Bates Motel (2013–2017): Season 2, Episode 6 - Plunge - full transcript
Norma works to get appointed to the council. Norman tries to get a drivers license while dealing with an incident concerning Cody and Emma. Dylan finally gets to know his boss.
NARRATOR:
Previously on Bates Motel...
CODY: I never seen anyone
go into a hole like that.
Did anyone call my mother?
No, they just called me.
Well, please don't
tell her.
That girl is not
a good choice.
She's rude. She's
disrespectful to adults.
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NORMAN: She's a nice girl.
JIMMY: Don't you walk out on
me when I'm talking to you!
Get back here now!
(BREATHING SHAKILY)
NORMAN: You okay?
I told you to
wait in the car.
My dad's a dick. Whatever.
I heard you just saved
my brother's life.
Who are you?
I'm your boss.
Morning, Mother.
What's for breakfast?
I didn't make anything.
I actually have to
go into town.
I have to do some errands.
Oh, you want me to come?
We can get breakfast out.
No, I have stuff to do.
Um, stay here and help Emma.
(METAL CLINKS)
When were you drinking?
Was this with Cody?
Don't make
a big deal of it.
You know,
all kids my age drink.
I didn't raise you to be
all kids your age.
I raised you to be better.
(SCOFFS) We're supposed
to be taking you to get
your driver's license
test this weekend.
How am I supposed to feel okay
about letting you have that,
when you're doing
stuff like this?
Mom, I need to
be able to drive.
Please, I'm a grown man.
Making immature choices.
It's really
important to me.
I know it means
a lot to you.
I'm sorry about the beer.
I'm trusting you, Norman.
You cannot keep
secrets from me.
I'm gonna get dressed.
Put your clothes away.
Someone's supposed to be
picking me up from work.
You're not Remo.
(CHUCKLES)
I hope not.
Come on. Let's go.
DYLAN: Why was I in a hospital
two towns over?
(MUSIC PLAYING SOFTLY
ON CAR STEREO)
JODI: Because no one knows
you were in the shootout.
That's why we took you to the
hospital over in Ocean View.
It's a better hospital also.
So I wanted to make
sure you had the best,
given you jumped
in front of a car
to save my
dumb-ass brother.
You live up here?
No, I'm taking you
up here to kill you.
(LAUGHS)
Yeah, I live up here.
It's a hell of a commute.
Oh, let's just say
I don't love visitors.
(DOGS BARKING)
Dozer! Dozer!
Oh, it's okay.
It's okay, honey, yeah.
Come on,
I'll show you inside.
Don't let the goat
bite you in the ass.
(GOAT BLEATS)
Come here.
(WHISTLES)
Come on, come on.
Come on, come on.
So, uh, your room's upstairs.
You'll be safe here
until this all blows over.
DYLAN: Are you sure
you're not gonna kill me?
(LAUGHS)
Opposite, actually.
I'm very interested
in keeping you alive.
Do you have family?
Anyone I need to call,
so they're not
worried about you?
No, they don't
care about me.
That came out way more pathetic
than it was supposed to.
But, uh,
it's fine I'm here.
Here you go.
(TAPPING KEYS)
WOMAN ON PHONE: Yes?
Hi, it's Norma Bates.
I need to see Nick Ford.
Hello, Mrs. Bates.
I don't show that Mr. Ford
has an appointment with you.
Well, he doesn't. I just wanted
to talk to him for a moment.
I'm sorry. I don't
have him right now.
Well,okay.
I'll just drive home,
call him,
and then come back.
Okay, Mrs. Bates.
(LINE DISCONNECTS)
NICK: Norma?
Oh, hi!
I was just trying to get in
to see you for a moment.
I wanted to talk to you.
I guess you heard the news.
Well, if you mean
about Lee Berman,
yes, it's so sad.
Sad...
And convenient.
Well, I would never say someone dying
is convenient. (LAUGHS WEAKLY)
Well, then you'd be
lying...or ignorant.
There are many times, Norma,
when death is convenient.
I don't want to
do this anymore.
You don't want to do what?
Stop the bypass?
Well, no.
I still want that.
But I... I don't want
to do this.
You and me, this.
It's nothing personal.
I just... This is
very important to me,
and we barely know
each other.
That didn't seem to
bother you the other day.
Before you had the
environmental impact report.
Before Lee Berman
drove off a cliff.
Well, I...
I just think it's strange,
Lee Berman dying
all of a sudden.
What are you saying?
I had something to do
with Lee Berman's death?
No, I'm not saying
that at all.
That would be crazy, right?
I just feel that I can
take it from here.
Well, it's... It's been
great getting to meet you,
and I wish you
all the best.
You be well, Norma Bates.
(GATE OPENS)
(GATE CLOSES)
(ELECTRICITY CRACKLING)
Hi.
I had to come over.
Isn't that the weirdest
news about Lee Berman?
I couldn't believe it.
I know.
It's terribly sad.
He had a wife and kids.
You know, you need to try
and get that open seat.
Does that seem right?
He's dead,
the seat's open,
and that bypass is
still happening.
I'm not saying
it's gonna be easy.
There's gonna be a line
of people trying for it.
But a lot of the people around
here in this town are yokels.
And I know Rob is trying
to get a council together
that's a little bit more
sophisticated and educated.
Not... Not to sound like
a snob.
I seriously don't
mean it that way,
but people a little more like...
Like us.
Who's Rob?
The mayor of our city.
Oh, Rob, yeah.
Right.
(STAMMERING)
He doesn't even know me.
Well, call him,
and tell him
that you want to talk to him
about taking over the seat.
Tell him you're a friend
of mine and Peter's.
They play golf together.
And I'm gonna have
George call you
to help prep you
for the meeting.
No, I'm not trying
to set you up again.
I can take a hint.
I mean, it's not him.
He's wonderful.
I'm just not ready yet.
Please.
It's just he's fantastic
at this kind of thing.
He was a lawyer
for many years.
Politics have always been
a hobby of his.
He helped three
senators get elected,
and I really think he could
help you get this seat.
Really? I don't want
to put you to trouble.
Norma, stop it.
It's no trouble at all.
lam gonna call him.
I think it would be great
to have a smart,
single mom
with a business
on the board.
Let me know how
that call goes, okay?
(DOGS BARKING)
(DOOR OPENS)
You slept a long time.
That's good.
What's this?
It's a little elixir
I made for you
from some herbs
in my garden.
Lavender is
the main component.
It has anti-inflammatory
and antiseptic properties.
It also aids in insomnia
and anxiety...
Depression.
But that's not our problem.
Go ahead. Drink it.
So I'm gonna make
dinner for us.
We'll eat around 7:00.
Okay, yeah.
(WHISPERS) Okay.
Thank you.
I mean, for...
You know, bringing me
to your own home.
(DOOR CLOSES)
(MOANS)
I'm just dropping off
some towels.
Maybe I need more towels.
I'll bring some later.
(LAUGHS) I'll be here.
I thought you had
to go sell pot.
I can work
around your schedule.
(LAUGHS)
(SIGHS) I'll see
what I can do.
Do you want to go
for a drive later?
Sounds good.
Okay.
I'll make it work.
But I've... I've really
got to go deliver towels.
Mmm.
Okay, okay,
enjoy your towels.
(LAUGHS)
Oh, I will.
Hey, Emma.
What are you doing?
Oh, nothing. Uh, Cody's
just picking me up.
Okay.
(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING
ON CAR STEREO)
Doing things
that are bad for my body
Doing things that
are bad for my head
Doing things
that are bad for my future
'Cause I can't help myself
Doing things that
are bad for my body
Doing things that
are bad for my wealth
Doing things that are
bad for my credit...
Turn that music off, please.
What?
I can't hear you.
Thank you.
Norman, give me a moment
with Cody, please.
(ENGINE IDLING)
I don't want my son
drinking with you.
(LAUGHS)
Who said we were drinking?
There's reasons
he shouldn't drink,
medical reasons.
That's all I'm gonna say.
So don't encourage
him to do it.
Do you understand me?
Yeah.
That's the last time
you go with her.
I'm not gonna make
a scene today,
but I'll drive you
from now on.
Mom, you won't have to, okay?
I'll have my license.
(SIGHS)
Just promise me
you'll use your head,
and you're not
gonna let that girl
make you do anything stupid.
Mother, I promise.
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING SOFTLY)
You Okay?
Yeah.
Let's blow off Tech.
I don't want to go
build crap today.
Let's go to the swimming
hole at the river.
Don't we need to show up
and do our job?
(LAUGHS)
You're awesome.
I'm gonna swing by
my place
and steal some liquor
before we head out.
You like rum?
Hmm.
I don't really,
but neither does he,
so he won't notice
if it's missing.
(VEHICLE APPROACHING)
(CAR DOOR CLOSES) It's my dad.
Something happened.
Come on.
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(BREATHING SHAKILY)
(OBJECTS CLATTERING)
NORMA: (WHISPERING)
We're just playing, okay?
We're not going to
tell Daddy where we are.
(CLATTERING)
I know he sounds angry, but
it's just a game, just a game.
I'm not gonna let
anybody hurt you.
(SCREAMS)
(CLOSET DOOR OPENS)
(GASPS)
CODY: (WHISPERS)
Norman.
Norman.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES)
(CAR ENGINE STARTS)
It's okay.
Norman, he's gone.
(OPENS CLOSET DOOR)
How often is this happening?
I guess more lately.
I don't know why.
What... What happened
to your dad?
Uh, I think he just
forgot his meds.
His back's screwed up.
He left.
You sure you're okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
We can go now.
(DOOR OPENS)
NORMAN: Don't you
think it's gonna rain?
CODY: I don't know.
Doesn't really matter.
It's kind of cool to be
outside in the rain.
Uh, it's a little cold.
(BOTH LAUGH)
That's what liquor's for.
I'm sorry about your dad.
What do you mean?
That you're scared of him.
He's not always like that.
(SNIFFLES)
Sometimes he's nice.
He's funny when we
watch TV together.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
He makes a lot of jokes.
I just wish
he could be happy.
I'm sorry.
(LAUGHS)
(THUNDER RUMBLING)
Hey, you know what's fun?
What?
(SPITS)
(LAUGHS)
I'm not sure this is a good
day for a picnic. (CHUCKLES)
It'll be fine.
We have each other
to keep ourselves warm.
Wish it was warm. I kind
of wanted to go swimming.
How do you do that?
You know, with the, uh,
with the O2?
Oh, I just take it out.
I mean, I can't do
anything uber-athletic,
but it's workable.
Okay, cool.
Kind of looks like some
other people got here first.
Well, it is
a pretty rad spot.
EMMA: Maybe we should leave.
(CHUCKLES) It's Norman.
Hey, Norman Bates!
(GASPS)
Oh, damn. It's Emma.
Hey, Emma. Gunner.
Looks like we
all had the same idea.
We can find another spot.
That's stupid.
We can all hang out here.
I saw you at the beach party.
You sell pot, right?
Maybe.
CODY: (LAUGHS) Cool.
How cold do you think
the water is today?
Want to find out?
Hey, Sheriff Romero,
I wanted to ask you something.
Yeah.
Can I call you by your name?
It's a little stupid
at this point.
"Hey, Sheriff Romero."
I've never seen you
in a suit.
Yeah.
(MUMBLES INDISTINCTLY)
I'm on my way to testify in the
Kyle Miller hearing, so...
That's what
you wanted to ask me?
Yeah, you can
call me Alex.
No, actually, I'm gonna
talk to Mayor Woodriff
about giving me
Lee Berman's seat.
I was wondering if you had
some tips on issues to cover.
You're not gonna
get that seat.
What is it with you
about me...
I know what you're up
against, how things work.
It's very political,
in the worst sense.
Well, my friend Christine
Heldens got me a meeting.
I don't think
that could've happened
if there was no chance.
Well, good luck.
I hope it goes well, I do.
Uh, listen.
It's a little awkward,
but I think you should be
made aware of it.
What?
Well, uh,
sometimes at night,
when you have your
light on in the bedroom,
you can see right
through those curtains.
You can?
Yeah.
All right.
(ROMERO SIGHS)
(CAR DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo!
Not even cold!
(GUNNER LAUGHS)
You're a total liar.
Whoo!
(LAUGHING)
All right, who's next?
Norman?
I don't know.
Gunner looks kind of blue.
(LAUGHS)
That's 'cause it's cold.
That's not a reason
to not go and do it.
Come on.
I'm gonna do it.
Yeah. Yeah, you just...
You just run and jump, huh?
Yeah, and don't
forget to let go.
(INHALES DEEPLY)
It's not brain surgery.
It looks kind of exciting.
(LAUGHS)
(SIGHS LOUDLY)
(EXCLAIMS)
(YELLS)
(LAUGHS)
Oh!
(LAUGHTER)
Mother!
(LAUGHS)
Oh. Right to the bone.
You're not cold?
GUNNER: You kidding me?
Gonna have
a frickin' heart attack.
Oh, I wish I could do it.
Can't you just take
that stuff out for a second?
Yeah, well, I do sometimes.
I don't think
that's a good idea.
God, Norman, stop worrying
about everything.
She can totally do this.
I want to try.
You sure?
It's really cold.
EMMA: Yeah,
I'm completely sure.
Guys, stop treating her
like she's made of glass.
Emma!
It will be fine. Okay.
Here I go!
(EXCLAIMS JOYFULLY)
(LAUGHS)
Emma?
Emma!
Get her tank!
NORMAN: Emma!
(GASPING)
It's okay.
Get her tank
and some blankets!
(GASPING)
Come on!
(COUGHING VIOLENTLY)
Let's go.
Now, breathe, okay?
In and out.
All right,
nice and easy.
Don't think about
anything else.
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
What the hell do you think
you were doing
telling her to do that?
I didn't know.
She could've died, and it
would've been your fault!
Everyone isn't just some toy
for you to play with!
Listen, man,
she didn't know.
Shut up
and stay out of this!
I'm sorry.
(WHISPERS) I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
I'm here.
Hey.
You ready to
learn everything
you never wanted to know
about local politics?
Thank God. I actually got an
appointment with the mayor tomorrow.
I'm panicking.
Come on in.
So nice of you to come
and help me with this.
Christine said that you
used to be a lawyer?
Yeah, for a while.
Corporate law.
Why'd you stop?
Uh... (SIGHS) Well...
Okay, there's this old
John Ford movie
called The Man
Who Shot Liberty Valance,
and it's about this
young, idealistic lawyer
who goes to this
wild west town to civilize it.
Yeah, I know that movie.
I love it.
So do I.
Anyway, I always identified
with that guy for some reason.
The lawyer, he was...
He was brave,
and he cared about
people and justice,
so I went to law school.
And then?
And then my
ex-wife found out
how much public
defenders make a year,
and suddenly,
I was at a white-shoe firm
doing mergers
and acquisitions.
Trust me, you can only
do that for so long
before you start
sounding like Scrooge McDuck.
(LAUGHS)
Okay, should I just
dive in?
Yeah, sure.
Okay.
My parents look
like they should be
on the cover of an album
from the late '60s.
My dad started growing weed
for him and some
of his buddies,
and turns out he kind
of had a knack for it.
It was awesome weed,
and everybody wanted it.
He was kind of
a botanical artist.
And pretty soon, he had
this big business going.
Then, my parents both died
and left me the business,
whether I wanted it or not.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
This is incredible.
Come on.
Check it out.
How many strains
you got going here?
(LAUGHS)
At one time?
I don't know.
Maybe 20, 30 varieties.
I blend them.
(SNIFFS)
I crossbreed them.
It's the part I love.
Yeah, I can tell.
(SNIFFS)
I need you to do
something for me.
Oh, yeah?
What's that?
I never should've given
my brother Gil's position.
He can't handle it.
Relax, this isn't a test.
I'm not gonna cut off your
head if you betray Zane.
That's good to know.
But here's what I
need you to do for me.
I need you to watch him.
Make sure he doesn't do
anything stupid.
Basically, I want
you to run things
without letting him know
that you're running things.
It's not gonna be hard.
Speaking of running things,
if you're in charge,
how come I never see you?
I don't like getting
my hands dirty.
That's kind of funny.
I mean, you really
seem to like dirt.
I do like dirt.
It's honest.
NORMA: And so my question
would be two-pronged.
What are the city's goals with
regards to historic properties,
and what are the
city's responsibilities?
Norma.
What? What'd I do wrong?
Nothing. Uh, but it's...
It's not...
It's not about that.
You're... You're fine,
and you've clearly
done the research.
But that's not what's
gonna get you this seat.
Well, so what is?
Look,
you don't have
to impress anyone
that you're competent
or informed or intelligent.
That's all very obvious.
But there's a...
There's a depth
and a presence
and a force about you
that's so engaging.
You've got to let that show.
(SIGHS)
Norma Bates is a lovely,
poised, competent woman,
who just happens to know about
municipal code violations
and overlay zones.
That's it.
Don't... Don't be so worried
about bringing all this
information to the meeting,
that you leave
yourself at home.
'Cause you're the best part.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
(WHISPERS)
Are you awake?
I am now.
Don't take this personally.
I won't.
(SIGHS)
Hello?
Hey, Emma.
Oh.
You, uh...
You feeling better today?
Fine.
I... I shouldn't
have done that.
I don't know what I
was trying to prove.
Oh, yeah, I don't know what any
of us were trying to prove.
I just wanted to say
thank you for...
Possibly saving my life.
Oh, no,
I don't think I did.
I, um...
I lost it a bit,
you know...
I hope I didn't
embarrass you.
No, it was what it was.
It was a little scary, and...
And you just reacted.
Yeah.
Did I overreact?
(STAMMERS) Overreact?
You know, like,
the world's coming
to an end. (LAUGHS)
You seemed upset.
You know, in a way
that a person would be upset
if someone they cared
about might be hurt.
You're... You're
just sensitive,
and to be honest,
it was nice to have someone
be that upset
on my behalf.
Yeah, so it all
just seemed normal.
You're asking
the wrong person.
I don't really know
what "normal" means.
But I don't want you
to worry about it, please.
You Okay?
Oh, yeah.
No, I'm, uh...
I'm fine.
I was just wondering
how you were.
I'm glad you're better.
I am gonna get
working on my crow.
Well, yeah, sure. I'll let you...
I'll let you get back to work.
I, um, just...
Just wanted to say
thank you, Norman.
Yeah.
You're welcome.
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
We'd like to preserve
the integrity of... Wow.
We'd like to preserve the coastal
integrity of White Pine Bay.
We... We have to regulate
the construction density.
(SIGHS) What?
The construction...
What time are you, uh... What
time are you meeting the mayor?
2:00.
Can I tell you
my points again?
Mom, I've heard them
many times.
You know them.
I know.
I know, and George told me not
to focus on the information.
George did?
Yeah.
He came by
and helped me yesterday.
He's so nice.
What exactly did he
tell you to focus on?
He told me that I
shouldn't be so focused
on reciting facts that I
forget to bring myself,
that I'm the best part.
Yeah, George is right.
You should listen to George.
I got to go
to the hardware store
and get glue
for the glue gun.
Oh, and don't forget my
driver's test in the morning.
I'm not gonna forget.
When's the last time I forgot
an appointment for you?
Norman?
What?
Aren't you gonna
wish me luck?
Getting this seat
means everything to us.
Good luck, Mother.
They'd be lucky to get you
on their stupid council.
(CHUCKLES)
The mayor is ready
for you, Mrs. Bates.
I understand that coastal
development is necessary,
but it really needs to be
seriously controlled,
um, in order to maintain
a kind of quality of life
that I think we're all used to
living here in Pine White Bay...
Hmm? Or White Pine Bay.
So how do you know
the Heldens?
Oh, Christine and I
met at community theater.
Ah. I love them both.
They're really great
friends of mine,
and they love you.
That's nice to hear. Yeah.
They're great.
And you also know
Nick Ford.
Yes, I do.
He also has really great
things to say about you,
and he really wants you
to have this seat.
I appreciate his support.
Well, his support
means something.
You really don't want to
cross Nick Ford.
No, I don't suppose you do.
(CHUCKLES WEAKLY)
Okay. Uh, great.
Thank you
for stopping by.
Oh, you don't want me to talk
about my positions on...
Well, no, judging by
the company you keep,
I know all that
I need to know.
So, uh, it was nice
to meet you, Norma.
Nice to put a face to the name.
Yeah.
You've made a really big impression
around here in a short time.
Well, that wasn't my intent.
I just wanted to move to a
nice, quiet town with my son.
Well, it's worked out for you.
You, uh, are in
with all the right people.
Okay, sure thing.
So, uh...
Thanks again
for stopping by.
I'll be making my
decision very quickly.
Okay, very good.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
Yep.
(OVER STEREO) And I've
been lookin' at the stars
For a long, long time
I've been putting out fires
all my life
Everybody wants a flame
They don't want
to get burnt
Hey.
Hi.
Sorry about the other day.
I'm like, "Jump off a rope
and drown yourself."
Miss Peer Pressure here.
It's not your fault.
I totally wanted to do it.
Just got out of control.
(CHUCKLES WRYLY)
Oh, Norman's not
here right now.
I actually
came to see you.
You know how Norman
got all crazy out of control?
Yeah.
Is he all right?
Well, he's sensitive
and emotional.
Why? What happened?
What?
Please, tell me.
He's blacked out
twice in front of me,
and he told me
it's happened before.
"Blacked out."
You mean fainted?
He fainted once
at school
No,he, like,
leaves his body.
He can physically move
and even talk a little,
but he's not in there.
And then he wakes up later.
It's like
he's sleepwalking.
I had no idea.
Well, he told me not
to tell his mom,
but now I'm worried
I should be telling someone,
'cause maybe there's something
really wrong with him
and he needs help.
He likes you a lot
and trusts you.
I can see that.
So this is me, just kind of
giving you this information,
so you can do what
you think is right.
There, I'm done.
Why didn't he want
you to tell Norma?
He just said,
"She'll get upset."
(DOOR CLOSES)
(SIGHS)
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello?
WOMAN: Norma Bates?
Yes.
Congratulations.
You're the newest
member of the city council.
Really?
I have a few items for you
to pick up today as well.
Oh, yeah, I can
be there for that.
Your parking permit,
keys, and ID badge.
Wait, you're sure
about this, right?
The mayor is quite
set on his decision.
Okay. Thank you
very much for calling.
Norman, guess what.
What?
I got a seat.
I'm on the council!
Aw, yes!
Yeah!
(BOTH LAUGHING)
That's wonderful, Mom.
(SIGHS LOUDLY)
You ready to go?
You got your DMV test
in an hour.
Yeah, I'm ready.
Oh, I'm so proud
of you, Mother.
Yeah, you know,
I didn't think I could do it,
but I guess you just got
to believe in yourself,
you know?
Hmm.
And now, you're
getting your license.
What a great day.
I told you moving here would
be the best thing we ever did.
(LAUGHS)
(WHISPERS)
Don't forget your seat belt.
Bates?
Uh-huh.
Hello, there.
(CLEARS THROAT)
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Hi, Emma
Hi. Um, are you
coming back soon?
Uh, it's gonna be
a few hours. Why?
I just have to
tell you something.
What's wrong?
I'd rather tell you
in person.
Well, now you got me all
worried, so just tell me.
Really, I'd rather...
Emma, what's wrong?
Did you know Norman
is having blackouts?
What are...
What are you talking about?
That girl,
Cody Brennen told me.
Told you what?
How does she know anything?
She said that Norman
has blacked out twice
when he's been with her,
like he's sleepwalking.
And he told her
it had happened before.
I guess he told her not to
tell you, but she was worried.
She didn't know if she
should tell you anyways,
so she told me.
And I'm telling you.
I'm sorry.
Thanks, Emma.
It's okay. Bye.
Can someone
get their license
if they've been
experiencing blackouts?
Mother, what are you talking...
Norman.
Has he experienced
a loss of consciousness
in the last three years?
Yes, he has.
(SCOFFS)
(UNBUCKLES SEAT BELT)
I'm sorry, but he absolutely
can't get a license.
He can apply in three years,
if he has no recurrences.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES)
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
You have to talk
to me eventually.
How could you
do that to me?
How could I not?
It's not safe.
Why, all of a sudden,
do you even think
I'm having blackouts?
(SIGHS)
Norman, I just know.
Well, I want to know
how you know,
because I don't
believe you know.
I just think
you're making all this up
because you don't
want me to drive.
Cody Brennen told Emma.
She was worried about you.
Cody. huh?
Yeah, I warned you
about her.
Pull over. No, I'm
not gonna pull over.
I said pull over!
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(CAR HORN BLARES)
Where are you going?
Leave me alone, Mother.
I don't want to.
I'm worried.
Where are you going?
Go home, Mother.
I'm not a little boy.
You can't keep me
locked up in our house
for the rest of my life.
Since I can't drive,
I'm walking.
Now, go home.
Okay, Norman. Okay.
(POUNDING ON DOOR)
Norman, what?
Why did you tell Emma?
I was worried about you.
I didn't know...
How could you
do that to me?
I trusted you!
Shh! My dad's asleep.
He's been working all night.
You need to go.
I don't care.
I'm sorry, Norman, it seemed
like the right thing to do.
How could it be
the right thing to do
when I specifically said
(LOW) I didn't want to
worry my mother?
I didn't tell your mom.
I told Emma.
Well, that's as good as telling my mom.
(DOOR OPENS)
I got to go work
all night.
What the hell's going
on out here, hmm?
Nothing, Dad.
What's this guy doing here?
I don't need this
right now, Cody.
I came here to talk
to your daughter.
What?
Just go back to bed, Dad.
(SCREAMS)
He goes, all right?
Then I deal with you.
Let go of her!
Bringing your trashy, little
hookups back to my house?
It's not a hookup!
Leave her alone!
(SCREAMS)
Dad!
(BONES SNAPPING)
(BOTH PANTING)
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CODY: I never seen anyone
go into a hole like that.
Did anyone call my mother?
No, they just called me.
Well, please don't
tell her.
That girl is not
a good choice.
She's rude. She's
disrespectful to adults.
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NORMAN: She's a nice girl.
JIMMY: Don't you walk out on
me when I'm talking to you!
Get back here now!
(BREATHING SHAKILY)
NORMAN: You okay?
I told you to
wait in the car.
My dad's a dick. Whatever.
I heard you just saved
my brother's life.
Who are you?
I'm your boss.
Morning, Mother.
What's for breakfast?
I didn't make anything.
I actually have to
go into town.
I have to do some errands.
Oh, you want me to come?
We can get breakfast out.
No, I have stuff to do.
Um, stay here and help Emma.
(METAL CLINKS)
When were you drinking?
Was this with Cody?
Don't make
a big deal of it.
You know,
all kids my age drink.
I didn't raise you to be
all kids your age.
I raised you to be better.
(SCOFFS) We're supposed
to be taking you to get
your driver's license
test this weekend.
How am I supposed to feel okay
about letting you have that,
when you're doing
stuff like this?
Mom, I need to
be able to drive.
Please, I'm a grown man.
Making immature choices.
It's really
important to me.
I know it means
a lot to you.
I'm sorry about the beer.
I'm trusting you, Norman.
You cannot keep
secrets from me.
I'm gonna get dressed.
Put your clothes away.
Someone's supposed to be
picking me up from work.
You're not Remo.
(CHUCKLES)
I hope not.
Come on. Let's go.
DYLAN: Why was I in a hospital
two towns over?
(MUSIC PLAYING SOFTLY
ON CAR STEREO)
JODI: Because no one knows
you were in the shootout.
That's why we took you to the
hospital over in Ocean View.
It's a better hospital also.
So I wanted to make
sure you had the best,
given you jumped
in front of a car
to save my
dumb-ass brother.
You live up here?
No, I'm taking you
up here to kill you.
(LAUGHS)
Yeah, I live up here.
It's a hell of a commute.
Oh, let's just say
I don't love visitors.
(DOGS BARKING)
Dozer! Dozer!
Oh, it's okay.
It's okay, honey, yeah.
Come on,
I'll show you inside.
Don't let the goat
bite you in the ass.
(GOAT BLEATS)
Come here.
(WHISTLES)
Come on, come on.
Come on, come on.
So, uh, your room's upstairs.
You'll be safe here
until this all blows over.
DYLAN: Are you sure
you're not gonna kill me?
(LAUGHS)
Opposite, actually.
I'm very interested
in keeping you alive.
Do you have family?
Anyone I need to call,
so they're not
worried about you?
No, they don't
care about me.
That came out way more pathetic
than it was supposed to.
But, uh,
it's fine I'm here.
Here you go.
(TAPPING KEYS)
WOMAN ON PHONE: Yes?
Hi, it's Norma Bates.
I need to see Nick Ford.
Hello, Mrs. Bates.
I don't show that Mr. Ford
has an appointment with you.
Well, he doesn't. I just wanted
to talk to him for a moment.
I'm sorry. I don't
have him right now.
Well,okay.
I'll just drive home,
call him,
and then come back.
Okay, Mrs. Bates.
(LINE DISCONNECTS)
NICK: Norma?
Oh, hi!
I was just trying to get in
to see you for a moment.
I wanted to talk to you.
I guess you heard the news.
Well, if you mean
about Lee Berman,
yes, it's so sad.
Sad...
And convenient.
Well, I would never say someone dying
is convenient. (LAUGHS WEAKLY)
Well, then you'd be
lying...or ignorant.
There are many times, Norma,
when death is convenient.
I don't want to
do this anymore.
You don't want to do what?
Stop the bypass?
Well, no.
I still want that.
But I... I don't want
to do this.
You and me, this.
It's nothing personal.
I just... This is
very important to me,
and we barely know
each other.
That didn't seem to
bother you the other day.
Before you had the
environmental impact report.
Before Lee Berman
drove off a cliff.
Well, I...
I just think it's strange,
Lee Berman dying
all of a sudden.
What are you saying?
I had something to do
with Lee Berman's death?
No, I'm not saying
that at all.
That would be crazy, right?
I just feel that I can
take it from here.
Well, it's... It's been
great getting to meet you,
and I wish you
all the best.
You be well, Norma Bates.
(GATE OPENS)
(GATE CLOSES)
(ELECTRICITY CRACKLING)
Hi.
I had to come over.
Isn't that the weirdest
news about Lee Berman?
I couldn't believe it.
I know.
It's terribly sad.
He had a wife and kids.
You know, you need to try
and get that open seat.
Does that seem right?
He's dead,
the seat's open,
and that bypass is
still happening.
I'm not saying
it's gonna be easy.
There's gonna be a line
of people trying for it.
But a lot of the people around
here in this town are yokels.
And I know Rob is trying
to get a council together
that's a little bit more
sophisticated and educated.
Not... Not to sound like
a snob.
I seriously don't
mean it that way,
but people a little more like...
Like us.
Who's Rob?
The mayor of our city.
Oh, Rob, yeah.
Right.
(STAMMERING)
He doesn't even know me.
Well, call him,
and tell him
that you want to talk to him
about taking over the seat.
Tell him you're a friend
of mine and Peter's.
They play golf together.
And I'm gonna have
George call you
to help prep you
for the meeting.
No, I'm not trying
to set you up again.
I can take a hint.
I mean, it's not him.
He's wonderful.
I'm just not ready yet.
Please.
It's just he's fantastic
at this kind of thing.
He was a lawyer
for many years.
Politics have always been
a hobby of his.
He helped three
senators get elected,
and I really think he could
help you get this seat.
Really? I don't want
to put you to trouble.
Norma, stop it.
It's no trouble at all.
lam gonna call him.
I think it would be great
to have a smart,
single mom
with a business
on the board.
Let me know how
that call goes, okay?
(DOGS BARKING)
(DOOR OPENS)
You slept a long time.
That's good.
What's this?
It's a little elixir
I made for you
from some herbs
in my garden.
Lavender is
the main component.
It has anti-inflammatory
and antiseptic properties.
It also aids in insomnia
and anxiety...
Depression.
But that's not our problem.
Go ahead. Drink it.
So I'm gonna make
dinner for us.
We'll eat around 7:00.
Okay, yeah.
(WHISPERS) Okay.
Thank you.
I mean, for...
You know, bringing me
to your own home.
(DOOR CLOSES)
(MOANS)
I'm just dropping off
some towels.
Maybe I need more towels.
I'll bring some later.
(LAUGHS) I'll be here.
I thought you had
to go sell pot.
I can work
around your schedule.
(LAUGHS)
(SIGHS) I'll see
what I can do.
Do you want to go
for a drive later?
Sounds good.
Okay.
I'll make it work.
But I've... I've really
got to go deliver towels.
Mmm.
Okay, okay,
enjoy your towels.
(LAUGHS)
Oh, I will.
Hey, Emma.
What are you doing?
Oh, nothing. Uh, Cody's
just picking me up.
Okay.
(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING
ON CAR STEREO)
Doing things
that are bad for my body
Doing things that
are bad for my head
Doing things
that are bad for my future
'Cause I can't help myself
Doing things that
are bad for my body
Doing things that
are bad for my wealth
Doing things that are
bad for my credit...
Turn that music off, please.
What?
I can't hear you.
Thank you.
Norman, give me a moment
with Cody, please.
(ENGINE IDLING)
I don't want my son
drinking with you.
(LAUGHS)
Who said we were drinking?
There's reasons
he shouldn't drink,
medical reasons.
That's all I'm gonna say.
So don't encourage
him to do it.
Do you understand me?
Yeah.
That's the last time
you go with her.
I'm not gonna make
a scene today,
but I'll drive you
from now on.
Mom, you won't have to, okay?
I'll have my license.
(SIGHS)
Just promise me
you'll use your head,
and you're not
gonna let that girl
make you do anything stupid.
Mother, I promise.
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING SOFTLY)
You Okay?
Yeah.
Let's blow off Tech.
I don't want to go
build crap today.
Let's go to the swimming
hole at the river.
Don't we need to show up
and do our job?
(LAUGHS)
You're awesome.
I'm gonna swing by
my place
and steal some liquor
before we head out.
You like rum?
Hmm.
I don't really,
but neither does he,
so he won't notice
if it's missing.
(VEHICLE APPROACHING)
(CAR DOOR CLOSES) It's my dad.
Something happened.
Come on.
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(BREATHING SHAKILY)
(OBJECTS CLATTERING)
NORMA: (WHISPERING)
We're just playing, okay?
We're not going to
tell Daddy where we are.
(CLATTERING)
I know he sounds angry, but
it's just a game, just a game.
I'm not gonna let
anybody hurt you.
(SCREAMS)
(CLOSET DOOR OPENS)
(GASPS)
CODY: (WHISPERS)
Norman.
Norman.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES)
(CAR ENGINE STARTS)
It's okay.
Norman, he's gone.
(OPENS CLOSET DOOR)
How often is this happening?
I guess more lately.
I don't know why.
What... What happened
to your dad?
Uh, I think he just
forgot his meds.
His back's screwed up.
He left.
You sure you're okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
We can go now.
(DOOR OPENS)
NORMAN: Don't you
think it's gonna rain?
CODY: I don't know.
Doesn't really matter.
It's kind of cool to be
outside in the rain.
Uh, it's a little cold.
(BOTH LAUGH)
That's what liquor's for.
I'm sorry about your dad.
What do you mean?
That you're scared of him.
He's not always like that.
(SNIFFLES)
Sometimes he's nice.
He's funny when we
watch TV together.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
He makes a lot of jokes.
I just wish
he could be happy.
I'm sorry.
(LAUGHS)
(THUNDER RUMBLING)
Hey, you know what's fun?
What?
(SPITS)
(LAUGHS)
I'm not sure this is a good
day for a picnic. (CHUCKLES)
It'll be fine.
We have each other
to keep ourselves warm.
Wish it was warm. I kind
of wanted to go swimming.
How do you do that?
You know, with the, uh,
with the O2?
Oh, I just take it out.
I mean, I can't do
anything uber-athletic,
but it's workable.
Okay, cool.
Kind of looks like some
other people got here first.
Well, it is
a pretty rad spot.
EMMA: Maybe we should leave.
(CHUCKLES) It's Norman.
Hey, Norman Bates!
(GASPS)
Oh, damn. It's Emma.
Hey, Emma. Gunner.
Looks like we
all had the same idea.
We can find another spot.
That's stupid.
We can all hang out here.
I saw you at the beach party.
You sell pot, right?
Maybe.
CODY: (LAUGHS) Cool.
How cold do you think
the water is today?
Want to find out?
Hey, Sheriff Romero,
I wanted to ask you something.
Yeah.
Can I call you by your name?
It's a little stupid
at this point.
"Hey, Sheriff Romero."
I've never seen you
in a suit.
Yeah.
(MUMBLES INDISTINCTLY)
I'm on my way to testify in the
Kyle Miller hearing, so...
That's what
you wanted to ask me?
Yeah, you can
call me Alex.
No, actually, I'm gonna
talk to Mayor Woodriff
about giving me
Lee Berman's seat.
I was wondering if you had
some tips on issues to cover.
You're not gonna
get that seat.
What is it with you
about me...
I know what you're up
against, how things work.
It's very political,
in the worst sense.
Well, my friend Christine
Heldens got me a meeting.
I don't think
that could've happened
if there was no chance.
Well, good luck.
I hope it goes well, I do.
Uh, listen.
It's a little awkward,
but I think you should be
made aware of it.
What?
Well, uh,
sometimes at night,
when you have your
light on in the bedroom,
you can see right
through those curtains.
You can?
Yeah.
All right.
(ROMERO SIGHS)
(CAR DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo!
Not even cold!
(GUNNER LAUGHS)
You're a total liar.
Whoo!
(LAUGHING)
All right, who's next?
Norman?
I don't know.
Gunner looks kind of blue.
(LAUGHS)
That's 'cause it's cold.
That's not a reason
to not go and do it.
Come on.
I'm gonna do it.
Yeah. Yeah, you just...
You just run and jump, huh?
Yeah, and don't
forget to let go.
(INHALES DEEPLY)
It's not brain surgery.
It looks kind of exciting.
(LAUGHS)
(SIGHS LOUDLY)
(EXCLAIMS)
(YELLS)
(LAUGHS)
Oh!
(LAUGHTER)
Mother!
(LAUGHS)
Oh. Right to the bone.
You're not cold?
GUNNER: You kidding me?
Gonna have
a frickin' heart attack.
Oh, I wish I could do it.
Can't you just take
that stuff out for a second?
Yeah, well, I do sometimes.
I don't think
that's a good idea.
God, Norman, stop worrying
about everything.
She can totally do this.
I want to try.
You sure?
It's really cold.
EMMA: Yeah,
I'm completely sure.
Guys, stop treating her
like she's made of glass.
Emma!
It will be fine. Okay.
Here I go!
(EXCLAIMS JOYFULLY)
(LAUGHS)
Emma?
Emma!
Get her tank!
NORMAN: Emma!
(GASPING)
It's okay.
Get her tank
and some blankets!
(GASPING)
Come on!
(COUGHING VIOLENTLY)
Let's go.
Now, breathe, okay?
In and out.
All right,
nice and easy.
Don't think about
anything else.
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
What the hell do you think
you were doing
telling her to do that?
I didn't know.
She could've died, and it
would've been your fault!
Everyone isn't just some toy
for you to play with!
Listen, man,
she didn't know.
Shut up
and stay out of this!
I'm sorry.
(WHISPERS) I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
I'm here.
Hey.
You ready to
learn everything
you never wanted to know
about local politics?
Thank God. I actually got an
appointment with the mayor tomorrow.
I'm panicking.
Come on in.
So nice of you to come
and help me with this.
Christine said that you
used to be a lawyer?
Yeah, for a while.
Corporate law.
Why'd you stop?
Uh... (SIGHS) Well...
Okay, there's this old
John Ford movie
called The Man
Who Shot Liberty Valance,
and it's about this
young, idealistic lawyer
who goes to this
wild west town to civilize it.
Yeah, I know that movie.
I love it.
So do I.
Anyway, I always identified
with that guy for some reason.
The lawyer, he was...
He was brave,
and he cared about
people and justice,
so I went to law school.
And then?
And then my
ex-wife found out
how much public
defenders make a year,
and suddenly,
I was at a white-shoe firm
doing mergers
and acquisitions.
Trust me, you can only
do that for so long
before you start
sounding like Scrooge McDuck.
(LAUGHS)
Okay, should I just
dive in?
Yeah, sure.
Okay.
My parents look
like they should be
on the cover of an album
from the late '60s.
My dad started growing weed
for him and some
of his buddies,
and turns out he kind
of had a knack for it.
It was awesome weed,
and everybody wanted it.
He was kind of
a botanical artist.
And pretty soon, he had
this big business going.
Then, my parents both died
and left me the business,
whether I wanted it or not.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
This is incredible.
Come on.
Check it out.
How many strains
you got going here?
(LAUGHS)
At one time?
I don't know.
Maybe 20, 30 varieties.
I blend them.
(SNIFFS)
I crossbreed them.
It's the part I love.
Yeah, I can tell.
(SNIFFS)
I need you to do
something for me.
Oh, yeah?
What's that?
I never should've given
my brother Gil's position.
He can't handle it.
Relax, this isn't a test.
I'm not gonna cut off your
head if you betray Zane.
That's good to know.
But here's what I
need you to do for me.
I need you to watch him.
Make sure he doesn't do
anything stupid.
Basically, I want
you to run things
without letting him know
that you're running things.
It's not gonna be hard.
Speaking of running things,
if you're in charge,
how come I never see you?
I don't like getting
my hands dirty.
That's kind of funny.
I mean, you really
seem to like dirt.
I do like dirt.
It's honest.
NORMA: And so my question
would be two-pronged.
What are the city's goals with
regards to historic properties,
and what are the
city's responsibilities?
Norma.
What? What'd I do wrong?
Nothing. Uh, but it's...
It's not...
It's not about that.
You're... You're fine,
and you've clearly
done the research.
But that's not what's
gonna get you this seat.
Well, so what is?
Look,
you don't have
to impress anyone
that you're competent
or informed or intelligent.
That's all very obvious.
But there's a...
There's a depth
and a presence
and a force about you
that's so engaging.
You've got to let that show.
(SIGHS)
Norma Bates is a lovely,
poised, competent woman,
who just happens to know about
municipal code violations
and overlay zones.
That's it.
Don't... Don't be so worried
about bringing all this
information to the meeting,
that you leave
yourself at home.
'Cause you're the best part.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
(WHISPERS)
Are you awake?
I am now.
Don't take this personally.
I won't.
(SIGHS)
Hello?
Hey, Emma.
Oh.
You, uh...
You feeling better today?
Fine.
I... I shouldn't
have done that.
I don't know what I
was trying to prove.
Oh, yeah, I don't know what any
of us were trying to prove.
I just wanted to say
thank you for...
Possibly saving my life.
Oh, no,
I don't think I did.
I, um...
I lost it a bit,
you know...
I hope I didn't
embarrass you.
No, it was what it was.
It was a little scary, and...
And you just reacted.
Yeah.
Did I overreact?
(STAMMERS) Overreact?
You know, like,
the world's coming
to an end. (LAUGHS)
You seemed upset.
You know, in a way
that a person would be upset
if someone they cared
about might be hurt.
You're... You're
just sensitive,
and to be honest,
it was nice to have someone
be that upset
on my behalf.
Yeah, so it all
just seemed normal.
You're asking
the wrong person.
I don't really know
what "normal" means.
But I don't want you
to worry about it, please.
You Okay?
Oh, yeah.
No, I'm, uh...
I'm fine.
I was just wondering
how you were.
I'm glad you're better.
I am gonna get
working on my crow.
Well, yeah, sure. I'll let you...
I'll let you get back to work.
I, um, just...
Just wanted to say
thank you, Norman.
Yeah.
You're welcome.
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
We'd like to preserve
the integrity of... Wow.
We'd like to preserve the coastal
integrity of White Pine Bay.
We... We have to regulate
the construction density.
(SIGHS) What?
The construction...
What time are you, uh... What
time are you meeting the mayor?
2:00.
Can I tell you
my points again?
Mom, I've heard them
many times.
You know them.
I know.
I know, and George told me not
to focus on the information.
George did?
Yeah.
He came by
and helped me yesterday.
He's so nice.
What exactly did he
tell you to focus on?
He told me that I
shouldn't be so focused
on reciting facts that I
forget to bring myself,
that I'm the best part.
Yeah, George is right.
You should listen to George.
I got to go
to the hardware store
and get glue
for the glue gun.
Oh, and don't forget my
driver's test in the morning.
I'm not gonna forget.
When's the last time I forgot
an appointment for you?
Norman?
What?
Aren't you gonna
wish me luck?
Getting this seat
means everything to us.
Good luck, Mother.
They'd be lucky to get you
on their stupid council.
(CHUCKLES)
The mayor is ready
for you, Mrs. Bates.
I understand that coastal
development is necessary,
but it really needs to be
seriously controlled,
um, in order to maintain
a kind of quality of life
that I think we're all used to
living here in Pine White Bay...
Hmm? Or White Pine Bay.
So how do you know
the Heldens?
Oh, Christine and I
met at community theater.
Ah. I love them both.
They're really great
friends of mine,
and they love you.
That's nice to hear. Yeah.
They're great.
And you also know
Nick Ford.
Yes, I do.
He also has really great
things to say about you,
and he really wants you
to have this seat.
I appreciate his support.
Well, his support
means something.
You really don't want to
cross Nick Ford.
No, I don't suppose you do.
(CHUCKLES WEAKLY)
Okay. Uh, great.
Thank you
for stopping by.
Oh, you don't want me to talk
about my positions on...
Well, no, judging by
the company you keep,
I know all that
I need to know.
So, uh, it was nice
to meet you, Norma.
Nice to put a face to the name.
Yeah.
You've made a really big impression
around here in a short time.
Well, that wasn't my intent.
I just wanted to move to a
nice, quiet town with my son.
Well, it's worked out for you.
You, uh, are in
with all the right people.
Okay, sure thing.
So, uh...
Thanks again
for stopping by.
I'll be making my
decision very quickly.
Okay, very good.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
Yep.
(OVER STEREO) And I've
been lookin' at the stars
For a long, long time
I've been putting out fires
all my life
Everybody wants a flame
They don't want
to get burnt
Hey.
Hi.
Sorry about the other day.
I'm like, "Jump off a rope
and drown yourself."
Miss Peer Pressure here.
It's not your fault.
I totally wanted to do it.
Just got out of control.
(CHUCKLES WRYLY)
Oh, Norman's not
here right now.
I actually
came to see you.
You know how Norman
got all crazy out of control?
Yeah.
Is he all right?
Well, he's sensitive
and emotional.
Why? What happened?
What?
Please, tell me.
He's blacked out
twice in front of me,
and he told me
it's happened before.
"Blacked out."
You mean fainted?
He fainted once
at school
No,he, like,
leaves his body.
He can physically move
and even talk a little,
but he's not in there.
And then he wakes up later.
It's like
he's sleepwalking.
I had no idea.
Well, he told me not
to tell his mom,
but now I'm worried
I should be telling someone,
'cause maybe there's something
really wrong with him
and he needs help.
He likes you a lot
and trusts you.
I can see that.
So this is me, just kind of
giving you this information,
so you can do what
you think is right.
There, I'm done.
Why didn't he want
you to tell Norma?
He just said,
"She'll get upset."
(DOOR CLOSES)
(SIGHS)
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello?
WOMAN: Norma Bates?
Yes.
Congratulations.
You're the newest
member of the city council.
Really?
I have a few items for you
to pick up today as well.
Oh, yeah, I can
be there for that.
Your parking permit,
keys, and ID badge.
Wait, you're sure
about this, right?
The mayor is quite
set on his decision.
Okay. Thank you
very much for calling.
Norman, guess what.
What?
I got a seat.
I'm on the council!
Aw, yes!
Yeah!
(BOTH LAUGHING)
That's wonderful, Mom.
(SIGHS LOUDLY)
You ready to go?
You got your DMV test
in an hour.
Yeah, I'm ready.
Oh, I'm so proud
of you, Mother.
Yeah, you know,
I didn't think I could do it,
but I guess you just got
to believe in yourself,
you know?
Hmm.
And now, you're
getting your license.
What a great day.
I told you moving here would
be the best thing we ever did.
(LAUGHS)
(WHISPERS)
Don't forget your seat belt.
Bates?
Uh-huh.
Hello, there.
(CLEARS THROAT)
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Hi, Emma
Hi. Um, are you
coming back soon?
Uh, it's gonna be
a few hours. Why?
I just have to
tell you something.
What's wrong?
I'd rather tell you
in person.
Well, now you got me all
worried, so just tell me.
Really, I'd rather...
Emma, what's wrong?
Did you know Norman
is having blackouts?
What are...
What are you talking about?
That girl,
Cody Brennen told me.
Told you what?
How does she know anything?
She said that Norman
has blacked out twice
when he's been with her,
like he's sleepwalking.
And he told her
it had happened before.
I guess he told her not to
tell you, but she was worried.
She didn't know if she
should tell you anyways,
so she told me.
And I'm telling you.
I'm sorry.
Thanks, Emma.
It's okay. Bye.
Can someone
get their license
if they've been
experiencing blackouts?
Mother, what are you talking...
Norman.
Has he experienced
a loss of consciousness
in the last three years?
Yes, he has.
(SCOFFS)
(UNBUCKLES SEAT BELT)
I'm sorry, but he absolutely
can't get a license.
He can apply in three years,
if he has no recurrences.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES)
(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)
You have to talk
to me eventually.
How could you
do that to me?
How could I not?
It's not safe.
Why, all of a sudden,
do you even think
I'm having blackouts?
(SIGHS)
Norman, I just know.
Well, I want to know
how you know,
because I don't
believe you know.
I just think
you're making all this up
because you don't
want me to drive.
Cody Brennen told Emma.
She was worried about you.
Cody. huh?
Yeah, I warned you
about her.
Pull over. No, I'm
not gonna pull over.
I said pull over!
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(CAR HORN BLARES)
Where are you going?
Leave me alone, Mother.
I don't want to.
I'm worried.
Where are you going?
Go home, Mother.
I'm not a little boy.
You can't keep me
locked up in our house
for the rest of my life.
Since I can't drive,
I'm walking.
Now, go home.
Okay, Norman. Okay.
(POUNDING ON DOOR)
Norman, what?
Why did you tell Emma?
I was worried about you.
I didn't know...
How could you
do that to me?
I trusted you!
Shh! My dad's asleep.
He's been working all night.
You need to go.
I don't care.
I'm sorry, Norman, it seemed
like the right thing to do.
How could it be
the right thing to do
when I specifically said
(LOW) I didn't want to
worry my mother?
I didn't tell your mom.
I told Emma.
Well, that's as good as telling my mom.
(DOOR OPENS)
I got to go work
all night.
What the hell's going
on out here, hmm?
Nothing, Dad.
What's this guy doing here?
I don't need this
right now, Cody.
I came here to talk
to your daughter.
What?
Just go back to bed, Dad.
(SCREAMS)
He goes, all right?
Then I deal with you.
Let go of her!
Bringing your trashy, little
hookups back to my house?
It's not a hookup!
Leave her alone!
(SCREAMS)
Dad!
(BONES SNAPPING)
(BOTH PANTING)
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