A Teacher (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 8 - Episode #1.8 - full transcript
Claire attempts to restart her life. However, not everyone is ready for her to turn the page.
Hey.
‐ Hey.
‐ Hey, Claire.
‐ Dad.
Nate let me come along.
I hope you don't mind.
‐ Let's just go.
Okay?
Well, I suppose I better
get on back to the store.
- All right.
- Tell the kids I said hi.
‐ Will do.
They've been asking about you.
I know you're in a tough spot,
but you're gonna make it
through it.
Trust me.
I've been there.
Um, I know we ain't been close,
but I'd like to be there
for you now.
If you'll let me.
‐ Thanks.
‐ Later, Pop.
‐ You should have told me
you were bringing Dad.
It was a complete ambush.
He just wanted
to help out his daughter.
I didn't see it as a big deal.
‐ How long have you guys
been talking?
‐ Well, ever since Lisa
went back full time,
he's been helping out
with the kids.
It's been nice.
‐ Yeah, until it's not.
Well, he's been sober
almost seven years.
So...
So, uh, you can stay here
as long as you want.
Uh...there are some
ground rules, though.
I told Lisa you'd get
a job soon,
so get a job soon.
Make the probation officer
happy too.
‐ Going job hunting tomorrow.
Good.
If you're hungry,
there's stuff up in the fridge.
Have at it.
Um...
Matt brought by
most of your things.
So you should be good there
too.
‐ Oh.
How's he doing?
‐ You know...
‐ I'm sure he's happy
that the divorce
is almost finalized.
I wouldn't say
he's happy
about pretty much anything
right now.
All right.
I'm gonna head back to work.
I'll be back later.
‐ Hey, Nate, thank you
for letting me stay here.
I‐‐I really appreciate it,
and I know that Lisa is‐‐
‐ Oh, it's‐‐it's fine.
I'll see you tonight.
- ‐ Hey.
- Lisa.
‐ Hi.
Starting early, huh?
‐ Yeah, sorry.
I should have asked you first.
Just been such a while
since I've had any wine.
Um, can I pour you a glass?
‐ No.
Maybe later.
You look surprisingly good,
considering.
‐ Thanks.
Just wanted to feel
like myself again.
- ‐ Aunt Claire!
- Hi, sweetie.
- ‐ Hey.
- Aww, I missed you guys.
Hi.
‐ Hey, guys.
Auntie Claire must be
really tired
from her big day,
so why don't we just
leave her alone
for a little bit, okay?
‐ I'm‐‐I'm fine.
Let's go get some snacks.
Let's go.
‐
- Hi.
- Hey.
What can I get you?
‐ Um...could I get
a small latte
and...maybe one of your scones,
please?
‐ It'll be $7.50.
‐
Crap.
Uh...
I'll just get the latte,
please.
‐ Well, it's on the house.
- Really?
- Yeah.
‐ Thank you.
‐ You're welcome.
Your latte will be right up.
‐ Okay.
These totally changed my life.
Got, like, five pairs at home.
It's dumb that something
as trivial
as a pair of leggings
can make you feel so different.
Plus, they make your butt
look so good.
‐ I mean, they are really cute.
They're so cute.
‐ All right.
I'm sold.
‐ Looking for a job?
‐ I was thinking about
applying.
‐ I feel like you'd be
such a good fit.
Let's get you an application.
Great.
‐ Okay, so you just fill out
one of these,
do an interview‐‐our
target customer's everyone,
blah, blah, blah‐‐and after
a quick background check,
we'll be good.
‐ Okay.
So about the background check‐‐
um, there may be this
small misdemeanor
that comes up, but I think‐‐
‐ Claire Wilson?
It really is you.
‐ Excuse me
for just one minute.
You're out already?
‐ I served my time, Victoria.
Oh, come on,
you gotta be kidding me.
Okay.
No, no, no.
This woman cannot work here.
Google her.
You'll see.
Claire Wilson‐‐she's
a sexual predator.
Excuse me.
Uh, do you know
how much longer?
I've been waiting
for over an hour.
‐ They'll call you
when they're ready.
‐ Okay.
‐ We'll do your sample
and then go over
your employment status.
I need to see your stomach
and your back.
‐ Really?
‐ Lift up your shirt.
‐ It's not like
I'm hoarding pee or something.
‐ I can report
your insubordination
to the judge, if you prefer.
Now the sample.
‐
Hey, Claire,
you ready for dinner?
‐ I'll be up in a minute.
No, no, don't do it.
Do it!
Oh!
‐ How'd the job hunt go?
‐ Didn't.
I mean, I went‐‐I went
to one store,
but I kind of lost energy
when a mom from Westerbrook
called me a predator
in front of the entire place.
‐ Really?
‐ I mean,
are you really surprised
that she feels that way?
‐ Oh, can you give me a break?
Give me one fucking break.
It's obvious
you don't want me here.
I get it.
- ‐ Nice, Claire.
- She's been a bitch
since I got here.
‐ Don't.
‐ You do know
it was consensual, right?
‐ If the roles were reversed,
you'd be high fiving me
right now.
Are you listening to yourself?
- He was your student.
- I know.
But he pursued me.
He kissed me.
‐ And you didn't say "no."
‐ I wish I could have been
the perfect little wife
and popped out
a bunch of babies
like I was supposed to,
but I wanted...
I wanted to feel free.
I wanted to do what I wanted
for the first time in my life.
Look, I get that you and Dad
are cool now,
but you have no idea
what it was like for me
in that house with him.
For you guys
to just show up like that‐‐
‐ Don't blame your fucked up
childhood, all right?
- Take responsibility.
- How have I not?
I just spent six months
in jail,
I'm about to have
five years' probation,
and I'm immortalized
as a teacher slut.
Is that not enough?
‐ So your life was boring.
Who gives a shit?
People kill to live
boring lives, Claire.
That doesn't give you license
to do whatever you want.
Do
you even realize
the damage that you've done,
how much shit I get from Lisa
for having you here?
You jeopardized my career,
and don't even get me started
on Matt.
He's barely functioning.
And that kid...
- Hi.
- Hey.
- Can I come in?
- ‐ Okay.
How have you been?
‐ I've been better.
‐ I'm sorry, Claire.
I am so sorry.
This is all my fault.
I convinced you to run away,
and then I left
like a fucking idiot.
- ‐ It's not your fault.
- I mean, if I hadn't‐‐
if I hadn't told the cops...
none of this
would have happened, and‐‐
It's not your‐‐
‐ All I can think about
is just you being in jail
because of me.
‐ No, I'm the one who...
I just wanted someone else
to know how happy we were.
We were happy, right?
‐ Yeah.
Yeah, Claire,
are you kidding me?
Last year with you was...
Being with you...
It was...everything.
I‐‐I can't‐‐I mean, I can't
do anything without you.
I can't‐‐I can't eat.
I can't sleep.
I can't go to class.
Like...
I'm‐‐without you, I'm alone.
I need you.
‐ What we had...
Was an escape.
It wasn't love.
‐
Look at what
it's doing to us.
No.
I've tried to convince myself
that it's okay, but it's not.
You need to leave.
‐ No, you can't‐‐come on.
‐ This is violating
my probation.
You need to go.
Claire, please.
‐ Eric.
Go be a kid, Eric.
Just go.
‐ Hey.
‐ Hey, Claire.
‐ Dad.
Nate let me come along.
I hope you don't mind.
‐ Let's just go.
Okay?
Well, I suppose I better
get on back to the store.
- All right.
- Tell the kids I said hi.
‐ Will do.
They've been asking about you.
I know you're in a tough spot,
but you're gonna make it
through it.
Trust me.
I've been there.
Um, I know we ain't been close,
but I'd like to be there
for you now.
If you'll let me.
‐ Thanks.
‐ Later, Pop.
‐ You should have told me
you were bringing Dad.
It was a complete ambush.
He just wanted
to help out his daughter.
I didn't see it as a big deal.
‐ How long have you guys
been talking?
‐ Well, ever since Lisa
went back full time,
he's been helping out
with the kids.
It's been nice.
‐ Yeah, until it's not.
Well, he's been sober
almost seven years.
So...
So, uh, you can stay here
as long as you want.
Uh...there are some
ground rules, though.
I told Lisa you'd get
a job soon,
so get a job soon.
Make the probation officer
happy too.
‐ Going job hunting tomorrow.
Good.
If you're hungry,
there's stuff up in the fridge.
Have at it.
Um...
Matt brought by
most of your things.
So you should be good there
too.
‐ Oh.
How's he doing?
‐ You know...
‐ I'm sure he's happy
that the divorce
is almost finalized.
I wouldn't say
he's happy
about pretty much anything
right now.
All right.
I'm gonna head back to work.
I'll be back later.
‐ Hey, Nate, thank you
for letting me stay here.
I‐‐I really appreciate it,
and I know that Lisa is‐‐
‐ Oh, it's‐‐it's fine.
I'll see you tonight.
- ‐ Hey.
- Lisa.
‐ Hi.
Starting early, huh?
‐ Yeah, sorry.
I should have asked you first.
Just been such a while
since I've had any wine.
Um, can I pour you a glass?
‐ No.
Maybe later.
You look surprisingly good,
considering.
‐ Thanks.
Just wanted to feel
like myself again.
- ‐ Aunt Claire!
- Hi, sweetie.
- ‐ Hey.
- Aww, I missed you guys.
Hi.
‐ Hey, guys.
Auntie Claire must be
really tired
from her big day,
so why don't we just
leave her alone
for a little bit, okay?
‐ I'm‐‐I'm fine.
Let's go get some snacks.
Let's go.
‐
- Hi.
- Hey.
What can I get you?
‐ Um...could I get
a small latte
and...maybe one of your scones,
please?
‐ It'll be $7.50.
‐
Crap.
Uh...
I'll just get the latte,
please.
‐ Well, it's on the house.
- Really?
- Yeah.
‐ Thank you.
‐ You're welcome.
Your latte will be right up.
‐ Okay.
These totally changed my life.
Got, like, five pairs at home.
It's dumb that something
as trivial
as a pair of leggings
can make you feel so different.
Plus, they make your butt
look so good.
‐ I mean, they are really cute.
They're so cute.
‐ All right.
I'm sold.
‐ Looking for a job?
‐ I was thinking about
applying.
‐ I feel like you'd be
such a good fit.
Let's get you an application.
Great.
‐ Okay, so you just fill out
one of these,
do an interview‐‐our
target customer's everyone,
blah, blah, blah‐‐and after
a quick background check,
we'll be good.
‐ Okay.
So about the background check‐‐
um, there may be this
small misdemeanor
that comes up, but I think‐‐
‐ Claire Wilson?
It really is you.
‐ Excuse me
for just one minute.
You're out already?
‐ I served my time, Victoria.
Oh, come on,
you gotta be kidding me.
Okay.
No, no, no.
This woman cannot work here.
Google her.
You'll see.
Claire Wilson‐‐she's
a sexual predator.
Excuse me.
Uh, do you know
how much longer?
I've been waiting
for over an hour.
‐ They'll call you
when they're ready.
‐ Okay.
‐ We'll do your sample
and then go over
your employment status.
I need to see your stomach
and your back.
‐ Really?
‐ Lift up your shirt.
‐ It's not like
I'm hoarding pee or something.
‐ I can report
your insubordination
to the judge, if you prefer.
Now the sample.
‐
Hey, Claire,
you ready for dinner?
‐ I'll be up in a minute.
No, no, don't do it.
Do it!
Oh!
‐ How'd the job hunt go?
‐ Didn't.
I mean, I went‐‐I went
to one store,
but I kind of lost energy
when a mom from Westerbrook
called me a predator
in front of the entire place.
‐ Really?
‐ I mean,
are you really surprised
that she feels that way?
‐ Oh, can you give me a break?
Give me one fucking break.
It's obvious
you don't want me here.
I get it.
- ‐ Nice, Claire.
- She's been a bitch
since I got here.
‐ Don't.
‐ You do know
it was consensual, right?
‐ If the roles were reversed,
you'd be high fiving me
right now.
Are you listening to yourself?
- He was your student.
- I know.
But he pursued me.
He kissed me.
‐ And you didn't say "no."
‐ I wish I could have been
the perfect little wife
and popped out
a bunch of babies
like I was supposed to,
but I wanted...
I wanted to feel free.
I wanted to do what I wanted
for the first time in my life.
Look, I get that you and Dad
are cool now,
but you have no idea
what it was like for me
in that house with him.
For you guys
to just show up like that‐‐
‐ Don't blame your fucked up
childhood, all right?
- Take responsibility.
- How have I not?
I just spent six months
in jail,
I'm about to have
five years' probation,
and I'm immortalized
as a teacher slut.
Is that not enough?
‐ So your life was boring.
Who gives a shit?
People kill to live
boring lives, Claire.
That doesn't give you license
to do whatever you want.
Do
you even realize
the damage that you've done,
how much shit I get from Lisa
for having you here?
You jeopardized my career,
and don't even get me started
on Matt.
He's barely functioning.
And that kid...
- Hi.
- Hey.
- Can I come in?
- ‐ Okay.
How have you been?
‐ I've been better.
‐ I'm sorry, Claire.
I am so sorry.
This is all my fault.
I convinced you to run away,
and then I left
like a fucking idiot.
- ‐ It's not your fault.
- I mean, if I hadn't‐‐
if I hadn't told the cops...
none of this
would have happened, and‐‐
It's not your‐‐
‐ All I can think about
is just you being in jail
because of me.
‐ No, I'm the one who...
I just wanted someone else
to know how happy we were.
We were happy, right?
‐ Yeah.
Yeah, Claire,
are you kidding me?
Last year with you was...
Being with you...
It was...everything.
I‐‐I can't‐‐I mean, I can't
do anything without you.
I can't‐‐I can't eat.
I can't sleep.
I can't go to class.
Like...
I'm‐‐without you, I'm alone.
I need you.
‐ What we had...
Was an escape.
It wasn't love.
‐
Look at what
it's doing to us.
No.
I've tried to convince myself
that it's okay, but it's not.
You need to leave.
‐ No, you can't‐‐come on.
‐ This is violating
my probation.
You need to go.
Claire, please.
‐ Eric.
Go be a kid, Eric.
Just go.