Three Weeks, Three Kids (2011) - full transcript

>> Hey, Charlie.

Charlie >> Hey, Jennifer.You and Quinn

planning a trip to Europe?>> Nah.

My sister and her husband,second honeymoon.

Actually, a first.

They couldn't afford onewhen they first got married.

They've been savingfor it, like, forever.

Charlie >> Listen,

I got a call fromMack Hyler today.

>> Oh, did he like the design?>> Like it?

He absolutely loved it.



Said it was the best thinghe'd seen in his 30 year career.

He's giving us all his designbusiness and the subsidiaries.

>> It was your design, Jennifer.

>> Oh, no.We all worked on it.

>> Ah, and the Metzger rolloutand Hawthorne Mall.

Have you thought about my offer?

self interest here,no doubt about that.

I mean, I spent my whole lifebuilding this business

and I want to pass the torchon to somebody who can

really grow it.And I'm looking out for you too.

>> My sister's taking offfor Europe tomorrow

and I've got to getthese books to her.

>> Well, just thinkabout what I'm saying.

>> I will.



I promise.

>> Alice, who was that?

>> Sean.Mandy >> Who's Sean?

>> A boy.

>> Wow, cool bike!>> Miles, go finish

your homework.Does he go to your school?

>> School wasn't his thing.

He works at his uncle's garage.

>> Ah...I don't wantyou dating a dropout.

>> We're not dating.He gave me a ride home.

>> And I don't want youriding on motorcycles.

>> Aunt Jennyrides a motorcycle.

>> It's a scooter andAunt Jenny is a grown-up.

Alice >> Really?Since when?

Because you and Dad arealways saying that...

>> Aunt Jenny willnever grow up.

>> Sorry.

>> You know, ah...no,they're absolutely right.

Who wants to grow up?

Alice and Jennifer >> Oh...

>> Are you two arguing aboutthe guy on the motorcycle

that I just passed?He's crazy hot.

>> Oh yeah.

>> Okay that is whyyou cannot date him.

>> Nope, you canonly date dorks.

>> Guys, we're not even dating.

>> The fun never ends.

>> You shouldn't encourage her.

>> From crushing on a guy?Come on, Mandy.

She's 15.

It's part of thejob description.

>> He's older than she is.>> Isn't Brian older than you?

>> That is different.

>> You didn't think sowhen you were 15.

Mandy >> How would you know?You were, like, three.

>> I got you guide booksfor your trip.

>> Oh, I think we're covered.

>> Yeah, I know.

Museums, churches, cemeteries.

You need to know where theromance and candlelight are.

>> I can get romance andcandlelight in St. Louis.

>> Like you ever do.Mandy >> I can only get

the Notre Dame in Paris.>> Oh, no!

Do not tell me.

You intend to wear these?

>> Look, I can be sexywhen I want to.

>> This is whyI'll never grow up.

And this is whyI brought you shoes.

They'll fit.Flo >> Mom!

I got to play.Mandy >> Flo!

Flo >> Mom, they let me play!>> What?

That's fantastic, sweetheart.

Flo >> For almost three minutes.

>> Oh, yeah.She was a monster on that field.

>> Yo, Flo!>> Hey, Aunt Jenny,

we're having pizza.Jennifer >> Of course you are.

After soccer, it'san AYSO regulation.

>> There's, ah, plentyif you'd like to join us.

>> Ah, I can't.Going out.

In fact, I've got to buzz.When are Mom and Dad

coming into tomorrow?Mandy >> Noon.

>> And you leave at one.Mandy >> Yep.

>> I'll come by,wish you bon voyage.

Are you shooting me, girl?>> Say cheese.

>> Hmm, I've got a better idea.Race you to the curb.

Will >> Oh...hi.

Brian >> Hey, Will.

>> Hey, ah, Will, thisis my sister, Jennifer.

Jennifer, this is Will.Will is John and Bunny's nephew.

They are retiring in Sante Feand he's buying their house.

>> Ah, they're not goinganywhere till we clear

the house out.It's a major liquidation.

Ah, they're...>> Pack rats.

Yes, we're, we'revery familiar...

>> Which is great, I mean,

if you want to get yourhands on a copy of, say,

Redbook from 1972 but...>> Not a good year.

>> Hmm.Listen, there's going to be

a big dumpster on the streetstarting tomorrow

so I'm just tellingall the neighbours.

>> I've got to go.It was nice meeting you.

>> Yeah, you too.

Um...my number.>> Oh.

>> If you guys need anythingand have a great trip.

>> Thanks.

>> Oh, there you are.

Peter >> Sorry we're late, guys.>> Bad news, guys.

The kitchen ran outof drizzled shrimp.

>> Oh, that's a bummer.

>> We had to stop by my folks.

Peter got me something andI wanted them to see it.

>> No!

I don't believe it!Peter >> Oh, believe it.

>> Oh!>> Is it her birthday?

>> They're engaged, you dope!

>> Oh!>> Sarah!

>> Congratulations.

>> Well...To you guys!

Peter >> Yeah.

>> What she said.

Wow!I didn't see that coming.

>> Peter and Sarah have beenexclusive for a long time.

They're totally into each other.

It's what couples do.

It was kind of inevitable.

>> So, we've been exclusivefor a long time.

We're totally into each other.>> No, absolutely not.

Don't even thinkabout going there.

Quinn >> But you saidit's inevitable.

>> Quinn, ah.We've got something great going,

let's not blow it.Okay?

Quinn >> Okay.

>> Karaoke, Friday, Hammer's.>> You're on!

Jennifer >> Yes, sir.>> I will own you.

Mandy >> Okay, kids.It's time to go.

Ah...

>> See you in three weeks.>> Okay.

I love you.Flo >> Love you too.

>> Mom.

Um, I'm going to reallymiss you, Mom.

>> Ah, I'm going to miss you,my little prince.

You take care of Grandmaand Grandpa for me, okay?

>> I will.>> Okay.

Alice >> Send us postcardsfrom everywhere.

Oh, and don't forgeta purse in Paris.

Mandy >> Yeah, ha ha.

>> All right, sweetheart.I'll be back with your folks

by noon and then we aregoing on our honeymoon.

>> Ah...

Brian >> Get in the car,come on.

Let's go! Let's go!Let's go!

>> Hello?>> Mandy?

Hi, it's Mom.

>> Hey, are you at the airport?Kathryn >> Look, honey.

I don't want you to worry.He's going to be fine.

>> Who's going to be fine?Kathryn >> Your dad.

He fell getting out ofthe shower this morning.

>> Fell?Is he okay?

>> Well, he bruisedhis right hip.

>> Oh, no.Kathryn >> We don't think

it's broken but, well,he's in a lot of pain.

And, of course, we can'tget in to see his doctor

until tomorrow.

I'm...I'm so sorry, honey, butwe're not flying anywhere today.

>> Oh...

>> So, what did you wantto talk to me about?

>> I have a dilemma.

>> Dr. Sarah is in.

>> My boss offered mea permanent job.

Well, more than that, actually.

He wants to make meequity partner.

>> Jennifer!That's fantastic.

>> But I don't thinkI should do it.

>> Why not?

>> I'm only 25.Equity partner?

It's too much of a...>> Commitment.

Jennifer >> Yes.>> There's no dilemma.

I know you, Jennifer.He asked.

You'll say no.That's it, done.

You'll quit and find a new job.

>> You're right.It's too big a commitment.

Sarah >> I didn't say that.And what is it with you

and commitments, anyway?

>> Commitment is destiny.

What if I commit to the wrongthing, wrong job, wrong guy?

I'll be stuck...forever,like Mandy.

>> Mandy married a great guy.

Jennifer >> Yeah,right after college

and they're only gettingaround to a honeymoon now.

And she wantsto visit cemeteries.

Hello?Mom?

Shouldn't you be ona plane right now?

Mandy >> Yes, yes, I know,but it's an emergency.

I understand.>> Mom called.

>> This is a disaster.I have called every babysitter

I know but no one is availableon such short notice.

>> I could stay with the kids.

Mandy >> I'm going to losethe deposit for the hotels.

The airline is going todig us with a huge penalty.

>> I'll fill in untilMom and Dad can come.

Mandy >> Ah! And I have nonrefundable theatre tickets

for London and operatickets for Rome.

>> Any luck?>> No.

We're going to haveto reschedule the trip.

>> Oh you're fine.I've got you covered.

>> Let's just call an agency.>> An agency?

We are not letting a strangerwatch our kids.

Jennifer >> Guys, listen to me!I talked to Mom.

I'll fill in untilthey can get here.

>> Oh, Jennifer.Please, be serious.

>> I am serious.>> You can take this amount

of time off from work?>> Absolutely.

It's just for a day or two.Mandy >> Whoa whoa, no.

We are not leaving ourchildren with Jennifer, Brian.

>> Why not?

>> I'm not qualified?

>> No.

>> Oh, come on.

How hard can it be?

>> How hard can it be?

They go to threedifferent schools.

They have threedifferent lunches.

There are after-schoolactivities.

There's soccer gamesand music lessons

and orthodontics appointments!Their meals,

they need to be prepared!Their clothes need to be washed!

They need helpwith their homework!

They need to do their homework!

>> Well, how are Mom and Dadgoing to juggle all that?

>> Well, I wrotethem instructions.

>> And I can'tfollow instructions?

We have been planning this tripfor months, for years actually.

I have had to move mountainsat work to make this happen.

>> Yeah but...>> Listen, listen.

If we don't go now, I'll don'tknow when I'll be able to go.

Jennifer >> Mom thinksI can do it.

She suggested it.

>> And it'll onlybe for a few days,

just until your dad can travel.Okay?

It's not easy beinga mom, Jennifer.

In fact, it's the hardestjob in the world.

>> Which is why you deservea three week break.

>> Okay.

>> They'll be fine.Mandy >> They better be.

I'm going to call youas soon as I get to London.

Jennifer >> Okay.>> Okay.

And if anything comes up,you just call me.

I'm going to have my cellphone with, like, 24-7,

and all the emergency numbersare in the information book

but, you know, you canjust call Mom.

>> Sweetheart?>> Yeah.

>> We have to go.Mandy >> Okay.

Okay.>> Thanks.

>> Show her a good time, sailor.

Mandy >> Okay.

>> Back to work.

What on earth...?

Oh gee, Mandy.

School.Appointments.

Music.

What is she thinking?This is out of control.

Miles >> Hi, Grandma.

>> Hi, Grandpa.Buckle up.

I'll bring you up to speed.

I've got to stop at work.

>> Aren't you taking meto my lesson?

>> I've got something to do.Wait here.

Alice >> Grandma!Grandpa!

Hey, Sean.

Yeah, I just got home.

Wow, my grandma andgrandpa aren't coming.

My Aunt Jenny's staying with us.

Yeah, the cute chick yousaw on the Vespa yesterday.

Yeah, she's cool.Totally cool.

>> I'll work extra hardwhen I get back to catch up.

>> Right.

>> What?Charlie >> Well, ever since

I made you the offer you'vebeen halfway out door.

Now you're all the way out.>> Only for a few days.

Charlie >> I don't know whatit is with your generation.

>> Hey, I'm not my generation.I'm just me.

>> Yeah, but you don'tseem to want it.

>> Want what?>> Responsibility.

>> I'll be back ina few days, Charlie.

>> What took you so long?>> What's the matter?

>> Mom says it's not safefor me to be alone in the car.

She never leaves mealone in the car!

>> Why didn't you tell me that?

>> You told meto stay in the car.

>> Look, Miles, you've beena kid for seven years.

I've been a mom, well, a momadjacent, for like an hour.

You've got to help me out here.Okay?

>> You've got my violin, right?

>> Right here.

Not to worry, buddy.I got it wired.

It's all in here.

I just have to followthe breadcrumbs.

Flo >> Ladies andgentlemen, Grandma!

Jennifer >> I know,I'm not Grandma.

I'm late.>> Why am I so out of the loop?

This is why I need a cellphone.

Pink Team >> Yeah!

Jennifer >> Sorry you're late.

Coach >> Come on, girls.Let's go, make some noise.

You can do it!Throw it in!

>> You're late, Flossy.

Oh wait.

It doesn't matterif you're late.

>> Hey, Quinn.

Yeah, you heardmy message right.

>> Crazy, it's likea reality show.

Temporary Mom!

>> It'll be cool.The kids and I are tight.

>> So, see you at happy hour.Jennifer >> Oh!

Well, part of this temporarymom thing is making dinner

so no mojitos for me.

>> You're cooking?Jennifer >> Yes, I'm cooking.

You want to come over?

>> Ah, thanks, but I'll probablysee if Peter wants to hang.

Ask him why in the worldhe's getting married.

Miles >> Aunt Jenny,can I have a soda.

Flo >> Mom says no sodasbefore dinner.

Hey, what is for dinner?Jennifer >> I don't know.

Miles >> It's pasta night.Jennifer >> I have to check

the book.Flo >> Oh, right.

Jennifer >> You unlock it.I'm not getting along

with the front door.

That is the cutest dumpsterI have ever seen.

>> I know, right.

"Cute" is not normallywhat I look for in a dumpster

but it was all they had.

So I found this in the garageand it made me think of you.

Jennifer >> For me?

You shouldn't have.

>> Well, judging from the amountof dust balls in there,

it had been therefor a long time, so...

>> Plastic, huh?Will >> Hmm.

>> Reminded you of me?Will >> Sure, yeah.

Colourful, exotic,

surprising, long lasting.

>> Should have stoppedat exotic.

>> I know.

You know, we've got a wholelot of great stuff over there.

If you need empty cigar boxesor used wrapping paper

or incomplete jigsaw puzzles.

>> No, I'm good.Will >> Hmm, great.

Now I'm going to need twodumpsters just for the garage.

>> And you can take off timefrom your job for this?

>> Ah, I don't have a job.

Ah, did your parents getin from Florida okay?

>> Actually, they're delayed.

I'm watching the kidsfor a few days.

>> Lucky kids.

>> Were you...downsized?

>> Ah, no, I justI downsized myself.

I sold my business.

>> Why'd you sell?

>> I just wanted to trysomething new.

Still not really sure whatthat's going to be but...

>> Cleaning out garages,looks like.

>> Yeah, it could definitelyturn out to be my life's work.

>> Thanks for the flowers.

>> Sure.

Jennifer >> Come and get it!

Miles >> I'm starving.Flo >> What's for dinner?

Alice >> It better be good.

Jennifer >> All right.

Dig in.

>> What is this?

>> Pasta. Salad.Garlic bread.

It's in the Bible, "Night One."

>> Yeah, but where's the sauce?>> Ah, the sauce.

I knew I forgot something.

Let me zap it.

>> Mom makes the sauce.

>> I know but her recipewas way complicated.

>> Really?You're, you're kidding me?

>> Okay.I suck as a cook.

Alice >> Seriously suck.

>> Homework?

>> Yeah.Huge test tomorrow.

Jennifer >> Ah, I hatedhomework and tests.

I still have nightmaresabout them.

Alice >> Yeah, tell me about it.

>> Well don't stay up too late.Alice >> I won't.

Goodnight.>> Goodnight.

>> London calling.

Yeah, I've alwayswanted to say that.

>> Hey, hi.How are my kids?

>> They're great.All tucked in.

>> Okay.Everything go okay today?

>> Like clockwork.Violin, soccer, homework.

But they miss your cooking.

>> Oh, okay.Well remember that Flo

has half-practice tomorrowbecause I don't want her

to be late for herorthodontist appointment.

And, and, put the trashout tomorrow night.

Um, they come first thingin the morning.

>> Hey, how's London?Mandy >> I, I, I don't know.

We just got to the hotel.

>> Well get out there and findout because that's where you are

and everything here is fine.Mandy >> Okay, well if anything

comes up, I, you call me.I have my cell with me...

>> 24/7.Got it.

You should get off the phone.This is costing a fortune.

>> Oh, okay but if...>> Goodbye, Mandy.

>> Bye.

Concierge >> If there's anythingwe can do, just let us know.

>> So, how is everything?

>> Fine.

>> Guys, come on!Let's roll!

Cheese sandwich, no mustard,extra carrot sticks.

Chicken salad, double mayo,apple slices skin on.

Alice, come on!Shake a leg.

Whoa.How late did you stay up?

Alice >> Pretty late.

Jennifer >> Let's hopeyou nail that test.

Plain yogurt, five carrotsticks, apple slices skin off.

I am good.

>> Hi, Toby.What's up?

>> Give me your lunch, Miles.>> Ah, come on!

>> Now!

Jennifer >> Hey!

I have something for you.

Happy early birthday.

>> Thank you.

Jennifer >> Oh.

Enjoy.

What's on your neck?>> What?

It's a bruise I got in gym.>> Right.

Like I never made outat your age.

It wasn't there last night.>> Yeah, it was.

You just didn't see it.Jennifer >> Alice!

Don't kid a kidder.

The guy on the motorcycle?

>> Like, I have no problemwith you seeing Sean as long

as you're not doing stuffthat you shouldn't be doing.

Alice >> No!No, no, no, no.

We're just kissing...a lot.

>> Sneaking out is not cool.>> Sorry.

Jennifer >> You've gotto play by the rules.

Deal?>> Deal.

Are you going to tellMom and Dad?

>> Are you nuts?

Your mom would jumpon the next plane home.

>> Wow, you are good.

Mom totally would have boughta bruise I got in gym.

>> Hey.>> Hmm.

>> I've got a crazy idea.Why don't we ah,

stay in tonight?>> Stay in?

>> Yeah.Order some room service,

see what's on the tellyand what, whatever.

>> We have ticketsto the National Theatre.

>> Yeah, I know,but I'm knackered.

And besides, it's ourfirst night here.

>> It's Judi Denchin The Seagull.

>> Yes, and it would bea tragedy to miss that.

>> Yeah.>> Or is The Seagull a comedy?

>> You should get dressed.

We don't want to belate for dinner.

>> Oh.Oh.

Quinn?I have a big time crisis!

I was doing laundry and there'swater all over the floor.

to do is turn the wateroff in the house.

Jennifer >> How do I do that?>> I don't know.

There'll be a valve somewhere,in the basement, out front.

>> Well, you can come overand help me find it?

>> What good are you?

Will >> Intake pipe's cracked.

Oh.

>> Is that goingto be hard to fix?

>> No, no, you just needa new piece, standard PVC.

>> I'll call a plumber.

Will >> What and pay a fortune?No, no.

Look, I can do it.It'll just it'll take a minute.

>> Oh, I couldn't ask youto spend any more...

>> I'm not doing it for free.

>> Sure.How much?

>> Lunch.

I love the smell ofthe air in Missouri.

>> Have you lived hereyour whole life?

>> Oh, I've never livedhere, just visited.

I'm actually from San Diego.

>> And you're movingto St. Louis?

Will >> Ha, what exactlyis wrong with St. Louis?

You live here.>> I'm keeping my options open.

>> Well, I'm ready for a change.

>> Wait, what was your business?

>> I owned a locavorerestaurant.

>> Locavore?

>> Everything on the menuwas raised or grown

within a 50 mile radiusof the restaurant.

>> That's cool.Will >> Yeah, it was great.

You know, I built abusiness from scratch

and, he said modestly,"It was a rockin' success."

>> "Built a business."That's sounds so grown-up.

And time consuming.

>> 24/7, 365.Jennifer >> Hmm.

Will >> But, I mean, if you'regoing to do something,

do it all the way.Right?

Otherwise, what's the point?

>> What if you getstuck doing it?

>> Well then you get unstuck.I did.

>> You owned a restaurantand I just made you

peanut butter sandwiches.

>> And I've got to tell you,you nailed it.

>> Well wish me luck.Tonight I'm roasting a chicken

for the kids.Speaking of which,

I've got to go pickthem up from school.

>> You know, if you'renot crazy about cooking,

I could make you guysdinner some night.

>> That's nice of youbut we'll be fine.

And it's only foranother night or two.

Hey, thank you...again.

>> My pleasure.

>> Wow, cool phone.>> Thanks.

>> Is that a CandyGirl bracelet?

>> Yeah, my aunt's companydid some work for them

and she got samples.

>> They're, like,impossible to get.

Does she have anymore?>> I don't know

but I'll find out.>> Awesome.

Mandy >> Oh it's...

>> I still can't telltragedy or comedy.

>> I don't know butit was wonderful.

>> Allow me, milady.

>> Are you thinkingwhat I'm thinking?

>> Hmm.Absolutely.

>> It's almost dinner timein St. Louis.

Let's Skype the kids.

Come on.

Flo >> My fearless aunt,attempting the impossible.

A home cooked meal.

>> Perhaps you willhave fried Flo tonight.

>> Flo, Aunt Jenny!Mom and Dad are on the computer.

Jennifer >> Hey, Mom.>> Hi, honey.

Jennifer >> How's Dad doing?

>> Ah, not great.

No, he's not bouncing backas quickly as the doctors

had hoped he would.He's still in a lot of pain.

He's bedridden.

But how are you doing, honey?I mean, managing okay?

>> Ah, sure.It's not astrophysics.

>> No, I don't suppose it is.

>> So, you think it'll be,like, another couple of days?

Kathryn >> Oh,I don't know, sweetie.

I think we're goingto have to sit and wait.

Miles >> Aunt Jenny!It's Mom and Dad!

Hurry up, Aunt Jenny!>> Look, Ma, I've got to go.

Ah, Mandy and Brian are Skyping.>> Okay.

Well say hi to them for me,honey and we'll talk soon.

Jennifer >> Bye.

Russell >> Looks like someonecould use a refill.

I hope you knowwhat you're doing.

Will >> Wow.

Hey.

>> Do you have a vacuumcleaner I could borrow?

I managed to blow up Mandy's.

>> You know what?I actually might have one

that I can give you.

When I tell you my auntand uncle kept everything,

I mean everything.I, ah, I think it's back here.

>> Who's the artist?

>> Oh, Bunny.

>> She's pretty good.

>> You an artist?>> Yeah.

I work at a graphicarts company.

>> Ah, I was wonderingwhat your passion was.

>> Not a passion, it's a job.

That's too bad.

>> Yeah.Just a job.

>> Who are youtrying to convince?

You or me?

Here we go.

All righty.

Well, let's check this out,make sure it works.

Oh, brilliant.

>> This vacuumofficially sucks...

in a good way.>> Fantastic.

Will >> Listen.I was wondering, um,

since you'll only be in townfor another day or two,

if maybe I couldget your number?

We could go see a movie,grab something to eat.

>> I have a boyfriend.

>> The jealous type?

>> I don't know and Idon't want to find out.

>> Fair enough.

Ah, here, I've got this for you.>> Oh, thank you.

I'll bring it backas soon as I'm done.

Will >> Don't you dare.

>> Hi.>> Hi.

What'd you get?Anything good?

Mandy >> Oh, I, I foundthis great little shop.

They had a crazyEuropean sale going on.

Brian >> Yeah?Mandy >> Yeah.

I...Well I hope Alice likes it.

>> Wow!

Oh who cares if Alice likes it.

>> Well it's for her Junior Promand it was the last one

but I thought I couldactually tailor it for her.

I think it'll look great on her.

>> Well I think you'd lookgreat in it, actually.

>> Yeah, maybe if I were 15.

>> No, really.I think you'd look great

in that right now.

>> Yeah right.

Flo >> My friend Erikainvited me to hang out

>> Of course you can.

>> With some of her otherfriends and some boys too.

>> Boys?

Hi, Quinn.

>> Hey, babe.What time tonight?

>> Tonight?

>> Karaoke, Hammer's.

>> Oh, I can't.Until Mom and Dad get here,

I have to stay withthe kids at night.

>> Well, thanks for telling me.

>> I'm sorry.

I'm up to my neckin the real world.

>> Oh and what am I?Fantasy Land?

Jennifer >> Oh, babyyou have no idea.

>> No, not cool, Jennifer.Okay?

We have plans andyou're breaking them.

>> Wha...I'm sorry.

Quinn >> You should have called.

>> So, let's talk about boys.I'm going to need some pointers.

>> You and me, both.

Very good.

>> Sean's here.>> Is your homework done?

>> It's Friday.>> Oh, right.

Well, don't do anythingI wouldn't do.

"Don't do anythingI wouldn't do."

Do mothers say that?>> You're not a mother.

>> A-parent-ly not.

Flo >> Aunt Jenny!Help, I need you!

Help!

>> What is it?

>> What am I goingto wear tomorrow?

>> Finally somethingin my skill set.

>> Magnifique.

And, the guide book saysthat the Eiffel Tower

is only two Metro stops away.Isn't that great?

What?

>> Mom and Dad aren'tcoming at all.

Dad can't travel?

>> Oh, no.Poor guy.

>> Well we're going home.>> What?

>> Well we can't leavethe kids with Jennifer

for another two weeks.>> Sweetheart, they'll be fine.

They are fine.

>> Yeah.We're going home, Brian.

Brian >> Well you go homeif you need to.

I'm staying.

>> You can't be serious.

Brian >> Hon, I'm on vacation.

And I'd love to beon vacation with you.

But if I can't, so be it.

>> Fine.I'll go and talk

to the conciergeabout flights then.

Brian >> Mandy!Mandy >> No.

>> Don't.

>> Meet your new best friend.

This is going to go a loteasier if you put that down.

Flo >> Okay but I stillhave to shoot this.

It's a Flo first,like, totally historic.

>> Okay.

You sure?

>> King me.

Don't rub it in.

Sarah.

Yeah, two more weeks.

Could you?Just for, like, a night.

I'm going to needa mental health break.

Thanks.You're the best friend ever.

Okay, let me know whatnight works for you.

Okay, bye.

Miles >> Aunt Jenny?

What's a mental health break?

>> Recess for grown-ups.

>> So I couldn't geta flight out tonight

but I booked onefor tomorrow morning.

Brian?Brian?

Come on, we have to talk.

>> What's thereto talk about, Mandy?

You want to go home.>> I don't want to go,

I have to go.>> No, you don't.

>> You might not careabout our kids...

>> Our kids are fine.

It's us you shouldbe worried about.

>> What's wrong with us?>> I don't know.

I mean, you tell me.Here we are

on our honeymoon and...>> We're not on a honeymoon.

>> And all you can pretty muchthink about is the kids.

>> I am not some blushing bride.

>> You are to me.

>> Look, I know that youand, well my sister,

for crying out loud,think this is supposed

to be some great romanticgetaway but it...

>> But what?

>> I don't know howto be romantic.

>> Sweetheart, we're,we're in Paris.

The epicentre of romance.

>> Well I just, I don't,not anymore.

Brian >> Well then we'rein big trouble, aren't we?

You know, for 15 yearsit's been all about the kids,

which is great becauseI'm crazy about them.

But, Mandy, I'm crazyabout you too.

And we have to remember how tobe together, just the two of us.

Because if you're worriedabout the kids now,

when they're safe at homewith their aunt...

>> Who is not capableof taking care of them.

>> She is taking care of them.

Brian >> That's whatthis is about?

You hate the fact thatyour kid sister can do it.

I know the kids are what you doand I honour you for that

because it's the most, it'sthe most beautiful thing to me.

But the kids aregoing to grow up.

Faster than we canpossibly imagine.

And they're going to needyou less and less.

And if we've done our job right,they're going to leave.

But I'm not going anywhere.

>> Well neither am I.

>> Then don't go now.

Brian >> We havea dinner reservation.

>> You go.I'm not hungry.

Jennifer >> This is it?

>> Dylan's here.>> Which one's Dylan?

Flo >> The boy in the red shirt.

>> Cute guy.

>> He's never evensaid hello to me.

Okay, bye.

>> I cancelledthe morning flight.

And I am hungry.

>> Ah, Monsieur.

Um, un menu pour madame,s'il vous plait.

>> And a bottle ofchampagne, please.

You sure I look okay in this?

>> Oh yeah.

You look beautiful.

why I never wear heels.Oh.

Brian >> Let me remedy that.

Mandy >> What?Wow!

Really?Look at you.

Don Juan.

Jennifer >> Have a great day.

>> You know what I want, Miles,so just give it up.

Right?You know what I want.

>> What's going on here?>> Let go of me!

Jennifer >> No way.You're a thief.

Toby >> You're crazy!

Miles >> What are youdoing, Aunt Jenny?

>> Taking him to theprincipal's office.

>> Don't, please.

>> He's stealing your lunch.

>> Just let him go.

Everybody alreadythinks I'm a wimp.

You're just making it worse.

>> Why don't we stay in tonight?

>> But we have ticketsto the ballet.

>> Oh, well.We could order up

a little room service,see what's on the telly

and, whatever.

Brian >> Oh, sounds good to me.

Will >> Hey.You're still here.

>> Oh.Yeah.

Two more weeks.>> Well I found this

in the thousands of boxesof books in the garage.

I thought you could use it.>> Oh.

Oh, a cookbook.

You think it'll help?

>> Can't hurt.

>> You know, on thesubject of cooking,

I don't want to giveyou the wrong idea,

I still have a boyfriendbut if you would like

to cook dinner for the kids,that would be awesome.

>> You have a boyfriend.

Right, so I've gotto ask myself,

"What exactingis in this for me?"

>> Well I...>> I'm kidding.

I'm kidding.I'd love to cook

the kids dinner.Ah, what do they like?

>> At this point,something edible.

Will >> Oh, well, luckyfor you I'm famous

for the edibility of my food.

I'll, ah, I'll checkwith John and Bunny

and see what's a goodnight to slip away.

>> Great.Will >> Good.

You okay there?>> Yeah, taking off.

>> All right.

>> Hey, Jennifer.How are you?

>> Hi, Charlie.How's it going?

Charlie >> It's going good.Hired a temp to fill in for you.

>> Oh, is he good?

>> Yeah.Ah but, not as good as you.

>> I'm really that good?

>> Yes you are.

And it'll be amazing when youfinally believe that.

So when are you coming back?

>> Ah, actually, it's goingto be another two weeks.

My dad still can't travel.

>> Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

So, how's it goingwith the kids?

>> Oh, the kids are okay

but it's a lot harder thanI thought it would be.

Charlie >> Yeah,I remember those years.

My wife and I used to goto bed some nights thinking,

"Can we really do thisagain tomorrow morning?"

And that is the remarkablething about people.

We're capable of so much morethan what we think we are.

Anyway, good luck witheverything and, ah,

don't worry about us.The kid does good work.

>> Okay.Thanks, Charlie.

>> What's thaton your head, Daddy?

>> Un beret, mapetite jeune fille.

Le chapeau nationale.>> Ignore him.

He's been practicingthat since we got here.

>> I didn't know you guyshad leather jackets.

>> Oh yeah, we justbought them today.

>> At an amazing storein Mont, Montmarte.

>> Montmarte.>> Montmarte.

>> Montmarte.>> Montmarte.

>> Are you guys out?It's almost midnight there.

Brian >> Well were,ah, going out, yes.

Word on La Rue isPhoenix might play.

Mandy >> Uh huh.>> Jealous!

>> How are things back there?

Jennifer >> Everything's great.

And, I was a little surprisedthat you didn't jump on a plane

and fly home, Mandy,when you heard I'd be here

another two weeks.>> No, I, I wouldn't do that.

>> No.>> I'm on my honeymoon.

Alice >> Mom?

Are you wearingblack nail polish?

Mandy >> Oh, yeah.I thought I'd give it a try.

What do you think?

>> Um...

Brian >> Well, listen,we have to go now.

We have a Metro to catch.

>> Yeah, we'll talk toyou guys in a few days.

Bye.>> Bye.

Mandy >> Love you.

>> Okay.That was creepy.

>> Totally creepy.>> I guess they're having

a good time.>> Without us?

>> No.>> Because I've been

texting you.>> I know.

>> So why haven'tyou texted me back?

>> I don't know, Flossy.Why are you such

an enormous pain in the butt?Dork.

>> I don't want it anymore.

>> What's the matter?

>> Why am I so ugly and stupid?

>> You're not.

>> Erika thinks I am,and her friends.

>> Well what do they know?Flo >> Everything.

They're the coolest girlsin school and they hate me.

>> Flo, baby, just...

Flo >> Go away.

Well...

I'll have my cell on meif you want to talk.

It's a rotating systemwith the DVR.

This is Miles' night sohe gets to watch his shows.

Oh and Flo might notcome down for dinner.

She's upset about somethinghappening at school.

It's okay if she doesn't but tryto get her to eat if you can.

>> Got it.Jennifer >> Alice is allowed

to go out with herboyfriend tonight.

His name is Sean.It's a Friday so she

can stay out until 11.>> 11, got it.

>> They have after-dinnerchores.

Those change from night to nightso this is the schedule...

Sarah >> Get outof here, Jennifer.

>> No, I just want you to makesure because she did a lot

of work on this and I...Peter >> Yeah, we're good.

Jennifer >> Okay.I have my cellphone.

Peter >> We'll callyou if we need you.

Jennifer >> But...Sarah >> Goodbye, Jennifer.

Jennifer >> Thank you.Peter >> No problem.

Jennifer >> Not bad.

>> Not bad?

All right, come on.Let's see what you got.

>> Impressive.

Jennifer >> All-cityin high school.

>> Want to play some one-on-one?

>> Can't.

>> Hmm.Rain check?

>> Be prepared to lose.>> Oh, famous last words.

Jennifer >> I thought I hadhis back but he didn't

see it that way.I crossed some invisible line.

I broke the kids' code.

But, come on, the jerkwas stealing his lunch.

And poor Flo.

She's sucked intothis mean-girl-ville.

It's so painful to watchbecause it...

What?

>> Am I supposed to beinterested in this?

>> I don't know.Are you?

>> You've changed.

This whole temporary mom thing,you changed.

>> It's just beenfor two weeks, Quinn.

A person doesn't changein two weeks.

>> You have.

And I don't like it.

>> I'm sorry.

>> Now you sound like my sister.

>> You hate your sister.

>> Which is why thisis not interesting.

>> You're right.It's not.

>> Throw a hissy fit.

>> How about that?Is that interesting?

>> Hey!How was your night?

>> Illuminating.

How were the kids?

>> Ah, Miles and Floare out for the count.

And Alice rode into the sunsetwith James Dean.

By the way, that guy is...

>> Crazy, huh?I know.

This is your fiance,even when he's snoring.

>> Yeah.He'll be the father

of my children with benefits.

>> So you guys planon having kids?

>> Absolutely.

>> It's such a hugeresponsibility.

Sarah >> Yeah, one a billionpeople can't wait to take on.

>> When they wantto stop having fun.

>> Taking on responsibilitydoesn't mean giving up joy, Jen.

Sometimes it's a greatway to find it.

>> Cops! Cops!Let's go!

Let's go!We gotta go.

Alice >> Sean, wait for me!Don't leave me.

Sean!

>> We had a deal, Alice.

>> I know.

I'm so sorry.

>> One thing's for sure,no more Sean.

>> It wasn't his fault.

>> Did the cops grab him too?

>> I don't think so.I think he got away.

>> He abandoned you?

>> It wasn't like that.

>> Standup guys.We sure know how to pick him.

>> Are you goingto tell Mom and Dad?

>> You reallydisappointed me, Alice.

Big time.

>> You sound like Mom.

>> Obviously I'm not Mandybecause you never would have

pulled a stuntlike this with her.

>> Hey.

Is the prodigal niecehome safe and sound?

>> Yeah.

I can't thank you enough forstaying with Flo and Miles.

I didn't know who else to call.

>> Oh, it's fine.They slept right through.

>> Good.Thanks.

Excuse me.

>> Oh...

>> Hey.

>> I've made a messof everything.

>> Oh.

>> Miles isn't speaking to me.

Flo is in an emotionalfree fall.

And Alice ends upin the police station.

>> You know, growing up, thatwas a typical day in my house.

>> What was I thinking,with that girl?

An older boy, a motorcycle.

Of course, she was goingto get herself into trouble.

I was acting like her BFF andI should have been her aunt.

I can't do this anymore.

I'm going to call Mandy,she needs to come home.

>> So what, you're just,you're just going to quit?

>> I'm not quitting.I'm being realistic.

I'm in way over my head.

>> Yes, you are on the upwardarc of your learning curve.

And I wouldn't get myhopes up for winning any

"Temporary Mother of the Year"awards.

But I wasn't kidding.

You know, me and my brother andmy sister, when we were kids,

we were always melting downand messing up

and it's what kids do.

>> I bet you had a momwho knew how to deal.

>> Yeah, but I think that'sthe operative word, "deal".

I really think that she justmade it up as she went along.

You know, relying on commonsense and a good heart.

That's what parents do.

And maybe I am wrong butI think you can do it too.

Come on.You've got chops, girl.

>> Oh.>> You were All-city.

>> I'll give you a minute.Okay?

>> Uh huh.

>> Smells good.

Will >> Oh, I figuredyou'd be too tired

to make breakfastfor the kids so.

>> Quiche, kids,I don't know about that.

>> Ah, just tell themit's a ham and cheese pie.

They'll love it.

I should go.I probably shouldn't be here

when they wake up.Too much to explain.

You should get some sleep.

>> I'm not a quitter, Will.

>> I hope not.It'd be a real bummer

to interrupt Brianand Mandy's trip.

I'll tell you what though,if you do stick around,

I can make dinner foryou guys on Thursday.

>> Okay.>> All right.

Jennifer >> Thank you.

For tonight.

>> Yeah, anytime.

>> I am not a quitter.

You think you're uglyand stupid?

Does that girl lookugly and stupid?

>> Kinda.

>> Kinda?>> Okay, a lot.

>> Well she wasn't.

She was just growing up.

Trying to figure out who she wasand how she fit in.

Eventually she found out.

>> Was she a friend of yours?

>> That's me.

>> But you're, like,the coolest person I know.

>> I thought Erika was?

>> Coolest old person.

>> Well, I don'tknow about that.

But I'm me.

And, once I figured out who"Me" was, then I figured out

how I wanted to dressand talk and act.

We're always growing intowho we really are, Flo.

And I'm telling you,as a very objective aunt,

you are amazing.

>> If we're always growing, thenhow come you'll never grow up?

>> Actually, I think I am.

>> Can I have thatcellphone back now?

>> I thought you'd never ask.

>> Wow.

Awesome ham and cheese pie,Aunt J.

>> Okay.

I shouldn't have grabbed,what's his name?

>> Toby.

>> I shouldn't have grabbedToby and tried to take him

to principal.I'm sorry.

But you're only a wimpif you let yourself be.

Toby's a bully and bulliesseem tough but they're not.

And, I have a pretty solid ideaof how to deal with Toby.

If you're interested,let me know.

>> I'm interested.

Here's my lunch, Toby.I made it special for you.

Toby >> Ew!

>> Ah, viva Roma!

>> Ah.>> That was the best day ever.

>> Yeah, just about.>> Just about?

>> I miss the kids.

>> Mm.

Brian >> Hmm.Both >> Hmm.

>> I'm not going to tellyour mom and dad

about the other night.>> Oh, thank you.

>> You are.

They need to know, especiallyyour mom because she was right.

Sean is too old for you.And you got into trouble

because you were asking for it.

You should have listened to her.

She deserves to hearthat from you.

Kathryn >> Hi, sweetheart.Just checking in.

Jennifer >> Hi, Mom.How's Dad doing?

>> Oh, he's a little better.

And how about you?Hm?

You managing okay still?

>> Oh, a few broken heartsand rules here and there

but no broken bones.

We're muddling through.

>> Well, of course you are.After all,

it's not astrophysics, is it?>> You're right.

It's a million times harder.

I don't know how you've doneit for so long, and Mandy.

>> Well, a lot of women do.

>> With such grace and humour.

You're really a greatmom, you know that?

>> Well, I love being a mom.

It's, it's brought mea lot of joy.

>> Well, I've got to getFlo to soccer.

>> Oh.Jennifer >> But thanks

for calling, Mom.

Thanks for everything.

>> You're welcome, sweetheart.

Jennifer >> I'll talkto you soon, Mom.

>> Okay.

>> You okay?

>> Yeah.

How's your hip?>> My hip's great.

>> Good enough to fly?

>> I'm on it.

Flo >> Wow, we havea lot of groceries.

Miles >> I'll get the big bag.Will >> Come on, come on.

Alice >> Did you getthe cranberries?

Jennifer >> Theywere on the list.

Will >> All right,what have you got?

>> Surprise!

>> Mom?

>> Hi!

>> Dad, hi.How is your hip?

>> Good.Much better.

>> Okay.Oh, Will.

Mom, Dad, this is Will.>> Oh, hi.

Kathryn.>> Great to meet you.

Jennifer >> He's, ah,making dinner for us.

Will >> Yes, I knew there was areason we had so many groceries.

Um, you know, why don't I takethis stuff in the kitchen.

Jennifer >> Oh, thank you.>> Yeah, no problem.

You guys can, ah, catch up.

Kathryn >> I'd love to try that.

>> Now look, you canread those but if you

commit them to memory,I will have to kill you.

Chef's code.

Hey.

Mandy >> Hi, honeys...Both >> We're home!

Brian >> Hello?

Kids >> Mom, Dad!

Miles >> Dad!Brian >> Buddy!

>> Daddy!What are you doing here?

>> I hope nobody wants seconds.

>> Paris, it's likeromance is in its DNA.

>> I felt exactly thesame way when I was there.

>> Oh, Jennifer, your shoes.

You have to tell mewhere you got them.

>> A few days ago,Dad was bedridden

and in too much pain to travel.

Now he's playing football?

>> How is that possible?

Okay, Mom.Let's hear it.

Seriously, what did you do?

>> Okay.

There was no fallin the bathroom.

His hip is fine.

Just a little socialengineering, mom style.

Mandy >> Hmm.>> Okay, sit down.

Sit, both of you.

Jennifer, you're my baby.

And probably because I'vealways treated you as such,

you've been a little slowin the growing up department.

>> Oh, come on.Kathryn >> Well you have.

And nothing grows you up quickerthan taking care of kids.

>> Huh.>> And you, my dear,

you grew up too fast.

You needed a little time to,

just to be a young womanin love again.

Mandy >> What, you didn't haveto socially engineer that.

I mean, it would havehappened on its own.

I still have somehormones left.

>> Would it?I don't know.

You see, you're lucky, like me.You married a terrific guy.

Someone who'll do almostanything you ask.

But I knew that Brian wouldn't

get the kind of honeymoonthat he'd dreamed about.

The kind that you both needed.

Unless I forced the issue.

>> What are you talking about?

>> Okay.

When you thought that Jenniferwas going to have to look after

the kids for another two weeks,you wanted to hop on a plane

and fly right home, didn't you?

>> Well, yeah.>> Yeah.

And then Brian, for one ofthe few times in his life,

put his foot down, didn't he?

>> What are you, clairvoyant?

>> When it comes to you two?Yes.

Oh, come on, gals.

It was a once ina lifetime opportunity.

Are you going to begrudge yourgrey-haired mom a little fun?

>> Your hair's not that grey.>> Oh, if only you knew.

Mandy >> You know, life is nota practical joke, Mom.

>> Did you have that honeymoon?

>> Yes.Kathryn >> Yes.

And did you like takingcare of those kids?

>> Yeah.

>> Okay.I'm sorry.

>> You were goingto jump on a plane.

Kathryn >> Oh, wait.Just, just a sec.

There was a third reason.

Just like she'll always bemy baby, she'll always be

your "Little sister" but,

but she's, she's allgrown up now.

And you need to see that.

Oh!

Oh!

>> You know, Mom, there is sucha thing as being too wise.

>> Dinner was unbelievable.

I think my Mom would killto get those recipes.

>> Thanks.

It's, ah, years of practice.

So now that Brianand Mandy are back,

I guess you'll be heading home?

>> If I want to sleep in a bed.

>> Well it's been greathaving you as a neighbour.

>> You too.

>> Um, take care of yourself.

Jennifer >> Tomorrow'sa pretty typical Friday.

Flo has the ortho appointmentso it's a half-practice.

Miles is in that concertnext weekend so be sure

that he brings the rightmusic to his lesson.

>> Okay, I haven'tbeen gone that long.

I do know how to do this.>> Right, sorry.

>> And obviously, so do you.You know, Mom's right.

I do think of you as a kid.

No, I did.

I totally underestimatedyou, and I apologize.

>> Do didn't underestimateme at all.

And, if I'm even a tenthas good as mom as you are,

I got there kickingand screaming.

>> Well, whatever the process,you really stepped up

>> Likewise.

>> I'll see you tomorrow.>> Yeah.

>> Mom, can I talk to you?

>> Yeah.

What's up, baby?

>> Knock knock.

>> Hey, Jennifer.How are you?

>> I'm good.Actually, no, I'm not good.

>> Well, sit down, have a seat.

>> You offered mesomething fantastic

and I was afraid to take it.

So I don't blame you forreplacing me with the temp.

But I just want you to knowthat I am not afraid anymore.

I am ready to take onthat responsibility.

I took care of three kidsfor three weeks

and no one thought I coulddo it, not even I

thought I could do it.But I did it.

And it taught me thatI can do anything.

Especially when it'simportant to me

and this job is important to me.

It fills me with so much joy.

So, if things don't work outwith the other guy, I...

>> Jennifer.>> Really hope that you'll

reconsider and...>> Jennifer!

I didn't hire the temp.He's still is just a temp.

>> Oh.

>> Of course I wantto have you as my partner.

I couldn't think of anythingI'd like better.

>> Wow!>> Yeah.

>> That's...

Wow!

>> Welcome back.

Jennifer >> You know how whensomeone's humming a song and

they stop before the last noteand it drives you crazy

all night because it's, like,unfinished business?

>> I hate when that happens.

>> I couldn't sleepat all last night.

There.

So, maybe we couldgrab some dinner.

A movie.

>> I thought youhad a boyfriend?

>> I did, have a boyfriend.

I'm a quitter, remember?

Will >> Well I'd say "Yes."

But only after you'vehumiliated me on the boards.

>> You are on.

Miles >> Wow, that'sa cool clock!

Brian >> And this is howthey do their laundry.

Brian >> Oh, and here'sthe Roman Forum.

Mandy >> Come on in, quick.

>> Um, before we start this...Mandy >> Uh huh.

>> I have a proposal.Date night.

Just the two of you,once a week,

and I can hang with the kids.Flo >> Awesome!

>> Is there anything aboutthat proposal you don't like?

>> Not a thing.

Flo and Miles >> Ew!Mandy >> Ah...

>> Are we going to do this?Miles >> Yeah, totally.

>> Okay, let's seesome travel pics.

>> Oh, no, we've gotsomething better than that.

>> Courtesy of Flo.Kathryn >> Yeah.

Okay.Flo >> Here we go.

>> You're going to makeyour mom cry.