Just Like We Used to Do (2014) - full transcript
A young woman, Isadora, struggles to find a new life as her elderly mother battles dementia.
- All right, Cameron.
You're gonna have tables
one through five tonight,
so just do the best you can.
Kitchen staff, wash, rinse and sanitize.
I cannot stress that enough.
Cleanliness and good customer service
is top priority here at this restaurant.
Really?
- I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I know.
- Anyway, as I was saying.
We're booked solid tonight,
so I really need US
To just to ah, just Coop--
- just answer it already.
- Hello?
Yeah, I told you guys not to call me
unless it was an emergency.
I need you
guys to cooperate with me.
- Damn it, all right.
I'll be right there.
I'm really sorry.
- One more time and you're outta here!
- I was a change of life baby.
They said I was a miracle.
Jesus Christ.
I could really use a miracle right now.
Garbage.
Just horrible.
Mom!
Mom!
Where are you going?
- I'm going to meet Johnny.
- You can't, mom.
Come on.
- Why not?
- Because he's not gonna be there.
- But he told me to meet him after school.
- You're not in school anymore.
You understand?
- Doozer?
- Yeah, mom.
- What are you doing here
on the side of the road?
- Oh, I don't know, mom.
I thought I'd go for a walk.
Come on.
- Oh, it is a nice day for a walk.
Come on.
- I'm coming.
- Have you been smoking?
- No!
- Smoking isn't good for you.
- I know!
- How's your day?
- It sucks.
- Oh, don't use that word.
It's not ladylike.
- It does.
- Do you need money?
- No, don't need money.
- Well, then what's wrong?
- Nothing.
- Let's see.
Want it?
It was your father's favorite.
Have a little piece.
Mmm.
I'm gonna save it.
- Okay.
- Ah.
- Ready to go?
- Yeah, I think so.
I'll drive.
- You remember how?
- Uh.
No.
- Then no, I'm sorry.
Okay?
Come on.
Just go in there.
- Garbage.
Hi there, Sophie.
Welcome back.
- Where's Jerry?
- He's in the back office.
- Yeah, that's great.
Go get him.
- I'm really sorry about--
- I don't really care.
Go get him now!
Thank you.
What the hell are you doing
with my mother, Jerry?
- Before you start yelling, it wasn't--
- it wasn't what?
You're about to tell me
that it wasn't your fault
that my 73-year-old mother
just had a prison break.
- She got the ankle monitor off.
What do you expect US to do?
- Keep her away from sharp objects, Jerry.
- We do.
She's wily.
- She's wi?
I'm sorry, are you talking
about my 73-year-old mother
with dementia or a coyote?
Huh?
Which one?
Jerry, this is the second time this month.
I just don't know what to do anymore.
- Coffee?
So where'd you find her?
- Same place as before.
Where's that?
- This farmhouse on pulce road.
It's where my dad used to live.
- Most people like your mom,
they live in another decade.
- My mom isn't like most people, Jerry,
if you haven't noticed.
So how are you feelin'?
- Fine.
- You're fine?
- Yeah, I'm fine.
Why?
What the hell is that?
- It's a therapist we work with.
- What the fu--
- we all thought--
- who's we?
- All of US that work here.
We all thought you could
use someone to talk to.
- Oh, you did.
So that's what you do here, huh?
You sit there and you drink coffee
and you gossip while your
patients make a getaway!
God damn it, Jerry.
- First of all, this is
an assisted living home.
It's not a hospital.
You're mom's not a patient.
And secondly, we
understand that, you know,
this is very hard for you.
- Oh, you understand?
You understand which part?
Huh, Jerry?
- A young woman like
yourself shouldn't have to
bear this kind of a burden.
And I can see it's taking a toll on you.
- My mother is not a burden, Jerry.
- I didn't mean it like that.
- Where are your parents, Jerry?
- They both passed away.
- I'm really, really sorry to hear that.
But I do still have one parent left.
And I'm gonna take care of her.
What's left of her.
- Most people couldn't do what you do.
Not even people my age.
- Yeah, well maybe that's why I do it.
I have more energy than you do.
- I want a cat.
- Yeah, that's not a good idea, mom.
It's a wonderful idea.
- You know what's not a wonderful idea?
Walking out of here like that.
Did you hear me?
You can't walk out of here like that, mom.
It's not safe.
- I'm perfectly safe.
- In here.
In here you're perfectly safe,
but you can lost or you
can get hurt outside.
I can get
lost or hurt anywhere.
- Mom, would you just, mom just please.
- We're done.
You are so sweet and so beautiful.
- I know, I take after you, mom.
- Aw, I wish you'd find a boyfriend.
Oh my god.
- Whatever happened to what's his name?
- Who?
Oh, tall, dark hair.
- Jason.
- Jason, yes.
Yeah.
- What happened to him?
- That was in high school, mom.
He went away to college and I stayed here.
- Oh, you'll find somebody.
Johnny always said you can
catch more flies with honey.
- And you're full of honey.
Yes, I know, I know.
- Oh, I have to go meet olive.
We're playing bridge.
Come on.
- Okay.
Oh come on, man.
Not you too.
Damn it.
♪ Sometimes it feels ♪
♪ like your runnin' out of track ♪
♪ and the weight of the world ♪
♪ you carry on your back ♪
♪ and the heart of the sun ♪
♪ seems a world away ♪
♪ but the deal is done ♪
♪ And the daylight is saved ♪
Come out with US tonight.
- What?
- Come out with US tonight.
- No.
- No?
- I mean I can't, I'm sorry, okay.
- Come on, Izzie, what's the matter?
You don't like your co-workers?
- Please don't call me Izzie.
And second of all, no,
I just don't like you.
- Oh, Isadora, you break my heart.
- I know.
- I haven't seen you in a couple weeks.
Okay, stop, please?
- Next time then?
- Yeah, sure.
- Coffee?
- Yes.
- Sir?
- Mmm-hmm.
- Is this decaf?
- No.
- No?
- No.
- What do you mean no?
- I mean we don't serve--
- I only drink decaf.
- Okay.
- What kind of place is this?
- I'm sorry, can I get
you something else maybe?
Okay, how about a new attitude?
- You're very rude.
- I'm sure I am.
- Ah, sir, would you like
some caffeinated coffee?
- Why yes, I would.
- Great.
- Michael.
Stop it.
- Have a great day.
Thank you.
Mmm, is this columbian?
- Stop it!
Isadora?
Isadora!
Isadora!
Yo.
Oh!
It's you.
- What's up?
What are
you doing here, Cameron?
- Listen, I, I have all of these feelings
and maybe we should talk about 'em.
Feelings?
It's three in the morning!
- Yeah, and you are so good.
- Oh my god, Cameron, you're drunk.
Can you just let me drive you home?
I don't want to do this right now.
Oh good, you're right here.
Mom, wake up.
- She's sleeping.
- Yes, I know, thank you, Rose.
Come on, mom.
Come on, time to get up.
- I told you she's sleeping.
- I know, Rose.
I said thank you.
Come on, mom.
Come on.
- Ah, doozer.
- Yeah, mom.
Come on, I'm here to take you
to your appointment, remember?
We gotta go to the doctor.
- I've been waiting here since lunch.
- Since lunch, yeah?
- Mmm-hmm.
- Mom, it's nine o'clock
in the morning, come on.
- Uh.
Ready to go?
Did you eat breakfast?
- Yes.
I hate this stuff.
I want to go home.
Will you take me home?
I hate it here.
- Mom, you don't hate it here.
You love it here.
- No, no, I don't.
I want to go home with John.
I don't like the people here.
- Mom, don't you remember you telling me
the other day how much you love it here,
how much you love making these necklaces
and watching movies and the food?
- Oh.
- Come on, you love the food.
- The food is delicious.
- Yeah.
- Do you know they give you dessert here?
- Do they?
- I always get the blueberry pie.
They put ice cream on it and everything.
- See, that sounds good.
- Ah, it's the best I ever had.
- Come on, seriously, you do love it here.
Yeah?
You ready?
Ready to go?
- Where?
- Mom, your checkup.
Come on, mom.
Let's go.
- Why do I have to go there?
- It's a checkup, let's go.
Come on.
It's a checkup.
Ready?
- Okay.
It's a good thing you came then.
Otherwise I'd have to drive myself.
Really?
All right, you ready?
- Oh, I need my jacket.
Where is it?
I'll get it.
- I'm not sure.
- Okay, I'll check in your room.
Hey, Roger.
Spit in your eye!
- Very nice.
How are you doin' today?
- What can you do?
Do-do-do.
- I feel the same way.
- I used to make sweaters,
but I'd crochet them.
- Oh, I knit.
I love to knit.
- I'd make beautiful pink sweaters.
I once even made a dress.
- Oh, I don't like wearing dresses.
- I once wore this dress to a dance
with my high school sweetheart.
- Oh, I graduated from
high school in 1950--
- Ha ha!
That was fantastic!
Thank you for making my day.
All right, I gotta go now.
- Bye bye!
- Bye!
I'll see you later.
Spit in your eye!
- I agree.
Have a good day.
- Oh, I had blue curtains in my bathroom.
- That's nice.
- Very nice.
Blue is my favorite color.
Come on, mom.
You ready to go?
- She's so pretty.
You are
beautiful, my little girl.
Yeah, wait, come on.
You got it?
Not so little anymore, mom.
Let's go.
Okay, okay.
All right.
- Bye, olive.
Let's go.
- Say hi for me.
- Looks like you have fun with Rose.
By the way, mom, her
name is Rose, not olive.
- She's a real bitch.
Hi, I'm Sophie.
I know.
Have a seat, Sophie.
- Well now you see, I
don't have an appointment.
I was wondering if you could get me one
to see the doctor.
I want to get him to fix my teeth.
- You have an appointment.
Just have a seat and the
doctor will be right with you.
- I didn't know we had an appointment.
It's a good thing we came.
- I know.
Don't you remember that you called me
like three times last night?
You said you wrote it down.
Did you write it down?
- Do you think the doctor
could fix my teeth?
- There's nothing wrong with your teeth.
- Well, yes.
Look!
They are all black.
- They're not black, they're fine.
- They feel black.
Hello again, Sophie.
Hi, doc.
- Isadora.
How's everything going?
- I like your outfit.
- Well, thank you.
I like your necklace, too.
- I made it.
Would you like one?
I can make one for you.
- That's okay.
It's lovely, but I don't need one.
- Oh, I have an itch.
I had one of my breasts removed.
I had cancer.
I know.
- You do?
Oh, well, I don't wear bras anymore.
I don't have to.
- That's okay, Sophie.
There's a few questions I'd like you
to answer for me.
- Okay.
- Where do you live?
What home?
- Um.
Uh.
Is it mercy?
- No.
- Longwood?
- What is the name?
Oh, where is it?
Um.
What's the name?
- Suncrest.
- Suncrest, that's it.
That's the one.
- Sophie, who is the president?
- Um, I never can remember that.
Last one.
What year is it?
- 19...
- The mri did show that there's a tumor.
It's benign, but we won't remove it
because of her condition.
How has she been lately?
- How are you, mom?
- What, honey?
- I don't know, she's been having weird
conversations with me lately,
like she's a teenager or something.
- It's not unusual in
Alzheimer's to regress
to a happier time.
For Sophie, that might be high school.
- Okay, that would explain the pom poms.
Pom poms?
- Mom, where are your pom poms?
- Oh.
- She wants to go home.
She's been asking more and more lately.
- Must be tough.
Yeah, i'm
running out of excuses.
- Well, why don't you take her home?
On short trips?
- Okay.
Wherever she wants to go,
just for a couple of hours.
It might take the sting out of having
these conversations over again.
- Okay.
How are you doing?
- Why does everyone keep asking me that?
Do I seem unbalanced this week?
Not at all.
- Then why do people keep asking me?
Because it's difficult.
- Yes, it is difficult.
You know, it would
help to talk to someone.
- I have had this in my
pocket for over a week now.
What is it?
- A therapist.
Are you gonna use it?
- Mmm-mmm.
- Doozer, are you finished?
- Yes, mom.
Doc, always a pleasure.
- See you next month, Isadora.
And let me recommend
that you use that number.
- Why don't you recommend me some Vicodin.
- Nice try.
You should smile more often.
It's good for your health.
- I would if it didn't
hurt my face so much, doc.
- Take care.
- You too.
Hi.
- Hi.
- I'm Michael.
- With the decaf girlfriend.
- Mmm-hmm.
Oh, she's not my girlfriend anymore.
- Couldn't handle the
differing opinions on caffeine?
- I guess not.
So you're Isadora.
- Yeah, yeah.
- Well, what brings you here?
- Someone gave me your card.
- Do you mind if I ask
who gave you the card?
- Just some guy that works at some place.
- Okay.
Do you want to be here?
- Some people apparently
think I need to be.
- Do you?
- I don't know.
Isn't that your job to tell
me what's wrong with me?
- If you want me to.
- Sure, let's take a crack at it.
- Okay, well, let's start
with whom you've lost.
- I'm sorry?
In your life.
Who passed away recently?
- Yeah, no, I heard you.
I just, I'm a little
confused about the question.
- Well, that's why you're here, correct?
- No.
- But I'm a grief counselor.
- You're a grief counselor?
Mmm-hmm.
- Oh.
Oh, wow, that son of a bitch.
Um.
- I'm sorry?
- It's not you.
Ah, this isn't for me.
I really appreciate everything.
- Well, well wait.
- Thanks for whatever.
Well, no, wait just a minute.
- This is nice.
- Mmm-hmm.
- I wish your father were here.
- I know, me too.
- How's work?
- It's fine.
- He would be very proud of you.
Johnny would be very proud of you.
Why?
- Well, you're taking
care of the house, of me.
You're doing a good job, doozer.
- It's not a job, mom.
All right, you done with your water?
Ready to go back?
- No, I have to go to the store.
- Oh, now you wanna go to,
all of a sudden now you
want to go to the store?
- Mmm-hmm.
- For what?
- Cookies.
- Cookies?
Suncrest has cookies.
I'm not goin' to the store for cookies.
- Not the kind I like.
- What kind is that?
- The ones with the coconut on top.
- Oh, the coconut on top?
I don't wanna go to the store.
- Aw.
- Mom.
Are these the cookies that you wanted?
Mom, where?
Where is she going?
- Oh, doozer, come here.
I want you to meet someone.
Michael, this is my daughter Isadora.
- Oh my god, I'm living
in the fifth dimension.
Say hello.
- Hello.
- Michael and I were just
having a lovely chat.
- Were you?
- Michael, didn't I tell you?
I told you she was beautiful.
- Yes, she is.
- Michael is a doctor.
- Not really.
- Well, I don't do surgery,
but I have my doctorate.
- Yeah, he's not a doctor.
- So, what are you doing Friday night?
- I don't have any plans.
- Great!
Then you can take Isadora out!
- Mom, I don't want to do that.
- Yeah, I guess I could.
- Fantastic!
- What are you doing?
Come on, you're gonna be late for dinner.
- But, but!
Michael, we'll be
waiting to hear from you.
- Yes, of course.
It was nice meeting you, Sophie.
And you too, Isadora.
- Hello?
Hi, it's Michael.
- I'm sorry, who?
- You know, decaf,
therapist, grocery store.
- Oh yeah, right, right, right, right.
Wait, I'm sorry.
How did you get my number?
Oh, well, your information's
in our filing system.
- Isn't that against the law?
- Maybe.
Okay, can I
help you with something?
- Wow, are you always this to the point?
- Maybe.
- Your mother so convincingly painted
a portrait of her beautiful
and kind daughter,
that I thought I'd take her out.
Okay, ah, listen.
You are not the first
strange man that my mother
has tried to set me up with, okay?
- Well there's a difference.
I'm not a strange man.
- You just pulled my personal information
from your patient's file.
I really think that qualifies as strange.
- Well, I think we
should humor your mother.
She'll
forget about it tomorrow.
Trust me.
- So we should go out tonight?
No.
- Really?
Just like that?
- Yes.
- Wow.
I don't think I've ever been
turned down that quickly.
- Look, I don't know you, okay?
- Well, that's why people go out,
to get to know one another.
Listen, I'll pick you up.
I'll take you out.
I'll drop you off.
And if you don't like me,
then you'll never hear from me again.
Come on, your mother
says you never go out.
- Don't believe everything
my mother says, okay?
Who, by the way, is on a very large
series of medications.
- So I'll pick you up tomorrow at seven?
7:30?
7:45?
Is it eight o'clock?
Is eight o'clock better?
- All right, all right.
Seven, seven.
Seven.
- All right, seven it is.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Have a good night, Isadora.
- Wow.
- Sophie.
Where are you going?
Out.
- Oh, maybe tomorrow, but not right now.
- But Isadora's supposed to pick me up.
- Oh, not tonight, Sophie.
- Looks like rain anyway.
Yes, it does.
I think so.
- You're gonna go.
You're gonna go, you're
gonna go, you're gonna go.
Be like a person who goes out.
I'll be.
Has a life.
Has a life.
Hi.
- Hi.
Hello.
- Wow, you look, you look nice.
- Thank you.
You're very prompt.
- Yeah, and are you impressed?
- Not really.
- Well, ah, we still have
the rest of the night.
- Okay, okay.
Shall we?
- Thank you.
Serious?
- Just give it a chance.
It's fun.
- So you're a professional bowler
and a grief counselor.
- No, no, no, I am an amateur bowler.
- Amateur bowler.
So this is just a hobby.
- Yeah.
Yeah, I like it.
I don't usually run
into many patients here.
- What do you mean?
Sad people don't bowl?
- Guess not.
- Okay.
♪ And always shines through ♪
♪ we'll live our lives ♪
♪ just like we used to do ♪
- All right, here we go.
- That was good.
- You're up!
Probably wanna take your jacket off.
- Why?
- Just want to be able to move around,
move your arms, stay loose.
So just knock the pins down.
It's all you gotta think about.
Well, and have fun.
- I will try.
♪ Life by my side ♪
♪ those days are gone ♪
♪ never forgot them ♪
- Uh, maybe we should
get you some bumpers?
- Very funny.
- Here, let me show you.
Grab a ball.
Okay.
♪ We'll live our lives ♪
- We'll stand a little closer.
You don't have to take as big of steps.
Okay.
- Hold the ball up.
Look over the top of
the ball at your target.
Make sure your shoulders are
square, your hips are square.
Take a few steps, pull back naturally,
and release and follow through.
- Okay.
And try like that.
- Okay.
♪ We can share our dreams until we die ♪
♪ Until that day spend
all your life by my side ♪
♪ we can share these
visions until we die ♪
♪ until that day spending
our lives by my side ♪
♪ those days are gone ♪
♪ never forgotten ♪
♪ Love was a Vince ♪
♪ and always shines through ♪
♪ we'll live our lives ♪
Not a gutter ball.
- Nice!
- It's all right.
- So where'd you get your name?
It's my mom's best friend.
- It's really pretty.
Thank you.
It's a name you
don't hear that often, Isadora.
- Thank you.
Anybody
call you anything else?
- Mmm, no.
Anything but dora's fine.
- Like the explorer?
Yeah, you're up.
- These are the best hot dogs
you will ever eat in your entire life.
They may not look like much, but wait.
You're not a vegetarian, are you?
- Well, that would suck after
buying all those hot dogs.
- No, I would eat every
single one of these.
I have no problem with that.
- Okay.
Wow.
Mmm, you really know
how to impress a girl.
- Mmm-hmm.
Good, right?
- Mmm-hmm.
You're different than I thought you'd be.
- What do you mean?
- I don't know.
I just thought you'd
be like, more serious.
- And now?
- I think you're fun.
- I'm fun?
That's good.
Fun's a good thing.
- Yeah.
- Do you not have much fun?
- I have fun.
Sometimes.
- Do you mind if I ask you
what the deal is with your mom?
- Um, no.
She had me when she was 46.
- Ooh, surprise.
- Big surprise.
So I didn't grow up like
most of the other kids.
My parents are literally old-school.
- How often do you see her?
- Every day.
- Wow.
I see my mom, like, a few times a year.
- That's too bad.
- And why the nursing home?
- Um, she was always forgetful.
She'd forget her keys, her purse,
her wallet, things like that.
And a few years ago we just noticed
that she was getting
worse and then she was
diagnosed with mixed dementia.
- I've heard of that.
That's like, she suffers from
little mini strokes, right?
Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm.
- How's your dad handled everything?
- He passed away about a year ago.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- That's okay.
You know, she took it really hard,
but some times I think the
dementia helps, you know?
Because she can go off to some happy place
and then she doesn't have to
worry about being in that shithole
that smells like old people.
So it's okay sometimes.
- It's all gotta be pretty hard on you.
- It's like quicksand.
- What do you mean?
- Quicksand.
It's like the earth is literally opening
and about to swallow me whole and I can do
nothing about it, but.
- Well, if there's
anything I can do to help.
- These hot dogs are a good start.
- So, ah, did you have
a good time tonight?
- Yeah, actually, I really did.
Yeah.
I was quite dazzled by
your bowling skills.
- Oh, wow.
Almost sounds like you like me.
- Yeah, no, not really.
No.
Why, do you like me?
- Not really.
So can I take you out again?
- Can I pick the place?
- Sure.
What do you have in mind?
- Um.
Bookstore.
- She was too fond of books,
and it turned her brain.
- You read Louisa may alcott?
- No, I saw it on jeopardy.
- I'm like, okay.
Thank you.
Of course.
So can I call you tomorrow?
Mmm-hmm.
- Okay.
Goodnight.
- What happened to that
boy from the grocery store?
- Who, Michael?
The one you forced to take me out?
- Yes, Michael.
Did you go out with him?
- Yes.
- So how was it?
- It was good.
I like him.
- Oh, I'm so happy for you.
You deserve someone nice.
- We are not getting
married or anything, mom.
- You might.
Your father proposed to
me after three dates.
- You were 17!
- Oh, what day is it today?
- Saturday.
- Oh no!
- What?
- I forgot to pick up a birthday card.
It's my sister's birthday tomorrow.
- Mom, she's dead.
- Dead?
- Yeah, don't you remember?
- I forgot.
- It's okay.
You wanna go look?
- Mmm-hmm.
- Okay, come on.
- Oh, doozer, look!
It's queen nefertiti!
- Yes, it is.
- Oh, I have to have her.
- It's ugly, mom.
- Oh, she's perfect.
How much?
$8.
- $8?
- Yeah, it's an antique.
You can put liquor in it.
- Is there liquor in it now?
No.
- Then four.
Eight.
- Five.
6.50.
It's the lowest I'll go for the queen.
- You got a deal.
Doozer?
- Yes?
What do you want?
- Money!
- You got change?
For a 20?
No.
- Thief.
Where are you gonna put
this ugly piece of crap?
- Aw, don't use that word.
It's not ladylike.
- Oh, Johnny is gonna love her.
♪ Was drivin' on ♪
♪ to the Gulf spring light ♪
♪ just thinkin' about you ♪
♪ but you're not inside ♪
♪ and the rain fell down ♪
♪ on the dashboard round ♪
♪ whatcha gonna do ♪
♪ the sky was empty ♪
♪ nothin' but blue ♪
♪ Was lost for words ♪
♪ may all be new ♪
♪ used to mix time ♪
♪ chasin' the moon ♪
♪ Watcha gonna do ♪
♪ open spaces that don't move you at all ♪
♪ and yesterday is throwing
shadows on the wall ♪
♪ waitin' in the wings ♪
♪ there's too many ways to fall ♪
Hey, I'm almost ready.
Just have a seat.
- This is a, ah,
interesting choice of decor.
Ah, yeah, my parents,
you know, they like to collect things.
- Yeah, I can see that.
Do you smoke?
Sometimes yes.
- Sometimes?
- Yes, I like how they smell.
They remind me of my father, thank you.
- Aw.
Well, it's okay.
You know, sometimes I park
in handicap spaces, so.
Seriously?
Shut up, please.
You ready?
- Yes.
Cigarettes and all.
Oh god.
What's your sister's name again?
- Allison.
- Okay.
Will there be booze?
- Yes.
Wow, straight to the point.
I'm sorry.
- Ah, I love that smile.
Well, honestly, um--
- yeah?
- For the first date I,
I mean I took her to the bowling alley.
That's--
- he did not!
- No, yeah!
- Terrible!
- No, he did.
- What?
- What?
What, I swear to god, Allison.
I walked in there, I
thought I was being punked.
It's not a joke.
- Come on, you had fun.
Wait, we had fun.
It was a good time.
- We had fun.
We had fun.
Apparently we had fun.
So.
Now how did the two of you meet?
- We met at the supermarket.
- I've known David for 15 years.
We met at school.
- Ah, this is true.
- And you're a therapist.
- Yes, yes I am.
- Another one.
- Well, I'm not a grief counselor like
our friend over here.
Specialize in addiction.
- Addiction, even better.
Yeah, so.
Cheers to that.
Cheers.
- Mmm.
- So.
- Yes?
- Michael tells me you're into books.
- Yes, yes, I do love books.
I do.
- We have a pretty big library.
Would you like to check it out?
- Right now?
Yes.
- Yeah, of course I would.
All right, let's do it.
- Okay, sure.
All right, can I take that?
- Oh, yeah, sure.
Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thanks.
No problem.
- She's a keeper.
- Oh my god.
- I'll be right back.
Thank you.
- Have fun.
She's cute.
Oh god.
- And young.
- How did I know that was coming?
- I didn't say anything that
you already didn't know.
- 26 is not that young.
- She was a patient, Michael.
- Not really.
I mean, she came in for--
- five minutes or five years.
It's still the same.
She came into your
office looking for help.
I mean, think about it.
- Why do you always have
to bring these things up?
- If I think that you
are going to get hurt,
I'm your sister, it's my job.
- I appreciate the concern,
honestly, but we're--
- Allison, your collection
is amazing, honestly.
- Thanks.
I actually haven't read.
- Seriously.
- Most of those.
- You haven't?
You are missin' out.
- What'd you get?
- Excellent.
Well, my library is your library.
- Really?
Mmm-hmm.
- Really?
- Absolutely.
Just have those back by Tuesday.
- Well, where do I sign them out then?
Thank you.
- Don't let her fool ya.
She's completely serious.
You know,
we should do this again.
Next week?
- Yeah.
- Sure.
- Sounds good to me.
Absolutely.
- Hey, to next week.
Hey.
- Hi.
- I haven't seen you in a couple weeks.
- Ah, sorry, I've been busy.
- You're always busy.
- Okay.
- You didn't answer any of my texts.
- Which one?
- Any of 'em.
All of 'em.
- Mmm, sorry.
- Well, can I take you out tomorrow?
- Uh, I have plans tomorrow.
- You always have plans.
- Okay.
I don't know what that's supposed to mean.
- What is going on here?
- With what?
- With you and me.
- I'm sorry.
I wasn't aware that
there was a you and me.
- Come on, Isadora.
You know I like you.
- Uh, okay.
- What are you doing that's
so important tomorrow?
- I'm going to see my mother.
- That's always your excuse.
- I'm sorry, my mother's sick.
- Well, she'll get better.
- Oh, she'll get better?
- Yes.
- Okay.
Even if, don't touch me!
Even if my mother wasn't sick,
I still wouldn't go out with you.
Okay?
Do you understand?
Never.
Hi.
Oh, there you are.
I've been waiting all morning!
- I'm sorry.
Let's go.
- Okay, you ready?
Uh, can I talk
to you for a second?
- Yeah, sure.
Just give me one minute, mom, okay?
- Uh--
- just one minute.
What's up?
- Uh, we've been noticing
a difference in Sophie.
- Okay.
What?
Like her memory getting worse?
- No, no, her mood.
In the past two or three weeks,
she's become more and
more depressed, angry.
- Angry?
Angry.
- Okay.
Have you noticed?
- Come on, Isadora!
Let's go!
- Okay, just one minute, mom.
- I mean, I guess.
I'm not really sure 'cause
I haven't been spending
as much time with her,
so I'm not positive, but.
- Well, let me know what you think.
If necessary you may wish to
arrange an appointment to change her meds.
- Meds, okay.
Or she may require
a more restrictive setting.
There are places that
specialize in care for people
like your mother.
- Okay.
I'm waiting!
- I'm coming, mom.
All right, I'll think about it.
Thank you very much, Jerry.
- Okay, sure.
Take care.
Where do you want to go today?
- Home.
Take me home now!
Okay, all right.
Come on.
Yes, mom, I'm coming.
Mom?
What are you doing in here?
- I made this quilt for your father
when we were first married.
- Want me to go to the store today
and get you more yarn
or thread or anything?
Hmm?
I can go today and get
you some if you want.
Do you hear me, mom?
Hmm?
You feel sick or?
What's wrong?
- I don't remember how to do it.
I can't remember.
- Mom, it's okay.
- It's not okay.
I cry every night.
Every night I lay my head
on the pillow and I cry.
- You wanna try?
- Don't be silly.
- Well, that's not silly.
- My hands don't work anymore!
- Maybe you can quilt with some of
the women at suncrest.
- No.
Oh.
Leave me alone.
I, I want to take a nap.
Oh.
- Okay.
Come on, don't cry, mom.
Don't cry.
Do you know how beautiful this quilt is?
Hmm?
You know?
No one could make one that
even comes close to this.
Not even you.
Not even you, mom.
Don't cry.
I'm gonna let you sleep.
Mom?
Mom?
Mom, are you hurt?
Mom?
I'm fine.
- Okay, what was that noise
and what are you wearing?
This is my fur.
These are my pearls.
I want to wear them.
- Oh god.
What is that smell?
What?
Oh.
Mom, did you boil eggs?
Oh, I, yeah, I guess I forgot.
- Great.
Just like old times.
- I love this fur.
I want to go dancing.
- Wouldn't like the
dancing they do now, mom.
- Why not?
- It's dirty dancing.
Just like that movie?
With that guy.
What's his name?
Oh, he had his shirt off
an awful lot in that movie.
- Patrick Swayze, mom.
- No, not, that's not it.
Oh.
Never mind.
I don't care.
Come on, let's dance.
- Not right now.
- Come on.
Come on.
- Mom, no!
Not right now.
- I'll let you lead.
Come on.
- I thought you lead.
- Well, then I will.
Okay, here we go.
♪ Da da da, rump bump ba da da da ♪
♪ Do do do do do do ♪
- Come on, what's up?
Who is it?
- It's Michael.
- Come in!
Oh, wow.
A dance party, huh?
- Oh, nobody puts Sophie in a corner.
- May I cut in?
- Please, I.
- Oh!
♪ Da da da dum ♪
- Aw, nice.
♪ Da da da da ♪
Ready?
♪ Da da da dum dum da ♪
♪ rum ♪
- Oh!
Hello, Sophie.
How are you?
- I'm fine.
Fine.
- You let strange men in here?
Don't you lock your door?
- I do lock the door.
I was distracted by the
exploding egg situation.
- What exploding eggs?
- Oh my god.
What are you doing here?
- Well, I was in the neighborhood,
thought I'd drop by, see
if you wanted to go out.
- Yeah, no, I can't.
- Sophie.
Would you like some ice cream?
Oh, I would love some.
- Isadora, what do you think?
Some ice cream?
Maybe a sundae?
♪ Every sunday afternoon ♪
- Come on, mom.
We're gonna go get a sundae.
- Yeah, I just have to
go tell your father.
- Mom.
- Sophie.
- Oh, and what did you say
your name was, sweetheart?
- Michael.
Remember, we met at the grocery store?
- Of course.
I told you my daughter is beautiful.
- Yes, you did.
♪ When I take my sugar to tea ♪
- Just like quicksand.
- Ta-da!
Here you go.
Finally!
- Oh-ho-ho-ho!
Thank you, Michael.
Thank you.
- Mmm, you're handsome.
- Mom.
- Well, he is, isn't he?
And tall, too.
Mmm-hmm.
- Large hands.
- Oh my god!
- Don't let anybody tell you
that those things don't matter.
- Oh my god.
- I have to use the little girl's room.
- Do you want me to go with you?
- No.
- It's straight back there.
Wow.
That was a first for me.
- Oh my god, I'm mortified.
I'm really sorry.
I really apologize.
At least she likes you, though.
Apparently it's because of your big hands.
- Hey, um, I saw some
college admission papers
at your house.
Did you?
- Yeah, you thinkin' of going to school?
- I was thinkin' about it a little bit.
Yeah?
- Maybe.
That's good,
I think you should.
Why not?
- Why not, what?
When am I gonna go to school?
What do you mean?
- Look at my life.
- Well, I mean, you don't
have to go full time.
You can take one or two classes or--
- yeah, I know.
I know, I already have almost,
no, not almost.
Over,
over half my credits.
- Why didn't you finish?
- You know, I mean, I told you my dad got
sick with cancer and
It got worse.
My mom got Alzheimer's and then, well,
when he passed she got progressively worse
and I had to drop out.
What was I gonna do?
- Do you miss it?
- Yeah, I miss it, I love it.
- Did I ever tell you about
my picture of Jesse James?
- Um, no, I don't think so.
- My great grandfather gave it to me.
- That's great.
Can I see it?
Can I see the picture?
- Oh no.
No, it's buried in the backyard.
Yup.
You see what I'm dealing with?
- What? Why?
Why did you Bury it in the backyard?
- Well, I don't want anybody touching it.
I'm, I'm ready to go.
Mom, but you didn't
even finish your ice cream!
- Um, it's fine.
I'll get US some lids.
- Okay.
- Hey, just so you know,
I do have a friend in admissions,
so if you really want to
you can go and talk to her.
Really?
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'll go talk to her.
Thank you.
Sophie.
Hello?
Yeah, what do you mean she's not eating?
She loves dinner.
She tells me all the time.
All right, I'll be there as soon as I can.
Yup.
What are you doin'?
- Um, nothing.
I have to go.
- You gotta check your tables.
- No, I mean I have to go.
It's an emergency.
- I am sick and tired
of these emergencies.
Look, if you leave now,
you're not comin' back.
- Hi, mom.
What's wrong?
Why didn't you eat your dinner?
- I'm not hungry.
- The girls told me you
didn't eat lunch, either.
- I'm not hungry.
- But you love the food here.
- What do you know?
- You told me you love the food.
- I hate the food.
- Oh god.
Come on, mom.
Just eat, just a little bit.
- I hate it here.
- No, you don't.
You love it here.
You have your friends and there are--
- don't you sass me, young lady.
- Daddy told me that he wants you to eat.
- Did he eat this, this food?
It has no flavor.
- Yeah.
- I want to talk to him.
Where is he?
Forcing me to eat this, this mush.
- He's not here right now,
but he told me he wants you to eat.
Come on, please.
Just eat, just a little--
- no!
- Come on.
Eat just a little bit.
Just a little.
- No.
- Daddy told me that if
you eat this tonight,
he'll take you out to dinner tomorrow.
- Well, you tell him that he has got to
take me some place nice.
- Okay, I will.
All right, come on, please.
Just a little bit.
- Mmm.
Hey.
What's the emergency?
- I got fired last night.
Oh, that's it?
What's that?
Don't worry about that.
- That's real easy for
you to say, Michael.
You have a job and you have money
and I have what?
Um, let's see.
Oh yeah, a pack of
cigarettes and maybe some
pickles in the fridge.
- Well, ah, think about it this way.
Now you can go back to school.
- I can't afford to go back to school.
- Well, don't worry about that part.
- What do you mean?
- I'll take care of it.
- No.
- Yes.
- No.
- Yes.
- No, no, no.
I'll just go get another job
or something, I don't know.
- Doing what, iz?
Working for minimum wage?
I mean, you're way too smart for that.
You should go back to school.
- I cannot let you pay for that, Michael.
- Well, think about it as a loan.
- What if I can't pay you back?
- Indentured servitude.
Just think how nice it's gonna be.
Back in school, don't have
to worry about anything else.
- Will you crash the frat parties with me?
- Absolutely.
I live for cheap beer and jungle juice.
- Isadora.
Hello.
- It's a pleasure to meet you.
- You as well.
Thank you, um, I really appreciate you
meeting with me today.
I'm sure that your
schedule is very hectic.
- Not a problem.
Your grades are impressive.
Thank you.
- Why didn't you graduate?
- Family issues.
I see.
- My credits are pretty general.
I wasn't quite sure what I
wanted to study back then.
- But you do have an idea of
what you want to study now?
Yes?
- Yes.
Michael said
something about literature?
- Right.
Yes, American literature.
I want to study American literature.
- We have an excellent English department.
- I've heard.
- Want to be honest with you.
Okay.
- You seem like a good
candidate for our university.
I mean, you certainly
prove yourself on paper.
- Okay.
- But...
- But if you give me this spot
you just wanna make sure
that I'm gonna stick with it.
- More or less.
Here's some information
on our English department
and the literature curriculum.
It's just the basics.
You might want to take a look at it
and see what the variety
of classes are like.
- Okay.
Thank you.
I really appreciate you
meeting with me today.
- Well, Michael speaks very highly of you.
- Thank you so much.
Thank you.
- It was nice to meet you.
- You too.
- I look forward to
hearing your answer soon.
- Thank you, have a good day.
Mmm.
- Hey, you wanna take a little vacation?
- Hmm?
- Just for the weekend?
Will you go on vacation with me?
- Seriously?
- Yeah.
I'm serious.
There's this really nice bed and breakfast
that's just two, three hours away.
- I don't know, Michael.
I don't know, I don't think so.
- Why not?
- I don't, I just don't
think it's a good idea.
- Is it me?
It's me, isn't it?
I knew it.
- It's you.
Mmm.
- Is it your mom?
She's gonna be fine, iz.
Oh no, no, no, no, no, no!
Come on, come on, come on.
Come on, stay.
Got you.
Just for the weekend.
- I just don't know if I can leave her
for the whole weekend.
- Iz, it's three days.
- What am I gonna tell her?
- Nothing.
Don't tell her anything.
- Come on.
- No, I'm serious.
It's not like she'll know.
- What if she does?
- Well then the staff handles it.
You just said yourself you
can't take care of her anymore.
Come on.
It'll be fun.
Just the two of US.
We can ride bikes.
Mmm-hmm.
- I don't ride bikes.
- Well, we can read books.
I know you read books.
I love that smile.
Come on.
It'll be nice.
You're gonna feel so much better, too,
when we get back.
Say yes.
Say yes.
Say yes.
Say yes, yes, say yes, say yes.
Yes, say yes.
- Okay, fine, yes.
Yes!
Mmm.
Thank you.
- You're welcome.
- You know, somebody's been
taking things from my purse.
I had $55 in my wallet
and someone took it.
- Where did you get $55 from?
- My job!
- Oh, you have a job?
- Yes, yes.
And somebody's been taking my things.
My socks, my money, and my pretzels.
I had a bag of pretzels.
- Mom, first of all,
you don't have any money
because I take care of your money,
and no one's taking
anything from your purse.
- Yes, they are, damn it!
- Fine, I will talk to someone.
Fine.
- They're all jerks here!
- I think they're nice.
- Well, I hate it here!
- All right, no you don't.
No you don't.
You love it here and now you have a job.
Oh yes, yes.
- That's good.
Why'd you get a job, anyways?
- Well, I needed money.
I have a lot of bills to pay.
- You do?
- Yes, I have a lot of bills.
- Okay, and what is this job?
- Um, I'm not sure yet.
Um, I'll make cookies.
You know I have a lot of recipes.
I can bake cookies and sell them.
- Okay, I think that's a good idea.
- Do you remember when we
used to make nut tossies?
- Yeah.
Do you remember that dad
used to eat all of 'em
so then we didn't have
any left for anybody else?
- Yes.
Ah.
And the smell.
Mmm.
- Mom.
- You know, I'm a little tired.
I'd like to take a nap.
- Yeah?
- Will you stay with me?
- I can't today, mom.
Oh, why not?
- Because I have things to do.
- Will you be going to the store?
- No way.
- Would you get me a bag of pretzels?
I'll see what I can do.
- Ah.
Let's go.
Good?
- I get scared without John.
I know, mom.
I know.
Me too.
All right, I love you.
- I love you, too.
You go down.
See you later, okay?
Okay.
Are we there yet?
- Yeah, sure, I'll just pull over
and we can camp out on
the side of the road.
Are you hungry?
- Yes, a little bit.
- I actually made some sandwiches.
They're in the back if you want.
- Oh, you did?
- Yes, I did.
- Peanut butter and jelly, huh?
Quite the cook.
- Yeah, well, I do what I can.
- Well, it's better than
the pickle sandwiches
I've been eating lately.
- Isadora?
John?
Isadora?
John?
What are you doing here?
John, I'm talking to you.
- Wash your hair.
- I did.
- Sir.
- Oh.
Oh! Oh!
God!
Oh!
- Okay, okay, okay.
It's okay.
Come on, come on.
Get up, buddy.
It's okay.
All right.
- Who is it?
- It's the home.
- Aw, don't answer it, iz.
- I have to, Michael.
What do you want me to do?
Hello?
Yeah.
Okay, what happened?
All right, I'll, yeah,
I'll be there as soon as I can.
Okay.
- What's wrong?
It's my mom.
- Yeah, but what is it?
We have to turn back.
- Iz, we've been driving for over an hour.
- Yeah, so hurry, Michael.
Turn around now.
- I'm not turning the car around.
- We have to go back!
What happened?
- My mom had a bad spell.
- And?
- If we don't go back,
they're gonna shoot her up with some drugs
and I don't want that.
That's good.
Let them handle it.
- What?
Come on, Michael.
- That's what they're supposed to do.
They're supposed to take
care of your mom, iz.
We have to go back!
She needs me, Michael!
- She doesn't need you.
She needs professional help.
Stop the car, Michael.
She's going to be fine.
Stop the car!
- What are you going to do?
- Go see my mother!
- Yeah, but I mean when you get there.
What's your plan to help?
- I don't know!
I just want to calm her
down and be with her!
This is not
healthy behavior, iz.
- Don't do that.
- You need to start letting go now.
- Don't be a therapist!
- Well, I'm sorry, but I am a therapist.
- Not mine!
- Well, I'm your boyfriend, so.
- Oh! Really?
Really?
Good answer.
That helps!
There is nothing you can do.
- You don't know that!
- You're not a doctor or a nurse, iz!
- I am her daughter, Michael!
- Where are you going?
- Home!
- This is not healthy for you or for her.
- Why are you?
My god, you don't know anything about me!
- I don't know anything about you?
- 'Cause you think you
have some fancy degree
you think you know what goes
on inside my head, Michael?
- Listen, I know that you're scared.
- Don't, stop!
- I know you're sad, I know you're angry,
I know you're hanging on with
every fiber of your being
to the last living person in your life.
But you have to accept
the fact she's gone!
Her mind is gone, iz!
She's not going to get any better!
- Don't patronize me, Michael.
Don't talk about me.
And don't talk about my mother, okay?
And don't talk about US.
- US?
Yeah, US.
You and me, we're done.
- Where are you going?
- Doozer?
Doozer?
- Mom.
- Why are you crying?
Come here.
What?
- I don't know how to help you anymore.
- It's your turn now, Isadora.
I love you.
- I love you too, mom.
- I want to go to the mall tomorrow.
- Why?
- New shoes.
I have a date.
Okay.
With Johnny.
Okay.
- I love you, my darling.
Pretty little doozer.
- I love you too, mom.
- Now stop.
I love you, too.
- Now stop.
I was a change of life baby.
They said I was a miracle.
I used to stay home with my parents
watching old black and white movies.
Mom sipped her iced tea with dad's arm
around her shoulders,
occasionally glancing at
one another like I wouldn't notice.
It was my favorite thing to do.
To watch my parents fall
in love all over again.
I was a change of life baby,
but they were the miracle.
♪ Forget ♪
♪ about ♪
♪ today ♪
♪ forget about today ♪
♪ it will go away ♪
♪ Forget ♪
♪ about ♪
♪ today ♪
♪ Tomorrow is another day ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again, my friend ♪
♪ is the rain ♪
♪ all that bad ♪
♪ and you never know ♪
♪ what tomorrow will bring ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ Forget ♪
♪ about ♪
♪ today ♪
♪ forget about today ♪
♪ it will go away ♪
♪ forget ♪
♪ about ♪
♪ today ♪
♪ tomorrow is another day ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again, my friend ♪
♪ is the rain ♪
♪ all that bad ♪
♪ and you'll never know ♪
♪ what tomorrow might bring ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ And the sun will shine ♪
♪ again, my friend ♪
♪ is the rain ♪
♪ all that bad ♪
♪ and you never know ♪
♪ what tomorrow will bring ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ again ♪
You're gonna have tables
one through five tonight,
so just do the best you can.
Kitchen staff, wash, rinse and sanitize.
I cannot stress that enough.
Cleanliness and good customer service
is top priority here at this restaurant.
Really?
- I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I know.
- Anyway, as I was saying.
We're booked solid tonight,
so I really need US
To just to ah, just Coop--
- just answer it already.
- Hello?
Yeah, I told you guys not to call me
unless it was an emergency.
I need you
guys to cooperate with me.
- Damn it, all right.
I'll be right there.
I'm really sorry.
- One more time and you're outta here!
- I was a change of life baby.
They said I was a miracle.
Jesus Christ.
I could really use a miracle right now.
Garbage.
Just horrible.
Mom!
Mom!
Where are you going?
- I'm going to meet Johnny.
- You can't, mom.
Come on.
- Why not?
- Because he's not gonna be there.
- But he told me to meet him after school.
- You're not in school anymore.
You understand?
- Doozer?
- Yeah, mom.
- What are you doing here
on the side of the road?
- Oh, I don't know, mom.
I thought I'd go for a walk.
Come on.
- Oh, it is a nice day for a walk.
Come on.
- I'm coming.
- Have you been smoking?
- No!
- Smoking isn't good for you.
- I know!
- How's your day?
- It sucks.
- Oh, don't use that word.
It's not ladylike.
- It does.
- Do you need money?
- No, don't need money.
- Well, then what's wrong?
- Nothing.
- Let's see.
Want it?
It was your father's favorite.
Have a little piece.
Mmm.
I'm gonna save it.
- Okay.
- Ah.
- Ready to go?
- Yeah, I think so.
I'll drive.
- You remember how?
- Uh.
No.
- Then no, I'm sorry.
Okay?
Come on.
Just go in there.
- Garbage.
Hi there, Sophie.
Welcome back.
- Where's Jerry?
- He's in the back office.
- Yeah, that's great.
Go get him.
- I'm really sorry about--
- I don't really care.
Go get him now!
Thank you.
What the hell are you doing
with my mother, Jerry?
- Before you start yelling, it wasn't--
- it wasn't what?
You're about to tell me
that it wasn't your fault
that my 73-year-old mother
just had a prison break.
- She got the ankle monitor off.
What do you expect US to do?
- Keep her away from sharp objects, Jerry.
- We do.
She's wily.
- She's wi?
I'm sorry, are you talking
about my 73-year-old mother
with dementia or a coyote?
Huh?
Which one?
Jerry, this is the second time this month.
I just don't know what to do anymore.
- Coffee?
So where'd you find her?
- Same place as before.
Where's that?
- This farmhouse on pulce road.
It's where my dad used to live.
- Most people like your mom,
they live in another decade.
- My mom isn't like most people, Jerry,
if you haven't noticed.
So how are you feelin'?
- Fine.
- You're fine?
- Yeah, I'm fine.
Why?
What the hell is that?
- It's a therapist we work with.
- What the fu--
- we all thought--
- who's we?
- All of US that work here.
We all thought you could
use someone to talk to.
- Oh, you did.
So that's what you do here, huh?
You sit there and you drink coffee
and you gossip while your
patients make a getaway!
God damn it, Jerry.
- First of all, this is
an assisted living home.
It's not a hospital.
You're mom's not a patient.
And secondly, we
understand that, you know,
this is very hard for you.
- Oh, you understand?
You understand which part?
Huh, Jerry?
- A young woman like
yourself shouldn't have to
bear this kind of a burden.
And I can see it's taking a toll on you.
- My mother is not a burden, Jerry.
- I didn't mean it like that.
- Where are your parents, Jerry?
- They both passed away.
- I'm really, really sorry to hear that.
But I do still have one parent left.
And I'm gonna take care of her.
What's left of her.
- Most people couldn't do what you do.
Not even people my age.
- Yeah, well maybe that's why I do it.
I have more energy than you do.
- I want a cat.
- Yeah, that's not a good idea, mom.
It's a wonderful idea.
- You know what's not a wonderful idea?
Walking out of here like that.
Did you hear me?
You can't walk out of here like that, mom.
It's not safe.
- I'm perfectly safe.
- In here.
In here you're perfectly safe,
but you can lost or you
can get hurt outside.
I can get
lost or hurt anywhere.
- Mom, would you just, mom just please.
- We're done.
You are so sweet and so beautiful.
- I know, I take after you, mom.
- Aw, I wish you'd find a boyfriend.
Oh my god.
- Whatever happened to what's his name?
- Who?
Oh, tall, dark hair.
- Jason.
- Jason, yes.
Yeah.
- What happened to him?
- That was in high school, mom.
He went away to college and I stayed here.
- Oh, you'll find somebody.
Johnny always said you can
catch more flies with honey.
- And you're full of honey.
Yes, I know, I know.
- Oh, I have to go meet olive.
We're playing bridge.
Come on.
- Okay.
Oh come on, man.
Not you too.
Damn it.
♪ Sometimes it feels ♪
♪ like your runnin' out of track ♪
♪ and the weight of the world ♪
♪ you carry on your back ♪
♪ and the heart of the sun ♪
♪ seems a world away ♪
♪ but the deal is done ♪
♪ And the daylight is saved ♪
Come out with US tonight.
- What?
- Come out with US tonight.
- No.
- No?
- I mean I can't, I'm sorry, okay.
- Come on, Izzie, what's the matter?
You don't like your co-workers?
- Please don't call me Izzie.
And second of all, no,
I just don't like you.
- Oh, Isadora, you break my heart.
- I know.
- I haven't seen you in a couple weeks.
Okay, stop, please?
- Next time then?
- Yeah, sure.
- Coffee?
- Yes.
- Sir?
- Mmm-hmm.
- Is this decaf?
- No.
- No?
- No.
- What do you mean no?
- I mean we don't serve--
- I only drink decaf.
- Okay.
- What kind of place is this?
- I'm sorry, can I get
you something else maybe?
Okay, how about a new attitude?
- You're very rude.
- I'm sure I am.
- Ah, sir, would you like
some caffeinated coffee?
- Why yes, I would.
- Great.
- Michael.
Stop it.
- Have a great day.
Thank you.
Mmm, is this columbian?
- Stop it!
Isadora?
Isadora!
Isadora!
Yo.
Oh!
It's you.
- What's up?
What are
you doing here, Cameron?
- Listen, I, I have all of these feelings
and maybe we should talk about 'em.
Feelings?
It's three in the morning!
- Yeah, and you are so good.
- Oh my god, Cameron, you're drunk.
Can you just let me drive you home?
I don't want to do this right now.
Oh good, you're right here.
Mom, wake up.
- She's sleeping.
- Yes, I know, thank you, Rose.
Come on, mom.
Come on, time to get up.
- I told you she's sleeping.
- I know, Rose.
I said thank you.
Come on, mom.
Come on.
- Ah, doozer.
- Yeah, mom.
Come on, I'm here to take you
to your appointment, remember?
We gotta go to the doctor.
- I've been waiting here since lunch.
- Since lunch, yeah?
- Mmm-hmm.
- Mom, it's nine o'clock
in the morning, come on.
- Uh.
Ready to go?
Did you eat breakfast?
- Yes.
I hate this stuff.
I want to go home.
Will you take me home?
I hate it here.
- Mom, you don't hate it here.
You love it here.
- No, no, I don't.
I want to go home with John.
I don't like the people here.
- Mom, don't you remember you telling me
the other day how much you love it here,
how much you love making these necklaces
and watching movies and the food?
- Oh.
- Come on, you love the food.
- The food is delicious.
- Yeah.
- Do you know they give you dessert here?
- Do they?
- I always get the blueberry pie.
They put ice cream on it and everything.
- See, that sounds good.
- Ah, it's the best I ever had.
- Come on, seriously, you do love it here.
Yeah?
You ready?
Ready to go?
- Where?
- Mom, your checkup.
Come on, mom.
Let's go.
- Why do I have to go there?
- It's a checkup, let's go.
Come on.
It's a checkup.
Ready?
- Okay.
It's a good thing you came then.
Otherwise I'd have to drive myself.
Really?
All right, you ready?
- Oh, I need my jacket.
Where is it?
I'll get it.
- I'm not sure.
- Okay, I'll check in your room.
Hey, Roger.
Spit in your eye!
- Very nice.
How are you doin' today?
- What can you do?
Do-do-do.
- I feel the same way.
- I used to make sweaters,
but I'd crochet them.
- Oh, I knit.
I love to knit.
- I'd make beautiful pink sweaters.
I once even made a dress.
- Oh, I don't like wearing dresses.
- I once wore this dress to a dance
with my high school sweetheart.
- Oh, I graduated from
high school in 1950--
- Ha ha!
That was fantastic!
Thank you for making my day.
All right, I gotta go now.
- Bye bye!
- Bye!
I'll see you later.
Spit in your eye!
- I agree.
Have a good day.
- Oh, I had blue curtains in my bathroom.
- That's nice.
- Very nice.
Blue is my favorite color.
Come on, mom.
You ready to go?
- She's so pretty.
You are
beautiful, my little girl.
Yeah, wait, come on.
You got it?
Not so little anymore, mom.
Let's go.
Okay, okay.
All right.
- Bye, olive.
Let's go.
- Say hi for me.
- Looks like you have fun with Rose.
By the way, mom, her
name is Rose, not olive.
- She's a real bitch.
Hi, I'm Sophie.
I know.
Have a seat, Sophie.
- Well now you see, I
don't have an appointment.
I was wondering if you could get me one
to see the doctor.
I want to get him to fix my teeth.
- You have an appointment.
Just have a seat and the
doctor will be right with you.
- I didn't know we had an appointment.
It's a good thing we came.
- I know.
Don't you remember that you called me
like three times last night?
You said you wrote it down.
Did you write it down?
- Do you think the doctor
could fix my teeth?
- There's nothing wrong with your teeth.
- Well, yes.
Look!
They are all black.
- They're not black, they're fine.
- They feel black.
Hello again, Sophie.
Hi, doc.
- Isadora.
How's everything going?
- I like your outfit.
- Well, thank you.
I like your necklace, too.
- I made it.
Would you like one?
I can make one for you.
- That's okay.
It's lovely, but I don't need one.
- Oh, I have an itch.
I had one of my breasts removed.
I had cancer.
I know.
- You do?
Oh, well, I don't wear bras anymore.
I don't have to.
- That's okay, Sophie.
There's a few questions I'd like you
to answer for me.
- Okay.
- Where do you live?
What home?
- Um.
Uh.
Is it mercy?
- No.
- Longwood?
- What is the name?
Oh, where is it?
Um.
What's the name?
- Suncrest.
- Suncrest, that's it.
That's the one.
- Sophie, who is the president?
- Um, I never can remember that.
Last one.
What year is it?
- 19...
- The mri did show that there's a tumor.
It's benign, but we won't remove it
because of her condition.
How has she been lately?
- How are you, mom?
- What, honey?
- I don't know, she's been having weird
conversations with me lately,
like she's a teenager or something.
- It's not unusual in
Alzheimer's to regress
to a happier time.
For Sophie, that might be high school.
- Okay, that would explain the pom poms.
Pom poms?
- Mom, where are your pom poms?
- Oh.
- She wants to go home.
She's been asking more and more lately.
- Must be tough.
Yeah, i'm
running out of excuses.
- Well, why don't you take her home?
On short trips?
- Okay.
Wherever she wants to go,
just for a couple of hours.
It might take the sting out of having
these conversations over again.
- Okay.
How are you doing?
- Why does everyone keep asking me that?
Do I seem unbalanced this week?
Not at all.
- Then why do people keep asking me?
Because it's difficult.
- Yes, it is difficult.
You know, it would
help to talk to someone.
- I have had this in my
pocket for over a week now.
What is it?
- A therapist.
Are you gonna use it?
- Mmm-mmm.
- Doozer, are you finished?
- Yes, mom.
Doc, always a pleasure.
- See you next month, Isadora.
And let me recommend
that you use that number.
- Why don't you recommend me some Vicodin.
- Nice try.
You should smile more often.
It's good for your health.
- I would if it didn't
hurt my face so much, doc.
- Take care.
- You too.
Hi.
- Hi.
- I'm Michael.
- With the decaf girlfriend.
- Mmm-hmm.
Oh, she's not my girlfriend anymore.
- Couldn't handle the
differing opinions on caffeine?
- I guess not.
So you're Isadora.
- Yeah, yeah.
- Well, what brings you here?
- Someone gave me your card.
- Do you mind if I ask
who gave you the card?
- Just some guy that works at some place.
- Okay.
Do you want to be here?
- Some people apparently
think I need to be.
- Do you?
- I don't know.
Isn't that your job to tell
me what's wrong with me?
- If you want me to.
- Sure, let's take a crack at it.
- Okay, well, let's start
with whom you've lost.
- I'm sorry?
In your life.
Who passed away recently?
- Yeah, no, I heard you.
I just, I'm a little
confused about the question.
- Well, that's why you're here, correct?
- No.
- But I'm a grief counselor.
- You're a grief counselor?
Mmm-hmm.
- Oh.
Oh, wow, that son of a bitch.
Um.
- I'm sorry?
- It's not you.
Ah, this isn't for me.
I really appreciate everything.
- Well, well wait.
- Thanks for whatever.
Well, no, wait just a minute.
- This is nice.
- Mmm-hmm.
- I wish your father were here.
- I know, me too.
- How's work?
- It's fine.
- He would be very proud of you.
Johnny would be very proud of you.
Why?
- Well, you're taking
care of the house, of me.
You're doing a good job, doozer.
- It's not a job, mom.
All right, you done with your water?
Ready to go back?
- No, I have to go to the store.
- Oh, now you wanna go to,
all of a sudden now you
want to go to the store?
- Mmm-hmm.
- For what?
- Cookies.
- Cookies?
Suncrest has cookies.
I'm not goin' to the store for cookies.
- Not the kind I like.
- What kind is that?
- The ones with the coconut on top.
- Oh, the coconut on top?
I don't wanna go to the store.
- Aw.
- Mom.
Are these the cookies that you wanted?
Mom, where?
Where is she going?
- Oh, doozer, come here.
I want you to meet someone.
Michael, this is my daughter Isadora.
- Oh my god, I'm living
in the fifth dimension.
Say hello.
- Hello.
- Michael and I were just
having a lovely chat.
- Were you?
- Michael, didn't I tell you?
I told you she was beautiful.
- Yes, she is.
- Michael is a doctor.
- Not really.
- Well, I don't do surgery,
but I have my doctorate.
- Yeah, he's not a doctor.
- So, what are you doing Friday night?
- I don't have any plans.
- Great!
Then you can take Isadora out!
- Mom, I don't want to do that.
- Yeah, I guess I could.
- Fantastic!
- What are you doing?
Come on, you're gonna be late for dinner.
- But, but!
Michael, we'll be
waiting to hear from you.
- Yes, of course.
It was nice meeting you, Sophie.
And you too, Isadora.
- Hello?
Hi, it's Michael.
- I'm sorry, who?
- You know, decaf,
therapist, grocery store.
- Oh yeah, right, right, right, right.
Wait, I'm sorry.
How did you get my number?
Oh, well, your information's
in our filing system.
- Isn't that against the law?
- Maybe.
Okay, can I
help you with something?
- Wow, are you always this to the point?
- Maybe.
- Your mother so convincingly painted
a portrait of her beautiful
and kind daughter,
that I thought I'd take her out.
Okay, ah, listen.
You are not the first
strange man that my mother
has tried to set me up with, okay?
- Well there's a difference.
I'm not a strange man.
- You just pulled my personal information
from your patient's file.
I really think that qualifies as strange.
- Well, I think we
should humor your mother.
She'll
forget about it tomorrow.
Trust me.
- So we should go out tonight?
No.
- Really?
Just like that?
- Yes.
- Wow.
I don't think I've ever been
turned down that quickly.
- Look, I don't know you, okay?
- Well, that's why people go out,
to get to know one another.
Listen, I'll pick you up.
I'll take you out.
I'll drop you off.
And if you don't like me,
then you'll never hear from me again.
Come on, your mother
says you never go out.
- Don't believe everything
my mother says, okay?
Who, by the way, is on a very large
series of medications.
- So I'll pick you up tomorrow at seven?
7:30?
7:45?
Is it eight o'clock?
Is eight o'clock better?
- All right, all right.
Seven, seven.
Seven.
- All right, seven it is.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Have a good night, Isadora.
- Wow.
- Sophie.
Where are you going?
Out.
- Oh, maybe tomorrow, but not right now.
- But Isadora's supposed to pick me up.
- Oh, not tonight, Sophie.
- Looks like rain anyway.
Yes, it does.
I think so.
- You're gonna go.
You're gonna go, you're
gonna go, you're gonna go.
Be like a person who goes out.
I'll be.
Has a life.
Has a life.
Hi.
- Hi.
Hello.
- Wow, you look, you look nice.
- Thank you.
You're very prompt.
- Yeah, and are you impressed?
- Not really.
- Well, ah, we still have
the rest of the night.
- Okay, okay.
Shall we?
- Thank you.
Serious?
- Just give it a chance.
It's fun.
- So you're a professional bowler
and a grief counselor.
- No, no, no, I am an amateur bowler.
- Amateur bowler.
So this is just a hobby.
- Yeah.
Yeah, I like it.
I don't usually run
into many patients here.
- What do you mean?
Sad people don't bowl?
- Guess not.
- Okay.
♪ And always shines through ♪
♪ we'll live our lives ♪
♪ just like we used to do ♪
- All right, here we go.
- That was good.
- You're up!
Probably wanna take your jacket off.
- Why?
- Just want to be able to move around,
move your arms, stay loose.
So just knock the pins down.
It's all you gotta think about.
Well, and have fun.
- I will try.
♪ Life by my side ♪
♪ those days are gone ♪
♪ never forgot them ♪
- Uh, maybe we should
get you some bumpers?
- Very funny.
- Here, let me show you.
Grab a ball.
Okay.
♪ We'll live our lives ♪
- We'll stand a little closer.
You don't have to take as big of steps.
Okay.
- Hold the ball up.
Look over the top of
the ball at your target.
Make sure your shoulders are
square, your hips are square.
Take a few steps, pull back naturally,
and release and follow through.
- Okay.
And try like that.
- Okay.
♪ We can share our dreams until we die ♪
♪ Until that day spend
all your life by my side ♪
♪ we can share these
visions until we die ♪
♪ until that day spending
our lives by my side ♪
♪ those days are gone ♪
♪ never forgotten ♪
♪ Love was a Vince ♪
♪ and always shines through ♪
♪ we'll live our lives ♪
Not a gutter ball.
- Nice!
- It's all right.
- So where'd you get your name?
It's my mom's best friend.
- It's really pretty.
Thank you.
It's a name you
don't hear that often, Isadora.
- Thank you.
Anybody
call you anything else?
- Mmm, no.
Anything but dora's fine.
- Like the explorer?
Yeah, you're up.
- These are the best hot dogs
you will ever eat in your entire life.
They may not look like much, but wait.
You're not a vegetarian, are you?
- Well, that would suck after
buying all those hot dogs.
- No, I would eat every
single one of these.
I have no problem with that.
- Okay.
Wow.
Mmm, you really know
how to impress a girl.
- Mmm-hmm.
Good, right?
- Mmm-hmm.
You're different than I thought you'd be.
- What do you mean?
- I don't know.
I just thought you'd
be like, more serious.
- And now?
- I think you're fun.
- I'm fun?
That's good.
Fun's a good thing.
- Yeah.
- Do you not have much fun?
- I have fun.
Sometimes.
- Do you mind if I ask you
what the deal is with your mom?
- Um, no.
She had me when she was 46.
- Ooh, surprise.
- Big surprise.
So I didn't grow up like
most of the other kids.
My parents are literally old-school.
- How often do you see her?
- Every day.
- Wow.
I see my mom, like, a few times a year.
- That's too bad.
- And why the nursing home?
- Um, she was always forgetful.
She'd forget her keys, her purse,
her wallet, things like that.
And a few years ago we just noticed
that she was getting
worse and then she was
diagnosed with mixed dementia.
- I've heard of that.
That's like, she suffers from
little mini strokes, right?
Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm.
- How's your dad handled everything?
- He passed away about a year ago.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- That's okay.
You know, she took it really hard,
but some times I think the
dementia helps, you know?
Because she can go off to some happy place
and then she doesn't have to
worry about being in that shithole
that smells like old people.
So it's okay sometimes.
- It's all gotta be pretty hard on you.
- It's like quicksand.
- What do you mean?
- Quicksand.
It's like the earth is literally opening
and about to swallow me whole and I can do
nothing about it, but.
- Well, if there's
anything I can do to help.
- These hot dogs are a good start.
- So, ah, did you have
a good time tonight?
- Yeah, actually, I really did.
Yeah.
I was quite dazzled by
your bowling skills.
- Oh, wow.
Almost sounds like you like me.
- Yeah, no, not really.
No.
Why, do you like me?
- Not really.
So can I take you out again?
- Can I pick the place?
- Sure.
What do you have in mind?
- Um.
Bookstore.
- She was too fond of books,
and it turned her brain.
- You read Louisa may alcott?
- No, I saw it on jeopardy.
- I'm like, okay.
Thank you.
Of course.
So can I call you tomorrow?
Mmm-hmm.
- Okay.
Goodnight.
- What happened to that
boy from the grocery store?
- Who, Michael?
The one you forced to take me out?
- Yes, Michael.
Did you go out with him?
- Yes.
- So how was it?
- It was good.
I like him.
- Oh, I'm so happy for you.
You deserve someone nice.
- We are not getting
married or anything, mom.
- You might.
Your father proposed to
me after three dates.
- You were 17!
- Oh, what day is it today?
- Saturday.
- Oh no!
- What?
- I forgot to pick up a birthday card.
It's my sister's birthday tomorrow.
- Mom, she's dead.
- Dead?
- Yeah, don't you remember?
- I forgot.
- It's okay.
You wanna go look?
- Mmm-hmm.
- Okay, come on.
- Oh, doozer, look!
It's queen nefertiti!
- Yes, it is.
- Oh, I have to have her.
- It's ugly, mom.
- Oh, she's perfect.
How much?
$8.
- $8?
- Yeah, it's an antique.
You can put liquor in it.
- Is there liquor in it now?
No.
- Then four.
Eight.
- Five.
6.50.
It's the lowest I'll go for the queen.
- You got a deal.
Doozer?
- Yes?
What do you want?
- Money!
- You got change?
For a 20?
No.
- Thief.
Where are you gonna put
this ugly piece of crap?
- Aw, don't use that word.
It's not ladylike.
- Oh, Johnny is gonna love her.
♪ Was drivin' on ♪
♪ to the Gulf spring light ♪
♪ just thinkin' about you ♪
♪ but you're not inside ♪
♪ and the rain fell down ♪
♪ on the dashboard round ♪
♪ whatcha gonna do ♪
♪ the sky was empty ♪
♪ nothin' but blue ♪
♪ Was lost for words ♪
♪ may all be new ♪
♪ used to mix time ♪
♪ chasin' the moon ♪
♪ Watcha gonna do ♪
♪ open spaces that don't move you at all ♪
♪ and yesterday is throwing
shadows on the wall ♪
♪ waitin' in the wings ♪
♪ there's too many ways to fall ♪
Hey, I'm almost ready.
Just have a seat.
- This is a, ah,
interesting choice of decor.
Ah, yeah, my parents,
you know, they like to collect things.
- Yeah, I can see that.
Do you smoke?
Sometimes yes.
- Sometimes?
- Yes, I like how they smell.
They remind me of my father, thank you.
- Aw.
Well, it's okay.
You know, sometimes I park
in handicap spaces, so.
Seriously?
Shut up, please.
You ready?
- Yes.
Cigarettes and all.
Oh god.
What's your sister's name again?
- Allison.
- Okay.
Will there be booze?
- Yes.
Wow, straight to the point.
I'm sorry.
- Ah, I love that smile.
Well, honestly, um--
- yeah?
- For the first date I,
I mean I took her to the bowling alley.
That's--
- he did not!
- No, yeah!
- Terrible!
- No, he did.
- What?
- What?
What, I swear to god, Allison.
I walked in there, I
thought I was being punked.
It's not a joke.
- Come on, you had fun.
Wait, we had fun.
It was a good time.
- We had fun.
We had fun.
Apparently we had fun.
So.
Now how did the two of you meet?
- We met at the supermarket.
- I've known David for 15 years.
We met at school.
- Ah, this is true.
- And you're a therapist.
- Yes, yes I am.
- Another one.
- Well, I'm not a grief counselor like
our friend over here.
Specialize in addiction.
- Addiction, even better.
Yeah, so.
Cheers to that.
Cheers.
- Mmm.
- So.
- Yes?
- Michael tells me you're into books.
- Yes, yes, I do love books.
I do.
- We have a pretty big library.
Would you like to check it out?
- Right now?
Yes.
- Yeah, of course I would.
All right, let's do it.
- Okay, sure.
All right, can I take that?
- Oh, yeah, sure.
Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thanks.
No problem.
- She's a keeper.
- Oh my god.
- I'll be right back.
Thank you.
- Have fun.
She's cute.
Oh god.
- And young.
- How did I know that was coming?
- I didn't say anything that
you already didn't know.
- 26 is not that young.
- She was a patient, Michael.
- Not really.
I mean, she came in for--
- five minutes or five years.
It's still the same.
She came into your
office looking for help.
I mean, think about it.
- Why do you always have
to bring these things up?
- If I think that you
are going to get hurt,
I'm your sister, it's my job.
- I appreciate the concern,
honestly, but we're--
- Allison, your collection
is amazing, honestly.
- Thanks.
I actually haven't read.
- Seriously.
- Most of those.
- You haven't?
You are missin' out.
- What'd you get?
- Excellent.
Well, my library is your library.
- Really?
Mmm-hmm.
- Really?
- Absolutely.
Just have those back by Tuesday.
- Well, where do I sign them out then?
Thank you.
- Don't let her fool ya.
She's completely serious.
You know,
we should do this again.
Next week?
- Yeah.
- Sure.
- Sounds good to me.
Absolutely.
- Hey, to next week.
Hey.
- Hi.
- I haven't seen you in a couple weeks.
- Ah, sorry, I've been busy.
- You're always busy.
- Okay.
- You didn't answer any of my texts.
- Which one?
- Any of 'em.
All of 'em.
- Mmm, sorry.
- Well, can I take you out tomorrow?
- Uh, I have plans tomorrow.
- You always have plans.
- Okay.
I don't know what that's supposed to mean.
- What is going on here?
- With what?
- With you and me.
- I'm sorry.
I wasn't aware that
there was a you and me.
- Come on, Isadora.
You know I like you.
- Uh, okay.
- What are you doing that's
so important tomorrow?
- I'm going to see my mother.
- That's always your excuse.
- I'm sorry, my mother's sick.
- Well, she'll get better.
- Oh, she'll get better?
- Yes.
- Okay.
Even if, don't touch me!
Even if my mother wasn't sick,
I still wouldn't go out with you.
Okay?
Do you understand?
Never.
Hi.
Oh, there you are.
I've been waiting all morning!
- I'm sorry.
Let's go.
- Okay, you ready?
Uh, can I talk
to you for a second?
- Yeah, sure.
Just give me one minute, mom, okay?
- Uh--
- just one minute.
What's up?
- Uh, we've been noticing
a difference in Sophie.
- Okay.
What?
Like her memory getting worse?
- No, no, her mood.
In the past two or three weeks,
she's become more and
more depressed, angry.
- Angry?
Angry.
- Okay.
Have you noticed?
- Come on, Isadora!
Let's go!
- Okay, just one minute, mom.
- I mean, I guess.
I'm not really sure 'cause
I haven't been spending
as much time with her,
so I'm not positive, but.
- Well, let me know what you think.
If necessary you may wish to
arrange an appointment to change her meds.
- Meds, okay.
Or she may require
a more restrictive setting.
There are places that
specialize in care for people
like your mother.
- Okay.
I'm waiting!
- I'm coming, mom.
All right, I'll think about it.
Thank you very much, Jerry.
- Okay, sure.
Take care.
Where do you want to go today?
- Home.
Take me home now!
Okay, all right.
Come on.
Yes, mom, I'm coming.
Mom?
What are you doing in here?
- I made this quilt for your father
when we were first married.
- Want me to go to the store today
and get you more yarn
or thread or anything?
Hmm?
I can go today and get
you some if you want.
Do you hear me, mom?
Hmm?
You feel sick or?
What's wrong?
- I don't remember how to do it.
I can't remember.
- Mom, it's okay.
- It's not okay.
I cry every night.
Every night I lay my head
on the pillow and I cry.
- You wanna try?
- Don't be silly.
- Well, that's not silly.
- My hands don't work anymore!
- Maybe you can quilt with some of
the women at suncrest.
- No.
Oh.
Leave me alone.
I, I want to take a nap.
Oh.
- Okay.
Come on, don't cry, mom.
Don't cry.
Do you know how beautiful this quilt is?
Hmm?
You know?
No one could make one that
even comes close to this.
Not even you.
Not even you, mom.
Don't cry.
I'm gonna let you sleep.
Mom?
Mom?
Mom, are you hurt?
Mom?
I'm fine.
- Okay, what was that noise
and what are you wearing?
This is my fur.
These are my pearls.
I want to wear them.
- Oh god.
What is that smell?
What?
Oh.
Mom, did you boil eggs?
Oh, I, yeah, I guess I forgot.
- Great.
Just like old times.
- I love this fur.
I want to go dancing.
- Wouldn't like the
dancing they do now, mom.
- Why not?
- It's dirty dancing.
Just like that movie?
With that guy.
What's his name?
Oh, he had his shirt off
an awful lot in that movie.
- Patrick Swayze, mom.
- No, not, that's not it.
Oh.
Never mind.
I don't care.
Come on, let's dance.
- Not right now.
- Come on.
Come on.
- Mom, no!
Not right now.
- I'll let you lead.
Come on.
- I thought you lead.
- Well, then I will.
Okay, here we go.
♪ Da da da, rump bump ba da da da ♪
♪ Do do do do do do ♪
- Come on, what's up?
Who is it?
- It's Michael.
- Come in!
Oh, wow.
A dance party, huh?
- Oh, nobody puts Sophie in a corner.
- May I cut in?
- Please, I.
- Oh!
♪ Da da da dum ♪
- Aw, nice.
♪ Da da da da ♪
Ready?
♪ Da da da dum dum da ♪
♪ rum ♪
- Oh!
Hello, Sophie.
How are you?
- I'm fine.
Fine.
- You let strange men in here?
Don't you lock your door?
- I do lock the door.
I was distracted by the
exploding egg situation.
- What exploding eggs?
- Oh my god.
What are you doing here?
- Well, I was in the neighborhood,
thought I'd drop by, see
if you wanted to go out.
- Yeah, no, I can't.
- Sophie.
Would you like some ice cream?
Oh, I would love some.
- Isadora, what do you think?
Some ice cream?
Maybe a sundae?
♪ Every sunday afternoon ♪
- Come on, mom.
We're gonna go get a sundae.
- Yeah, I just have to
go tell your father.
- Mom.
- Sophie.
- Oh, and what did you say
your name was, sweetheart?
- Michael.
Remember, we met at the grocery store?
- Of course.
I told you my daughter is beautiful.
- Yes, you did.
♪ When I take my sugar to tea ♪
- Just like quicksand.
- Ta-da!
Here you go.
Finally!
- Oh-ho-ho-ho!
Thank you, Michael.
Thank you.
- Mmm, you're handsome.
- Mom.
- Well, he is, isn't he?
And tall, too.
Mmm-hmm.
- Large hands.
- Oh my god!
- Don't let anybody tell you
that those things don't matter.
- Oh my god.
- I have to use the little girl's room.
- Do you want me to go with you?
- No.
- It's straight back there.
Wow.
That was a first for me.
- Oh my god, I'm mortified.
I'm really sorry.
I really apologize.
At least she likes you, though.
Apparently it's because of your big hands.
- Hey, um, I saw some
college admission papers
at your house.
Did you?
- Yeah, you thinkin' of going to school?
- I was thinkin' about it a little bit.
Yeah?
- Maybe.
That's good,
I think you should.
Why not?
- Why not, what?
When am I gonna go to school?
What do you mean?
- Look at my life.
- Well, I mean, you don't
have to go full time.
You can take one or two classes or--
- yeah, I know.
I know, I already have almost,
no, not almost.
Over,
over half my credits.
- Why didn't you finish?
- You know, I mean, I told you my dad got
sick with cancer and
It got worse.
My mom got Alzheimer's and then, well,
when he passed she got progressively worse
and I had to drop out.
What was I gonna do?
- Do you miss it?
- Yeah, I miss it, I love it.
- Did I ever tell you about
my picture of Jesse James?
- Um, no, I don't think so.
- My great grandfather gave it to me.
- That's great.
Can I see it?
Can I see the picture?
- Oh no.
No, it's buried in the backyard.
Yup.
You see what I'm dealing with?
- What? Why?
Why did you Bury it in the backyard?
- Well, I don't want anybody touching it.
I'm, I'm ready to go.
Mom, but you didn't
even finish your ice cream!
- Um, it's fine.
I'll get US some lids.
- Okay.
- Hey, just so you know,
I do have a friend in admissions,
so if you really want to
you can go and talk to her.
Really?
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'll go talk to her.
Thank you.
Sophie.
Hello?
Yeah, what do you mean she's not eating?
She loves dinner.
She tells me all the time.
All right, I'll be there as soon as I can.
Yup.
What are you doin'?
- Um, nothing.
I have to go.
- You gotta check your tables.
- No, I mean I have to go.
It's an emergency.
- I am sick and tired
of these emergencies.
Look, if you leave now,
you're not comin' back.
- Hi, mom.
What's wrong?
Why didn't you eat your dinner?
- I'm not hungry.
- The girls told me you
didn't eat lunch, either.
- I'm not hungry.
- But you love the food here.
- What do you know?
- You told me you love the food.
- I hate the food.
- Oh god.
Come on, mom.
Just eat, just a little bit.
- I hate it here.
- No, you don't.
You love it here.
You have your friends and there are--
- don't you sass me, young lady.
- Daddy told me that he wants you to eat.
- Did he eat this, this food?
It has no flavor.
- Yeah.
- I want to talk to him.
Where is he?
Forcing me to eat this, this mush.
- He's not here right now,
but he told me he wants you to eat.
Come on, please.
Just eat, just a little--
- no!
- Come on.
Eat just a little bit.
Just a little.
- No.
- Daddy told me that if
you eat this tonight,
he'll take you out to dinner tomorrow.
- Well, you tell him that he has got to
take me some place nice.
- Okay, I will.
All right, come on, please.
Just a little bit.
- Mmm.
Hey.
What's the emergency?
- I got fired last night.
Oh, that's it?
What's that?
Don't worry about that.
- That's real easy for
you to say, Michael.
You have a job and you have money
and I have what?
Um, let's see.
Oh yeah, a pack of
cigarettes and maybe some
pickles in the fridge.
- Well, ah, think about it this way.
Now you can go back to school.
- I can't afford to go back to school.
- Well, don't worry about that part.
- What do you mean?
- I'll take care of it.
- No.
- Yes.
- No.
- Yes.
- No, no, no.
I'll just go get another job
or something, I don't know.
- Doing what, iz?
Working for minimum wage?
I mean, you're way too smart for that.
You should go back to school.
- I cannot let you pay for that, Michael.
- Well, think about it as a loan.
- What if I can't pay you back?
- Indentured servitude.
Just think how nice it's gonna be.
Back in school, don't have
to worry about anything else.
- Will you crash the frat parties with me?
- Absolutely.
I live for cheap beer and jungle juice.
- Isadora.
Hello.
- It's a pleasure to meet you.
- You as well.
Thank you, um, I really appreciate you
meeting with me today.
I'm sure that your
schedule is very hectic.
- Not a problem.
Your grades are impressive.
Thank you.
- Why didn't you graduate?
- Family issues.
I see.
- My credits are pretty general.
I wasn't quite sure what I
wanted to study back then.
- But you do have an idea of
what you want to study now?
Yes?
- Yes.
Michael said
something about literature?
- Right.
Yes, American literature.
I want to study American literature.
- We have an excellent English department.
- I've heard.
- Want to be honest with you.
Okay.
- You seem like a good
candidate for our university.
I mean, you certainly
prove yourself on paper.
- Okay.
- But...
- But if you give me this spot
you just wanna make sure
that I'm gonna stick with it.
- More or less.
Here's some information
on our English department
and the literature curriculum.
It's just the basics.
You might want to take a look at it
and see what the variety
of classes are like.
- Okay.
Thank you.
I really appreciate you
meeting with me today.
- Well, Michael speaks very highly of you.
- Thank you so much.
Thank you.
- It was nice to meet you.
- You too.
- I look forward to
hearing your answer soon.
- Thank you, have a good day.
Mmm.
- Hey, you wanna take a little vacation?
- Hmm?
- Just for the weekend?
Will you go on vacation with me?
- Seriously?
- Yeah.
I'm serious.
There's this really nice bed and breakfast
that's just two, three hours away.
- I don't know, Michael.
I don't know, I don't think so.
- Why not?
- I don't, I just don't
think it's a good idea.
- Is it me?
It's me, isn't it?
I knew it.
- It's you.
Mmm.
- Is it your mom?
She's gonna be fine, iz.
Oh no, no, no, no, no, no!
Come on, come on, come on.
Come on, stay.
Got you.
Just for the weekend.
- I just don't know if I can leave her
for the whole weekend.
- Iz, it's three days.
- What am I gonna tell her?
- Nothing.
Don't tell her anything.
- Come on.
- No, I'm serious.
It's not like she'll know.
- What if she does?
- Well then the staff handles it.
You just said yourself you
can't take care of her anymore.
Come on.
It'll be fun.
Just the two of US.
We can ride bikes.
Mmm-hmm.
- I don't ride bikes.
- Well, we can read books.
I know you read books.
I love that smile.
Come on.
It'll be nice.
You're gonna feel so much better, too,
when we get back.
Say yes.
Say yes.
Say yes.
Say yes, yes, say yes, say yes.
Yes, say yes.
- Okay, fine, yes.
Yes!
Mmm.
Thank you.
- You're welcome.
- You know, somebody's been
taking things from my purse.
I had $55 in my wallet
and someone took it.
- Where did you get $55 from?
- My job!
- Oh, you have a job?
- Yes, yes.
And somebody's been taking my things.
My socks, my money, and my pretzels.
I had a bag of pretzels.
- Mom, first of all,
you don't have any money
because I take care of your money,
and no one's taking
anything from your purse.
- Yes, they are, damn it!
- Fine, I will talk to someone.
Fine.
- They're all jerks here!
- I think they're nice.
- Well, I hate it here!
- All right, no you don't.
No you don't.
You love it here and now you have a job.
Oh yes, yes.
- That's good.
Why'd you get a job, anyways?
- Well, I needed money.
I have a lot of bills to pay.
- You do?
- Yes, I have a lot of bills.
- Okay, and what is this job?
- Um, I'm not sure yet.
Um, I'll make cookies.
You know I have a lot of recipes.
I can bake cookies and sell them.
- Okay, I think that's a good idea.
- Do you remember when we
used to make nut tossies?
- Yeah.
Do you remember that dad
used to eat all of 'em
so then we didn't have
any left for anybody else?
- Yes.
Ah.
And the smell.
Mmm.
- Mom.
- You know, I'm a little tired.
I'd like to take a nap.
- Yeah?
- Will you stay with me?
- I can't today, mom.
Oh, why not?
- Because I have things to do.
- Will you be going to the store?
- No way.
- Would you get me a bag of pretzels?
I'll see what I can do.
- Ah.
Let's go.
Good?
- I get scared without John.
I know, mom.
I know.
Me too.
All right, I love you.
- I love you, too.
You go down.
See you later, okay?
Okay.
Are we there yet?
- Yeah, sure, I'll just pull over
and we can camp out on
the side of the road.
Are you hungry?
- Yes, a little bit.
- I actually made some sandwiches.
They're in the back if you want.
- Oh, you did?
- Yes, I did.
- Peanut butter and jelly, huh?
Quite the cook.
- Yeah, well, I do what I can.
- Well, it's better than
the pickle sandwiches
I've been eating lately.
- Isadora?
John?
Isadora?
John?
What are you doing here?
John, I'm talking to you.
- Wash your hair.
- I did.
- Sir.
- Oh.
Oh! Oh!
God!
Oh!
- Okay, okay, okay.
It's okay.
Come on, come on.
Get up, buddy.
It's okay.
All right.
- Who is it?
- It's the home.
- Aw, don't answer it, iz.
- I have to, Michael.
What do you want me to do?
Hello?
Yeah.
Okay, what happened?
All right, I'll, yeah,
I'll be there as soon as I can.
Okay.
- What's wrong?
It's my mom.
- Yeah, but what is it?
We have to turn back.
- Iz, we've been driving for over an hour.
- Yeah, so hurry, Michael.
Turn around now.
- I'm not turning the car around.
- We have to go back!
What happened?
- My mom had a bad spell.
- And?
- If we don't go back,
they're gonna shoot her up with some drugs
and I don't want that.
That's good.
Let them handle it.
- What?
Come on, Michael.
- That's what they're supposed to do.
They're supposed to take
care of your mom, iz.
We have to go back!
She needs me, Michael!
- She doesn't need you.
She needs professional help.
Stop the car, Michael.
She's going to be fine.
Stop the car!
- What are you going to do?
- Go see my mother!
- Yeah, but I mean when you get there.
What's your plan to help?
- I don't know!
I just want to calm her
down and be with her!
This is not
healthy behavior, iz.
- Don't do that.
- You need to start letting go now.
- Don't be a therapist!
- Well, I'm sorry, but I am a therapist.
- Not mine!
- Well, I'm your boyfriend, so.
- Oh! Really?
Really?
Good answer.
That helps!
There is nothing you can do.
- You don't know that!
- You're not a doctor or a nurse, iz!
- I am her daughter, Michael!
- Where are you going?
- Home!
- This is not healthy for you or for her.
- Why are you?
My god, you don't know anything about me!
- I don't know anything about you?
- 'Cause you think you
have some fancy degree
you think you know what goes
on inside my head, Michael?
- Listen, I know that you're scared.
- Don't, stop!
- I know you're sad, I know you're angry,
I know you're hanging on with
every fiber of your being
to the last living person in your life.
But you have to accept
the fact she's gone!
Her mind is gone, iz!
She's not going to get any better!
- Don't patronize me, Michael.
Don't talk about me.
And don't talk about my mother, okay?
And don't talk about US.
- US?
Yeah, US.
You and me, we're done.
- Where are you going?
- Doozer?
Doozer?
- Mom.
- Why are you crying?
Come here.
What?
- I don't know how to help you anymore.
- It's your turn now, Isadora.
I love you.
- I love you too, mom.
- I want to go to the mall tomorrow.
- Why?
- New shoes.
I have a date.
Okay.
With Johnny.
Okay.
- I love you, my darling.
Pretty little doozer.
- I love you too, mom.
- Now stop.
I love you, too.
- Now stop.
I was a change of life baby.
They said I was a miracle.
I used to stay home with my parents
watching old black and white movies.
Mom sipped her iced tea with dad's arm
around her shoulders,
occasionally glancing at
one another like I wouldn't notice.
It was my favorite thing to do.
To watch my parents fall
in love all over again.
I was a change of life baby,
but they were the miracle.
♪ Forget ♪
♪ about ♪
♪ today ♪
♪ forget about today ♪
♪ it will go away ♪
♪ Forget ♪
♪ about ♪
♪ today ♪
♪ Tomorrow is another day ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again, my friend ♪
♪ is the rain ♪
♪ all that bad ♪
♪ and you never know ♪
♪ what tomorrow will bring ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ Forget ♪
♪ about ♪
♪ today ♪
♪ forget about today ♪
♪ it will go away ♪
♪ forget ♪
♪ about ♪
♪ today ♪
♪ tomorrow is another day ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again, my friend ♪
♪ is the rain ♪
♪ all that bad ♪
♪ and you'll never know ♪
♪ what tomorrow might bring ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ And the sun will shine ♪
♪ again, my friend ♪
♪ is the rain ♪
♪ all that bad ♪
♪ and you never know ♪
♪ what tomorrow will bring ♪
♪ and the sun will shine ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ again ♪
♪ again ♪