worry about her.

I know she made the phone call

to withdraw my application.

I didn't do anything

about it because

it was just easier that way,

you know.

Don't do that to yourself, Kyle.

I didn't give you any wiggle

room. I was just--

looking out for me. I was--

trying to protect myself.

I got nervous.

Right after you moved

to go to New York,

mom got sick.

I didn't want

to leave her alone.

Well, not so soon

after dad died.

Why didn't you just tell me

you had reservations?

I didn't want you

to have to choose.

You deserved that promotion,

and

I wasn't even that confident

you would even choose me.

You did the right thing.

You did the right thing

staying with her.

I wanted to call you

so many times.

Me too.

[phone rings]

I should take this call.

Yes.

Yes.

- [Andrea] You are on the road,

Yes, sure.

I'm on my way.

Do you need anything?

No.

Carol is on her way.

Okay.

I'm going to get going, but

will you call me

as soon as you hear anything?

Yes, sure.

Okay.

Good luck with everything.

Thank you.

I know you'll do great,

Thank you.

Hey.

Yes?

Thanks

for being here.

Can we be friends, Kyle?

I don't ever want

to be your friend, Celeste.

Okay.

You have to pull through, Paula.

Please.

Celeste.

-[Celeste] Don't turn around.

Don't turn around.

Please take care of Kyle.

-[Celeste] He's a grown man.

He can take care of himself.

-[Celeste] What?

You heard me.

-[Celeste] I'm afraid

it's too late for us.

-[Paula] No.

You're afraid that

you're not worthy

of that kind of

love and you are.

Oh, God. No.

You wanted him,

you got him, girl.

Just go.

I have a whole life.

I have a whole life

and he's not here.

Don't let fear

dictate your life.

We need you.

Look at the rising sun

Get in the car.

Just get in the car.

Let's go.

Searching for my options

Is there anything

that can be done

on the road to Albany

On the road to Albany

I lost something

and found someone

I found you

God Grant me the serenity

to accept the things

I cannot change.

Courage to change

the things I can,

and wisdom

to know the difference.

I found you

She's not going to make it.

Oh, God.

Cancer spread too much.

It's like she's holding on

for no good reason.

Say goodbye, Kyle.

What?

She's waiting

for you to say goodbye.

I'm going to give you some time.

Hey, Mama.

Thank you for waiting for me.

Thank you for everything.

I love you so much.

Listen.

You don't have to

worry about me.

I'm not afraid anymore,

so,

you can--

you can--

you can go

whenever you're ready.

[heartbeat monitor stops]

You got me.

I fall love in you

and I've learned

to love me too.

Never have I felt

that I could be

all that you see

It's like our hearts

have intertwined

into the perfect harmony

This is why I love you

Ooh, this is why I love you

because you love me

You love me.

That's why I love you.

Hello Mrs. Henderson,

or should I say Mrs. Simmons?

There's only one Mrs. Henderson,

your mother.

Mrs. Simmons it is, then.

Should I get my name hyphenated?

Wait.

You okay?

Oh, yes.

All right.

We can go.

[music]

[music]

Yes oh, (oh, oh, oh)

Oh, oh, oh (yes)

This is the same house

that wear the storm and flood

This is the same house

that built this hat giving up

This is the same house

whose strength

they couldn't see

What they failed to realize

it was God's property

This is that same house

that shined in the rain

This is that same house

that stood through

times of pain

This is that same house

no matter what was broken

By faith that's standing tall

on the word that was spoken

When God builds a house

When God builds a house

The challenges of life

won't prevail in His name

When God builds a house

When God builds a house

Weapons that are formed

they won't prosper harm

Whatever life puts

on the list

I know that I'm

built for this

Yes, yes I am

I am

I'm built for this

Oh I am

I'm built for this

We will be all right

I'm built for this

The house that they're trying

to take down is still standing

I'm built for this

Whatever life puts on the list

I know that

I'm built for this.

[music]

Oh yes

Loving tender sweet

as I remember

Feeling fires in your arms

Say we'll last forever

Wonderful together

Hugging hugging

Squeezing squeezing

More than merely pleasing

Soothing soothing

Moving moving

In my heart

There are no others

No one is sweeter

I'm in a trance

going deeper deeper

High as a rainbow

There's only you me

and how you make me feel

Just us

just us just us

Living easy

feeling mighty freely

Giving true to you

my whole life through

Secret dreams unfolding

Reaching touching holding

Laughing laughing

There is there is more

than I can hope for

Living living

Loving loving

In your arms

[music]

Make your way to the front

if you're feeling all right

and you want to

party with me all night

I got a new dance for you

and for all your friends

and this is how it goes

Bounce bounce bounce bounce

Jiggle jiggle turn around

Now slide to your left

Slide slide to your left

Put your hands up

and wave them and jiggle them

Now slide to your right

Slide slide to your right

And do the Albany Roll

You roll it roll it

Let me see you roll it

And do the Albany Roll

Hit that jiggle with the roll

And do the Albany Roll

[music]

Oh, oh

Looking at the rising sun

Searching for my options

Is there anything

that can be done

on the road to Albany

On the road to Albany

I lost something

and found someone

can't be undone

Oh

I found you

I'm coming home

So carry on

You won't get lost

on this Albany Road

I'm coming home

So carry on

You won't get lost

on this Albany Road

I'll be there

(I'll be there)

(I'll be there)