Mulligans (2008) - full transcript

Hello, Mr. Davidson.

Oh, Felix.

Another bucket of balls?

Not today.

Hey, Tyler's on his way home.

Oh, is he gonna work

here again this year?

Yeah and he's bringing

a friend from college.

Sweet.

l'm-- l'm just gonna...

Oh, yeah.

Does he play golf too?

l haven't met him yet,

but we'll find out

this afternoon.

Guess so.

Okay.

l'm... l'm good.

Oh, yeah.

Here you go.

That a boy.

Thanks.

So the four of us are naked

running through the town, right?

We have no idea

which way to go.

And all of a sudden this

Iook of terror is just like

stricken all of our faces.

And it's freezing out--

Hey, Tyler, let's go.

Sorry, ladies - two seater.

First.

See if the victim is

conscious and breathing.

Second.

Call for help in

a loud, clear voice.

Help, Help.

And third.

lf they are not breathing,

check the mouth for anything

that may be blocking

the air hole -

like an apple

core or something.

Hey, Birdy, why are

your dollies naked?

They were swimming and

Lindsay almost drowned.

Nakedness is nothing to

be ashamed of Birdy,

but at the dining room

table maybe they could

pop on some swim wear.

What's on your agenda, Nate?

Well, once the boys

arrive l thought l'd take them

for a round of 18.

You?

Well Birdy has her swimming

exam this afternoon

so I thought I'd take her down

to the beach after lunch.

l saw Jeffrey's penis.

Who's Jeffrey and why

d'you see his penis?

He shows it to me under the

water at swimming lessons.

Hey, Dad!

Hey guys, how was the drive?

Good.

Tyler, you're home!

Oh, Birdy!

Your brother's home!

l can see him.

Hi, Birdy.

You're getting so big now.

Chase, we've heard

so much about you.

Sounds like you two had

a lot of fun this year.

Yeah, we did.

Nice place.

Well, we just summer here.

lt's no palace,

but it has the basics.

We're thrilled to see you,

and l know Tyler is too.

Yeah, thrilled.

Come on in.

This is Tyler's sister Birdy.

l've got a swimming

test today.

So if you need saving

while you're here,

l could probably do it.

Cool, l'll keep that in mind.

And this is Mr. Davidson.

Nathan.

Of course

we're adults now.

You can call me Stacey.

Hey, mom, where are we bunking?

You two are in

the guest house.

lt's a work in progress.

Cool.

Listen, Birdy and l have to run

off to her swimming lesson.

So help yourself and

if you need anything,

just call me on the cell.

My sweet baby lamb chop,

it's so good to have you close.

Okay, Birdy,

Iet's shake a leg.

Let's shake a leg.

When you see Jeffrey's mother,

l want you to point her out to me.

So mom has calmed

down a little bit.

What about you Dad?

Are you working today?

No, no.

New summer's resolution.

l'm going to leave the office

at the office -

18 holes a day towards

a more relaxed, happier me.

Alright, you're up.

Alright, man, you just

want to visualize

where you want the ball to go.

You want to get

it in the hole, okay?

Now, if you can get it in on,

the first shot all the better

but most guys got to

work up to it, okay?

Alright.

l thought golf

was a quiet game.

Hey...Nice and easy,

keep it relaxed.

Ty, knock it off, alright?

Let the guy play.

Good. Good.

You're, uh...good.

That's what we call

that shooting blanks.

You gotta visualize the cup.

Visualize the cup.

Alright, here we go.

Just remember to keep

your head down because...

Aw, jeez, l'm sorry.

Like father like son, huh?

Whoa, okay, wow.

Okay, you've got passion

behind that but, uh...

Which is good, but let's just

focus some of that energy.

Use your club to get you

pointed in the right direction.

There you go.

Feet shoulder-width apart.

Nice, then put just a slight

bend in the knees.

A little less.

Now just keep your head down

and let the club do the work.

Better.

l'm gonna cross the tree line

to my Goddamn ball.

Chase, Chase, Chase

what are you doing?

You don't wanna use that.

Why not?

Well, on the fairway

you want to use a club

that'll give you a little lift.

Uh, like a 7?

Too much lift.

Try a 3.

Okay, man, visualize

the ball going in the hole.

Nice and easy, okay?

You wanna watch that grip.

lt should be firm and loose

all at the same time

because you don't want

to have a wussy shot.

Seriously, coach-

shut up.

Four!

Hey, whoa!

What are you guys doing?

You trying to kill me?

Sorry!

l didn't mean to...

You hit my dad!

You're a big target, Dad!

Sorry!

Don't forget your ball.

You alright?

Welcome to the lake, dude.

That was chilly.

So is your sister's

name really Birdy?

Actually it's Barbie, but when

she was four she hated it

so much she changed it to Birdy

and it just sort of stuck.

l thought you said

your dad was uptight.

Yeah.

Well, he usually is.

Maybe it's like a mid-life

crisis or something.

He seemed

pretty young to me.

Yeah, well you have to

remember l'm the product

of a teen pregnancy.

My parents had me when

they were still in high school.

Okay.

Okay, really!

l think we should have

a rule this year that maybe

you kind of keep yourself

covered up, just as a courtesy.

You know like a sock or pants

or a toque or a beanie -

anything, really.

It doesn't matter.

Sort of a common courtesy

to me, l think it will

do our relationship good

and also to the neighbors.

l think they might

appreciate it.

Cool?

Birdy!

Birdy! This is your mother,

what are you doing?

Get away from that boy!

You two, come with me.

Mom!

You're embarrassing me.

l'm embarrassing you?

l wasn't the one cavorting

out in the middle of the lake

in front of

the whole beach.

l suppose you're Jeffrey?

l didn't do anything!

l know exactly what you did,

you little pervert.

Excuse me?

Is there a problem here?

Yes, l'm handling

the situation.

Well, l'd like to help you

'handle the situation'.

This is my son.

Well, that makes sense.

This little nudist son

of yours has been

showing my daughter his penis.

You think that's funny?

lt's a violation

of her childhood.

l wasn't showing my penis.

l was showing a minnow!

Minnow.

For sure.

Mom, he's telling the truth.

He was just showing me a minnow.

This is unbelievable.

l don't care what we all want

to call it, children of eight

should not be sharing

that kind of thing.

Let's just relax.

They're kids.

At this rate, not for long.

Grab your things, Birdy.

We're leaving.

Bye, Jeffrey.

Sorry.

Wow, what a spread.

That's why it's so hot in here.

Turkey in June?

lt's our first meal as

a whole family together again.

l thought it was

more appropriate

than throwing burgers

on the barbecue.

l like burgers better.

We can have burgers

another night.

How was your golf game, boys?

Dad was playing his usual game -

up on the opposite fairway.

Your father does have a tendency to

go about things backwards.

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing.

It was just a joke, dear.

Chase, what do

your parents do?

Uh, my mom doesn't work.

Oh, a stay-at-home mom like me!

No wonder you've turned out

such a respectable young man.

Actually, she's

nothing like you.

She's not exactly

busy being a mom.

So does your father work?

No, he died when l was five.

l'm sorry to hear that.

Can we eat?

Yes, yes, of course.

What was l thinking?

l'll light the candles.

So who's going to be here?

You know, lake friends

my girlfriend Bre.

What's up, Kimble?

Girlfriend?

Yeah, you know,

summer-thing.

Oh, and it's Andrew's party.

See if you can

guess his nickname.

Alright.

Game on, Davidson.

What's up, dude?

Not in my parents'

bedroom again!

Anal Andy?

That's one for one.

Hey, guys, this is

my friend Chase.

Hey, everybody!

What's up, Joseph.

This is my buddy Chase!

Hey!

Guys, this is Chase.

He's with me, okay?

Beer Bongs!

MUSIC

Give it to Chase!

Alright, here we go!

Chug! Chug! Chug!

Chug! Chug! Chug!

Yeah!

l gotta go to the bathroom.

Alright.

You know, that's a tough

question because really

l like blondes and

brunettes equally.

Tyler Davidson.

That's where the bathroom is.

Bre Hamilton.

Lose my number?

l lost my cell phone.

Now do you want to go in the

bathroom with me or what?

Hey, Chase!

Hi!

Bre!

Nice to meet you!

Tyler's talking about you

all the time at college.

Yeah, at college, l'm talking

about you all the time.

Tyler!

Lubiniecki?

That is not a mustache.

You're so pretty.

l know, right?

lt's so great to meet

you after all this time.

l've been hearing about you.

You too.

You have to meet my friends,

Jarod and Christie.

Alright.

Yeah.

Hey, you guys.

Look who l found.

Get in there.

Sam...Sammy...

l can do this...

l'm great at this.

Mamacita!

You want something to drink?

Yeah, l'll take a beer.

l love him.

He's like my brother.

So what's your major?

Seriously?

Yeah.

Art.

l'm a painter.

Oh, you paint.

That's sexy.

Well, it's dirty.

You're funny.

And cute.

We should hang out.

Yeah, for sure.

They're ridiculously cute, huh?

Yeah.

Every summer they come back

and it's just like clockwork.

Right on schedule.

Well, Mr. Painter

if you're ever looking

for a model or anything--

l'm more of a landscape guy.

Oh.

l'm gonna get a beer.

What?

l'm gonna get a beer.

Oh.

Seriously, man,

she is on the prowl.

Right.

So be careful -

she will bite.

But if you're

into that, that's cool.

Or if you're not,

that's cool too.

Don't know, don't care.

Beer?

Yeah, one more.

You're alright, man.

Hey, good party, Andy.

My hot tub smells

like urine.

Chase, we're taking off

and Bre's staying with us.

Or you can stay at Christy's.

Uh, no, l'm good.

l'm all done.

Hey, this is gonna

be a fun summer, huh?

Just the three of us?

The best summer ever.

Marty, hey!

Come on!

First day, right?

First day.

l'm Chase, remember?

Hey.

Hey.

You working today

or just goofing off?

l've just been doing laps

around the service road.

lt's been working

out pretty well.

Cool.

You feel like catching

a movie tonight?

The girls are coming over.

Hot tub night.

The girls?

Yeah.

Bre and Christie.

Right.

Great.

l'm going to go take a nap

on number 17, then we'll switch.

l promise this time.

Right.

Ham and cheese

and a coffee to go.

Chase?

Hey, Mr. Davidson.

Well hey, if you're having

Iunch, come join me?

So where's that partner

in crime of yours?

Oh, he went for lunch with Bre.

So how's all the

manual labor going?

You know, I'm paying off

my student loans,

so no complaints.

There may be a lot of lawn

care in my future though.

Wait a minute - l thought you

wanted to be a painter,

not a gardener.

Yeah, that's the plan.

So Tyler said that there's

maybe an art store

around here?

Absolutely, yeah.

l guess it's right around

the corner, actually.

lf you've got time

we can head there.

Yeah, that'd be great.

After we're done eating.

So what inspires you to paint?

Every artist is different.

l just paint what l see.

So no landscapes?

No. Take a picture. People are

more interesting to me.

l'm gonna check

on some supplies.

Here are your canvases.

Perfect.

Hey, you know what?

Let me get that.

No, l can do it.

lt's on me.

Just pay me back

when you're famous.

Thank you.

Wait, hold on.

Now back slowly...

Oh, wait, wait, wait.

Check it out.

Check it out.

Ow!

One sec.

Sit down, put your feet

closer together again.

Let's go again,

Iet's go again.

l'm no math wizard

but l think we won by one.

Nice!

Blah, blah, blah, blah.

l'm gonna take the girls

to a movie.

You want to come?

No, l'm good here.

Thanks.

Alright, Ms. Muffet,

time for your bath.

But Mom!

No buts...

Just your butt in the tub.

Go!

See you, boys.

Christie's gonna

be disappointed.

Yeah, maybe.

Oh, you already

have a girlfriend.

No, it's just...

l already know

l'm not gonna be into it

so why pretend and then

Iet her down, right?

Okay, Casanova.

l'm just saying our interests

are a little too similar.

Hey, do you want

another beer?

Yeah.

Alright, cool.

Come on.

l'll show you the

best place in the house.

Thanks.

Pretty amazing view, isn't it?

Yeah.

Good place to just sit

and watch life go by.

Makes you want to be doing

the things you want to do.

You know?

It goes all by so fast.

What?

You have no idea.

l'm just saying, you know,

to leave my mark somehow,

make a difference...

What would you

want to change?

l don't know.

Stuff.

Sounds like heavy stuff.

Was it weird gettin' married

right out of high school?

l don't know about weird.

lt's just what happened.

Do you ever wonder

if you picked the right person?

No.

Yeah, sometimes.

Choices have to be made at

the time and you make them

and then your life

becomes your life.

l sometimes wonder if l would

have made different choices.

Like what?

Just different.

What are you laughing at?

Nothing.

You just look like Tyler

when you said that.

No, what you mean to say

is Tyler looks like me.

l'm the original.

Right.

Chase is in the guest cottage

and your dad's home.

Not in the car.

What about on the hood?

Do you at least

have a blanket?

l have a towel.

Okay.

You want to mess around?

Now?

Or we don't have to.

No, l'd like to.

But are you sure?

Do you want to mess around or not, Stacey?

You're not all that attractive

when you're grumpy.

Forget it.

Come on, l was just

surprised - that's all.

No, forget it.

l'm not in the mood anymore.

l'm going to sleep.

Morning.

Morning.

Dad, l can't believe you get up

that early and go running.

At your age shouldn't you be

knitting or something?

Thanks, smart ass.

Nathan!

Actually, you should

try running.

A little endurance might

help your golf game.

Are you enjoying the

work at the course, boys?

Are you finding

it challenging?

Mom, we're painting a fence.

lt's not like we're using

our college education.

l'm just trying

to show interest

and talk about something

other than golf.

There are other

people at this table.

Maybe you'd like to hear what

Birdy has planned for the day.

Would anyone like

some more waffles?

We haven't even started yet.

Well, we'd best get

started then, shouldn't we?

Your mother is right.

lt's polite to show interest.

Otherwise we can

seem cold or frigid.

Sometimes that's what people

do when the actions of others

seem erratic or unusual.

lt's difficult for someone

to attempt spontaneity

if they're greeted

with ridicule.

lf you don't tend your chickens,

they'll never produce

the golden egg.

Okay, okay.

l get it.

Show a little interest.

Birdy, what are you

doing today?

Mom doesn't like

that l've seen a penis,

so l have to start tennis lessons.

That's great.

That's really great.

Great waffles, Mom.

Oh, every year l have to

paint this stupid fence.

Do you think we should

have sanded it first?

l don't know.

l don't think it

really matters.

You know what?

You really need to call Christie.

She's not really my type.

Man, stop being such a fag.

You don't have to marry her,

you just gotta hit it.

l don't wanna hit it.

Okay?

l told you, l'm not into it.

Just leave it alone.

Don't worry about it.

l'm gonna call Bre.

We're going to set

you guys up for tonight.

Tyler, stop.

Okay?

Alright.

Man, what's gotten into you?

Listen, l should have

told you this a long time ago.

So, if you're gonna be mad

and kick me out or whatever

l'd rather it just be now.

Why would l kick you out?

'Cause if you can't

deal with it then

l don't want to hang

around you either.

Uh, you're not making a whole

Iot of sense right now, man.

Okay, we're friends right?

Yeah.

So it shouldn't matter

but if it does...

l get it and--

Look, l'm tired of pretending.

lt's exhausting.

So if you're gonna hate me,

just hate me.

What are you talking about?

Tyler, l'm gay.

Yeah, right.

Seriously, l am.

Seriously?

Yeah.

Yeah, right.

You're shittin' me.

That's a good one.

Tyler, l'm gay.

You're not...

for real?

Yeah.

Real deal?

Are you sure?

Yes, l'm sure.

Holy shit!

My best friend is gay.

lt doesn't mean you are.

l know.

So are we cool?

Yeah, it's cool.

Honey, let me tie

up your shoe laces.

Did you have fun?

Yeah.

Jenna is really cool.

Good.

l'm sure she'll be a

positive influence for you.

She smells nice too.

Okay, let's hurry.

We need to get supplies

for your burger night.

l don't want a burger.

Jenna is a vegetarian.

She thinks that eating

animals is totally gross.

Really? That Jenna

sounds like quite the gal.

l'll be in the car.

Oh, hey.

Looking for something?

You scared me.

Sorry, l was just...

just taking a time out.

l just came in to get

some rags to clean up.

You better use one to get

that paint out of your hair.

Yeah, we were working

on a fence today.

l think l ended up with more

paint on me than the fence.

lt kind of looks like it.

You'd better clean up

before the barbecue

because Stacey will have a fit.

Mom, can l get my ears

pierced like Jenna's?

She has three

earrings in each ear.

Birdy, just focus on

mixing that salad.

Our guests will be here shortly.

We still need to make up

the hamburger patties.

Mom!

l can't eat hamburger.

Tyler, will you go to the store

and pick up some

Veggie burgers for Birdy?

She's decided not

to eat meat anymore.

And if you see your dad,

can you ask him to light the barbecue?

Dad! You gotta light

the barbecue!

Thank you.

Hey, Dad!

Oh, hey.

What are you doing?

Just taking a moment.

You are getting old.

l gotta get some Veggie

Burgers for Birdy.

You wanna come?

Yeah.

How about you drive, son?

Don't mind if l do.

Okay.

Still got it.

l think l heard

something snap.

By the way - you gotta

start the barbecue.

You're telling me now?

Yeah, Mom said to

start the barbecue.

Just drive.

Jeez!

Man, no more meat

for Birdy, huh?

She's so weird sometimes.

Maybe she just needs

a little change.

But she's always eaten meat.

Maybe she never

really liked it.

Yeah, l think once she gets

a taste she's gonna go back?

I don't know, maybe she'll

be a veggie for life.

And you know what?

Maybe you should try it.

You might surprise yourself.

No. l don't need to try it.

That stuff is gross.

You okay, son?

Yeah...no.

Well, not really.

Chase came out to me today.

Like, he told me he was gay.

And l'm okay with it.

l just kept telling myself,

say the right thing,

say the right thing.

And l don't know if l did.

l guess it doesn't

change anything,

but it kinda changes everything.

You know?

l don't know.

l just don't know

if l'm doing the right thing

or what to do now, you know?

You know, l'd say do the same

thing you did yesterday.

What's that?

Your his best friend, right?

Yeah.

Just keep being that.

That boy chasing you

with the water gun?

Did he get you?

No?

You got away from him?

You're pretty good.

So, you play

a round today, Nathan?

We're not going to talk

about golf today, Jim.

We're talking

about other interests.

Bad game?

Dude, you had

three double bogies,

multiple foot wedges,

and you kinda hit like--

Thanks, Felix!

That's great.

No.

We have a new family

policy in the house.

Stacey introduced

it this morning.

l was only pointing out

that sometimes it's nice

to include other people

in the conversation -

people like Birdy and me,

who don't play golf.

Maybe both of you

should take it up.

And then right when

the fireworks started

he asked her to marry him.

lsn't that amazing?

Amazing.

Did you want a beer?

Would you mind?

Oh, okay.

How about a little

football instead?

Thank you.

Reminds me of us

when we were that age.

Yeah, a little.

l better grab

some more burgers.

So let's see that

good arm of yours.

Well, you ain't no

Terry Bradshaw.

You might be a Lynn Swann.

Let's see if you're

a Franco Harris.

l don't really know who

any of those guys are.

Well, today Birdy started

her tennis lessons.

That's great!

Mmm, maybe.

Maybe?

She seems to have taken

a fascination with her coach.

l don't know if it's healthy.

l'm sure he's harmless.

She looks harmless

but that's all Birdy can ever

talk about since the lesson.

Jenna this and Jenna that.

Mom, l've got a man crush

on Brad Pitt.

lt doesn't mean l'm gay.

l just want her to

have a normal childhood.

l don't think it's

bad to be gay.

l'm not saying it's bad.

l just don't think

l want Birdy

to be like...that.

Life would be easier

for her if she wasn't.

l sure as hell wouldn't

want any a son of mine

growing up queer.

Jim!

Well, l wouldn't.

Birdy can be anything

she wants to be.

l'd just prefer if

she wasn't a lesbian.

Okay, wow!

Am l hungry!

Good thing we're not

talking about golf.

Birdy! Come get

your veggie burger!

Hey.

Hey.

You okay?

Yeah, l'm fine.

You know what my mom

says fine stands for?

Fucked up, insecure,

neurotic and emotional.

So are you fine?

Pretty much.

Your mom said that?

Yeah, she'd been

drinking at the time.

Hey, that Jim guy is an idiot.

He doesn't know his head

from his ass.

And my mom -

she wasn't thinking.

lt'd be totally

different if she knew.

lt's kinda like being a spy.

What is?

Being gay.

'Cause nobody knows

until l tell them.

People will be

brutally honest

because they think

nobody's listening.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

l didn't know how

you'd take it.

lf you'd be cool

seeing me with a dude.

That sounds so weird -

a dude.

l love you, man.

You know, like...

like a brother.

Not like, you know.

Yeah, l know.

No sword fights.

Right.

l love you, too.

Maybe we could find

a more macho way of saying it.

You know, something

a little more manly.

Go Steelers?

Yeah. Go Steelers is good.

l like that.

l love that.

Let's use that from now on.

Go Steelers.

l never said l love

you to a guy before.

Yeah, me neither.

Good talk.

Can l get my ears

pierced like Jenna's?

You know we'll have

to talk with mom.

How come Chase is staying

with us this summer?

Why doesn't he spend summers

with his own family?

Brian said it's probably

because his parents hate him.

That's not true, pickle.

See Chase--

Well, his dad died

when he was just a little boy,

and he doesn't really get

along with his mom,

so this summer

we're like his family.

Can l please get my ears

pierced tomorrow?

We'll talk about

it in the morning.

Okay.

- Good night.

- Good night.

Hey, hey!

We're just playin'

for fun Chase.

You don't have

to get so close.

l forgot to tell you.

My grandma invited us all

over for the weekend.

Oh, yeah?

Had my fill of social

gatherings after the barbecue.

l think l'll just

stick around here.

Alright.

It's pretty fun though.

We start drinkin'

at breakfast over there.

So, what's the deal?

You're all the sudden

scared to be naked

in front of a heterosexual

or something.

Whatever, dude.

l'm not scared.

Why are you being so prissy

with that towel then?

Why are you watching

how l dry myself?

l'm not.

lt's just you usually

parade around,

jingling your jangles

all over the place.

lt's hard not

to get an eyeful.

ls it different now?

Between us?

No, l'm just saying...usually.

l'm just thinking

of all the times--

So, it is different.

Kinda.

Sorry to interrupt

your programming.

The show's back on schedule!

l don't want it

back on schedule.

l still got the reruns

playing in my mind.

You want it

you got it, pa'lly.

l don't want it!

l want it to stop!

l'm pointing

out the difference.

l like the difference.

The parade's back on,

rain or shine.

l don't want the parade.

What does gay mean?

Who told you that word?

Mom, it's not a bad word.

l never said it was.

l asked her where she heard it.

Brian said he thinks Tyler

and Chase are gay.

Brian? What does he know?

He's like eight.

l'm eight.

l know, Birdy.

But gay is not

a bad thing, okay?

So what is it?

Well, sometimes a guy will

fall in love with a guy.

Or a girl will fall

in love with a girl.

That means they're gay.

Okay.

l love Jenna

my tennis coach.

Am l Gay?

No!

You could be.

But you probably aren't.

lt has to do with love and...

and other stuff, Birdy.

Like sex?

Oh, Lord.

lt's okay, mom.

l know.

Jeffrey told me all about it.

l'm sure he did.

But how do two boys do that?

Remember our rule to

not talk about golf?

l'm changing that.

We can all talk about golf.

Especially tonight,

with your Grandmother.

And after the weekend, Birdy,

we're both gonna

Iearn how to play.

Oh, yeah, Mom.

That's great.

There's nothin' straighter

than two lady golfers.

Hey, Chase.

Nathan.

You wanna grab some

dinner later?

l can't cook like Stacey,

but l'm pretty mean

with the barbecue.

Barbecue sounds good.

Alright, just come

by when you're ready.

See you in a bit.

Well, sweetheart--

l saw Jeffrey's penis.

You did?

They're weird looking,

aren't they, Birdy?

They look squishy.

Sometimes they are.

Mom. Please.

She's gonna

find out one day.

Besides, there's nothing wrong

with a little education.

Hey, you're right on time.

l hope beer is okay.

Yeah, perfect.

Did you hang out

with Jarod today?

What?

Well, you're friends right?

l saw you at the

barbecue the other night.

Oh, right. He's--

Chase, Tyler told me.

Right.

l figured he would.

Were you scared to tell him?

Yeah. l mean...

you never know how people

are gonna react, right?

Yeah.

So...how about you?

Things were different

20 years ago.

l should stop talking.

Steaks look good.

You know what?

You should probably go.

Okay, Birdy.

Let's go.

We're leaving.

Come on.

Why we have to leave early?

Grandma's is always so fun.

Yeah, it's a riot.

Hey, l was just

making a sandwich.

You want one?

No.

Chase, l think that l'm...

l know.

Everything's gonna be okay.

l don't have

anyone to talk to.

lt's alright.

l'm here.

That's good.

[laughing]

That's good.

lt's good.

lt is good.

Man, you are good looking.

You're not so bad yourself.

Do you want to go for a swim?

Yeah, let's do it.

Are you here?

l'm here.

Twenty-five years l've been

waiting to feel like this.

Thank you.

lt's alright?

lt's better than alright.

(car door slams shut)

Shit.

Someone's here.

You're back early.

l love my mother,

but one night is enough.

You're shivering.

Out of hot water?

Yeah, l'm just checking

the pilot light

on the hot water tank.

Hey.

Hey.

What's up?

Nothin' - just, uh, swimming.

Yeah, night swim.

l love coming out

for a night swim.

How was the weekend

with my dad?

lt was good.

Kind of boring, l'm sure.

A lot of golf talk.

You should have come

to my Grandma's, man.

We started drinking -

she had mimosas by nine,

wine by eleven.

Look at this place.

lt's crazy out here, right?

Totally.

l'll race you in.

Chase! Good morning.

Can you

come here for a minute?

l wanted to talk to

you about something.

Okay.

When were you

gonna tell me?

lt must have been

terrible to feel you had

to keep it a secret like that.

l'm sorry for what l said

at the barbecue, Chase.

l hope you can forgive me.

Have a good day.

You too.

Honestly, at this rate we'll

never get to eat breakfast!

We can't eat

until it's finished!

l don't know, Birdy.

Just because l go to college,

doesn't make me smart.

You should ask your father.

He'll probably know.

Ask him what?

Dad, what's a 10-letter

word for bond?

Hmmm...

lnvestment?

lnvestment doesn't work.

Okay, l gotta go.

l'm gonna be late.

l need to get Chase.

He's been working on that

painting 24/7.

l'm gonna take this to go.

Let me make you

up a plate.

What are you doing today, Dad?

l've got to do some paperwork

and then play a round

of that game

we're not allowed to mention.

l still need a 1 O-letter

word for bond.

Try commitment.

C-O-M-

Is that one M or two M's?

l've changed the rule.

What's this?

It's two M's, kiddo.

M-E-N-T.

lt works, Daddy!

You got it!

We can all

talk about golf -

as much as we want.

Golf, golf, golf!

Balls, balls, balls!

l've been thinking,

maybe it would be good for you

to spend some time with Chase.

He's gay.

l know. Tyler told me.

Did you talk to him about it?

Yeah, a little.

l just think he needs

all of our support right now.

Okay, yeah.

l'll talk to him.

Golf, golf, golf!

Balls, balls, balls!

Golf, golf, golf!

Balls, balls, balls!

Chase!

Hey.

Where's Tyler?

He's working on the back nine.

Do you have a minute to talk.

We're kind of talking right now.

You know what l mean.

Nathan, stop.

Didn't daddy ever

ask you to come play?

No.

When one man and one woman

are married to each other

sometimes they need

some time apart.

That's what golf

does for your dad.

And his car and his office.

Well, l have my scrapping

and l love to cook.

Wait here for a minute.

Birdy!

Grab your golf clubs.

Let's go.

We're leaving.

Nathan, not here.

Okay?

You're probably right,

but l can't stop thinking about you.

What were those men

doing in the bushes?

Probably looking

for a lost ball.

How was your day?

Good. Yours?

Fine.

How's Chase?

l think he's gonna be okay.

Mmm...

How about you?

Are you gonna be okay?

l don't know what you mean.

Really?

What's this about?

You asked me to spend

more time with Chase.

Why are you so upset?

l'm not upset.

Stacey, you're half drunk.

l saw you.

Excuse me?

At the golf course, with Chase.

l saw you kiss him.

What else have you done?

Nothing.

Don't lie to me, Nathan.

This is...

Crazy?

Are you about to

call me crazy?

l'm a perfectly sane woman

dealing with completely

irrational behavior.

ln case you've forgotten,

this is our life you're toying with.

Now tell me what happened.

What you saw with

Chase was an accident.

An accident?

lt didn't mean anything.

Cheating on your wife?

That is not an accident.

Have you always liked men?

No...yes.

l don't know, Stacey.

Are you gay, Nathan?

l don't know.

Yes you do!

Are you?

Yes.

But l loved you.

You know what l mean.

Actually l don't.

That is why we're having

this heart to heart.

Why did you marry me?

And you knew that

you'd be living a lie?

This hasn't been a lie.

What happened with Chase -

it was the first time.

l have never been

with a man before.

So you chose a boy.

Stacey.

Your son's best friend

to experiment with.

Stop.

No, l won't stop!

l tried in vain

to be the perfect wife,

but it didn't matter, did it?

Don't you understand, Nathan?

l don't care that you're gay.

l chose this life with you and with

everything that comes with it.

Why didn't you talk to me?

Stacey, l just couldn't--

and if you knew all along,

why didn't you just leave me?

Because l love you, Nathan!

And l thought that eventually

you'd tell me

and that l could tell

you it was alright,

that l don't care

that we could keep

everything we have

and we could just go on--

Pretending.

But you slipped.

l'm sorry.

It just happened.

l didn't plan it.

What are we going to do?

l don't know what

we're going to do, Nathan,

but l know that

l'm going to start

by telling Chase he's leaving.

Stacey, don't, please.

Just let me handle it.

Handle what?

Hey, Mom.

What's for dinner?

Everyone's on

their own tonight.

Okay.

(crying)

Hey.

Nathan, look

l've been thinking--

Chase...

Stacey knows.

She saw us this afternoon

on the golf course.

Shit.

Chase, this isn't your fault.

lf l had come out

20 years ago,

none of this

would be happening.

lf Tyler finds out--

He won't.

l'll fix this.

l don't even know

what l was thinking.

lt's okay.

What about you?

Are you gonna be okay?

As good as l ever was -

maybe even better.

Thank you.

Dad?

Son!

Tyler!

Tyler, it's not

what it looks like.

Then what is it?

Hey, this isn't his fault!

So it's your fault!

Who is that?!

l don't know who that is!

Tyler, l can explain!

Don't fucking touch me!

That's enough!

What are you doing?

Why would you do this?

Why is everyone yelling?

Why wouldn't you

just leave, Dad?

Because your mother

was pregnant.

So it's my fault?

Nothing is your fault, Tyler.

So this, all this, this is just-

my family, my parents...

it's just a lie?

lt's not a lie, Tyler.

l love you,

l love your mother.

l just had other feelings.

So my best friend's a fag and all

of a sudden my dad's a fag too?

l know this is

difficult for you, Tyler.

Why are you

sticking up for him?

Why don't you kick him out?

Birdy!

l'm hungry.

Alright, sweetheart.

How about some pie?

l think we all should

have a piece of pie.

Hey, kiddo.

Are you okay, Daddy?

Pie, huh?

l like pie.

This is...

Dad, this is bullshit.

l like it.

l'll have Tyler's piece.

Well, l'm sorry,

but l still can't believe this.

Anybody call

Jerry Springer yet?

Honestly, man, l don't even know

how it got to that place.

Are you sure it's okay

if l stay here?

Well, you won't be staying

with Tyler anytime soon.

You're not the only one

who made a mistake.

Hi, Mom.

How'd you sleep?

Not so good.

lt's gonna be fine.

So much for

the perfect family, huh?

Perfect is overrated.

l just don't know how l'm

gonna look at him again.

He's having a hard enough

time looking at himself.

But he's still your dad.

Did you know?

You can't blame

a person for who they are.

Hey, Chase.

Where did Chase go?

He's gone to stay

someplace else.

Did he and Tyler break up?

Tyler and Chase

were never dating.

But they loved each other.

l could tell.

They loved each

other like good friends.

And right now there's some

issues they need to work out.

Because Daddy kissed Chase?

Yes, Birdy...

because Daddy kissed Chase.

Have you seen him yet?

Who?

Come on, man.

lt's been over a week.

l'm pretty sure l'm the last

person he wants to see.

lt's not going to get

better all at once

but you gotta start somewhere.

l think this is one

of those things

that just doesn't get better.

l mean, what's the

worst that's gonna happen?

Tyler's here.

Chase beat you in

by an hour again today.

We're not supposed

to be here until eight.

He's been here at

seven every morning

working on the back nine.

Where you gonna be today?

Anywhere but the back nine.

- Hey.

- Hey.

So l shot an 81 yesterday.

That a boy.

l finally shot a par

on number eight.

l know that's the hole

you were having trouble with.

Yeah.

Have you talked

to Chase yet, son?

No, there's nothing to say.

l know what l did was stupid.

Okay, really stupid.

What happened with Chase

wasn't his fault.

And it doesn't

change the fact

that l love you

very much, Tyler.

lt's killing you, isn't it?

Obviously.

Well, l can tell.

You haven't tried to

make out with me yet

and we've been

here, what, ten minutes?

Bre, l can't stop

thinking about it.

lt's like ingrained

in my mind.

Why would Chase

do that to me, right?

What the hell

was he thinking?

What was my dad thinking?

They obviously

weren't thinking.

So that makes it okay?

Tyler, this isn't about you.

Try to imagine how hard it

must have been for your dad.

Maybe Chase was supposed

to be here this summer.

And if your dad is gay,

he still deserves to be happy.

How can my dad be gay?

Chase and your dad

are still the same people.

Why though?

Why would Chase

do that to me?

l can't answer that Tyler.

Maybe you should ask him.

- Well, we can still make out.

- Yup.

l know you've made

sacrifices and so have l

but Birdy is only 8 years old

and she needs both of us.

So we can't make any promises.

All we're gonna

have to do is try.

l'd like that.

Thank you.

l'm thinking what it would

be like to see you

with another person.

lt would be

pretty weird, wouldn't it?

l guess even though

l suspected you might be gay,

when you told me

we'd still be together

l didn't think that meant

we'd be with other people.

l guess that wouldn't

be fair, would it?

Not to either one of us.

l mean you deserve to be

with someone too.

l can't even think

about that.

l love you, Stacey.

You know that, right?

l know.

l just can't imagine what

our life is gonna look like.

Will we still live together?

Do we get separate rooms?

Maybe you should go home

at the end of the summer

and l should stay here.

l don't think we have the

answers to those questions yet.

We need to be

there for Birdy.

And the rest...

l think we take it

a day at a time.

Looks great.

lt's gettin' there.

No, it's there.

But l'm feeling for

some beach right now,

what do you say?

You ready?

Yeah, let's do it.

Alright. Meet you out front.

Tyler, l'm sorry.

lf mom and dad break up,

l'm scared l'll never

see them again either.

Well, they might not split up -

they might stay together.

They don't know yet.

They're still

talking it through.

l think that's what you

should do with Chase.

Everyone!

Come look!

So you're going, aren't you?

l just need to

figure this out.

And you need space

to do it in, l know.

l guess we're just going

to have to tell the kids.

Come here, kiddo.

l don't want you to go, Daddy.

We will see each other

all the time, l promise.

Where you headed?

Bus stop.

Jarod called me.

Hey.

l love you, son.

l love you too, Dad.

See you, Dad.

Jarod called me.

l thought he might.

Well, my, uh...

my dad left.

l'm sorry, man.

Yeah, me too.

But l know now

it's not your fault.

Thank you.

Okay, enough of that

sentimental crap, right?

l'm terrible at it.

You don't do too bad.

Really?

Well, yeah...

for a straight guy.

Hey, well that's good to know!

Well, uh...

take care of yourself, man.

You too.

Hey...

Go Steelers, right?