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00:00:00Well, you need anything, call us, okay?
00:00:05Proud of you, son.
00:00:07We're going to miss you so much, honey.
00:00:12Hey.
00:00:13Alright, well, I'll see you guys at Thanksgiving.
00:00:16Love you.
00:00:17Love you.
00:00:21Okay, well, I will see you Thursday, buddy.
00:00:23You feeling Barzettis or Regent's High?
00:00:26Barzettis for sure.
00:00:27Barzettis it is.
00:00:28See you then.
00:00:31Bye, Amy.
00:00:32Bye, Ben.
00:00:41Hey!
00:00:42Not the pansies!
00:00:45Okay, you must have an owner.
00:00:49Dogs.
00:00:51He was cute, though.
00:00:53Honey, did you see the dog?
00:00:54I sure did.
00:00:55It was so cute!
00:00:56Sure was.
00:01:00Two dowels for each corner of the table.
00:01:06Hey, my flight leaves in a couple hours.
00:01:08I hope your presentation goes well.
00:01:12I was hoping that we could finish our conversation before I leave.
00:01:17You know, the one about our future?
00:01:19It's been such a big day.
00:01:21Can we just talk about it when you get back?
00:01:25Yeah, okay.
00:01:30Okay.
00:01:38I'm going to a barbecue at Kappa House.
00:01:41You coming?
00:01:42Oh, I can't.
00:01:43I've got to finish my first organic chemistry lab by Monday.
00:01:45Please? I don't want to go alone.
00:01:47Fine.
00:01:48Stay home instead of making friends.
00:01:50Whatever.
00:01:54I know, Mr. Teddy.
00:01:56I miss her too.
00:02:00Let's text her.
00:02:02What do you think?
00:02:11Okay, I'll go.
00:02:13Okay.
00:02:15Who's that?
00:02:16Oh, it's my mom.
00:02:20Okay.
00:02:21Okay, let's go.
00:02:22Ready to go.
00:02:27I can't believe the girls are in college.
00:02:29Zoe hasn't called me once since she left.
00:02:31Allie either.
00:02:32And when she does respond to my text messages, it's with emojis I don't understand.
00:02:37Why don't you two join me next Saturday for singing bowl meditation yoga?
00:02:40It's great for relieving sadness vibrations.
00:02:43I'm in.
00:02:44If we can get mimosas afterwards.
00:02:47Paul's flight landed.
00:02:49He should be here by now.
00:02:50You guys start eating.
00:02:51I'll give him a call.
00:02:54Are you still mad because I let him stay up late last week?
00:03:00Okay.
00:03:01Yeah, sure.
00:03:02I'll see you in 20 minutes.
00:03:04Yeah.
00:03:07I get knocked down, but I get up again.
00:03:10You're never gonna keep me down.
00:03:12I get knocked down, but I get up again.
00:03:15You're never gonna keep me down.
00:03:19Tub thumping is my power anthem, and I hold no shame in it.
00:03:22There is no shame in loving a classic.
00:03:24That one got me through a lot of angst when I was 17.
00:03:27Funny how the songs we listened to in high school stick with us, right?
00:03:30Speaking of, are you a Carlton high dad?
00:03:33I'm Helen.
00:03:34I'm Allie Steven's mom.
00:03:35Ben Tolman.
00:03:36I think we met at a parent-teacher conference.
00:03:39Hey, you.
00:03:40Right.
00:03:41Yeah, my son Skyler went to high school with Allie.
00:03:43I knew I recognized you.
00:03:44You're in med school.
00:03:45Vet school.
00:03:46Fourth year.
00:03:48And you are an artist, right?
00:03:50Technical illustrator.
00:03:51Furniture manuals, mostly.
00:03:53Oh, so you're the reason those instructions are so easy to follow.
00:03:56That's me.
00:04:00I should probably grab my order.
00:04:02I actually have to pick up my other little kiddo from his mom's, but it's good to see you.
00:04:07Good to see you.
00:04:08Come on.
00:04:09Let's go.
00:04:10Oh, Chip, what a move.
00:04:11What a legend.
00:04:15Hey, where are you?
00:04:16Are you okay?
00:04:19You're home.
00:04:20So you're not coming?
00:04:22Everyone's waiting for you.
00:04:24Bye.
00:04:27I'll see you when I get home.
00:04:31So, how does it feel to be the last man standing now that Skyler's off to college?
00:04:36I mean, some extra attention is nice.
00:04:39But not too much.
00:04:40Oh, yeah.
00:04:41No.
00:04:44No.
00:04:47Hey, Dad?
00:04:48Mm-hmm?
00:04:49Are you okay?
00:04:51Because I heard Mom tell Mark that you'd be happier if you met somebody.
00:04:56I'm a happy kiddo.
00:04:57Then why did Mom say that?
00:05:00Look, between you, vet school, and these two lazy little monsters, I got lots to focus on.
00:05:08Don't you worry about me, okay?
00:05:12Okay.
00:05:13Here.
00:05:14Please pretend to eat a vegetable.
00:05:17You first.
00:05:21Our little secret.
00:05:29Hey!
00:05:30Are you leaving again?
00:05:31I thought you were here till next week.
00:05:33I got offered a promotion.
00:05:34VP of Client Development.
00:05:36Congratulations, honey!
00:05:39It's in our new Mountain West office.
00:05:44In Denver.
00:05:45In Denver?
00:05:47Well, what about our life here?
00:05:50I think I should go on my own.
00:05:53Long distance?
00:05:54I was kind of hoping you would start traveling less.
00:05:59Yeah, I wasn't thinking long distance.
00:06:01I've been telling myself that this feeling will pass.
00:06:04But this Denver job made me realize.
00:06:07Realize what?
00:06:10We've grown apart.
00:06:13Honey, if you really want to go to Denver, we are going to make something work.
00:06:17It's not just about Denver.
00:06:20Helen, I think we should separate.
00:06:28It's just, it's just not working anymore.
00:06:33I don't want to hurt you, I just want to do what's best for us both.
00:06:36Okay, no, no, no.
00:06:38I think this is, this is not how you really feel.
00:06:42You're having a midlife crisis.
00:06:48I'm going to sleep at the office, give us some space.
00:06:54I leave for Denver in a month.
00:06:56Our 20th anniversary is in two weeks.
00:06:59We are not splitting up.
00:07:04Bye, Helen.
00:07:13We are not splitting up.
00:07:15We are not splitting up.
00:07:17We are not splitting up.
00:07:19We are not splitting up.
00:07:22Splitting up?
00:07:24What are you doing here?
00:07:25Well, I know how worked up you were about Allie leaving, so I roasted a chicken.
00:07:29I wanted you to have a balanced meal.
00:07:32What is going on with you and Paul?
00:07:34You look like something terrible has happened.
00:07:36We had an argument and he's sleeping in his office.
00:07:39What are you arguing about?
00:07:41He thinks we've grown apart and he's moving to Denver.
00:07:43Not without you, he's not.
00:07:45I'm taking a shower.
00:07:46You need a plan.
00:07:48How are you going to change his mind?
00:07:49I'm going to let him come to his senses and realize he should be begging me for forgiveness.
00:07:53Marriage isn't about keeping score, darling.
00:07:56If something is broken, you need to try and fix it.
00:08:01How many times have I told you what my mother used to say?
00:08:04The more you tend it, the more love grows.
00:08:07A marriage withers without attention.
00:08:11Your father and I used to work on our marriage every single day.
00:08:14I am sorry that my marriage isn't perfect like yours and Dad's.
00:08:17It's not my choice to split up.
00:08:20I just wish you could support me for once.
00:08:24I know.
00:08:25Invite him over for dinner.
00:08:27Comfort food.
00:08:28Oh, and be ready to really listen.
00:08:31Oh, yes, and wear your blue dress.
00:08:34It really makes your eyes pop.
00:08:41You again.
00:08:43Who do you belong to?
00:08:46Okay, okay, okay.
00:08:49Are you hungry?
00:08:50Thirsty?
00:08:51I don't have any dog food, but I could get you some water.
00:08:56Here you go.
00:09:00You look like you're going to need a bath.
00:09:03I know.
00:09:06Here you go.
00:09:10You look well fed.
00:09:12There must be someone missing you right now.
00:09:15Why don't you just go home and leave my flowers alone.
00:09:19Bye.
00:09:20Have a good day.
00:09:36Wow.
00:09:38You look nice.
00:09:40Now sit down, and we are going to figure this out.
00:09:44I am ready to really listen.
00:09:49Thank you, but I really just came to give you this.
00:09:53An apology?
00:09:56These look official.
00:09:59I thought it would make things easier to finalize the separation.
00:10:02Give us a chance for a fresh start.
00:10:05A fresh start?
00:10:08Is that what you call breaking up our marriage?
00:10:11No.
00:10:12No.
00:10:13I'm sorry.
00:10:14I'm not explaining myself very well.
00:10:16I think you've explained plenty.
00:10:20Just don't say anything to Allie about this.
00:10:24She shouldn't have to deal with it when she's settling into college.
00:10:27You're right.
00:10:28We can tell her after we work out the separation.
00:10:33Helen.
00:10:36I hope that we can...
00:10:39I hope that we can...
00:10:42I hope that we can...
00:10:45I hope that we can...
00:10:48I hope that we can get through this as friends.
00:10:53Well, here's a friendly doggy bag.
00:10:55Now please leave.
00:11:07Hey, I didn't change your oil.
00:11:09Do you want me to come buy this from Scanlon's?
00:11:10Just please get out of here.
00:11:18I'm sorry.
00:11:32Come on.
00:11:48Come on.
00:12:19Paul.
00:12:21What more could you possibly have to say?
00:12:29You again.
00:12:31Can I, um...
00:12:33Can I just look at your collar?
00:12:37Huh.
00:12:39You don't have one.
00:12:41Okay.
00:12:42Um...
00:12:44Here's the deal.
00:12:46Um, here's the deal.
00:12:48You can stay tonight, but no chewing, jumping,
00:12:52or scratching the furniture.
00:12:53Just no dog behavior, got it?
00:12:58All right.
00:13:01No scratching.
00:13:10So, um, do you eat chicken?
00:13:13You can have this if you want.
00:13:14It's boneless.
00:13:17OK, good.
00:13:18You eat chicken.
00:13:19All right, I'm just going to make a quick phone call.
00:13:24There it is.
00:13:31Just be a minute.
00:13:34Hello?
00:13:35Hi.
00:13:36This is Helen Stevens.
00:13:38We ran into each other yesterday at Barzetti's.
00:13:41I just, I found your number in the Carlton High directory.
00:13:43Helen, hey, um, I was actually just about to head to bed.
00:13:48What's going on?
00:13:49Oh, gosh, what time is it?
00:13:51Oh, my goodness, it is late.
00:13:52No, it's OK.
00:13:54Something wrong?
00:13:55No, well, uh, there is just, there's
00:13:58a dog in my house, um, that won't leave.
00:14:03And I thought since you were a vet,
00:14:04you might be able to tell me what to do.
00:14:07How did the dog get in your house?
00:14:08Oh, well, I let him in.
00:14:09And then I just fed him because he looked hungry.
00:14:11And I had the worst night of my life.
00:14:12And I couldn't stand to see any more suffering in the world.
00:14:14But now he's here.
00:14:16So now what?
00:14:18Sounds like you're going through a lot.
00:14:22I'm sorry, I didn't mean to unload on you.
00:14:24No, no, it's OK.
00:14:25I, uh, had a patient today literally
00:14:27try and claw my eyes out.
00:14:29Maybe she's a cat.
00:14:32Look, why don't you bring the dog by the clinic tomorrow?
00:14:34See if they have an ID chip.
00:14:36I'll send you the address.
00:14:38I, I come from a long line of absolute not dog
00:14:42people, so I have no idea what to do
00:14:44with a four-legged runaway.
00:14:45Happy to help.
00:14:47I'll see you tomorrow.
00:14:48See you tomorrow.
00:14:50Dog, where'd you go?
00:14:52I said no scratching!
00:14:55And he came in with this tray of, oh, um, no, I'm OK.
00:14:58Thank you so much, I'm full.
00:15:00Oh, I should go to sleep.
00:15:02I've got a class at 8 AM.
00:15:03Can't you get notes from someone?
00:15:05We need to discuss homecoming and getting
00:15:07invites to the right parties.
00:15:08I'm going to be studying.
00:15:09I've already got a midterm that week.
00:15:10OK, I know your thing is being smart,
00:15:13but you're in college now.
00:15:15Why not try being cool?
00:15:19Maybe we could go to the game and I could study afterwards?
00:15:23Yes, you can.
00:15:25You are a terrible influence.
00:15:41She doesn't realize that one day she's
00:15:44going to wake up a 43-year-old woman whose husband
00:15:47leaves her for being too boring.
00:15:49Keep going.
00:15:50Hey, am I boring?
00:15:51Step it out.
00:15:52Work the foot.
00:15:53Oh!
00:16:04Good morning.
00:16:11Oh!
00:16:15Hi, honey!
00:16:17Hi, Mom.
00:16:18Have you seen my light wash jeans?
00:16:20Uh, no, but I will look for them.
00:16:23Are you OK?
00:16:24You're blotchy.
00:16:25Blotchy?
00:16:26Look.
00:16:28No, wait, you've got a dog?
00:16:29Well, he's a stray, but I let him stay the night
00:16:32because it was so cold outside.
00:16:35Gee, Mom, what's next?
00:16:36Are we climbing Mount Everest over a spring break?
00:16:38No, no, no, I'm going to keep both of my feet on the ground.
00:16:42He's so cute.
00:16:43What's his name?
00:16:44Well, he doesn't have a tag, but I
00:16:48guess I could call him Elmer, because he
00:16:50wants to stick to me like glue.
00:16:53I got to go to class.
00:16:54It's so awesome you've got a dog.
00:16:56Love you!
00:16:57Hey.
00:17:09Sorry.
00:17:12Sorry.
00:17:15Rather than rehashing the reading,
00:17:17we'll be diving into an advanced discussion
00:17:26of resonance structures.
00:17:28Hope you're all caught up.
00:17:30Next slide, please.
00:17:32This will be on the exam.
00:17:35It will not make sense if you haven't done the reading,
00:17:38but I'm sure you all have.
00:17:39Ready?
00:17:40Page three.
00:17:44Hi, Mom.
00:17:45Oh, oh, you got Paul a dog.
00:17:49What a wonderful idea.
00:17:51Hello, handsome.
00:17:53Hello, yes, yes.
00:17:55Wait, what is going on?
00:17:57Mom, you hate dogs.
00:17:59Well, actually, I suppose I can tell you now.
00:18:02It was your father who really didn't like dogs.
00:18:04I was just maintaining a united front.
00:18:07Well, the dog is a stray who won't leave,
00:18:09unlike Paul, who filed for a separation
00:18:12and wants to wrap things up before he goes to Denver.
00:18:14Did you?
00:18:15I did.
00:18:16I followed your retrograde advice.
00:18:17It did not work.
00:18:18I can't fix my marriage to Paul because I
00:18:20don't know why he broke it.
00:18:24May I speak now?
00:18:26Sure.
00:18:28I was going to suggest asking your friends
00:18:30if Paul has said anything.
00:18:34That is actually a really good idea.
00:18:37I know.
00:18:40All right, class.
00:18:42Once you have completed your stretches,
00:18:44I would like you all to move those beautiful bodies
00:18:47and meet me in a downward dog position.
00:18:50Helen.
00:18:52Are you OK?
00:18:53So Paul told James and Greg?
00:18:56Just that you're separating and he's moving to Denver.
00:18:59We should have called you.
00:19:00We just didn't know what to say.
00:19:03Do you need anything?
00:19:04Intel, where is this coming from?
00:19:06I need James and Greg to find out everything they can
00:19:08and they can tell Paul the truth, that he has gone crazy
00:19:10and he's making a huge mistake.
00:19:12We were thinking more like moral support.
00:19:14We shouldn't get in the middle.
00:19:16We've been friends since the girls'
00:19:17first day of kindergarten.
00:19:19It's just we love you both.
00:19:21Then help me save my marriage.
00:19:24This is not social time with friends.
00:19:27I don't have any friends here.
00:19:28All right, everyone.
00:19:29Let's cleanse away that negative energy.
00:19:32Breathe in.
00:19:34Breathe out.
00:19:35Breathe in.
00:19:37Breathe out.
00:19:48We are going to find out.
00:19:53We are going to find your owner.
00:20:09There you go.
00:20:13OK, buddy.
00:20:14Back seat.
00:20:23OK.
00:20:32He doesn't have an ID chip to help us find his owner,
00:20:35but he has definitely been well taken care of,
00:20:38haven't you, pal?
00:20:40So what do we do now?
00:20:44I mean, I would take him, but I already have two dogs at home
00:20:47and I don't really have the space for a third.
00:20:49Oh.
00:20:50Oh, no, no.
00:20:51I'm not in a good place to have a dog
00:20:54because I've never had one.
00:20:56And sorry, I'm going through a separation right now.
00:21:00It's brand new.
00:21:03I get it.
00:21:06I can tell you it gets easier.
00:21:09Tell you what.
00:21:10Leave Elmer with me.
00:21:11I will call around to a few shelters.
00:21:13Thank you very much.
00:21:14And we'll see what we can do.
00:21:16Hey, buddy.
00:21:18Good luck out there.
00:21:32Come here.
00:21:33OK.
00:21:36Now.
00:21:59Thanks.
00:22:00OK.
00:22:02I will take him temporarily while we look for your owner.
00:22:06Really?
00:22:07That is, that's incredible of you.
00:22:09I cannot leave you to take your chances at a shelter,
00:22:12can I, buddy?
00:22:13No, I cannot.
00:22:14But here's the thing.
00:22:15I don't know the first thing about having a dog.
00:22:18I don't know what kind of dog food we need.
00:22:20Do we need a dog house?
00:22:21Do we need dog toys?
00:22:22Do you want me to go to the pet store with you?
00:22:24Yes, I do.
00:22:25I will take all the help I can get.
00:22:28I have a couple hours now.
00:22:31Do you want to go?
00:22:32All right.
00:22:33Let's get you set up, buddy.
00:22:35We're going to go get you some squeaky toys.
00:22:38OK.
00:22:39Let's go.
00:22:46OK.
00:22:47For you, Elmer.
00:22:48And let's see.
00:22:49You going to want a leash?
00:22:51What about red, Elmer?
00:22:54You like red?
00:22:55Is this your color?
00:22:57Oh, red suits him.
00:22:59He's a jaunty fellow.
00:23:01And chew on these.
00:23:02OK?
00:23:03And not our furniture.
00:23:04You know what?
00:23:05I'm going to send you the address of my favorite dog park.
00:23:09The more exercise he gets, the less inclined
00:23:11he'll be to destroy your house.
00:23:12Then we will spend a lot of time there with these.
00:23:15You want to play fetch?
00:23:16You are going to want this as well.
00:23:19Oh, yes.
00:23:20And you, too.
00:23:21Fetch elbow is a real thing.
00:23:27And oh, what about this for Elmer?
00:23:31Oh, I love it.
00:23:32And maybe some coveralls for when
00:23:34he excavates my flower beds.
00:23:42And thank you so much again for your help and advice.
00:23:45Oh, you deserve the thanks.
00:23:46Taking on a senior dog?
00:23:48Most people wouldn't.
00:23:50I believe in sticking by people.
00:23:52And not dogs, I guess.
00:23:54Yeah, me too.
00:23:56You two are going to do great.
00:23:58The whole neighborhood is going to want to take you
00:24:00home with a face like this, Elmer.
00:24:02A few posts online, some posters around town.
00:24:06We will find your home in no time.
00:24:14Hey, how's it going?
00:24:16Describe his disposition.
00:24:18He is a hamster.
00:24:20Looks pretty calm to me.
00:24:22You know, I'm going to be really glad when this rotation's over.
00:24:25Uh...
00:24:30Oh, well, hello.
00:24:32Who's Helen?
00:24:34Oh, she's just a mom from Skyler's school.
00:24:37I helped her with the stray dog today.
00:24:39Right.
00:24:41No, no, no, no, nothing like that.
00:24:43We're just friends, that's it.
00:24:47Just friends, all right.
00:24:49So when was the last time you went on a date anyways?
00:24:51Uh...
00:24:53Yeesh, that long, huh?
00:24:55Look, my priorities are being a dad
00:24:57and starting a vet practice.
00:24:59That's it.
00:25:01Whatever you say, buddy.
00:25:03I'd rather spend my time with a pretty lady
00:25:05than Mr. Fluffnutter over here.
00:25:14Hey, off the furniture.
00:25:16Okay.
00:25:18Maybe just for a little bit.
00:25:21Do you like television?
00:25:23You want to watch a show?
00:25:25Hmm.
00:25:34Go get it!
00:25:36Good boy.
00:25:38Let's find your home.
00:25:45Elmer, that's to drink.
00:25:47Oh, wow.
00:25:49Oh, Elmer!
00:25:51No!
00:25:53Let's go play.
00:25:55Come on.
00:25:57Good boy.
00:25:59Here we are.
00:26:01We're at a park.
00:26:03Dogs are pack animals.
00:26:05You need to be the leader.
00:26:07Elmer, sit!
00:26:09Sit!
00:26:11Sit!
00:26:13Uh, yelling doesn't work either.
00:26:15You gotta lead by showing confidence, okay?
00:26:17Good.
00:26:19Down.
00:26:23Roll.
00:26:25Good boy.
00:26:27Dance!
00:26:29Yeah, you got it!
00:26:31Good boy.
00:26:33Now you try it, okay?
00:26:35Okay.
00:26:37Elmer, sit!
00:26:39Sit!
00:26:41See?
00:26:43You got it!
00:26:46Wow!
00:26:48I know we just met,
00:26:50but could I take you to coffee
00:26:52and pick your brain for dog advice?
00:26:54I'm Helen.
00:26:56I'm a dog newbie.
00:26:58I'm Cindy, by the way.
00:27:00I'd love to give you some dog tips.
00:27:02I know a great place.
00:27:04Let's do this.
00:27:06Elmer, we're gonna go get some coffee.
00:27:08Do you drink coffee?
00:27:10I don't think that's gonna be it.
00:27:12Praise the behavior you want more of.
00:27:14Lay it on thick.
00:27:16So it's just like with kids.
00:27:18Never had any.
00:27:20But dog nature and human nature is not that different.
00:27:22Can I use the same technique
00:27:24to get a husband who walked out
00:27:26to come back when I call him?
00:27:28Well, if he walked out on you,
00:27:30you're better off without him.
00:27:32I don't want to get divorced.
00:27:34You know what?
00:27:36I thought my life was over
00:27:38when my husband ran off with our landlady.
00:27:40But it turns out
00:27:42divorce was the best thing that ever happened to me.
00:27:44Because he was a cheater?
00:27:46No, because I found music again.
00:27:48I needed an outlet.
00:27:50And a friend of mine
00:27:52has a son who's in a punk band.
00:27:54And so he invited me to come on down
00:27:56and scream into the microphone.
00:27:58And then writing songs became my passion.
00:28:00And I have been singing with Cindy
00:28:02and the Rogues ever since.
00:28:04That is so different.
00:28:06Nah.
00:28:08I know.
00:28:12My ex burned my life down
00:28:14and, um,
00:28:16I rose from the ashes rocking.
00:28:18So,
00:28:20how are you going to take your power back?
00:28:26I could get new throw pillows.
00:28:28Ah.
00:28:30Paul always hated them,
00:28:32so I never had them on our couch.
00:28:34That's a start.
00:28:36Yeah, that's a good one.
00:28:38Pillows.
00:28:40I've knocked down a number of, uh,
00:28:42really cool lady.
00:28:44We've become really good friends, actually.
00:28:46And, uh, well, she helped me through a really,
00:28:48really awful time.
00:28:50You need to call the lawyer.
00:28:52I'm not ready for that.
00:28:54Ready or not,
00:28:56you can either stand up for yourself
00:28:58or get run over.
00:29:00So.
00:29:04Wow.
00:29:06You are so talented.
00:29:09It's gorgeous.
00:29:13I would love to keep it.
00:29:23Filling the space
00:29:25where my marriage used to be
00:29:27with soft British air.
00:29:33What do you think, Elmer?
00:29:39I have another idea.
00:29:55Hey, Mom. What's up?
00:29:57Have dinner with me on Wednesday.
00:29:59It'll take your mind off your anniversary
00:30:01and get you off the couch.
00:30:03I've been getting out, actually.
00:30:05I even made a new friend today,
00:30:07because marriage is an outdated social construct
00:30:09and Paul is holding me back from living my best life.
00:30:11What does that even mean?
00:30:13See you Wednesday, Mother.
00:30:23We can do it.
00:30:37They're cute.
00:30:39I can see that.
00:30:43We should go talk to them.
00:30:45Oh, my gosh.
00:30:55Oil changes for beginners.
00:31:01Loosen the drain plug.
00:31:03Okay.
00:31:05Loosen the drain plug.
00:31:07That looks like a drain plug.
00:31:11Loosening the drain plug.
00:31:13Making sure the catch pan is underneath
00:31:15so that the oil doesn't spill everywhere.
00:31:17I need the catch pan.
00:31:19I got the catch pan.
00:31:21Here we go.
00:31:25You changed your own oil?
00:31:27What? Like it's hard?
00:31:29Okay.
00:31:31What are you doing here, Paul?
00:31:33I just need to grab a few things.
00:31:35Okay. Go on.
00:31:43Oh, that was fun.
00:31:49It kept the dog.
00:31:51I didn't think you'd ever be open to that.
00:31:53Well, you underestimated me in a lot of ways, Paul.
00:31:55Now please leave.
00:31:59Thank you, Elmer.
00:32:07Hi.
00:32:09My name is Helen Stevens
00:32:11and I need to talk to a lawyer.
00:32:29I am taking
00:32:31back my power.
00:32:35Hey, buddy.
00:32:37You want to get up here with me?
00:32:43Good night, Elmer.
00:32:53Hey!
00:32:55This park is so beautiful.
00:32:58Yeah, just another reason to have a dog.
00:33:00Aww.
00:33:02They're all being so nice.
00:33:04Like, no barking or anything.
00:33:06Go on. There you go.
00:33:08So, what did you do
00:33:10before you went back to vet school?
00:33:14I was a sales manager
00:33:16at a software company for
00:33:18about 18 years.
00:33:20What led you to make a change after that much time?
00:33:22My divorce, to be honest.
00:33:24I got so tired of moping around
00:33:26I decided to make myself happy
00:33:28and follow a lifelong dream
00:33:30and work with animals.
00:33:32I like it.
00:33:34What about you?
00:33:36Did you always want to be a technical illustrator?
00:33:38It was a great job to have while Allie was growing up.
00:33:40It's a flexible schedule.
00:33:42I could work from home.
00:33:44I could really fit work around being a mom.
00:33:46Okay, but
00:33:48does it make you want to jump out of bed in the morning?
00:33:50Not exactly.
00:33:52I studied fine art in college
00:33:54and then Paul and I got married
00:33:56and we had Allie
00:33:58and a mortgage.
00:34:00Life happens.
00:34:02Allie keeps telling me I should get back
00:34:04into drawing and maybe I will.
00:34:06Just dust off my colored pencils.
00:34:08What do I have to lose?
00:34:10I like that. Draw those lemons in lemonade.
00:34:12Maybe I will.
00:34:14It sounds nice to have something positive to focus on right now.
00:34:18It's my lawyer.
00:34:22Hello, this is Helen.
00:34:48Hey, come on!
00:34:51I gotta take this.
00:35:01It's kind of loud in there.
00:35:03So loud.
00:35:07Have I seen you around the science building?
00:35:09You look familiar. I'm Allie.
00:35:11I'm a freshman. Pre-med major.
00:35:13Trevor, I'm a freshman too.
00:35:15Studying bio.
00:35:17So if you're pre-med,
00:35:19you're supposed to be taking organic chemistry
00:35:21with Professor Shaw.
00:35:23I'm actually supposed to be studying now
00:35:25but my roommate begged me to come out with her tonight.
00:35:27Yeah, my brother's a junior and he said
00:35:29if I didn't get out of the library and go to a party
00:35:31he would sign me up for online dating.
00:35:37I can probably go check on my roommate.
00:35:39He's supposed to be your party buddy.
00:35:45I'll see you around the science building.
00:35:47Bye.
00:35:53The court set a mediation date.
00:35:55I have to decide what's mine and what's his.
00:35:57We lived in the house for 20 years.
00:35:59Everything is ours.
00:36:01Get as much as you can while he's planning his midlife crisis.
00:36:03In the meantime,
00:36:05you want something to take your mind off things?
00:36:07If you're free.
00:36:09I'm playing a show.
00:36:11I even wrote a song about Elmer.
00:36:13Really?
00:36:15With a mohawk?
00:36:17A full hawk at least.
00:36:19It's going to be perfect for my anniversary dinner.
00:36:21What?
00:36:23With my mother.
00:36:25Maybe if I distract her with my hair
00:36:27she'll forget to lecture me about my marriage.
00:36:29You know what?
00:36:31You can just tell you're no longer part of the patriarchal machine.
00:36:33I wish you were coming to dinner.
00:36:35You should come to dinner!
00:36:37I'm afraid my anniversary is going to turn me into a mess.
00:36:39No, can't have that.
00:36:41I'll come.
00:36:44Oh you, come on.
00:36:46Hi there.
00:36:48How is Joy Ramone's paw?
00:36:50Much better.
00:36:52It was great running into you the other day.
00:36:54I had a really nice time.
00:36:56Maybe we can take the
00:36:58pups for a walk sometime.
00:37:00I would like that, yes.
00:37:02I'll give you a call.
00:37:04Or Chip and Chunk will text Elmer.
00:37:06Sounds good.
00:37:08See you soon.
00:37:10See you soon.
00:37:12Come on, boys.
00:37:16So?
00:37:18So what?
00:37:20Someone has a dog walking date.
00:37:22It's not a date. I'm still married.
00:37:24Oh, sorry.
00:37:32Darling!
00:37:34Mom!
00:37:36You look lovely when you dress up.
00:37:38Oh.
00:37:40Let's sit down.
00:37:42This place looks really nice.
00:37:44Hey!
00:37:46Cindy!
00:37:48Cindy?
00:37:50Sue! I love that we're reclaiming
00:37:52Helen's anniversary as her Independence Day!
00:37:54Yes!
00:37:56Mom, I wanted you to meet my new friend
00:37:58since she's been so supportive.
00:38:00Yeah.
00:38:02Isn't that nice?
00:38:04Excuse me.
00:38:07I need another place setting here.
00:38:09Mm-hmm.
00:38:11And a wine list.
00:38:29You must be so proud of Helen.
00:38:31She is not letting this divorce get her down.
00:38:33In fact, she's making friends
00:38:35with Elmer's hunky new vet.
00:38:39She is not getting divorced.
00:38:41Helen, you shouldn't be making any new friends.
00:38:43You should be saving your marriage to...
00:38:45Helen?
00:38:47Paul, what are you doing here?
00:38:49Well, your mother wanted to talk to me.
00:38:54You two need to sort things out.
00:38:58I'm leaving.
00:39:00And I'm sorry for dragging you into this.
00:39:02Don't worry about me.
00:39:04I am taking my cake.
00:39:06Atta girl.
00:39:10Helen, I didn't know you were gonna be here.
00:39:12I promise.
00:39:14I believe you.
00:39:16This has my mother's fingerprints all over it.
00:39:18I should not have let things spiral out of control
00:39:20without talking to you.
00:39:22Why didn't you talk to me?
00:39:24I kept trying, but it seemed like
00:39:26you didn't want to listen.
00:39:28I should have tried harder to stay connected.
00:39:32I really do want to stay friends.
00:39:36I care about you so much,
00:39:38even if I haven't always acted like it.
00:39:41You are an incredible dad to Allie.
00:39:45And we'll always be her parents together.
00:39:48But as for more than that,
00:39:51I don't know.
00:39:54Happy anniversary.
00:40:10I cannot process this evening
00:40:12without ice cream.
00:40:14I cannot process this evening
00:40:16without ice cream.
00:40:26Elmer,
00:40:28do you like ice cream?
00:40:30I feel like if I were a dog,
00:40:32I would really like ice cream.
00:40:34That's just a guess.
00:40:36Guess we'll find out, won't we?
00:40:38Did you eat my whole cake?
00:40:40It's okay.
00:40:42I've got ice cream.
00:40:47What's going on?
00:40:52You all right?
00:40:55You all right?
00:41:08What's going on?
00:41:10Hey, I think something's wrong with Elmer.
00:41:13I went to get ice cream
00:41:15and he ate my chocolate lava cake
00:41:17and now he's just laying on the couch whimpering.
00:41:20Chocolate's toxic for dogs.
00:41:22Chocolate's toxic for dogs.
00:41:24I poisoned him?
00:41:26No, no, no, you didn't know.
00:41:28Meet me at the clinic, okay?
00:41:30Okay, we'll be right there.
00:41:32I'm leaving now.
00:41:40And Whiskers is all good to go.
00:41:42Just keep the cold on him for the next five days, yeah?
00:41:44See you, little guy.
00:41:46Excuse me, doctor.
00:41:48Do you know how my dog is doing?
00:41:50I don't know if he's not okay.
00:41:52Oh, I can definitely go check for you.
00:41:54What's his name?
00:41:56Elmer. I'm Helen. His vet is Ben Tolman.
00:41:58Oh, we just mentioned you.
00:42:00I'll go check where he's at, yeah?
00:42:02Thank you. Thank you so much.
00:42:04No problem.
00:42:12Well, it was a very rough night,
00:42:14but he's gonna be okay.
00:42:16Oh, hey there.
00:42:18How are you feeling?
00:42:20Oh, you scared me, buddy.
00:42:24Oh, I'm so glad you're okay.
00:42:26You're our hero.
00:42:28You saved him.
00:42:30Oh, I am not his favorite person right now.
00:42:32I made him eat activated charcoal,
00:42:34and he threw up a lot.
00:42:36Poor baby.
00:42:38You know, I'm second shift tomorrow.
00:42:40If you wanted, I could swing by and check on him on my way in.
00:42:42I would love that.
00:42:44Would you love that, Elmer?
00:42:47He says we would love that.
00:42:49We'll see you tomorrow.
00:42:51Thank you so much again.
00:42:53No, of course.
00:42:55All right, let's get you home.
00:42:57And we are never, ever gonna touch chocolate again.
00:42:59Ever, ever, okay?
00:43:07Thank you again for coming by to check on him.
00:43:09Yeah, no problem at all.
00:43:11You're on my way to the clinic.
00:43:13Besides, I should have said something about chocolate.
00:43:15So how's he doing?
00:43:17Let's just say he gets knocked down,
00:43:19then he'll get up again.
00:43:21You are never gonna keep him down.
00:43:23Exactly.
00:43:25Now, I'd be good as new with a few days' rest.
00:43:27I'm sorry for imposing, but you were the first person
00:43:29I thought of to call.
00:43:31Glad you did.
00:43:33Oh, by the way, I have a pamphlet for you,
00:43:35dogs and people food, just for future reference.
00:43:39And I have...
00:43:41Oh, hi, Elmer.
00:43:43Oh, he likes chewing on socks.
00:43:45Universal dog trait.
00:43:47I actually have something for you.
00:43:55Yeah, I mean, you had mentioned
00:43:57that you wanted to get back into drawing, so...
00:43:59This is incredibly thoughtful.
00:44:03Yeah, of course.
00:44:05Hey, you have the exact same edition
00:44:07of Oliver Twist that I had in high school.
00:44:09It's my favorite book.
00:44:11My dad actually got that for me in 10th grade.
00:44:13It's my favorite, too.
00:44:15Uh-oh.
00:44:17Okay, who's your favorite character?
00:44:19Fagin.
00:44:21You've got to be kidding me.
00:44:23What? Who's yours? Artful Dodger?
00:44:25Obviously, because he's the coolest.
00:44:27I mean, who goes out and does all the actual work
00:44:29while Fagin just sits at home counting their pennies?
00:44:31Do you have to go to work right now?
00:44:33Uh, for about an hour.
00:44:35Well, then sit down, my friend.
00:44:37We are gonna settle this.
00:44:40What you got?
00:44:42Wait till you see all the notes I have written in here.
00:44:44From high school.
00:44:46It's gonna be embarrassing, isn't it?
00:44:48Mm-hmm.
00:44:50Oh, wow.
00:44:56This was fun.
00:44:58Yeah, I wish I didn't have to go to work.
00:45:00I'd say we should order some pizza and watch a musical.
00:45:02How about we go on that walk you suggested
00:45:04when Elmer's feeling better?
00:45:06I'd love that.
00:45:08See you soon.
00:45:10See you soon.
00:45:17Oh, you want to go on a walk already.
00:45:19All right, let's go.
00:45:23So, pink is for me.
00:45:25Blue is for Paul.
00:45:27All right, normative, but I'll go with it.
00:45:29I don't even know where to start.
00:45:31I mean, everything here has a memory attached to it.
00:45:33Yeah, well, stuff is just stuff.
00:45:35And, you know, you're gonna have your memories.
00:45:37Whether or not you keep the owl lamp.
00:45:41My aunt gave that to us.
00:45:43It doesn't even work half the time.
00:45:45Okay, that's what I'm talking about.
00:45:47You gotta ditch the baggage.
00:45:49Let me ask you this.
00:45:51What makes you feel excited
00:45:53about your new life?
00:45:55I liked being able to change my own oil.
00:45:57That made me feel strong
00:45:59and capable,
00:46:01and I would like to do more things for myself.
00:46:03Like, I wish I could fix that ridiculous lamp.
00:46:06I have an idea.
00:46:08Bring the lamp.
00:46:14So, this is more than just a coffee shop.
00:46:16Oh, yeah, it's a repair cafe,
00:46:18Wednesdays, board games, Thursdays.
00:46:20Fridays?
00:46:22Uh, babies.
00:46:24That's so cool. You think they can fix my lamp?
00:46:26Oh, yeah, they can fix anything.
00:46:28Marriages?
00:46:30I thought you said you liked how you felt
00:46:32by doing things by yourself.
00:46:34I love it. Attagirl.
00:46:36Hey, can you give us a hand?
00:46:38I would love to fix Mr. Owl here.
00:46:54Hey.
00:46:56Hey, Ellie.
00:46:58Hey.
00:47:00Hey, uh,
00:47:02sorry to wake you, but
00:47:04the library's closing, and, uh...
00:47:12That janitor can kind of be mean
00:47:14about people trying to stay late.
00:47:16I'm not even halfway through the material
00:47:18for my organic chemistry midterm tomorrow.
00:47:20Well, if you need a place to study,
00:47:22the student center's open 24-7.
00:47:24Oh, well, then, that is where I'm going.
00:47:26Um, can I...
00:47:28Can I walk you there?
00:47:30That would be really nice.
00:47:32Okay.
00:47:34Before it gets too bad.
00:47:38Y'all just hungry?
00:47:40Yeah.
00:47:42Okay, let's go.
00:47:44All right, nothing in here
00:47:46is particularly hard
00:47:48or new.
00:47:50We've discussed all of this,
00:47:52so it should be easy for you,
00:47:55provided you've been paying attention,
00:47:57which I'm sure you all
00:47:59have been.
00:48:01All right, you have one hour
00:48:03beginning now.
00:48:17Okay.
00:48:21I was an only child, too.
00:48:23Do your parents love animals?
00:48:25Uh, more like animal likers.
00:48:27I mean, they loved our cat, Mina,
00:48:29because she pretty much took care of herself,
00:48:31but they would never go for a dog.
00:48:33And you?
00:48:35You grew up in a household of artists?
00:48:37My dad was an engineer.
00:48:39My mom, a homemaker.
00:48:41Our house was very structured,
00:48:43so I've tried to be
00:48:45more laid-back with Allie.
00:48:47Are we talking naval piercings
00:48:49or Taylor Swift concerts?
00:48:51More like, if Allie had a bad day at school,
00:48:53we'd eat cheese and crackers
00:48:55and watch movies.
00:48:57But lately, she's not even taking my calls.
00:48:59Yeah, Skyler's been the same.
00:49:01It's funny, we turn ourselves inside out
00:49:03trying to give them everything they need.
00:49:05At some point, they're the only ones
00:49:07that know what that is.
00:49:09All we can really do is try our best, right?
00:49:11Great.
00:49:13Now I have to call my mom.
00:49:15Oh!
00:49:17We should, uh...
00:49:20No, no, I'm good.
00:49:22Come on, boys.
00:49:34Perfect fits.
00:49:38I can't get over your sketches.
00:49:40They're amazing.
00:49:42Someone gave me a lovely set of colored pencils,
00:49:44and I have something for you.
00:49:46You have helped us
00:49:48in so many ways,
00:49:50so I wanted to say thank you
00:49:52for this.
00:49:54It's just a sketch.
00:49:56I know.
00:49:58It's not the Mona Lisa.
00:50:00Okay, well, now I'm just thinking about you
00:50:02sketching outside the Louvre.
00:50:04Oh, I've always wanted to go to Paris.
00:50:08Really?
00:50:10Hmm.
00:50:12Come with moi
00:50:14to the city of lights.
00:50:30I should
00:50:32probably get some more work done.
00:50:36It's okay.
00:50:38I should
00:50:40probably do
00:50:42some stuff before I pick up Charlie from school.
00:50:46So much for the picture.
00:50:48Of course.
00:50:50It's incredible.
00:50:52And the shirt, amazing.
00:50:54All of it.
00:50:56It's all yours.
00:51:00Come on, boys.
00:51:08Mom,
00:51:10are you okay?
00:51:12I'm...
00:51:14You're what?
00:51:16Are you dying?
00:51:18I'm an awful mother.
00:51:20Oh,
00:51:22Mom,
00:51:24come in.
00:51:28Hey,
00:51:30it's okay, buddy.
00:51:32It's okay.
00:51:34Maybe,
00:51:37well,
00:51:39we could try to talk about this calmly.
00:51:41He doesn't like conflict.
00:51:43It's okay.
00:51:45I'm sorry.
00:51:47It's okay.
00:51:49Oh,
00:51:51I may never go away.
00:51:53It's all right. He's okay.
00:51:57I'm so sorry.
00:51:59When you told me
00:52:01you think I don't support you,
00:52:03I...
00:52:05You mean everything to me,
00:52:07my darling.
00:52:11Thank you
00:52:13for saying that.
00:52:15But do you understand why
00:52:17I feel that way when I'm just doing the best
00:52:19I can? Oh, yes,
00:52:21I do understand.
00:52:23I should have told you this a long time
00:52:25ago.
00:52:27Your father and I separated once.
00:52:29What? Remember that
00:52:31summer you and I spent with your grandparents?
00:52:33Well, your dad and I had been fighting,
00:52:35so we agreed
00:52:37to spend some time apart to cool down.
00:52:39Why did you not tell me?
00:52:42Oh,
00:52:44I don't know.
00:52:46I just thought it was better
00:52:48for you if we dealt with our
00:52:50problems privately.
00:52:52But
00:52:54a good mother,
00:52:56a good mother
00:52:58would have set an example
00:53:00on how to handle marital struggles.
00:53:03Mom, you
00:53:05have always been the best
00:53:07mother you could possibly be.
00:53:12And you,
00:53:14you're strong and
00:53:16brave and loving and
00:53:18you're a wonderful mother to Allie.
00:53:21I just, I want you to know
00:53:23I am always on your team.
00:53:29Does
00:53:31this mean I have to like your
00:53:33aggressive new friend?
00:53:35No, it doesn't.
00:53:37But maybe you could come to her concert.
00:53:39Give her a chance.
00:53:41I suppose I can do that.
00:53:43No.
00:53:51Hello?
00:53:53Yes,
00:53:55I put up the posters about the dog.
00:53:57He's yours?
00:54:01Sure,
00:54:03we can meet you tomorrow.
00:54:05I'll see you soon.
00:54:10Hey buddy,
00:54:12we may have just
00:54:14found your home.
00:54:16Hello?
00:54:18Hey, it's Ben.
00:54:20Hey,
00:54:22I'm just giving Elmer a bath.
00:54:24How are you?
00:54:26I was just wondering
00:54:28if you wanted to go to an art show with me tomorrow?
00:54:30Your drawing's making me want to look at art.
00:54:32Yeah, that sounds fun.
00:54:34Let's do it.
00:54:36When are you coming?
00:54:38I don't know.
00:54:40I'm not sure.
00:54:43All right.
00:54:45Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow.
00:54:47That was just a friendly invite, right?
00:54:49Not like a date.
00:54:51You almost ready to get out?
00:54:53We're getting out.
00:55:01Hey.
00:55:03Hey, hi.
00:55:05How are you?
00:55:07I'm good.
00:55:09How are you?
00:55:11Hey, hi.
00:55:13Good to see you.
00:55:15Yeah, you too.
00:55:19Should we check it out?
00:55:21That sounds great.
00:55:25There was something
00:55:27I wanted to talk about, actually.
00:55:29Huh?
00:55:31Hey.
00:55:33Oh, sorry.
00:55:35It's just I may have found Elmer's family.
00:55:37I'm meeting with them later this afternoon,
00:55:39which I know is great.
00:55:41I mean, it's good.
00:55:43It's what I...
00:55:45But you're going to miss him.
00:55:47Yes.
00:55:49Is that crazy?
00:55:51I didn't want a dog.
00:55:53Now I don't want him to leave.
00:55:55It's not crazy to me.
00:55:57It's one of the things I like most about you.
00:55:59Well, thank you.
00:56:01What is it you wanted to talk to me about?
00:56:03Oh.
00:56:05Wait.
00:56:07This masterpiece,
00:56:09Youthful Innocence.
00:56:11It's very youthful.
00:56:13And innocent.
00:56:15Yes.
00:56:21Duke!
00:56:23Where have you been?
00:56:25You had us worried sick.
00:56:27So he really is your dog.
00:56:29He was my uncle's,
00:56:31but he passed away last month,
00:56:33so we took Duke in.
00:56:36Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:56:38Thank you so much for finding him.
00:56:40I'm Marissa.
00:56:42And I'm Justin.
00:56:44These are our loud, rambunctious, very active kids.
00:56:46I think the constant chaos
00:56:48of our household stressed him out.
00:56:50I've noticed he doesn't like conflict.
00:56:52Would you like to come inside?
00:56:54We've got some coffee and fresh-baked cookies laid out.
00:56:56Oh, no, no. I don't want to get in the way.
00:56:58Come on, buddy. You want to go inside?
00:57:02Seems to be quite taken by you.
00:57:06Would it help you all out
00:57:08if he came to live with me?
00:57:12I would love to give him a home.
00:57:16I think he'd love that.
00:57:22Hey there, buddy.
00:57:24You want to come home with me?
00:57:26You do?
00:57:28Um, excuse me, professor.
00:57:30I got a D-plus on my midterm
00:57:32and I need a B-plus average
00:57:34to maintain my pre-med scholarship.
00:57:36I was wondering if maybe I could do some extra credit?
00:57:38This isn't high school.
00:57:40There is no extra credit.
00:57:42Oh, um, well, then,
00:57:44what can I do?
00:57:46You can work very hard,
00:57:48but I'm afraid
00:57:50that's not going to be enough.
00:57:52Oh.
00:57:54Well, then,
00:57:56you can work very hard
00:57:58and perform exceptionally well
00:58:00on the two remaining midterms in the final exam.
00:58:02Or
00:58:04you can choose an easier course of study.
00:58:12Is there anything else?
00:58:14Um,
00:58:16no.
00:58:21Elmer!
00:58:23Dinner!
00:58:31We're family now, buddy.
00:58:33I never thought
00:58:35I would say this,
00:58:37but I am so glad
00:58:39you're staying with me.
00:58:51Oh.
00:59:13Keys under the mat!
00:59:15Come in unless you're an intruder!
00:59:21Hi!
00:59:25Maybe find out if it's an intruder
00:59:27before you mention the spare key.
00:59:29I got this little doggie bed for Elmer
00:59:31now that he's staying here for good.
00:59:33That is very nice of you,
00:59:35but I've actually decided to let him sleep in my bed,
00:59:37which is where he is right now.
00:59:39It's official.
00:59:41You're a dog person.
00:59:43Hey, what's this?
00:59:45Well, I realized
00:59:47last night that
00:59:49all of my drawings of Elmer could be a story.
00:59:51I think I have a whole book,
00:59:53maybe even a whole series.
00:59:55Elmer could have all sorts of different adventures.
00:59:57Which means I need to have
00:59:59more adventures of my own for inspiration.
01:00:01Are you busy later today?
01:00:05No. No, I'm not.
01:00:14You okay?
01:00:16Yeah.
01:00:18I might be
01:00:20a teeny tiny bit terrified
01:00:22of heights.
01:00:24So you decided
01:00:26to climb a 40-foot wall?
01:00:28Allie loves climbing,
01:00:30but I've always been too scared
01:00:32to try it, so today's the day.
01:00:38No pressure, okay?
01:00:40I may not make it
01:00:42to the top,
01:00:44but I'm gonna be very brave
01:00:46and I'm gonna try.
01:00:48Okay.
01:01:08I love that I invited you
01:01:10to do something crazy with me
01:01:12and you didn't even hesitate to say yes.
01:01:15Usually I have to do these kind of adventures alone,
01:01:17so it's nice to have a partner.
01:01:19I know, right?
01:01:21I'm really glad we're friends.
01:01:25Right.
01:01:29What's on your mind?
01:01:33Well, um...
01:01:37When I'm with you.
01:01:39As much as I do.
01:01:41I love being your friend.
01:01:45I'd like to be more.
01:01:49With me?
01:01:51Yeah, if you feel the same way.
01:01:55Oh.
01:01:59I just...
01:02:01I don't really know
01:02:03how I feel.
01:02:05I mean, yes, I am
01:02:07starting to have feelings
01:02:09for you, too, but I just...
01:02:11I guess I don't
01:02:13know if that's really what's good for me
01:02:15right now.
01:02:17Yeah, yeah, no, no.
01:02:19Yeah, no, I completely understand.
01:02:25Well, I should get home.
01:02:27I've got to get ready for my mediation tomorrow.
01:02:31Here, let me, um...
01:02:33Oh, sorry.
01:02:35The chair.
01:02:37Well, I'll see you soon.
01:02:39Yeah.
01:02:43Bye.
01:02:59Hey.
01:03:01What are you guys doing here?
01:03:03We are so sorry.
01:03:05We handled things totally wrong.
01:03:07We should have been there for you as soon as we heard.
01:03:09How are you doing?
01:03:11I'm going to be 43 and alone
01:03:13for the first time in decades.
01:03:15For what it's worth, James and Greg told Paul
01:03:17he's being a colossal idiot.
01:03:19I'm actually okay with it.
01:03:21I'm learning I can stand on my own two feet.
01:03:23And we are so proud of you for that.
01:03:25Can we still be your besties?
01:03:27We brought cake.
01:03:29Come on in.
01:03:31I love you guys.
01:03:33Also, I love cake, so...
01:03:41All right, let's begin
01:03:43with the division of assets,
01:03:45starting with the house.
01:03:47Mr. Stevens, what is your position?
01:03:49My position is that
01:03:51we should both live in the house.
01:03:53Together.
01:03:57I think I made a mistake.
01:03:59Paul!
01:04:01I changed my mind about Denver.
01:04:03I think we should try to make this work.
01:04:07Will you stay
01:04:10married to me?
01:04:12I need to talk to you outside.
01:04:24Okay, what is going on?
01:04:26So you're not...
01:04:28You're not going to Denver?
01:04:30I want to stay.
01:04:32I want to give us a chance to work on things.
01:04:34But why?
01:04:36You!
01:04:38I started acting in ways
01:04:40that I could never even imagine.
01:04:42And then I realized
01:04:44that maybe you had to be the steady one
01:04:46because I was so restless.
01:04:48And maybe things would have been different
01:04:50if I could have been the anchor.
01:04:54Go on.
01:05:00What if I made a mistake?
01:05:02What if we could have
01:05:04new adventures together?
01:05:06A backpacking trip around the world
01:05:08isn't going to fix us.
01:05:11And that's okay.
01:05:15You want to go to Denver.
01:05:17You're excited for a new opportunity.
01:05:19And I've started
01:05:21building my own life.
01:05:23I'm proud of what I'm doing
01:05:25and who I'm becoming.
01:05:29I know.
01:05:31I see it.
01:05:36I can't go backwards.
01:05:57So what do we do now?
01:06:01We tell Allie.
01:06:03Together.
01:06:05Hey!
01:06:09Anyone home?
01:06:12Mom? Dad?
01:06:27It's a lot for her to process.
01:06:29So we just need to come up with the best way to tell her.
01:06:31Tell me what?
01:06:34What is going on around here?
01:06:36Allie, what are you doing here?
01:06:38Allie, are you okay?
01:06:40I don't understand.
01:06:42You're splitting your stuff?
01:06:44Are you getting a divorce?
01:06:46Is that why you've both been acting so weird?
01:06:48Your mother and I have been having problems.
01:06:50And we're taking some time apart.
01:06:52Time apart?
01:06:54Honey.
01:06:56We're separated.
01:06:58Why didn't you tell me?
01:07:00You have so much going on right now.
01:07:02Well, not anymore.
01:07:04I'm flunking organic chemistry
01:07:06and I'm gonna lose my scholarship.
01:07:08I'm switching to an easier major.
01:07:10What?
01:07:12Why do you care?
01:07:14You're separated and you didn't even think that you should tell me?
01:07:16Okay, um, not right now.
01:07:18I'm going to Grant's.
01:07:22I'll take the bus back to campus tomorrow.
01:07:24I'll take the bus back to campus tomorrow.
01:07:34Elmer, no!
01:07:40Elmer ran away.
01:07:42Hey, can you bring Chip and Chunk to the dog park?
01:07:44Maybe if he sees his friends,
01:07:46he'll come back.
01:07:50And maybe he'll come back on his own.
01:07:53Maybe he'll get lost again and end up in a shelter
01:07:55with no one to take care of him.
01:07:57Okay, I'm here. Which way did he go?
01:07:59We don't know. He got out too quickly.
01:08:01I'll take Graham.
01:08:03I'm going to the dog park.
01:08:05Elmer!
01:08:07Elmer!
01:08:11Well, this clearly isn't working.
01:08:15I'm gonna go home
01:08:17and make him a steak.
01:08:19Elmer likes steak.
01:08:21You like steak, so he comes to you.
01:08:23Yeah, I am. I can't think of anything else to do.
01:08:27All right, I'll come with you.
01:08:29I should go by myself.
01:08:37Hey, are we okay?
01:08:41We haven't talked since the other day
01:08:43when I mentioned what I mentioned.
01:08:47I don't want to be here for you.
01:08:51I know.
01:08:53And
01:08:55I guess I'm just not ready yet.
01:09:00Yeah.
01:09:11If Elmer ever does come back,
01:09:15maybe I should find him a new home.
01:09:17No, come on, Helen.
01:09:19He needs a home he'll be happy in,
01:09:21not one he wants to run away from.
01:09:41Elmer?
01:09:45Elmer!
01:09:47You came home!
01:09:49Oh, my goodness.
01:09:51I was so worried.
01:09:55Let's get you inside.
01:10:05I am sorry the arguing upset you.
01:10:09I know you hate it,
01:10:11but it really hurt that you ran away.
01:10:14Hey.
01:10:16Oh, Elmer!
01:10:18You found him!
01:10:20Hi, buddy.
01:10:22I'll text Dad and let him know you found him.
01:10:24I'm really sorry.
01:10:26It's not your fault, honey.
01:10:28My word, you scared us.
01:10:30Yes, you did.
01:10:34Can you go upstairs and get Elmer
01:10:36some of his special treats?
01:10:38Let's get him settled in for the night.
01:10:40Come here, you.
01:10:42Come here, little buddy.
01:10:44You scared us.
01:10:48You have had quite the night, honey.
01:10:50And quite the day.
01:10:54In mediation,
01:10:56Paul said he wanted to try again.
01:11:01I told him no.
01:11:05That was after Ben told me
01:11:07he wants to be more than friends.
01:11:09Is that what you want?
01:11:13I like him.
01:11:15Maybe even really like him,
01:11:17but it's too much right now.
01:11:19I've got to get off this emotional roller coaster.
01:11:23It's been quite the ride.
01:11:27Mom, would you be open to taking Elmer?
01:11:31I don't think I can handle him running away again.
01:11:33Oh, darling.
01:11:35I know how much you've been through.
01:11:37But Elmer isn't Paul.
01:11:39And neither is Ben.
01:11:46You need to talk to Allie,
01:11:48so I'm going to get out of here.
01:11:52I love you, darling.
01:11:56I love you, too, Mom.
01:12:02Bye-bye, Allie.
01:12:04Bye, Gran. Love you.
01:12:07Love you, too.
01:12:17Is that sharp cheddar?
01:12:19Oh, I brought everything.
01:12:28Honey,
01:12:30I'm really sorry
01:12:32that I didn't tell you.
01:12:34Honestly, I think I was
01:12:36going to process it myself.
01:12:38Have you processed it?
01:12:42Gran says the more you tend it,
01:12:44the more love grows.
01:12:48And I guess I've been learning
01:12:50that love changes
01:12:52and it grows with time.
01:12:58And it's funny.
01:13:00I'm actually more comfortable
01:13:02with myself right now than I've ever been.
01:13:06I really hate
01:13:08you and Dad not being together.
01:13:12But I want you both to be happy.
01:13:18Oh, I love you so much.
01:13:20I love you, too, Mom.
01:13:27So what happened with college?
01:13:32I didn't study enough.
01:13:34I was too busy
01:13:36trying to be cool and make friends.
01:13:40Is that why you haven't
01:13:42wanted to talk to me?
01:13:44I just want you to be proud of me.
01:13:46I am proud of you because of
01:13:48who you are.
01:13:50But I just feel like I've messed it all up too much.
01:13:52Maybe you can fix it.
01:13:54But where would I even start?
01:13:56I think you have to figure that out.
01:13:58It's what do you kids call it
01:14:00these days?
01:14:02Shh.
01:14:33Thank you so much.
01:14:35You've been a fantastic audience.
01:14:37That song is new
01:14:39and it was inspired by my new friend Elmer.
01:14:41Cindy's music
01:14:43is rather catchy.
01:14:45You gotta be careful, Mom.
01:14:47It almost seems like you're having fun.
01:14:51Alright, we have one more song for you.
01:14:53And this is a request from a special man
01:14:55who wants to let a certain lady know
01:14:57that he's there for her
01:14:59if she wants that.
01:15:03I get knocked down.
01:15:05You're never gonna keep me down.
01:15:07I get knocked down.
01:15:09You're never gonna keep me down.
01:15:11I get knocked down.
01:15:13You're never gonna keep me down.
01:15:15You're here.
01:15:17I can't believe
01:15:19you got Cindy to play
01:15:21tug pumping.
01:15:23I don't know in the immortal words of Chumbawamba
01:15:25they are never gonna keep you down.
01:15:29I think you're amazing, Helen.
01:15:31And I know how much you're going through
01:15:33and I'm so sorry that I made it more complicated.
01:15:35I want you to know
01:15:37that I'm here for you, as a friend.
01:15:39If you want.
01:15:43I don't think we can be friends.
01:15:48I understand.
01:15:50Because you're right.
01:15:52What we have
01:15:54is special.
01:15:56And I've just been scared
01:15:58but I don't want to live from a place of fear.
01:16:00I don't know.
01:16:03Are you saying that
01:16:05you want to give us a chance?
01:16:07We have to take things slowly.
01:16:09Like really, really slow.
01:16:11Really slow, absolutely.
01:16:13Maybe we could just start with a
01:16:15dog walk tomorrow.
01:16:17I would love that.
01:16:19And maybe tonight
01:16:21we could dance.
01:16:23One more time!
01:16:26I get knocked down.
01:16:28But I get up again.
01:16:30You're never gonna keep me down.
01:16:32I get knocked down.
01:16:34But I get up again.
01:16:36You're never gonna keep me down.
01:16:38I get knocked down.
01:16:40But I get up again.
01:16:42You're never gonna keep me down.
01:16:44I get knocked down.
01:16:46Hey honey!
01:16:48How's school?
01:16:50Good! I've been going to the science tutoring center every day
01:16:52and if I ace the next two midterms
01:16:54and the final
01:16:56I'm so proud of you.
01:16:58It feels good.
01:17:00And I'm meeting lots of nice science nerds.
01:17:03Mom, this is Trevor.
01:17:05Hi, Ali's mom.
01:17:06Hi.
01:17:08I should get back to studying.
01:17:10I just wanted to say hi, and I'll call you this weekend.
01:17:12I love you.
01:17:13Have fun.
01:17:14I love you, too.
01:17:15Bye.
01:17:21I am very sorry.
01:17:22I said I was going to find you a new home.
01:17:24I was just hurt, and I was scared.
01:17:27Just don't run away again, OK?
01:17:29OK.
01:17:34Ready for a walk?
01:17:37Crash through like a boulder.
01:17:39Carry on like a soldier.
01:17:42You can walk through the fire.
01:17:44Come on, be bold, be bold.
01:17:47When the winds get colder, and the tide takes over.
01:17:55The key is simple.
01:17:57And bulletproof.
01:18:01Hey guys, let's make a flower for button.
01:18:13A butterfly.
01:18:24First, we will put the blood in the mouth
01:18:54Now, we will put the blood in the mouth
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