Being Erica (2009–2011): Season 3, Episode 10 - The Tribe Has Spoken - full transcript
Adam runs into Beatrice, the woman who was shown to him as his loving wife in a seemingly happy alternate life. Despite being attracted to her and feeling a connection to her, he almost feels as if Beatrice is his destiny without any consideration on his part. Meanwhile, Erica and Julianne receive nothing but bad news about 50/50 Publishing's future in the wake of their moral decision not to publish The Purple Door. Declaring bankruptcy seems the most obvious choice. The one possibility to keep 50/50 afloat is to accept the offer to publish anything that will at least break even, even if it is something that Erica and Julianne feel is beneath their standards. But Erica receives an intriguing offer from her old college nemesis Antigone Morris née Kim to be considered for a Vice-Presidential position in her publishing firm, which if Erica proceeds would leave Julianne out in the cold. As Adam, among those in group therapy, has the strongest opinion about what Erica should do, Dr. Tom sends Adam along with Erica on a test: he places them on a deserted island, their only task to make it to the other side of the island. Erica and Adam are initially uncertain the lesson of the test, but as they struggle to find their geographic way, their life paths become clearer as they understand the lesson. Elsewhere, Sam and Lenin discuss their future in light of Lenin's standard six month move to another life, this time to Brazil. And Brent has something he wants and needs to talk to Julianne about, if only she will listen.
Previously on "Being Erica":
I'm Erica Strange,
daughter of
an insurance salesman,
granddaughter
of a bricklayer.
Oh, Antigone Kim!
It's Antigone Morris now.
- Congratulations!
- Thanks.
So do you work here?
Yeah, I head up Green Row's
fiction division.
You know what? Don't show up
at my front doorstep
and tell me not to sleep
with Kai, all right?
It is none of your business.
Okay, I don't need this.
He's not a coward;
you are.
Why're you doing this to me?
This life isn't real!
The woman in there
who I don't remember marrying,
the child
i don't remember having -
none of it is real!
You weren't in a cult.
Your book is
a complete fabrication.
If we don't publish this book,
we go broke.
There are times in our lives
when we reach a crossroads;
when we find ourselves stuck
between a series
of impossible choices.
Should we move forward,
should we turn back?
Which way is the right way?
How do we know?
Whew!
Okay, let's, um...
Let's start
with the good news?
There is no good news.
You've maxed out
your line of credit
to fund the launch
of The Purple Door;
there's rent owing;
there's credit card debt
to the tune of $14,000.
If you don't find a way
to raise some cash,
and quickly,
I don't see that you can
possibly remain solvent.
Okay. So we need to hustle.
We need to turn water
into wine,
red into black.
Step up our hunt
for an investor.
I know you don't wanna
hear this,
but it might be time
to consider bankruptcy.
Um...
Bankruptcy.
Close up shop,
move on,
learn from your mistakes.
Okay, I can sell my condo.
Julianne...
No, just listen.
With the proceeds,
I can pay off
most of our bills.
No, you know what?
You've already sunk
way too much
of your own money
into starting this business,
all right?
It's just,
it's not an option.
Okay...
What doesn't kill us
makes us stronger.
Right?
So we just need to brainstorm.
We just need to find
a solution.
Yeah, it's called
you take one of the jobs
that you turned down
to start 50/50.
Hey, stop it!
Stop it!
We don't give up.
Like twin Phoenixes,
we, we rise from the ashes.
Right?!
Right.
Yeah.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Hello?
Hi, could I speak
to Erica Strange?
Speaking.
Who's this?
Let me give you a hint:
Think graveyard,
white masks,
ritual burial,
secret society of future
literary geniuses.
Antigone Morris.
Good memory.
Wow.
Hi. How, how are you?
Great.
Look, I'd ask how you are,
but I already know.
Word's gotten out
about The Purple Door.
Listen, I can't really talk-
Well, I won't keep you.
I just, um...
I just wanted to call
because I have an opportunity
that I think might
make your day.
Really?
That's, um...
That sounds great.
I'd love to hear about it,
and I'm sure
Julianne would, too.
The opportunity is confidential.
Julianne is my partner,
Antigone,
and we share everything,
so...
Yeah, I totally get it.
But my relationship
is with you.
Okay.
Great. Could you meet me tomorrow,
10:30, at Green Row?
Sounds good.
I'll see you then.
Perfect. Bye.
Bye.
When there's
an impossible choice to make,
when we must choose a path,
how do we know?
How can we be sure
that we're making a choice
that we won't regret?
♪ Being Erica 3x10 ♪
The Tribe Has Spoken
Original Air Date on November 24, 2010
♪ it's clearer inside of me ♪
♪ who I will always be ♪
♪ open me up to my heart ♪
♪ feels like I'm seeing
in the dark ♪
♪ waking me up to my heart ♪
♪ to do it all over... ♪
♪ again and again ♪
♪ until the end ♪
♪ the sum of my dreams ♪
♪ and everything
I ever wanted to be ♪
Is everything okay?
Yeah, fine.
Just give me a sec.
Urgh!
- What's wrong?
- Nothing.
Obviously something
is wrong.
It's fine.
I just...
I just had a long day at work.
I'm tired.
Well, is it me?
I mean, did it...
No. God, do we have to talk
about this now?!
- Where are you going?
- To get a drink.
- Adam-
- Look, Annie,
just let it go,
yeah?
Fine.
Can I get you something?
Water? Beer?
No.
- Hey.
- Hello.
Towel?
Thank you.
I don't need a session,
Dr. Tom.
I need a little
blue pill...
Psychological impotence:
Defined as a failure
to achieve erection
due to thoughts
or feelings.
So, what's on your mind?
Lots.
I'm a student again.
Summer's my busy time
at work.
Group.
So, it's stress.
That's the problem?
Well, let's try to isolate it
a tad more, shall we?
So, uh...
Well, what were you
thinking about
in the moment?
I don't know
what I was thinking about.
My brain kept going
to other places.
Hmm.
Well, for example...?
Like how I just met
this girl,
I don't even know
who she is.
Well, that's never been
a problem before, has it?
No. No, it hasn't.
But I'm 34, Dr. Tom.
I've never even had
a long-term relationship.
Does that upset you?
It never used to.
I assumed that one day
I'd meet someone
and it would feel right,
and...
And what, Adam?
And I'd change.
You know, Adam,
often our bodies know things
before we do.
What does that mean?
It just means that sometimes
there are things
that we don't allow ourselves
to know.
Because we're not ready,
or because we are frightened
of the implications.
But our bodies
are not so easily fooled.
So, are you gonna send me
somewhere in my past,
to figure this out?
Uh... no.
No, not today.
Thank you, Adam.
Feel the soft clouds
lifting your arms.
Now, relax your elbow joints.
Pivot right foot...
And... push.
Push.
Okay, Brent.
Sorry. I'm sorry.
Sorry.
I'm trying to build
bridges here.
If you're not gonna
take this seriously...
No, no, I am taking
this seriously, Thomas,
I assure you.
What is that?
Wax-on, wax-off?
Is that what
you're doing?
No, Thomas,
I am trying,
I swear.
Well, you may be trying,
Brent,
but no hablamos
the same language.
Brent, you just,
you don't "get" me.
Your notes...
You're making
my chapters worse.
We're not a good fit.
Thomas, I have read
the "Secret of Now" 20 times.
I'm trying to understand
your genius.
Thomas, this book means
the world to me.
What do I have to do
to convince you
not to do anything rash?
What you should've been doing
from the start,
and that was finding a way
to put yourself in my shoes;
walk a mile in my brain.
Okay, okay, I'll try.
Well, there is no try;
There's only do.
And if you don't,
then I'm gonna talk
to Frank Galvin
about finding a new editor.
Now, go.
You're disrupting
my chi.
Go.
My chi can still see you,
Brent.
No, I absolutely love
the book idea.
I think you should
run with it.
Uh, leave the pitch
on my desk, okay?
Erica, welcome.
Hi.
My office is
right this way.
Great!
...And our biggest title
of the quarter
is by an author you worked with
at River Rock.
Marcus Stahl,
"The Addict Within."
- I... I loved it.
- Really.
Every time I talk to him,
he raves about you.
Oh, that's...
You know what?
That's really nice to hear.
So we have a position
opening up
for the Vice-President
of our non-fiction department.
Oh!
And...
You're on our short list.
I...
Oh.
Oh, Antigone,
I'm obviously very flattered,
but I'm sorry,
I thought that this
was about a collaboration
between Green Row
and 50/50,
because I'm not looking
for a job.
Erica, I'm gonna level
with you.
The whole industry is buzzing
about 50/50 and Seth Newman.
Word is that you guys
are dead in the water,
and Julianne is wearing it.
What?
I mean, that's...
That's completely unfair.
Because Julianne and I,
we share the responsibility
and...
Perception is reality,
right?
Julianne has been around
forever
and she's made lots
of enemies.
Look, you on the other hand,
you're fresh,
and your work
is highly regarded,
and authors love you.
And jobs like this
do not come around very often.
This is a big opportunity,
Erica.
Wow, I don't...
I don't really know
what to say.
This is, uh...
It's all very unexpected.
Think it over.
Hey, here.
Give me a call if you'd like
to be put forward.
Okay.
Thank you.
Well, that's simply not true,
Tina.
50/50 Press
is open for business.
Yes.
Yes, and in fact,
I have to go because
I have Will Appleyard
standing in front of me,
about to pitch me
the next bestseller.
Yes. Ta-ta!
Will...
Oh, you don't know
how happy I am to see you.
Muah. Muah.
How goes the fight?
Oh, you know me,
I keep on truckin'.
So what to you have
for me?
'Cause I can really use it
right now.
"Sweet Dreams, Kitty."
That's a working
title.
For what?
Bedtime stories for cats.
I'm sorry?
It's a book of stories
you read to your cat.
"The mouse that got away."
Why did you bring this
to me?
Because it's ready to go.
Look, Jules,
I know that this title isn't
in the 50/50's wheelhouse-
No, no, Will,
I hate cats.
I think they're evil.
They lick themselves,
everywhere.
I'm just trying
to help you out.
Well, what happened,
what happened with
the sensual cookbook?
'Cause I thought
we really hit it off
with those authors.
We decided to go
with River Rock.
With River Rock?
No!
No, they said that
they were put off by Brent.
They said
they found him fake.
Gemini published a similar title
for dogs last year,
and it's kept them afloat.
No, Will.
Will, this is trash.
This is the...
The literary equivalent
of processed cheese.
Fine.
It's trash,
but it will keep
the wolves at bay,
and give you time
to find that next...
Diamond in the rough.
No one will ever
take us seriously again.
I think that's the least
of your worries right now.
Okay, tonight's whole menu
is Brazilian.
We've got fejoada,
farofa,
a real churrasco-style
barbeque.
Wow, someone's been doing
his Brazil homework.
No. Uh, yeah.
I got all these recipes
from my mom.
She's Brazilian?
No, no, my parents,
the communists,
moved us down to Minas Gerais
when I was a kid -
it was like
a hippie commune -
and it was there
where she mastered the art
of Brazilian cuisine.
Ah, so that's why you have
your heart set on Brazil.
Yeah. But...
The beaches,
the surfing,
the fact that it's gonna be
their summer
while it's snowing up here
doesn't hurt.
When do you take off?
Is it November?
December?
End of November.
Lenin, we don't really talk
about our relationship.
I feel kind of awkward
bringing it up...
No, no,
don't feel awkward.
Okay.
So what is this
for you?
Is it a casual fling
in between trips?
- No.
- No?
Sam, no.
I really like you.
But you're still
going to Brazil.
Well, I bought the ticket
before we met.
Why do I feel like
you're deliberately
misunderstanding me.
Well,
what're you asking me?
If I like you?
If I wanna be with you?
I'm asking
if this is serious.
'Cause if it is
I want you to stay.
Stay. And do what?
I don't have a job,
I already got a subletter
for my place-
Lenin,
you could get a job.
You know what?
Never mind.
If you wanna go,
you should go.
Sam, I just can't
not go to Brazil.
But you could
come with me.
- What?
- Yeah! It'd be fun.
Lenin,
I just got divorced.
I'm not twenty,
I can't change my plans
on a whim-
You plan too much.
Well, maybe you don't plan
enough.
You know,
adventures are great,
but you can't live
your life
moving from one party
to the next.
Yeah, actually,
you can.
Well, I can't.
You know what?
I think I want to be by myself.
- Sam...
- No, I'm serious, Lenin.
You should go.
Okay.
Hey.
Sorry I'm so late.
Uh...
Oh, that's okay.
Why don't you
sit down.
I'm gonna read you a passage
from our next book.
Our what?
Yeah,
"Sweet Dreams, Kitty."
Yeah, just listen.
Listen.
"And the little Kitty
purr-purr-purred
as the hands and fingers
of her owner
tickle-tickle-tickled her
under her chinny-chin-chin.
Sleep, Kitty...
Kitty, sleep."
Yeah. Yeah.
It's not even grammatically
frickin' correct.
But, but it's a book,
and we can get it for cheap,
and there's a lot
of crazy cat ladies
out there on the Internet
that are going to eat it up.
I went to Green Row
this morning.
You went to Green Row?
Why?
Well, Antigone Morris,
um...
She called me in to talk
about an opportunity,
and I thought that it
was for 50/50 Press...
So what,
instead she offered you a job?
Is that right?
How did you know?
Well...
It's what I would've done.
We're a sinking ship,
Erica.
I mean, great people
are really hard to come by
in this industry.
So did you say yes?
No! Of course not.
And she just offered me
an interview,
not the job,
so...
And I reminded her
that we have our own company.
Had.
Had our own company.
Hey, Julianne,
what happened to, you know,
not giving up the fight?
I am a fighter,
but, uh, at some point
you have to face reality.
I am not abandoning you.
Well, you can't abandon
something
that's already gone.
Right?
You gotta take that
job interview, Erica.
You do.
50/50 Press is...
It's done.
Can somebody please
say something soon,
because I'm just
this close...
Hey, hey, hey...
Oh... it's okay.
No, Rebecca, you know what?
It's not okay.
It's really not okay.
You're gonna be fine.
You are.
This is a horrible setback.
But everything happens
for a reason, right?
Maybe this is what
was meant to be.
Erica, can I ask you
a question?
Thank you.
What?
Do you want to save your company,
or do you wanna
throw in the towel?
Obviously,
I wanna save it.
It's just...
You know I didn't go
into business
to publish garbage.
Well, you won't be
in business
if you keep putting your pride
before a viable solution.
Stop whining about
how you're too good
to publish a book
about cats.
No, Adam, it's not about cats;
It's for cats.
So what?
At some point, Adam,
every battle has to come
to an end,
and it sounds like Erica
has reached it.
You either win or you lose;
That's life.
Okay, if I believed that,
I'd be still beating the shit
out of people for Hastings,
and you'd be still
a single mother on welfare,
and you'd be still
a drug addict has-been,
and you'd be still addicted
to video games and the Internet
instead of having
an actual life.
And you'd be still working
call center jobs.
It's not easy -
it's not supposed to be.
- I know that.
- No, you don't!
You have a solution
staring at you in the face,
but instead of grabbing it,
you're telling us all
how it's beneath you.
You... you know what?
You don't understand.
Yeah, I do.
You want us to give you
permission
to take the interview,
so take it.
Stop being such a coward.
You've made your point,
Adam.
Adam, I thought you were
gonna get started
on that retaining wall.
Get off my back.
I'll get to it
when I'm ready.
This looks great.
Beatrice.
Hi.
Um... have we met?
No. Um, I'm Adam
hi. It's nice to meet you,
Adam.
I'm sorry.
Hi, mom.
Yeah, no, I thought
I'd come over there
for dinner tonight.
Uh, my date bailed.
Seven sounds great.
Bye.
Hey,
where are you going?
I'm taking lunch.
You look like
you've seen a ghost.
Yeah,
I think I have.
What does it mean,
seeing her like this?
Huh?
Why did this happen?
Well, your boss was hired
by Beatrice
to redesign
her front garden,
and then you were assigned
by your boss to do that work.
That's why.
You did this.
No.
No, I didn't.
I don't believe you.
Well, I'm your therapist,
not your matchmaker.
The work that we do
together here
gives you the tools to deal
with your present life.
I actually have no interest
in laying out your path
for you.
What, am I supposed
to fall in love with her?
Is that my fate?
You don't believe
in fate.
I didn't before now.
But, Dr. Tom,
in another universe -
one that you showed me -
Beatrice was my wife.
We had a child,
a life together.
Yes, you did.
So...
What do I do?
"But the eyes are blind.
One must look
with the heart."
Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
Fierce wheels,
Giacomelli.
Brent, today is not the day
to provoke me,
because I will strike back.
I come in peace.
Get outta my way!
I heard about Seth Newman
and I have a solution;
a proposal that could be
mutually beneficial-
Move!
Julianne,
I am here to help.
Help?!
Do you think I'm stupid?
No, no, but if you'll
just hear me out-
No, I will not
hear you out.
Brent,
you were my friend.
I loved you,
I trusted you,
and you betrayed me.
So no, I'm not interested
in hearing your proposal.
I am not interested in hearing
anything you have to say
ever again.
Lemonade?
Would you like
some lemonade?
Lemonade?
It's Adam, right?
Right.
Thank you.
The garden looks beautiful.
I'm hopeless with plants.
Sun and water,
it's all they need.
And a green thumb.
Anyway, I should let you guys
get back to it.
Sure. And thank you
for the lemonade.
Beatrice.
Yes?
Um...
Would you like to go out
with me...
On a date?
Um...
Okay. Sure.
Yeah, yeah.
That'd be nice.
How's tomorrow?
Lunch?
Yeah, I'll swing by
and pick you up.
Yeah, that sounds great.
I really enjoy the challenge
of taking an author's passion
or their real life story,
and helping them hone it
into some form
of entertainment.
You know,
something that's personal,
that everyone can read,
and hopefully,
learn something from.
That's great.
Now, has Antigone filled you in
on the position?
A little bit.
That the title
is Vice-President
of non-fiction.
And you'll be reporting
to Melanda.
Along with a team of editors
reporting to you.
We average about 30 titles
a quarter.
Ahh! That's impressive.
Wow.
It's a challenging role,
but the compensation package
is excellent.
So you and I would be working
hand-in-hand,
determining the vision
of the department.
You'd have a lot
of autonomy,
though not as much
as you're currently enjoying.
Of course,
and that's to be expected.
Do you anticipate
that being a problem -
making the switch
from being your own boss,
to having one?
No. Not at all.
I've worked for other people
my enitre life.
I mean, as you know,
I was promoted from assistant
to junior editor
after six months
at River Rock.
I worked on
the Marcus Stahl book,
I spearheaded "The none,"
"The Sex Scoop."
I mean, my whole work
in the publishing land,
it's been collaborative.
So working with others,
taking direction,
it's never been a problem
for me.
I feel like I work well
with all different kinds
of people
and I just...
I really enjoy
the process.
Well, I think that's it
for us.
- Mm-hm.
- Okay.
Thank you for coming in.
Thank you
for the opportunity.
How long have you been
in landscaping?
About five years.
But I just recently decided
to go back to school.
Landscape architecture.
Are you enjoying it?
Yeah, I am.
It's great. Great.
I should've done that
a long time ago though.
Why didn't you?
Probably because
I was afraid of failing.
That is an honest answer.
And you? Your work?
I teach at U of T.
- Oh.
- Religions of the ancient near east.
So, you're a brainiac then?
Oh God, no, no...
I'm just a history nerd.
I never quite got over
this childhood obsession
with the pharaohs.
Pharaohs. Yeah.
Takes me back
to like grade five.
What do you remember?
Um, that mummies
get really pissed
when you wake them up?
No?
Erica.
- Hold up.
- Hey, is, uh, is everything okay?
Everything's great,
actually.
Melanda loves you.
You're exactly who she needs.
- Oh! !
- Which means you have the job,
if you want it.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Uh, I know I'm sure
you'll have to talk to Julianne,
to figure out things on your end.
Mm-h..
We'll need an official answer from you
within 48 hours.
Okay. Perfect.
Uh, thank you, Antigone.
Great bye.
Bye.
I had a really good time
today.
Yeah, so did I.
Do you want
to come in?
Yeah. Yeah...
Uh...
What the hell's going on?
Is this your past?
No. This isn't my past.
I have no idea
where we are.
Dammit, Dr. Tom,
this isn't funny!
It's not meant to be.
Where are we?
Dr. Tom:
Uh, an island.
And it would appear
that you are stranded.
No, Dr. Tom,
I am facing one of the biggest
decisions of my life;
I don't have time
to play survivor.
Well, this isn't a game,
Erica.
It's your session,
as a matter of fact.
And Adam, since you have
such strong feelings
about the path
that she should take,
I've brought you along
to help.
Oh-ho-ho... great!
With what?
With getting to the other side
of the island.
Once there,
you'll both find a way back
to your respective lives.
And that's it?
That is it.
How do we know
where we're going?
We don't have food,
we don't have water,
we don't have a map.
Ah, but you do
have matches.
Good luck.
I suggest that you get moving
before it gets dark.
Look, here's a path.
This way?
Sure. Whatever.
Oh, this is gonna be
a lot of fun
with you sulking
the whole time.
Uh, I'm not sulking,
I just don't wanna
talk to you.
Adam
why?
Why do you think?
Because of group?
All I did was tell you
what I thought.
No, you yelled at me.
Fine. I was a jerk.
Is that what you want me
to say?
Only if you think
it's true!
Look, Adam,
here's the reality.
Things between us
have been weird
ever since...
Ever since I kissed you.
I'm over it,
so why aren't you?
Oh, calling me a coward
was you being over it?
No, I called you
a coward
because you kept saying
one thing
and then acting
the complete opposite.
You said you don't think
about me "that way."
That's fine, all right?
I get it.
But then you have to respect
that there are limits
on our relationship
that you put there.
So don't show up
at my front doorstep
to start a conversation
about who I should
and shouldn't sleep with.
Fine. I get it.
I apologize, okay?
Okay.
We should keep going.
Ouch.
So, what do you think
this is about?
Well, it's about my job,
obviously.
I mean, my company,
but I gotta tell you,
I don't see the connection
between my dilemma and this.
It's a riddle,
it has to be.
There have to be clues
or obstacles,
or something.
Well, he did say that we just
have to get to the other side
of the island.
Yeah, but it can't
be that easy.
Are you sure
about that?
Wait a second.
Aren't these
the same doors?
We're back
where we started.
How is that possible?
Because I told you,
it's a game
and we're stuck
without a rule book.
I... hate this!
This is stupid!
And if I'd knew that
we were going hiking,
I would not have worn heels.
What are you laughing at?!
You.
You're insane.
So what do we do?
If at first
you don't succeed,
try a different route.
Come on, this way
I see another path
over here.
♪ The world keeps spinning ♪
♪ changing the lives
of people in it ♪
Oh my God.
Back where we started.
What if we tried taking
the path over the bluffs?
Oh, Adam, really,
I cannot walk anymore.
Yes, you can.
Come on.
♪ The world keeps spinning ♪
♪ changing the lives
of people... ♪
Oh my God,
we're back here again?
♪ Nobody knows
where it will take us ♪
My whole body is aching.
We're gonna need
to build a fire,
and try to find
something to eat
before it gets dark.
What?
Nothing.
I was just thinking
about your company.
What you're gonna do?
Well, a part of me thinks
that I should just be grateful
and take the job.
And the other part...?
Thinks that I should
stick with 50/50.
But then if I do,
and we really are,
you know,
dead in the water,
then turning down that job,
it's just...
It's another regret.
On a list that's
long enough already.
The way I see it,
there are two types of people:
The ones who take the safe
and practical route,
and the risk-takers -
the ones who carve
their own path.
And which one are you?
I play it safe.
At least I did
until recently.
'Til you got in here
and started messing around.
I think we should
get some sleep.
Yeah,
you're probably right.
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
What are you thinking
right now?
That's such a question
a girl would ask.
Oh.
So, does that mean that
you're not gonna answer it?
Hmm?
Adam, you are the one
that values honesty,
so why don't you
just tell me
whatever it is
that you're thinking right now.
Hmm?
Why is this so hard?
I was thinking about you.
What about me?
That you were right;
That I am a coward.
How are you a coward?
Because I'm not really
honest,
not about everything.
I tell other people
to be brave,
but then I turn around
and I can't be.
So try.
You're up early.
You know,
I woke up this morning
and I thought that every path
that we took yesterday
it led us right back here,
right?
Mm.
You said that
this was a game, but...
I also think
it's a metaphor.
For what?
Well...
The woods,
they represent my challenge:
You know,
do I take the job,
do I take the safe route,
or... do I fight
for my company
and carve my own path?
It's worth a try.
Welcome,
weary travellers.
Dr. Tom, really?
You're usually more subtle
than that.
Than what?
This lesson:
Make your own path.
Well, you asked for a map,
Erica,
but you had that with you
the whole time.
The map is within you
and your feelings
are the guideposts
that tell you
when to go left
and when to go right.
Often, we tend not to listen
because it's hard,
it's scary,
and we forget that there
is no other path to happiness
except for the one
that we create for ourselves.
Now, off you go.
Is everything okay?
So I've been thinking about
our last conversation
I realized that travelling
to Brazil
is obviously
really important to you
and I would never
wanna stand in the way
of you living the way
that you live, so...
- Hey, Sam...
- Just...
Let me finish.
Um...
I think we should
break up.
Do I get a say in this?
I've also been doing
some thinking
and, um...
The truth is,
I've moved every six months
for the last five years
and I think that might
be a problem.
That's not a problem.
I shouldn't have said
what I said.
When I was 19,
I quit university.
I thought,
why do I need to learn about
the world through books,
or...
Or the ramblings
of some Professor,
when the lessons
are out there,
to be learned
and discovered.
And that's amazing.
It is.
But, um...
What?
But then you came
into my life
and...
For the first time
in a long time,
I don't know,
I guess I found a reason
to stay in one place.
I don't wanna lose you,
Sam.
I don't.
I care a lot about you
and, uh...
I would never choose
going away over us.
Ever.
Okay?
Yeah.
Come here.
Ugh! Brent.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Whoa.
What're you doing?
I'm just sorting through
our stuff -
we have to decide
what we're keeping
and what we're selling.
I, uh...
I gave Ivan notice that
we'll be leaving this month.
Did you get the job?
Yeah.
But I'm not taking it.
Why not?
Because I'm not jumping off
the ship while it's sinking.
So you'd prefer
to actually drown?
Okay, it's a bad metaphor,
but the point is,
is that it's not over
until it's over.
It's... it's over.
No, we, we do the frickin'
cat book.
Okay, we edit it,
we rewrite it ourselves
if we have to.
We do what we need to do
to stay alive.
Hmm?
Okay, maybe if we moved
this chapter
about the catnip junkie
to later in the book.
Right. Behind the story
about the canary
and the goldfish,
right?
Exactly.
Comedy-tragedy.
Maybe this book won't be
as embarrassing as we thought.
A girl can dream.
Right.
Brent?
Brent, no, no.
Get out.
Get out now!
Okay, please, please.
Just, just hear me out.
I heard you, Julianne,
and I get it, okay?
You have every reason
to hate me,
but I need you
and...
Hmm...
"Sweet Dreams, Kitty."
Clearly, you need me, too.
15 minutes.
Please.
Spit it out, Brent,
before we change our minds.
Here. Take it.
What is it?
Your next book.
It's crisp, it's pacey,
it's gonna be huge.
A celebrity tell-all memoir;
River Rock has no idea
it exists.
And you're just gonna give it
to us.
Why?
Actually,
how can you even do this?
Just so happens
the subject of this tell-all
is an old friend of mine
from my modeling days,
and he owes me.
Okay, what's the catch?
Hmm?
One small favour.
Hmm.
Here it comes.
I'd like you to top-edit
"The Mystery of Tomorrow."
Confidentially, of course.
You-you'd like us to?
I need you to.
Mm-hmm.
And that's it?
That's it.
I brought Thomas Friedken's
chapters with me.
I'll need a pretty quick
turnaround on this
if you decide to go for it.
Well, let's see who this
"celebrity" is, shall we?
Oh, wow.
So what do you say?
I'm Erica Strange,
daughter of
an insurance salesman,
granddaughter
of a bricklayer.
Oh, Antigone Kim!
It's Antigone Morris now.
- Congratulations!
- Thanks.
So do you work here?
Yeah, I head up Green Row's
fiction division.
You know what? Don't show up
at my front doorstep
and tell me not to sleep
with Kai, all right?
It is none of your business.
Okay, I don't need this.
He's not a coward;
you are.
Why're you doing this to me?
This life isn't real!
The woman in there
who I don't remember marrying,
the child
i don't remember having -
none of it is real!
You weren't in a cult.
Your book is
a complete fabrication.
If we don't publish this book,
we go broke.
There are times in our lives
when we reach a crossroads;
when we find ourselves stuck
between a series
of impossible choices.
Should we move forward,
should we turn back?
Which way is the right way?
How do we know?
Whew!
Okay, let's, um...
Let's start
with the good news?
There is no good news.
You've maxed out
your line of credit
to fund the launch
of The Purple Door;
there's rent owing;
there's credit card debt
to the tune of $14,000.
If you don't find a way
to raise some cash,
and quickly,
I don't see that you can
possibly remain solvent.
Okay. So we need to hustle.
We need to turn water
into wine,
red into black.
Step up our hunt
for an investor.
I know you don't wanna
hear this,
but it might be time
to consider bankruptcy.
Um...
Bankruptcy.
Close up shop,
move on,
learn from your mistakes.
Okay, I can sell my condo.
Julianne...
No, just listen.
With the proceeds,
I can pay off
most of our bills.
No, you know what?
You've already sunk
way too much
of your own money
into starting this business,
all right?
It's just,
it's not an option.
Okay...
What doesn't kill us
makes us stronger.
Right?
So we just need to brainstorm.
We just need to find
a solution.
Yeah, it's called
you take one of the jobs
that you turned down
to start 50/50.
Hey, stop it!
Stop it!
We don't give up.
Like twin Phoenixes,
we, we rise from the ashes.
Right?!
Right.
Yeah.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Hello?
Hi, could I speak
to Erica Strange?
Speaking.
Who's this?
Let me give you a hint:
Think graveyard,
white masks,
ritual burial,
secret society of future
literary geniuses.
Antigone Morris.
Good memory.
Wow.
Hi. How, how are you?
Great.
Look, I'd ask how you are,
but I already know.
Word's gotten out
about The Purple Door.
Listen, I can't really talk-
Well, I won't keep you.
I just, um...
I just wanted to call
because I have an opportunity
that I think might
make your day.
Really?
That's, um...
That sounds great.
I'd love to hear about it,
and I'm sure
Julianne would, too.
The opportunity is confidential.
Julianne is my partner,
Antigone,
and we share everything,
so...
Yeah, I totally get it.
But my relationship
is with you.
Okay.
Great. Could you meet me tomorrow,
10:30, at Green Row?
Sounds good.
I'll see you then.
Perfect. Bye.
Bye.
When there's
an impossible choice to make,
when we must choose a path,
how do we know?
How can we be sure
that we're making a choice
that we won't regret?
♪ Being Erica 3x10 ♪
The Tribe Has Spoken
Original Air Date on November 24, 2010
♪ it's clearer inside of me ♪
♪ who I will always be ♪
♪ open me up to my heart ♪
♪ feels like I'm seeing
in the dark ♪
♪ waking me up to my heart ♪
♪ to do it all over... ♪
♪ again and again ♪
♪ until the end ♪
♪ the sum of my dreams ♪
♪ and everything
I ever wanted to be ♪
Is everything okay?
Yeah, fine.
Just give me a sec.
Urgh!
- What's wrong?
- Nothing.
Obviously something
is wrong.
It's fine.
I just...
I just had a long day at work.
I'm tired.
Well, is it me?
I mean, did it...
No. God, do we have to talk
about this now?!
- Where are you going?
- To get a drink.
- Adam-
- Look, Annie,
just let it go,
yeah?
Fine.
Can I get you something?
Water? Beer?
No.
- Hey.
- Hello.
Towel?
Thank you.
I don't need a session,
Dr. Tom.
I need a little
blue pill...
Psychological impotence:
Defined as a failure
to achieve erection
due to thoughts
or feelings.
So, what's on your mind?
Lots.
I'm a student again.
Summer's my busy time
at work.
Group.
So, it's stress.
That's the problem?
Well, let's try to isolate it
a tad more, shall we?
So, uh...
Well, what were you
thinking about
in the moment?
I don't know
what I was thinking about.
My brain kept going
to other places.
Hmm.
Well, for example...?
Like how I just met
this girl,
I don't even know
who she is.
Well, that's never been
a problem before, has it?
No. No, it hasn't.
But I'm 34, Dr. Tom.
I've never even had
a long-term relationship.
Does that upset you?
It never used to.
I assumed that one day
I'd meet someone
and it would feel right,
and...
And what, Adam?
And I'd change.
You know, Adam,
often our bodies know things
before we do.
What does that mean?
It just means that sometimes
there are things
that we don't allow ourselves
to know.
Because we're not ready,
or because we are frightened
of the implications.
But our bodies
are not so easily fooled.
So, are you gonna send me
somewhere in my past,
to figure this out?
Uh... no.
No, not today.
Thank you, Adam.
Feel the soft clouds
lifting your arms.
Now, relax your elbow joints.
Pivot right foot...
And... push.
Push.
Okay, Brent.
Sorry. I'm sorry.
Sorry.
I'm trying to build
bridges here.
If you're not gonna
take this seriously...
No, no, I am taking
this seriously, Thomas,
I assure you.
What is that?
Wax-on, wax-off?
Is that what
you're doing?
No, Thomas,
I am trying,
I swear.
Well, you may be trying,
Brent,
but no hablamos
the same language.
Brent, you just,
you don't "get" me.
Your notes...
You're making
my chapters worse.
We're not a good fit.
Thomas, I have read
the "Secret of Now" 20 times.
I'm trying to understand
your genius.
Thomas, this book means
the world to me.
What do I have to do
to convince you
not to do anything rash?
What you should've been doing
from the start,
and that was finding a way
to put yourself in my shoes;
walk a mile in my brain.
Okay, okay, I'll try.
Well, there is no try;
There's only do.
And if you don't,
then I'm gonna talk
to Frank Galvin
about finding a new editor.
Now, go.
You're disrupting
my chi.
Go.
My chi can still see you,
Brent.
No, I absolutely love
the book idea.
I think you should
run with it.
Uh, leave the pitch
on my desk, okay?
Erica, welcome.
Hi.
My office is
right this way.
Great!
...And our biggest title
of the quarter
is by an author you worked with
at River Rock.
Marcus Stahl,
"The Addict Within."
- I... I loved it.
- Really.
Every time I talk to him,
he raves about you.
Oh, that's...
You know what?
That's really nice to hear.
So we have a position
opening up
for the Vice-President
of our non-fiction department.
Oh!
And...
You're on our short list.
I...
Oh.
Oh, Antigone,
I'm obviously very flattered,
but I'm sorry,
I thought that this
was about a collaboration
between Green Row
and 50/50,
because I'm not looking
for a job.
Erica, I'm gonna level
with you.
The whole industry is buzzing
about 50/50 and Seth Newman.
Word is that you guys
are dead in the water,
and Julianne is wearing it.
What?
I mean, that's...
That's completely unfair.
Because Julianne and I,
we share the responsibility
and...
Perception is reality,
right?
Julianne has been around
forever
and she's made lots
of enemies.
Look, you on the other hand,
you're fresh,
and your work
is highly regarded,
and authors love you.
And jobs like this
do not come around very often.
This is a big opportunity,
Erica.
Wow, I don't...
I don't really know
what to say.
This is, uh...
It's all very unexpected.
Think it over.
Hey, here.
Give me a call if you'd like
to be put forward.
Okay.
Thank you.
Well, that's simply not true,
Tina.
50/50 Press
is open for business.
Yes.
Yes, and in fact,
I have to go because
I have Will Appleyard
standing in front of me,
about to pitch me
the next bestseller.
Yes. Ta-ta!
Will...
Oh, you don't know
how happy I am to see you.
Muah. Muah.
How goes the fight?
Oh, you know me,
I keep on truckin'.
So what to you have
for me?
'Cause I can really use it
right now.
"Sweet Dreams, Kitty."
That's a working
title.
For what?
Bedtime stories for cats.
I'm sorry?
It's a book of stories
you read to your cat.
"The mouse that got away."
Why did you bring this
to me?
Because it's ready to go.
Look, Jules,
I know that this title isn't
in the 50/50's wheelhouse-
No, no, Will,
I hate cats.
I think they're evil.
They lick themselves,
everywhere.
I'm just trying
to help you out.
Well, what happened,
what happened with
the sensual cookbook?
'Cause I thought
we really hit it off
with those authors.
We decided to go
with River Rock.
With River Rock?
No!
No, they said that
they were put off by Brent.
They said
they found him fake.
Gemini published a similar title
for dogs last year,
and it's kept them afloat.
No, Will.
Will, this is trash.
This is the...
The literary equivalent
of processed cheese.
Fine.
It's trash,
but it will keep
the wolves at bay,
and give you time
to find that next...
Diamond in the rough.
No one will ever
take us seriously again.
I think that's the least
of your worries right now.
Okay, tonight's whole menu
is Brazilian.
We've got fejoada,
farofa,
a real churrasco-style
barbeque.
Wow, someone's been doing
his Brazil homework.
No. Uh, yeah.
I got all these recipes
from my mom.
She's Brazilian?
No, no, my parents,
the communists,
moved us down to Minas Gerais
when I was a kid -
it was like
a hippie commune -
and it was there
where she mastered the art
of Brazilian cuisine.
Ah, so that's why you have
your heart set on Brazil.
Yeah. But...
The beaches,
the surfing,
the fact that it's gonna be
their summer
while it's snowing up here
doesn't hurt.
When do you take off?
Is it November?
December?
End of November.
Lenin, we don't really talk
about our relationship.
I feel kind of awkward
bringing it up...
No, no,
don't feel awkward.
Okay.
So what is this
for you?
Is it a casual fling
in between trips?
- No.
- No?
Sam, no.
I really like you.
But you're still
going to Brazil.
Well, I bought the ticket
before we met.
Why do I feel like
you're deliberately
misunderstanding me.
Well,
what're you asking me?
If I like you?
If I wanna be with you?
I'm asking
if this is serious.
'Cause if it is
I want you to stay.
Stay. And do what?
I don't have a job,
I already got a subletter
for my place-
Lenin,
you could get a job.
You know what?
Never mind.
If you wanna go,
you should go.
Sam, I just can't
not go to Brazil.
But you could
come with me.
- What?
- Yeah! It'd be fun.
Lenin,
I just got divorced.
I'm not twenty,
I can't change my plans
on a whim-
You plan too much.
Well, maybe you don't plan
enough.
You know,
adventures are great,
but you can't live
your life
moving from one party
to the next.
Yeah, actually,
you can.
Well, I can't.
You know what?
I think I want to be by myself.
- Sam...
- No, I'm serious, Lenin.
You should go.
Okay.
Hey.
Sorry I'm so late.
Uh...
Oh, that's okay.
Why don't you
sit down.
I'm gonna read you a passage
from our next book.
Our what?
Yeah,
"Sweet Dreams, Kitty."
Yeah, just listen.
Listen.
"And the little Kitty
purr-purr-purred
as the hands and fingers
of her owner
tickle-tickle-tickled her
under her chinny-chin-chin.
Sleep, Kitty...
Kitty, sleep."
Yeah. Yeah.
It's not even grammatically
frickin' correct.
But, but it's a book,
and we can get it for cheap,
and there's a lot
of crazy cat ladies
out there on the Internet
that are going to eat it up.
I went to Green Row
this morning.
You went to Green Row?
Why?
Well, Antigone Morris,
um...
She called me in to talk
about an opportunity,
and I thought that it
was for 50/50 Press...
So what,
instead she offered you a job?
Is that right?
How did you know?
Well...
It's what I would've done.
We're a sinking ship,
Erica.
I mean, great people
are really hard to come by
in this industry.
So did you say yes?
No! Of course not.
And she just offered me
an interview,
not the job,
so...
And I reminded her
that we have our own company.
Had.
Had our own company.
Hey, Julianne,
what happened to, you know,
not giving up the fight?
I am a fighter,
but, uh, at some point
you have to face reality.
I am not abandoning you.
Well, you can't abandon
something
that's already gone.
Right?
You gotta take that
job interview, Erica.
You do.
50/50 Press is...
It's done.
Can somebody please
say something soon,
because I'm just
this close...
Hey, hey, hey...
Oh... it's okay.
No, Rebecca, you know what?
It's not okay.
It's really not okay.
You're gonna be fine.
You are.
This is a horrible setback.
But everything happens
for a reason, right?
Maybe this is what
was meant to be.
Erica, can I ask you
a question?
Thank you.
What?
Do you want to save your company,
or do you wanna
throw in the towel?
Obviously,
I wanna save it.
It's just...
You know I didn't go
into business
to publish garbage.
Well, you won't be
in business
if you keep putting your pride
before a viable solution.
Stop whining about
how you're too good
to publish a book
about cats.
No, Adam, it's not about cats;
It's for cats.
So what?
At some point, Adam,
every battle has to come
to an end,
and it sounds like Erica
has reached it.
You either win or you lose;
That's life.
Okay, if I believed that,
I'd be still beating the shit
out of people for Hastings,
and you'd be still
a single mother on welfare,
and you'd be still
a drug addict has-been,
and you'd be still addicted
to video games and the Internet
instead of having
an actual life.
And you'd be still working
call center jobs.
It's not easy -
it's not supposed to be.
- I know that.
- No, you don't!
You have a solution
staring at you in the face,
but instead of grabbing it,
you're telling us all
how it's beneath you.
You... you know what?
You don't understand.
Yeah, I do.
You want us to give you
permission
to take the interview,
so take it.
Stop being such a coward.
You've made your point,
Adam.
Adam, I thought you were
gonna get started
on that retaining wall.
Get off my back.
I'll get to it
when I'm ready.
This looks great.
Beatrice.
Hi.
Um... have we met?
No. Um, I'm Adam
hi. It's nice to meet you,
Adam.
I'm sorry.
Hi, mom.
Yeah, no, I thought
I'd come over there
for dinner tonight.
Uh, my date bailed.
Seven sounds great.
Bye.
Hey,
where are you going?
I'm taking lunch.
You look like
you've seen a ghost.
Yeah,
I think I have.
What does it mean,
seeing her like this?
Huh?
Why did this happen?
Well, your boss was hired
by Beatrice
to redesign
her front garden,
and then you were assigned
by your boss to do that work.
That's why.
You did this.
No.
No, I didn't.
I don't believe you.
Well, I'm your therapist,
not your matchmaker.
The work that we do
together here
gives you the tools to deal
with your present life.
I actually have no interest
in laying out your path
for you.
What, am I supposed
to fall in love with her?
Is that my fate?
You don't believe
in fate.
I didn't before now.
But, Dr. Tom,
in another universe -
one that you showed me -
Beatrice was my wife.
We had a child,
a life together.
Yes, you did.
So...
What do I do?
"But the eyes are blind.
One must look
with the heart."
Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
Fierce wheels,
Giacomelli.
Brent, today is not the day
to provoke me,
because I will strike back.
I come in peace.
Get outta my way!
I heard about Seth Newman
and I have a solution;
a proposal that could be
mutually beneficial-
Move!
Julianne,
I am here to help.
Help?!
Do you think I'm stupid?
No, no, but if you'll
just hear me out-
No, I will not
hear you out.
Brent,
you were my friend.
I loved you,
I trusted you,
and you betrayed me.
So no, I'm not interested
in hearing your proposal.
I am not interested in hearing
anything you have to say
ever again.
Lemonade?
Would you like
some lemonade?
Lemonade?
It's Adam, right?
Right.
Thank you.
The garden looks beautiful.
I'm hopeless with plants.
Sun and water,
it's all they need.
And a green thumb.
Anyway, I should let you guys
get back to it.
Sure. And thank you
for the lemonade.
Beatrice.
Yes?
Um...
Would you like to go out
with me...
On a date?
Um...
Okay. Sure.
Yeah, yeah.
That'd be nice.
How's tomorrow?
Lunch?
Yeah, I'll swing by
and pick you up.
Yeah, that sounds great.
I really enjoy the challenge
of taking an author's passion
or their real life story,
and helping them hone it
into some form
of entertainment.
You know,
something that's personal,
that everyone can read,
and hopefully,
learn something from.
That's great.
Now, has Antigone filled you in
on the position?
A little bit.
That the title
is Vice-President
of non-fiction.
And you'll be reporting
to Melanda.
Along with a team of editors
reporting to you.
We average about 30 titles
a quarter.
Ahh! That's impressive.
Wow.
It's a challenging role,
but the compensation package
is excellent.
So you and I would be working
hand-in-hand,
determining the vision
of the department.
You'd have a lot
of autonomy,
though not as much
as you're currently enjoying.
Of course,
and that's to be expected.
Do you anticipate
that being a problem -
making the switch
from being your own boss,
to having one?
No. Not at all.
I've worked for other people
my enitre life.
I mean, as you know,
I was promoted from assistant
to junior editor
after six months
at River Rock.
I worked on
the Marcus Stahl book,
I spearheaded "The none,"
"The Sex Scoop."
I mean, my whole work
in the publishing land,
it's been collaborative.
So working with others,
taking direction,
it's never been a problem
for me.
I feel like I work well
with all different kinds
of people
and I just...
I really enjoy
the process.
Well, I think that's it
for us.
- Mm-hm.
- Okay.
Thank you for coming in.
Thank you
for the opportunity.
How long have you been
in landscaping?
About five years.
But I just recently decided
to go back to school.
Landscape architecture.
Are you enjoying it?
Yeah, I am.
It's great. Great.
I should've done that
a long time ago though.
Why didn't you?
Probably because
I was afraid of failing.
That is an honest answer.
And you? Your work?
I teach at U of T.
- Oh.
- Religions of the ancient near east.
So, you're a brainiac then?
Oh God, no, no...
I'm just a history nerd.
I never quite got over
this childhood obsession
with the pharaohs.
Pharaohs. Yeah.
Takes me back
to like grade five.
What do you remember?
Um, that mummies
get really pissed
when you wake them up?
No?
Erica.
- Hold up.
- Hey, is, uh, is everything okay?
Everything's great,
actually.
Melanda loves you.
You're exactly who she needs.
- Oh! !
- Which means you have the job,
if you want it.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Uh, I know I'm sure
you'll have to talk to Julianne,
to figure out things on your end.
Mm-h..
We'll need an official answer from you
within 48 hours.
Okay. Perfect.
Uh, thank you, Antigone.
Great bye.
Bye.
I had a really good time
today.
Yeah, so did I.
Do you want
to come in?
Yeah. Yeah...
Uh...
What the hell's going on?
Is this your past?
No. This isn't my past.
I have no idea
where we are.
Dammit, Dr. Tom,
this isn't funny!
It's not meant to be.
Where are we?
Dr. Tom:
Uh, an island.
And it would appear
that you are stranded.
No, Dr. Tom,
I am facing one of the biggest
decisions of my life;
I don't have time
to play survivor.
Well, this isn't a game,
Erica.
It's your session,
as a matter of fact.
And Adam, since you have
such strong feelings
about the path
that she should take,
I've brought you along
to help.
Oh-ho-ho... great!
With what?
With getting to the other side
of the island.
Once there,
you'll both find a way back
to your respective lives.
And that's it?
That is it.
How do we know
where we're going?
We don't have food,
we don't have water,
we don't have a map.
Ah, but you do
have matches.
Good luck.
I suggest that you get moving
before it gets dark.
Look, here's a path.
This way?
Sure. Whatever.
Oh, this is gonna be
a lot of fun
with you sulking
the whole time.
Uh, I'm not sulking,
I just don't wanna
talk to you.
Adam
why?
Why do you think?
Because of group?
All I did was tell you
what I thought.
No, you yelled at me.
Fine. I was a jerk.
Is that what you want me
to say?
Only if you think
it's true!
Look, Adam,
here's the reality.
Things between us
have been weird
ever since...
Ever since I kissed you.
I'm over it,
so why aren't you?
Oh, calling me a coward
was you being over it?
No, I called you
a coward
because you kept saying
one thing
and then acting
the complete opposite.
You said you don't think
about me "that way."
That's fine, all right?
I get it.
But then you have to respect
that there are limits
on our relationship
that you put there.
So don't show up
at my front doorstep
to start a conversation
about who I should
and shouldn't sleep with.
Fine. I get it.
I apologize, okay?
Okay.
We should keep going.
Ouch.
So, what do you think
this is about?
Well, it's about my job,
obviously.
I mean, my company,
but I gotta tell you,
I don't see the connection
between my dilemma and this.
It's a riddle,
it has to be.
There have to be clues
or obstacles,
or something.
Well, he did say that we just
have to get to the other side
of the island.
Yeah, but it can't
be that easy.
Are you sure
about that?
Wait a second.
Aren't these
the same doors?
We're back
where we started.
How is that possible?
Because I told you,
it's a game
and we're stuck
without a rule book.
I... hate this!
This is stupid!
And if I'd knew that
we were going hiking,
I would not have worn heels.
What are you laughing at?!
You.
You're insane.
So what do we do?
If at first
you don't succeed,
try a different route.
Come on, this way
I see another path
over here.
♪ The world keeps spinning ♪
♪ changing the lives
of people in it ♪
Oh my God.
Back where we started.
What if we tried taking
the path over the bluffs?
Oh, Adam, really,
I cannot walk anymore.
Yes, you can.
Come on.
♪ The world keeps spinning ♪
♪ changing the lives
of people... ♪
Oh my God,
we're back here again?
♪ Nobody knows
where it will take us ♪
My whole body is aching.
We're gonna need
to build a fire,
and try to find
something to eat
before it gets dark.
What?
Nothing.
I was just thinking
about your company.
What you're gonna do?
Well, a part of me thinks
that I should just be grateful
and take the job.
And the other part...?
Thinks that I should
stick with 50/50.
But then if I do,
and we really are,
you know,
dead in the water,
then turning down that job,
it's just...
It's another regret.
On a list that's
long enough already.
The way I see it,
there are two types of people:
The ones who take the safe
and practical route,
and the risk-takers -
the ones who carve
their own path.
And which one are you?
I play it safe.
At least I did
until recently.
'Til you got in here
and started messing around.
I think we should
get some sleep.
Yeah,
you're probably right.
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
What are you thinking
right now?
That's such a question
a girl would ask.
Oh.
So, does that mean that
you're not gonna answer it?
Hmm?
Adam, you are the one
that values honesty,
so why don't you
just tell me
whatever it is
that you're thinking right now.
Hmm?
Why is this so hard?
I was thinking about you.
What about me?
That you were right;
That I am a coward.
How are you a coward?
Because I'm not really
honest,
not about everything.
I tell other people
to be brave,
but then I turn around
and I can't be.
So try.
You're up early.
You know,
I woke up this morning
and I thought that every path
that we took yesterday
it led us right back here,
right?
Mm.
You said that
this was a game, but...
I also think
it's a metaphor.
For what?
Well...
The woods,
they represent my challenge:
You know,
do I take the job,
do I take the safe route,
or... do I fight
for my company
and carve my own path?
It's worth a try.
Welcome,
weary travellers.
Dr. Tom, really?
You're usually more subtle
than that.
Than what?
This lesson:
Make your own path.
Well, you asked for a map,
Erica,
but you had that with you
the whole time.
The map is within you
and your feelings
are the guideposts
that tell you
when to go left
and when to go right.
Often, we tend not to listen
because it's hard,
it's scary,
and we forget that there
is no other path to happiness
except for the one
that we create for ourselves.
Now, off you go.
Is everything okay?
So I've been thinking about
our last conversation
I realized that travelling
to Brazil
is obviously
really important to you
and I would never
wanna stand in the way
of you living the way
that you live, so...
- Hey, Sam...
- Just...
Let me finish.
Um...
I think we should
break up.
Do I get a say in this?
I've also been doing
some thinking
and, um...
The truth is,
I've moved every six months
for the last five years
and I think that might
be a problem.
That's not a problem.
I shouldn't have said
what I said.
When I was 19,
I quit university.
I thought,
why do I need to learn about
the world through books,
or...
Or the ramblings
of some Professor,
when the lessons
are out there,
to be learned
and discovered.
And that's amazing.
It is.
But, um...
What?
But then you came
into my life
and...
For the first time
in a long time,
I don't know,
I guess I found a reason
to stay in one place.
I don't wanna lose you,
Sam.
I don't.
I care a lot about you
and, uh...
I would never choose
going away over us.
Ever.
Okay?
Yeah.
Come here.
Ugh! Brent.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Whoa.
What're you doing?
I'm just sorting through
our stuff -
we have to decide
what we're keeping
and what we're selling.
I, uh...
I gave Ivan notice that
we'll be leaving this month.
Did you get the job?
Yeah.
But I'm not taking it.
Why not?
Because I'm not jumping off
the ship while it's sinking.
So you'd prefer
to actually drown?
Okay, it's a bad metaphor,
but the point is,
is that it's not over
until it's over.
It's... it's over.
No, we, we do the frickin'
cat book.
Okay, we edit it,
we rewrite it ourselves
if we have to.
We do what we need to do
to stay alive.
Hmm?
Okay, maybe if we moved
this chapter
about the catnip junkie
to later in the book.
Right. Behind the story
about the canary
and the goldfish,
right?
Exactly.
Comedy-tragedy.
Maybe this book won't be
as embarrassing as we thought.
A girl can dream.
Right.
Brent?
Brent, no, no.
Get out.
Get out now!
Okay, please, please.
Just, just hear me out.
I heard you, Julianne,
and I get it, okay?
You have every reason
to hate me,
but I need you
and...
Hmm...
"Sweet Dreams, Kitty."
Clearly, you need me, too.
15 minutes.
Please.
Spit it out, Brent,
before we change our minds.
Here. Take it.
What is it?
Your next book.
It's crisp, it's pacey,
it's gonna be huge.
A celebrity tell-all memoir;
River Rock has no idea
it exists.
And you're just gonna give it
to us.
Why?
Actually,
how can you even do this?
Just so happens
the subject of this tell-all
is an old friend of mine
from my modeling days,
and he owes me.
Okay, what's the catch?
Hmm?
One small favour.
Hmm.
Here it comes.
I'd like you to top-edit
"The Mystery of Tomorrow."
Confidentially, of course.
You-you'd like us to?
I need you to.
Mm-hmm.
And that's it?
That's it.
I brought Thomas Friedken's
chapters with me.
I'll need a pretty quick
turnaround on this
if you decide to go for it.
Well, let's see who this
"celebrity" is, shall we?
Oh, wow.
So what do you say?