Brothers & Sisters (2006–2011): Season 4, Episode 3 - Almost Normal - full transcript
Kitty, Robert and Nora struggle to accept Kitty's cancer.
Radius...
Mm-hmm.
Ulna...
Mm-hmm.
Olecranon...
It's like dating a french guy.
Bonjour.
It's latin, and by the way,
we are way past dating.
Mm. That's why I'm going wedding
dress shopping with Kitty today.
With Kitty?
Mm-hmm. Well, I helped her find her dress.
I figured we could be
each other's good luck charms
In the dress department.
Mm. Oh, that's sweet.
Mm-hmm.
Mmm. Can I tell you my fantasy?
No, I won't be a slutty bride.
Damn it.
Well, maybe you can just buy
a dress that shows your...
Yes?
Humerus...
Your acromion...
Mm.
And your... mm...
Cheek.
You don't know the medical term for cheekbone?
Oh, you know what? You are
shattering a guy's confidence
On the first day of gross anatomy.
Me on. Nothing ever happens
on the first day anyways.
You get your textbooks and the syllabus.
Yeah, and apparently a lab partner.
It better not be a hot girl.
I just hope it's not someone stupid
who doesn't know what he's doing.
Mm, seems like you're getting
your confidence back.
Mm.
Now where were we... Doctor?
Doctor?
I have a real good feeling about this, Kitty.
You know, you can go right ahead and... and tell me.
I need to talk to you about your CT scan.
Oh. Now thankfully, your bone marrow is clean,
but this bright area here is an enlarged lymph node
in the hila of your lung.
There's another cluster in your bowel,
and there's some more
in your retroperitoneum...
that's the area behind
your abdominal cavity.
So...
s... so it's spread.
Yeah, unfortunately,
which, um, puts it at stage III.
Look, I know that this sounds scary,
but compared to other
cancers, stage III lymphoma
can have a good outcome
with proper treatment.
What is the proper treatment?
Well, there are basically two options.
Um, one... the standard of care, is r-chop.
That's a chemotherapy cocktail.
And what's the other option?
Well, there's a drug
that was developed in Europe
called rapamycin.
Um, a hospital in Boston
is conducting clinical trials,
and Kitty may be eligible.
But you have to go there for treatment,
and it could last six months.
Now they are showing
a somewhat better prognosis,
but the risks of complications are also higher.
Um, heart damage,
it could jeopardize your immune system,
which would already be
compromised by the chemo.
I wish that there was a clear-cut choice,
but there are pros and cons to both.
I only do the standard regimen.
Because you think it's a better treatment?
No, because she practices here,
and the... the... the trial's in Boston.
You know what? Why don't
I give you the research?
You can take it home, read it over
and then you can discuss your options.
Okay?
But, um, I have to stress, Kitty,
That the sooner you make
a decision, the better.
Okay.
Okay.
Thank you.
Travis, I don't care that
you work for governor kern.
You know the protocol.
The senator's the ranking official
when it comes to greeting international guests.
Nice try,
but the governor of California is gonna be
At the bottom of those stairs
ahen the Prince of Wales
sets his pretty royal toe on California soil.
Really? Well, then I'd hate to see your face
when his royal highness
walks straight past her
and says hi to the senator
because they played golf
together in Scotland.
I didn't know you had a baby.
You know, maybe... maybe we can,
uh, you know, set up...
something with the prince
at the hotel, like a photo-op.
Do I need to call 9-1-1?
I think he's hungry.
Or maybe he's just wet.
Scotty! Uh, it's... it's not a baby.
Yeah, well, whatever it is, deal with it.
Look, I'm glad we settled this issue.
Uh, you know what? We didn't settle any...
What are you doing? That was important.
You keep insisting we can manage
a baby with two careers,
so I thought we'd have
a little dress rehearsal.
Well, you know what?
Your timing sucks.
I have this visit and two
press releases to get out today.
Yeah, well, you know what?
I have tonight's menu to prepare.
And that crying baby? Someone
needs to change his diaper.
Uh-oh. It's... it's a poopy one.
You made your point.
We'll talk about this later.
Yeah, well, it's always later,
Kevin, that's the problem.
Nice balance.
Fruit forward.
A little smoke in the finish, huh?
All done? Thank you so much.
You're very welcome.
Thank you.
So tell me something...
that's what we're bidding on?
Mm. 10,000 gallons,
if the price stays under $5.25 a gallon.
Oh! $5.25? Nobody's gonna bid $5.25 for that swill.
Trust me. You take that swill
and you add it to our grapes,
and you will get a nice bottle of wine.
Oh, holly, that's short-term thinking.
I don't care how cheaply you're gonna sell it.
In the long run, it's gonna ruin our brand.
You know, how many
times do I have to tell you,
Saul, that we are gonna market
under a fferent label?
What, old flame?
No, just a business acquaintance.
Saul?
I heard a rumor your family had
expanded into the wine business.
Yeah, well, how about that?
What about you? How's the cattle business, hmm?
It runs itself, Saul.
This is my new hobby now.
Great.
You know, at our age, it's good
to keep, uh, your mind fresh.
Yeah. Oh, sorry. This is Holly Harper.
She's the President of Ojai Foods.
Hi.
And this gentleman is Dennis York.
A woman in charge.
Well, well. William certainly would have approved.
Sorry to hear of his passing, by the way.
It's a terrible loss.
Your concern is touching, Dennis.
Well, good luck with the bidding.
Nice to meet you, Holly Harper.
Let's do it.
Wow. This is inspiring.
There is a whole community
of people that have been through this,
and they're all really positive.
Listen, there's a Febbie Feelwell from Florida,
and she says the r-chop was "very doable."
She was diagnoseth stage IV lymphoma,
and now she's n.E.D....
No evidence of disease.
Oh, wow. Look at this.
What?
Look at this.
That's a wedding dress.
Can you imagine how good
that would look on Rebecca?
Honey, I thought we were...
We were researching treatment options, Kitty.
Well, we were, but now I'm
researching wedding dresses.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Look at this one. Look at that.
I mean, that almost makes me
want to get married again.
It's really beaut...
Honey, you heard the doctor.
You have to make a decision now.
I will, but... but, um, we're going shopping,
and I need to help Rebecca find a wedding dress.
All right. All right.
Well, are you gonna tell her what's going on?
Yes. Yes, of course,
right when she's zipping up
her Carolina Herrera.
I know you don't want anyone
to know about this yet, Kitty,
but everyone here talks about how important it is
to have a strong support system.
Mom, you need to get offline.
I will figure this out.
I... I will make the right
decision, and I promise you,
I will be N.E.D. no evidence of disease.
Yes, never enough doughnuts,
never enough dresses, never...
I love you.
Mm.
Ha ha!
She went shopping?
Yes.
Look, I... I understand she...
she needs a distraction,
but, Robert, there really isn't time for that.
Do you know what her prognosis is? 55%.
Yeah, with r-chop, but I just got off the phone
with the head researcher in Boston,
and he says his treatment will
give her an extra 5% chance.
Yes, I read the study, but the...
but the sample population was
only a few hundred patients.
That's really not enough
to tell,
and the side effects, there's heart damage...
That was a woman who was 65 years old
with a history of diabetes and smoked.
Kitty's young and healthy.
Blood clots, it can devastate
her immune system.
Now if the r-chop doesn't work
or... or she has a relapse...
I'm not waiting for a relapse.
And I don't care
what the side effects are as long as she lives.
I just don't think this is
right for her at this time,
and she'd be 3,000 miles away.
Well, I'd go with her, obviously.
Oh, and... and when would
you be there, exactly?
You're running for governor.
Who would take care of Evan?
Her family is here. I am here.
But if the best treatment is there,
then that's where she needs to be.
If I though that were true,
I would be helping her pack right now.
I don't think it's right for her.
Look, she is my wife.
Okay? We're gonna do
whatever's best for both of us.
Oh, no, no. What, are you gonna
play the husband card, Robert?
I don't even know
what that means.
Up until recently, you
have been completely M.I.A.
What, you're gonna swoop in now
and save the day? Is that it?
I just want her well.
Listen to me, Robert. I
don't care if you're senator
or governor or the King of Siam.
You've not shown me that
her life is safe in your hands.
You don't get
to call the shots.
Well, I'm sorry
you feel that way.
But you are right about one thing...
The only person that's gonna be
calling the shots is Kitty.
Yes.
She is.
This is it... gross anatomy.
My name is Professor Madsen,
and I'm here to tell you that
whatever you told yourself,
getting in was not the hard part.
Here, there will be many opportunities to fail...
you're not smart enough,
the work isn't good enough
or you simply can't handle the pressure.
Wow.
Inspirational, isn't he?
There are three people
who will determine your fate in this class...
one of them is me,
yhe other, your cadaver,
and the third is your lab partner.
Now in this class, as in life,
you don't get to choose your coworkers.
You might not like them,
so you have to find a way
to work with them.
Okay?
So the next time we'll begin
with the upper limb.
Be familiar with it.
So I've drawn up a study schedule
for the first half of the year.
Oh, great.
It's, uh, it's color-coded.
By body part.
You've already acquainted
yourself with the upper limb,
right?
Yeah, uh, the, uh, bones
and muscles, I'm good to go.
It's the, uh, tendons and ligaments
I'm a little uneasy... wait, wait. What?
The majority of arm injuries...
lateral epicondylitis,
adhesive capsulitis,
inflammatory impingement...
all are tendon-related.
But we... we weren't supposed to know those
for today, though, right?
No. You see, I volunteered in an orthopedic lab
to help patent a synthetic bone paste.
I mean, you can't expect to know
everything I'm gonna know,
but you will need to keep up with the basics.
I... I'm sorry. How old are you?
16, graduated with honors,
and yes, my social maturity has been tested.
I was gonna mine tested tomorrow.
Look, I have us going over
the musculature of the torso
by early next week.
Is that gonna be a problem?
Uh, no. No, no. I'll, uh, I'll... I'll catch up.
You better, because you heard what he said...
Our fates are tied,
and I will be acing this class.
And no doogie howser jokes.
No.
Oh, my gosh. This is definitely the best one so far.
What... what do you think, Monique?
She looks good in everything.
I don't know about that.
How do you feel about feathers?
Like they belong on birds.
Monique. Yeah.
The symphony gown with the ostrich skirt... I got it.
Are you serious?
Kitty, I can't wear a feathered dress.
I'm gonna feel like big bird. Come on.
You h... you have to at least try it on.
Rebecca, you are the bride.
You have got to embrace your inner princess.
I don't have an inner princess.
You are gonna have to get one.
You are... you are young, and you are beautiful.
Are you drunk?
No. No, I am not drunk. I am...
I'm... excited.
Well, can I remind you that
when you were getting married,
I couldn't get you to even try on one dress?
Well, I was stupid and I was an idiot.
I mean, look at us, Rebecca.
We are surrounded by tulle
and lace and feathers.
I mean, we have to enjoy this.
You never know what's
gonna happen tomorrow.
We could all get hit by a bus.
We're not gonna get hit by a bus.
You don't know that.
Things can change in a blink of an eye.
Are you sure you're okay?
Mm-hmm.
I am drinking champagne,
and I am watching my
beautiful future sister-in-law
try on the most gorgeous dresses
I have ever seen in my life.
I mean, I am more than okay.
I'm... I'm great.
I never want to leave.
I mean, I... I love you,
and I... I honestly... I could
stay in this store forever.
Okay, fine.
I will try on the feathers.
Good idea.
Okay, be careful. Be careful.
Okay. Oh.
Hmm.
Our next lot up for bid is 10,000 gallons
of a 2008 Cabernet from Vittarelli Estates.
We'll start the bidding today, $2 a gallon.
Do I have 2$? $2 right here.
Looking for $2.25.
Thank you. $2.25. Do I have
$2.50? $2.50. Looking for $2.75.
$2.75. Do I have $3?
$2.75. Do I have $3?
$2.75 going once, going twice...
$6.
$6. Going once at $6.
$6 going twice...
We can't go that high.
Sold at $6. Up next, we have a 2006 Cabernet...
who is he and what the hell is he doing?
$1.25. Looking for $1.50.
Hey.
I already called the state department,
told them the senator
will be meeting the plane,
so you can save your breath.
No, I'm here about Kitty.
I'm sorry, by the way.
Uh, when are you doing
the press conference?
What are you talking about?
Look, we know.
Uh, we're telling everyone
on the campaign hands off,
leave it alone completely.
And if you give us a day,
we can have the governor cancel
any appearances she has, out of respect.
Out of respect for what?
Look, I'm in this thing to win,
but even I wouldn't use a
wife's cancer to score points.
Are you... Oh.
You didn't know?
It's kev.
Oh, hey. You are not gonna believe
what Travis tried to do to me today.
He tried to tell me that you have...
That you're sick, but I mean, like, really sick.
That's... that's insane, right?
I mean, come on.
Tell me that's insane.
Yeah, he's gonna try to spin this into a reason
that Robert can't run for governor.
Kitty.
You're gonna try to get on top of this.
What?
I'm... I'm sorry. Is... is... is this true?
Oh, God.
Oh, God. Oh, God.
I'm... I'm... I'm...
I... I'm gonna have to figure this out.
Um...
Um...
Uh...
Kit, it's me.
It's your little brother. You can...
Please talk to me.
Yeah, yeah.
Please... Tell me.
Tell me. What... what...
what... what do you have?
Where is it? I mean, how...
how long have you known?
It's lymphoma, and, Kevin, I... I am so sorry
that you had to find out this way.
No, no, no. That's okay.
Oh, God. I'm gonna have
to tell everybody now.
No. No, you don't. You absolutely don't.
Look, I c... I can keep this
a secret as long as you want.
I know you don't think I can. I... I will. I promise.
No. No, you know what?
I think it's actually better
if I just tell everybody at once,
you know, just to... just to get it out there.
Y... y... you know what...
you know what I can do?
Is I can call mom, and I'll...
I'll just have her arrange
one of her... one of her dinners,
but... but it's like...
Kev.
Kev, it's okay.
It's gonna be okay.
Yes, Nora. Of course I'm gonna be there. Yeah.
Uh, I'll leave as soon as I can.
Okay, dear. Bye.
So that guy that just stole
10,000 gallons of wine
right out from under us?
Well, it turns out he was
indicted on felony charges
years ago for price fixing at Voley Foods.
Didn't william work at voley back then?
So what are you getting at?
Come on, Saul. Don't be cagey with me.
This guy just sabotaged
a major component of my business plan.
Right.
He knew William, he's undermining us.
So what are we dealing with
here, hmm? What do you know?
Yes, they worked together at Voley Foods.
They started together,
they shared accounts.
Obviously, they were very good at it
and decided they wanted to be on their own,
and they needed capital.
Let me guess... they stole from the company.
There was an investigation.
Maybe William kept his hands
clean, maybe he saw it coming.
I don't know.
But he ended up testifying,
and Dennis ended up doing five years.
Why does this not surprise me?
That's all I know, and right now
I have to be somewhere.
Where are you going?
I mean, if this is some ancient grudge match,
then we've gotta talk about this.
That can wait. This can't.
Maybe this is about Sarah.
Okay, everyone, here she is.
Hey. Hi, guys.
I'm, um, I'm so sorry to... to keep you waiting.
What's going on?
Oh, no. Are you guys getting a divorce?
No, no.
No, no, no, no.
No, look, I'm so sorry.
I-I have gross anatomy class
tomorrow morning, and my
lab partner has a patent, so...
Well, um, it... it's... it's about me.
Oh, God.
Kevin.
Kevin, are you crying?
Oh, Kevin, don't.
Saul. Saul?
Saul, why are... why are you crying?
I had to tell someone.
Well, somebody better tell us.
I'm starting to panic here.
Uh, yeah.
It's okay. It's... it's... it's...
I... I... I have cancer.
It's, uh, it's lymphoma.
It's in... it's in stage III,
which... which isn't the worst.
Kitty. Um, it just... it just means
that it... it's spread a little bit.
But it's not in her bone marrow.
No, and... and my oncologist is...
is very positive about the prognosis.
It's just a matter now of
deciding what treatment to do.
Chemo or radiation?
Well, R-chop probably, which is chemo.
It's the standard of care.
Well, maybe. I...
She's also been accepted into
a clinical trial in Boston.
I have?
Yeah, I made a call.
Robert, I asked you not to make that call.
You may be going to Boston?
Wh... no. I... I... well, I may...
I don't know. I don't...
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
Mom, can you please sit down?
I'm sorry.
I'm... I'm just gonna take some time
and... and, uh, figure out what to do.
Um, but, you know, l... let's just have a normal night.
Yeah.
Right. Yeah. It's gonna be... it's gonna be fine,
and... and mom made
some turkey meat loaf, and...
Yeah.
Come on. Let's... let's all sit down and eat.
Um, Robert, I could, uh,
use your help in the kitchen.
I can't believe you made that call.
I asked you not to start
throwing your weight around.
Hey, I'm gonna keep our options open.
They are Kitty's options to decide.
You just told everybody she was doing r-chop.
I did not. I said probably.
Crap. Nora, look, she wasn't
accepted into this trial
because I made a call. She...
You don't know that.
You would only know that had you not made the call.
She was accepted because they
think it's gonna save her life.
Well, of course they would say that.
They're the ones running the study.
Look, I started a cancer center.
I happen to know the politics of clinical trials.
And I know the politics of this family,
And you don't want her
in Boston
because you want her here with you.
Oh, God, do you think I would jeopardize
the health of my daughter for geography? Jeez!
Don't touch those buns.
So how's the, uh, surrogacy going?
Well, you know...
Coming along.
Mm.
Good.
I've got garlic rolls. A few fell on the ground,
Mmm.
But 10-second rule. They'll be fine. They'll be fine.
Oh, no, thanks. Thanks, mom.
Oh, so you're reading it,
huh? See?
I better go into the kitchen
and see what's going on.
I think she needs some help.
She practically threw up
the lining of her stomach.
Well, that's a hell of a lot better
than what might happen to her
if she decides to be a lab rat.
Guys... rolls.
Stage III... h... how bad is that?
I mean, will she have to be hospitalized?
I know nothing about oncology.
You're a med student. In basic anatomy.
Oh, God. I dragged her dress shopping today.
You know what she kept talking about?
How we could all be hit by a bus tomorrow.
I mean, she was right. We all have been.
Your poor mom.
Oh, my mom.
Look, uh, why don't we go
help her with dinner, okay?
Yeah.
Blood clots in the lungs and heart failure
or nausea and hair loss... pick one.
I... I can't pick one, Nora. It's impossible to...
Pick one, Saul. Pick one.
Saul. Saul. Saul, the study we're talking about
increases her chances of beating this, period.
She can beat it with R-chop without jeopardizing
her health any further. And besides that,
her family is here. Her support system is here.
Right. Right. I agree with Nora on this, Robert.
Of course you do,
because it's always a package deal with you guys...
What?
That's crazy, Robert. Everybody
together, no matter what.
But this isn't Thanksgiving
that we're talking about.
Don't you dare to talk to me
like... don't patronize me.
All right, all right...
I'm not patronizing you. There is an agenda...
I'm not talking about Thanksgiving. We're talking...
You know what I just thought of?
I mean, I... I could cook for you.
I could leave a big cooler outside your door
with fresh meals in it every day,
and you wouldn't have to worry about that.
That's really sweet, Scotty, but you know what?
I'm not gonna be an invalid.
I'm gonna be able to cook.
But I... I have, um, I have
the answer for you guys...
live-in nanny.
I'm sorry, I can't do this.
Look, I know you want to talk
about meat loaf and babies,
but I... I can't sit here and
pretend everything's normal.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry. I... I feel like I should talk to him.
Yeah, it's okay.
I... I understand. Y... you should go get him.
Okay.
Look, mom's right. That's all
they talk about in rehab,
is your support system.
Kitty doesn't have an addiction.
You know what? Kitty's alone out there.
You know, Robert, if it is such a good treatment,
why is it not the standard of care?
That's right.
And... and tell me, why hasn't
the American cancer association
come out and supported it
or the F.D.A. approved it? Why?
Because the f.D.A. won't update its protocols
and streamline their approvals.
Oh, for goodness sakes.
You have no idea how many drugs
that could save people's lives
are just stuck in bureaucratic red tape.
You don't know which one is which.
But what about A.Z.T.? They
approved that in seven days.
Exactly. Exactly.
After huge political pressure.
No one's marching on capitol hill for lymphoma.
Thank you, Kevin.
She should have the most
aggressive treatment possible.
Kevin, aggressive could kill her.
No, no, cancer could kill her.
Aggressive could kill...
Mom. Mom. Guys.
What? Wh...
Oh, Kitty.
I'm sorry.
I'm... I'm so sorry.
I mean, I know... I know this
was just such a... a... a shock,
but, you know, all this... all this fighting
is... is... is not gonna help me,
and it's... it's not gonna help anything.
You know, I just, um,
I just really wanted to have
a... a normal dinner, you know?
And it was so... it was so crazy of me to think
That we could just eat and
talk and... and be normal,
because, of course, y... you're right.
You're right, Kev.
There's... there's nothing normal about...
Are you all right?
Yeah. Yeah.
I just...
Oh, God. I'm tired.
I'm gonna get your things.
Yeah, I think I... I think I need to...
I need to go home.
And, mom, I'm so sorry.
This was just such a bad idea.
Sorry.
It's okay. I'll see you soon.
Can I say something
that's wildly inappropriate?
If it has anything to do
with death, dying or cancer,
I don't think I can take it.
Actually, it's about the opposite.
Okay.
Let's have a baby.
I warned you it was inappropriate.
I'm touched that you want
to do this for me,
but having a baby, it...
it's just not gonna help.
I'm not trying to help.
You know, ever since
this surrogacy idea came up,
I've been obsessed
with what a huge obligation a baby would be,
and all the precious time I'd lose.
And then tonight...
I don't want to wait
until the "right time" to have a baby.
There is no right time.
But there is a wrong time.
All I can do right now is think about Kitty,
and that wouldn't be fair
to a... to a baby or to you.
Maybe in a couple of months?
Now you sound like me.
I'm sorry.
No.
We'll wait.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Wow. Those textbooks must be really boring.
All right, so what are we gonna go with?
Are you gonna go with, uh,
are you gonna go with strapless
or...
Oh, what's this one called? This one?
Halter.
Halter.
You don't have to do this.
Listen to me.
There is nothing more
that I want in this world
than to walk down that aisle with you,
but the thought of Kitty
forcing herself to celebrate...
She wouldn't be forcing herself.
Then everyone else would be.
Justin, you didn't want to elope
because you wanted our entire families
to be there to celebrate.
But it's not a celebration,
not if Kitty's sick.
I mean, halter or strapless, whatever,
it just...
doesn't feel right, does it?
No.
I know that at our engagement party
I said...
I wanted our wedding to be a priority.
But right now I think that Kitty
should be the priority.
So I was thinkin'...
maybe we should postpone.
Come here.
I would have called,
but I think you would have hung up on me.
Robert, it's late.
I'm not here to argue. I think
we need to get on the same page.
I don't know that we'll ever
be on the same page.
Well, we both love Kitty.
I don't think we'd be fighting
as much if we didn't.
Come in.
Have you talked to, um, Tommy or Sarah?
No. I've left messages for both of them.
I haven't heard back.
But that's not why you're here, Robert.
Kitty's mad.
She's mad at me. She's mad at you.
Yes.
And we've both been
making this about ourselves,
and it's not fair to her.
She needs to know that
we're gonna support her...
whatever decision she makes...
both of us she knows I'll support her.
No. No, she knows you want her here with you.
Well, if she decides to go to
Boston, I'll go with her there.
Well, then tell her.
Nora, she...
She needs you in...
a lot of ways more than she needs me.
Look, you said that you didn't feel
her life was safe in my hands.
Robert...
No, it's okay.
I mean, I know you've been angry.
I've been angry.
I'm angry at everything.
And Kitty and I were just beginning
to try to rebuild our marriage, and now this.
Oh.
Robert, Kitty's right.
You... you can't stop living
just because she's sick,
and you certainly can't stop
working on your relationship.
As a matter of fact, it's a
very good time to start.
What if there's not enough time?
Stop. Don't do that. Kitty's going to be fine.
I'm sorry.
I... I just can't imagine what it would be like
if it were one of my kids.
Well, you would probably fight like hell
with their spouse, too.
I don't want to fight.
Good. Because I think we're
gonna need each other.
The people on these tables
donated themselves
to become a vital part
of your education.
Treat them with the respect
that they deserve.
Yes? Let's begin.
Okay, what's his name?
"Douglas, 47, died of pancreatic cancer."
You want the honors?
You all right?
Um, I'm... a... I'm... a be right back.
Carter, you...
I... I think he actually forgot
his glasses somewhere.
Excuse me.
What, is this your first dead body?
Can you just... can you
just give me a moment, please?
No, I can't. Look, I was
really intimidated by you,
but right now, you're the
one in the fetal position.
Yeah, you're making that
real easy. Thanks.
All right, look...
I know how to do this.
Okay? I've been in war,
and I've seen dead bodies.
And let me tell you something...
patients are a lot scarier.
All right? Douglas in
there... he... he can't cry,
he can't scream in pain, he can't die.
So you're telling me
you're not freaked out at all?
Oh, no, I'm freaked out.
I'm freaked out by the index card in there
that says he died of
pancreatic cancer at age 47.
You see, my sister, who's
a little younger than that,
was just diagnosed with lymphoma, okay?
And I bet that it's
some boy genius like you
who's gonna find a cure.
All right, you're terrified of Douglas?
I'm terrified I'm not gonna learn
what I need to learn
in order to be a doctor.
And I know you know the
tendons like your a-b-c's,
but last night I was busy, so I
didn't get a chance to review.
I need this,
and I'm not gonna let you screw this up.
So let's get in there
and dissect the upper limb.
Come on.
Hey.
Will you do the cutting?
Yeah. You bet.
Here, look. Put these on.
Makes you look older.
Come on.
Um, listen. I've been
going over my research,
and I find that there's some
very compelling arguments
toward doing the clinical trial.
Oh, God, mom. I...
I'm just saying...
Whatever you decide, I... I'm with you,
150%... 500%.
Robert and I both are.
Did he talk to you?
He didn't tell you?
Well, he showed up on my doorstep last night.
He did?
Yes, and, Kitty,
I'm sorry if it seemed like
I was pressuring you.
And, you know, Boston is
really not that far away,
and it's a wonderful city.
There's Quincy market and Newbury Street.
Mom, it's not like
I would exactly be there to sightsee, okay?
No. No, but we could make it work.
I would go with you,
and I could take care of Evan.
And who knows? Maybe we would go sightseeing.
You don't... you don't know how you'd feel.
Everybody responds differently to chemo.
Okay. Fine.
You know what?
Maybe even Rebecca and Justin
can have their honeymoon there.
Um, honey...
I... I think their wedding plans
are kind of in flux right now.
Well, why?
W... w... why? Because of me?
Kitty, everyone needs time
to process their own reaction.
Just... just look at Robert and me.
First we're gonna kill each other,
and then we're having tea together
in the middle of the night,
which we could do in Boston.
We could have our own little Boston tea party.
All right. All right. You know what? Sure.
We'll see. We'll see.
Just... thank you.
You're not going to believe
who wants to meet me for lunch.
Dennis York.
Tell me you hung up on him.
No.
I told him I'd meet him
at McDonnelly's at 1:00.
Better to keep your enemies close.
Good idea.
Saul. I didn't realize you'd be joining us.
Okay. Uh, what are you drinking?
Uh, nothing. Thank you.
I don't have much time.
Holly's not coming?
No, you just get me.
So what do you want?
I want those five years I spent in prison back.
Ah.
But I'll settle for a good investment.
I still know one when I see one.
Yeah, well, even if William
screwed you, he's gone, Dennis.
Yeah, but his company's still alive and kicking.
Where do you think he got
the idea to start one
in the first place?
Are you suggesting
that Ojai was your idea?
I'm not suggesting.
Whatever proprietary claims
you think you have on Ojai
ran out a long time ago.
Then you won't mind a little,
uh, healthy competition?
Keep away from the company...
and stay away from my family?
See you around, Saul.
Hey.
Hey.
What are you doing home?
Uh, I finished my royal duties,
and I took the afternoon off.
Okay, so you went to my mother's
in the middle of the night,
and now you're home in the middle of the day?
Who are you, and what have you
done with my husband?
Let's take Evan to the zoo.
Wow.
Wow. Cancer has done wonders for you.
It's not the cancer. I know you think it is.
I am here
because there's nowhere else I'd rather be.
Okay.
I've made a decision.
I'm gonna do r-chop.
Okay.
I've been looking at these web sites,
I've spoken with a couple of other doctors,
and they all agree that the
prognosis is actually better
in younger patients,
and they all stress the importance
of a support system.
I'm with you.
Well, good. Good.
Because I also think that
we should stay at my mother's
during my treatments.
At your mother's?
Yeah, my... my mother's.
I know. I know. But... but
you're not gonna be able
to have every afternoon off,
and this way we'll know
that Evan is taken care of,
and we'll definitely have our meals.
Okay.
Really?
Are... are... are you sure?
Look, if this is what you want to do,
then this is what we are gonna do, period.
Cancer isn't some magical reset button,
and I just want to make sure
that we're still working on our marriage,
whether you're sick or not.
You know, I remember when
you had your heart attack,
and you didn't let it define you.
I didn't understand it then,
but I understand it now,
and I am not gonna let this define me.
Edwaldo?
Yeah. Yeah.
He's the, you know, he's
the major duomo gorilla
at the zoo, but... but they were
setting up for this wedding,
and they have the most incredible site
right by the lions.
Well, actually, that's, um,
that's why we're here. Um...
Yeah. We were thinking about,
you know, the... the wedding,
and we're just thinking about
postponing it a little bit,
you know, until it's a good time.
Uh, I... you know, look, I know
why you guys are doing this,
and the thing is, is that
it is a really good time.
I... I... I need something to look
forward to. I mean, we all do.
I mean, think about it.
If mom doesn't have flowers
and caterers to obsess over,
she's going to start obsessing about me.
We just want you to be able to enjoy yourself.
Well, why the hell wouldn't I
be able to enjoy it, Rebecca?
Come on. If you guys want
to do something for me,
you won't postpone. You'll have
showers and bachelor parties,
and you'll let me help you register.
And I... I... I j... I just can't think
that life is... is... is gonna stop now.
I mean, does that make any sense?
Yeah. Yeah.
Uh, it's like the, uh, you
know, that camping trip.
Yeah. Remember?
And guess what. I was fine.
Yes, her appendix burst, and it was, like,
Wednesday, you got your appendectomy,
what, Sunday, you were,
like, fine, pitching a tent,
and, you know, spearing fish.
Yeah, right. So no more...
no more, uh, "in flux." Okay?
But this... it's under one condition.
Kitty, I would really love for
you to be my matron of honor.
Oh, R... Rebecca...
No, no, I was gonna ask you anyway.
She was, yeah. I was.
When you asked me to be your bridesmaid,
it made me feel like your sister.
And I don't have a sister, so...
Oh.
Well, yes. I mean, of course.
Yeah?
Yes.
Thank you.
All right. Is the wedding back on?
Uh, yes.
So tell them that this is
the most incredible place to get married.
Where?
The zoo.
Well, Justin will fit right in.
Come on. Let's eat.
Wow. If that's the pizza
guy, I'm joining politics.
Nora.
Mom.
I don't have to stay mom.
I just thought I'd swing by
and bring last night's leftovers.
Oh, pl... please tell me that that
is the turkey meat loaf.
It's the turkey meat loaf
and the mashed potatoes
and creamed spinach.
And I stopped by... I got a cheesecake.
See? That's why we're gonna stay with her.
Wait, Robert, too?
We're like two peas in a pod.
Wait. I... I can't tell. Are they kidding?
No, no, no. They... they've already had, like,
these nighttime tea parties.
Hi.
We were just in your incredibly
remote neighborhood...
Carrying a 4-course meal...
So we thought we'd stop by...
'cause that's how we roll.
Did you rehearse that in the car?
Yeah, a little bit. Hi.
Hi. I can't believe this.
I can't believe you're here.
Wow. Well, thank you.
Whoa! Hold the door!
Saul! Wow. Wow! There's a party.
Oh, I'm so glad I brought a whole case.
Was that you on the road behind us?
Was it me? Who else is gonna
shine their brights on you...
Oh, you guys should have communicated.
You should have carpooled.
Is this too much for you, all of us here?
No, no, this is great.
I'm... I'm... I'm very happy.
Let... let's... let's eat.
Yes, move outside. Come on. Everybody outside.
I hope that our wedding is this easy to cater.
Oh, the best thing
about planning a wedding is all the tastings.
Tastings?
Yes.
My husband's the best chef in town.
Oh, Kevin.
Oh, that's why you came today.
You're auditioning for the job.
Scotty, we would love for you to do it.
Yeah, we just didn't want to assume you'd be...
No, no, no. Assume away. I would love to.
I'm warning you now... he's not cheap.
Okay, where were we?
Another one?
Are you all right?
Oh, yeah.
Yeah. I'm... I'm just... I'm... I'm happy.
No, I'll get it.
Who is that?
I'll get it. I'll get it. I'll get it.
What's with the traffic jam
in your driveway?
Sarah.
Oh, Kitty.
Oh! I'm so happy you're here.
Mm-hmm.
Ulna...
Mm-hmm.
Olecranon...
It's like dating a french guy.
Bonjour.
It's latin, and by the way,
we are way past dating.
Mm. That's why I'm going wedding
dress shopping with Kitty today.
With Kitty?
Mm-hmm. Well, I helped her find her dress.
I figured we could be
each other's good luck charms
In the dress department.
Mm. Oh, that's sweet.
Mm-hmm.
Mmm. Can I tell you my fantasy?
No, I won't be a slutty bride.
Damn it.
Well, maybe you can just buy
a dress that shows your...
Yes?
Humerus...
Your acromion...
Mm.
And your... mm...
Cheek.
You don't know the medical term for cheekbone?
Oh, you know what? You are
shattering a guy's confidence
On the first day of gross anatomy.
Me on. Nothing ever happens
on the first day anyways.
You get your textbooks and the syllabus.
Yeah, and apparently a lab partner.
It better not be a hot girl.
I just hope it's not someone stupid
who doesn't know what he's doing.
Mm, seems like you're getting
your confidence back.
Mm.
Now where were we... Doctor?
Doctor?
I have a real good feeling about this, Kitty.
You know, you can go right ahead and... and tell me.
I need to talk to you about your CT scan.
Oh. Now thankfully, your bone marrow is clean,
but this bright area here is an enlarged lymph node
in the hila of your lung.
There's another cluster in your bowel,
and there's some more
in your retroperitoneum...
that's the area behind
your abdominal cavity.
So...
s... so it's spread.
Yeah, unfortunately,
which, um, puts it at stage III.
Look, I know that this sounds scary,
but compared to other
cancers, stage III lymphoma
can have a good outcome
with proper treatment.
What is the proper treatment?
Well, there are basically two options.
Um, one... the standard of care, is r-chop.
That's a chemotherapy cocktail.
And what's the other option?
Well, there's a drug
that was developed in Europe
called rapamycin.
Um, a hospital in Boston
is conducting clinical trials,
and Kitty may be eligible.
But you have to go there for treatment,
and it could last six months.
Now they are showing
a somewhat better prognosis,
but the risks of complications are also higher.
Um, heart damage,
it could jeopardize your immune system,
which would already be
compromised by the chemo.
I wish that there was a clear-cut choice,
but there are pros and cons to both.
I only do the standard regimen.
Because you think it's a better treatment?
No, because she practices here,
and the... the... the trial's in Boston.
You know what? Why don't
I give you the research?
You can take it home, read it over
and then you can discuss your options.
Okay?
But, um, I have to stress, Kitty,
That the sooner you make
a decision, the better.
Okay.
Okay.
Thank you.
Travis, I don't care that
you work for governor kern.
You know the protocol.
The senator's the ranking official
when it comes to greeting international guests.
Nice try,
but the governor of California is gonna be
At the bottom of those stairs
ahen the Prince of Wales
sets his pretty royal toe on California soil.
Really? Well, then I'd hate to see your face
when his royal highness
walks straight past her
and says hi to the senator
because they played golf
together in Scotland.
I didn't know you had a baby.
You know, maybe... maybe we can,
uh, you know, set up...
something with the prince
at the hotel, like a photo-op.
Do I need to call 9-1-1?
I think he's hungry.
Or maybe he's just wet.
Scotty! Uh, it's... it's not a baby.
Yeah, well, whatever it is, deal with it.
Look, I'm glad we settled this issue.
Uh, you know what? We didn't settle any...
What are you doing? That was important.
You keep insisting we can manage
a baby with two careers,
so I thought we'd have
a little dress rehearsal.
Well, you know what?
Your timing sucks.
I have this visit and two
press releases to get out today.
Yeah, well, you know what?
I have tonight's menu to prepare.
And that crying baby? Someone
needs to change his diaper.
Uh-oh. It's... it's a poopy one.
You made your point.
We'll talk about this later.
Yeah, well, it's always later,
Kevin, that's the problem.
Nice balance.
Fruit forward.
A little smoke in the finish, huh?
All done? Thank you so much.
You're very welcome.
Thank you.
So tell me something...
that's what we're bidding on?
Mm. 10,000 gallons,
if the price stays under $5.25 a gallon.
Oh! $5.25? Nobody's gonna bid $5.25 for that swill.
Trust me. You take that swill
and you add it to our grapes,
and you will get a nice bottle of wine.
Oh, holly, that's short-term thinking.
I don't care how cheaply you're gonna sell it.
In the long run, it's gonna ruin our brand.
You know, how many
times do I have to tell you,
Saul, that we are gonna market
under a fferent label?
What, old flame?
No, just a business acquaintance.
Saul?
I heard a rumor your family had
expanded into the wine business.
Yeah, well, how about that?
What about you? How's the cattle business, hmm?
It runs itself, Saul.
This is my new hobby now.
Great.
You know, at our age, it's good
to keep, uh, your mind fresh.
Yeah. Oh, sorry. This is Holly Harper.
She's the President of Ojai Foods.
Hi.
And this gentleman is Dennis York.
A woman in charge.
Well, well. William certainly would have approved.
Sorry to hear of his passing, by the way.
It's a terrible loss.
Your concern is touching, Dennis.
Well, good luck with the bidding.
Nice to meet you, Holly Harper.
Let's do it.
Wow. This is inspiring.
There is a whole community
of people that have been through this,
and they're all really positive.
Listen, there's a Febbie Feelwell from Florida,
and she says the r-chop was "very doable."
She was diagnoseth stage IV lymphoma,
and now she's n.E.D....
No evidence of disease.
Oh, wow. Look at this.
What?
Look at this.
That's a wedding dress.
Can you imagine how good
that would look on Rebecca?
Honey, I thought we were...
We were researching treatment options, Kitty.
Well, we were, but now I'm
researching wedding dresses.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Look at this one. Look at that.
I mean, that almost makes me
want to get married again.
It's really beaut...
Honey, you heard the doctor.
You have to make a decision now.
I will, but... but, um, we're going shopping,
and I need to help Rebecca find a wedding dress.
All right. All right.
Well, are you gonna tell her what's going on?
Yes. Yes, of course,
right when she's zipping up
her Carolina Herrera.
I know you don't want anyone
to know about this yet, Kitty,
but everyone here talks about how important it is
to have a strong support system.
Mom, you need to get offline.
I will figure this out.
I... I will make the right
decision, and I promise you,
I will be N.E.D. no evidence of disease.
Yes, never enough doughnuts,
never enough dresses, never...
I love you.
Mm.
Ha ha!
She went shopping?
Yes.
Look, I... I understand she...
she needs a distraction,
but, Robert, there really isn't time for that.
Do you know what her prognosis is? 55%.
Yeah, with r-chop, but I just got off the phone
with the head researcher in Boston,
and he says his treatment will
give her an extra 5% chance.
Yes, I read the study, but the...
but the sample population was
only a few hundred patients.
That's really not enough
to tell,
and the side effects, there's heart damage...
That was a woman who was 65 years old
with a history of diabetes and smoked.
Kitty's young and healthy.
Blood clots, it can devastate
her immune system.
Now if the r-chop doesn't work
or... or she has a relapse...
I'm not waiting for a relapse.
And I don't care
what the side effects are as long as she lives.
I just don't think this is
right for her at this time,
and she'd be 3,000 miles away.
Well, I'd go with her, obviously.
Oh, and... and when would
you be there, exactly?
You're running for governor.
Who would take care of Evan?
Her family is here. I am here.
But if the best treatment is there,
then that's where she needs to be.
If I though that were true,
I would be helping her pack right now.
I don't think it's right for her.
Look, she is my wife.
Okay? We're gonna do
whatever's best for both of us.
Oh, no, no. What, are you gonna
play the husband card, Robert?
I don't even know
what that means.
Up until recently, you
have been completely M.I.A.
What, you're gonna swoop in now
and save the day? Is that it?
I just want her well.
Listen to me, Robert. I
don't care if you're senator
or governor or the King of Siam.
You've not shown me that
her life is safe in your hands.
You don't get
to call the shots.
Well, I'm sorry
you feel that way.
But you are right about one thing...
The only person that's gonna be
calling the shots is Kitty.
Yes.
She is.
This is it... gross anatomy.
My name is Professor Madsen,
and I'm here to tell you that
whatever you told yourself,
getting in was not the hard part.
Here, there will be many opportunities to fail...
you're not smart enough,
the work isn't good enough
or you simply can't handle the pressure.
Wow.
Inspirational, isn't he?
There are three people
who will determine your fate in this class...
one of them is me,
yhe other, your cadaver,
and the third is your lab partner.
Now in this class, as in life,
you don't get to choose your coworkers.
You might not like them,
so you have to find a way
to work with them.
Okay?
So the next time we'll begin
with the upper limb.
Be familiar with it.
So I've drawn up a study schedule
for the first half of the year.
Oh, great.
It's, uh, it's color-coded.
By body part.
You've already acquainted
yourself with the upper limb,
right?
Yeah, uh, the, uh, bones
and muscles, I'm good to go.
It's the, uh, tendons and ligaments
I'm a little uneasy... wait, wait. What?
The majority of arm injuries...
lateral epicondylitis,
adhesive capsulitis,
inflammatory impingement...
all are tendon-related.
But we... we weren't supposed to know those
for today, though, right?
No. You see, I volunteered in an orthopedic lab
to help patent a synthetic bone paste.
I mean, you can't expect to know
everything I'm gonna know,
but you will need to keep up with the basics.
I... I'm sorry. How old are you?
16, graduated with honors,
and yes, my social maturity has been tested.
I was gonna mine tested tomorrow.
Look, I have us going over
the musculature of the torso
by early next week.
Is that gonna be a problem?
Uh, no. No, no. I'll, uh, I'll... I'll catch up.
You better, because you heard what he said...
Our fates are tied,
and I will be acing this class.
And no doogie howser jokes.
No.
Oh, my gosh. This is definitely the best one so far.
What... what do you think, Monique?
She looks good in everything.
I don't know about that.
How do you feel about feathers?
Like they belong on birds.
Monique. Yeah.
The symphony gown with the ostrich skirt... I got it.
Are you serious?
Kitty, I can't wear a feathered dress.
I'm gonna feel like big bird. Come on.
You h... you have to at least try it on.
Rebecca, you are the bride.
You have got to embrace your inner princess.
I don't have an inner princess.
You are gonna have to get one.
You are... you are young, and you are beautiful.
Are you drunk?
No. No, I am not drunk. I am...
I'm... excited.
Well, can I remind you that
when you were getting married,
I couldn't get you to even try on one dress?
Well, I was stupid and I was an idiot.
I mean, look at us, Rebecca.
We are surrounded by tulle
and lace and feathers.
I mean, we have to enjoy this.
You never know what's
gonna happen tomorrow.
We could all get hit by a bus.
We're not gonna get hit by a bus.
You don't know that.
Things can change in a blink of an eye.
Are you sure you're okay?
Mm-hmm.
I am drinking champagne,
and I am watching my
beautiful future sister-in-law
try on the most gorgeous dresses
I have ever seen in my life.
I mean, I am more than okay.
I'm... I'm great.
I never want to leave.
I mean, I... I love you,
and I... I honestly... I could
stay in this store forever.
Okay, fine.
I will try on the feathers.
Good idea.
Okay, be careful. Be careful.
Okay. Oh.
Hmm.
Our next lot up for bid is 10,000 gallons
of a 2008 Cabernet from Vittarelli Estates.
We'll start the bidding today, $2 a gallon.
Do I have 2$? $2 right here.
Looking for $2.25.
Thank you. $2.25. Do I have
$2.50? $2.50. Looking for $2.75.
$2.75. Do I have $3?
$2.75. Do I have $3?
$2.75 going once, going twice...
$6.
$6. Going once at $6.
$6 going twice...
We can't go that high.
Sold at $6. Up next, we have a 2006 Cabernet...
who is he and what the hell is he doing?
$1.25. Looking for $1.50.
Hey.
I already called the state department,
told them the senator
will be meeting the plane,
so you can save your breath.
No, I'm here about Kitty.
I'm sorry, by the way.
Uh, when are you doing
the press conference?
What are you talking about?
Look, we know.
Uh, we're telling everyone
on the campaign hands off,
leave it alone completely.
And if you give us a day,
we can have the governor cancel
any appearances she has, out of respect.
Out of respect for what?
Look, I'm in this thing to win,
but even I wouldn't use a
wife's cancer to score points.
Are you... Oh.
You didn't know?
It's kev.
Oh, hey. You are not gonna believe
what Travis tried to do to me today.
He tried to tell me that you have...
That you're sick, but I mean, like, really sick.
That's... that's insane, right?
I mean, come on.
Tell me that's insane.
Yeah, he's gonna try to spin this into a reason
that Robert can't run for governor.
Kitty.
You're gonna try to get on top of this.
What?
I'm... I'm sorry. Is... is... is this true?
Oh, God.
Oh, God. Oh, God.
I'm... I'm... I'm...
I... I'm gonna have to figure this out.
Um...
Um...
Uh...
Kit, it's me.
It's your little brother. You can...
Please talk to me.
Yeah, yeah.
Please... Tell me.
Tell me. What... what...
what... what do you have?
Where is it? I mean, how...
how long have you known?
It's lymphoma, and, Kevin, I... I am so sorry
that you had to find out this way.
No, no, no. That's okay.
Oh, God. I'm gonna have
to tell everybody now.
No. No, you don't. You absolutely don't.
Look, I c... I can keep this
a secret as long as you want.
I know you don't think I can. I... I will. I promise.
No. No, you know what?
I think it's actually better
if I just tell everybody at once,
you know, just to... just to get it out there.
Y... y... you know what...
you know what I can do?
Is I can call mom, and I'll...
I'll just have her arrange
one of her... one of her dinners,
but... but it's like...
Kev.
Kev, it's okay.
It's gonna be okay.
Yes, Nora. Of course I'm gonna be there. Yeah.
Uh, I'll leave as soon as I can.
Okay, dear. Bye.
So that guy that just stole
10,000 gallons of wine
right out from under us?
Well, it turns out he was
indicted on felony charges
years ago for price fixing at Voley Foods.
Didn't william work at voley back then?
So what are you getting at?
Come on, Saul. Don't be cagey with me.
This guy just sabotaged
a major component of my business plan.
Right.
He knew William, he's undermining us.
So what are we dealing with
here, hmm? What do you know?
Yes, they worked together at Voley Foods.
They started together,
they shared accounts.
Obviously, they were very good at it
and decided they wanted to be on their own,
and they needed capital.
Let me guess... they stole from the company.
There was an investigation.
Maybe William kept his hands
clean, maybe he saw it coming.
I don't know.
But he ended up testifying,
and Dennis ended up doing five years.
Why does this not surprise me?
That's all I know, and right now
I have to be somewhere.
Where are you going?
I mean, if this is some ancient grudge match,
then we've gotta talk about this.
That can wait. This can't.
Maybe this is about Sarah.
Okay, everyone, here she is.
Hey. Hi, guys.
I'm, um, I'm so sorry to... to keep you waiting.
What's going on?
Oh, no. Are you guys getting a divorce?
No, no.
No, no, no, no.
No, look, I'm so sorry.
I-I have gross anatomy class
tomorrow morning, and my
lab partner has a patent, so...
Well, um, it... it's... it's about me.
Oh, God.
Kevin.
Kevin, are you crying?
Oh, Kevin, don't.
Saul. Saul?
Saul, why are... why are you crying?
I had to tell someone.
Well, somebody better tell us.
I'm starting to panic here.
Uh, yeah.
It's okay. It's... it's... it's...
I... I... I have cancer.
It's, uh, it's lymphoma.
It's in... it's in stage III,
which... which isn't the worst.
Kitty. Um, it just... it just means
that it... it's spread a little bit.
But it's not in her bone marrow.
No, and... and my oncologist is...
is very positive about the prognosis.
It's just a matter now of
deciding what treatment to do.
Chemo or radiation?
Well, R-chop probably, which is chemo.
It's the standard of care.
Well, maybe. I...
She's also been accepted into
a clinical trial in Boston.
I have?
Yeah, I made a call.
Robert, I asked you not to make that call.
You may be going to Boston?
Wh... no. I... I... well, I may...
I don't know. I don't...
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
Mom, can you please sit down?
I'm sorry.
I'm... I'm just gonna take some time
and... and, uh, figure out what to do.
Um, but, you know, l... let's just have a normal night.
Yeah.
Right. Yeah. It's gonna be... it's gonna be fine,
and... and mom made
some turkey meat loaf, and...
Yeah.
Come on. Let's... let's all sit down and eat.
Um, Robert, I could, uh,
use your help in the kitchen.
I can't believe you made that call.
I asked you not to start
throwing your weight around.
Hey, I'm gonna keep our options open.
They are Kitty's options to decide.
You just told everybody she was doing r-chop.
I did not. I said probably.
Crap. Nora, look, she wasn't
accepted into this trial
because I made a call. She...
You don't know that.
You would only know that had you not made the call.
She was accepted because they
think it's gonna save her life.
Well, of course they would say that.
They're the ones running the study.
Look, I started a cancer center.
I happen to know the politics of clinical trials.
And I know the politics of this family,
And you don't want her
in Boston
because you want her here with you.
Oh, God, do you think I would jeopardize
the health of my daughter for geography? Jeez!
Don't touch those buns.
So how's the, uh, surrogacy going?
Well, you know...
Coming along.
Mm.
Good.
I've got garlic rolls. A few fell on the ground,
Mmm.
But 10-second rule. They'll be fine. They'll be fine.
Oh, no, thanks. Thanks, mom.
Oh, so you're reading it,
huh? See?
I better go into the kitchen
and see what's going on.
I think she needs some help.
She practically threw up
the lining of her stomach.
Well, that's a hell of a lot better
than what might happen to her
if she decides to be a lab rat.
Guys... rolls.
Stage III... h... how bad is that?
I mean, will she have to be hospitalized?
I know nothing about oncology.
You're a med student. In basic anatomy.
Oh, God. I dragged her dress shopping today.
You know what she kept talking about?
How we could all be hit by a bus tomorrow.
I mean, she was right. We all have been.
Your poor mom.
Oh, my mom.
Look, uh, why don't we go
help her with dinner, okay?
Yeah.
Blood clots in the lungs and heart failure
or nausea and hair loss... pick one.
I... I can't pick one, Nora. It's impossible to...
Pick one, Saul. Pick one.
Saul. Saul. Saul, the study we're talking about
increases her chances of beating this, period.
She can beat it with R-chop without jeopardizing
her health any further. And besides that,
her family is here. Her support system is here.
Right. Right. I agree with Nora on this, Robert.
Of course you do,
because it's always a package deal with you guys...
What?
That's crazy, Robert. Everybody
together, no matter what.
But this isn't Thanksgiving
that we're talking about.
Don't you dare to talk to me
like... don't patronize me.
All right, all right...
I'm not patronizing you. There is an agenda...
I'm not talking about Thanksgiving. We're talking...
You know what I just thought of?
I mean, I... I could cook for you.
I could leave a big cooler outside your door
with fresh meals in it every day,
and you wouldn't have to worry about that.
That's really sweet, Scotty, but you know what?
I'm not gonna be an invalid.
I'm gonna be able to cook.
But I... I have, um, I have
the answer for you guys...
live-in nanny.
I'm sorry, I can't do this.
Look, I know you want to talk
about meat loaf and babies,
but I... I can't sit here and
pretend everything's normal.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry. I... I feel like I should talk to him.
Yeah, it's okay.
I... I understand. Y... you should go get him.
Okay.
Look, mom's right. That's all
they talk about in rehab,
is your support system.
Kitty doesn't have an addiction.
You know what? Kitty's alone out there.
You know, Robert, if it is such a good treatment,
why is it not the standard of care?
That's right.
And... and tell me, why hasn't
the American cancer association
come out and supported it
or the F.D.A. approved it? Why?
Because the f.D.A. won't update its protocols
and streamline their approvals.
Oh, for goodness sakes.
You have no idea how many drugs
that could save people's lives
are just stuck in bureaucratic red tape.
You don't know which one is which.
But what about A.Z.T.? They
approved that in seven days.
Exactly. Exactly.
After huge political pressure.
No one's marching on capitol hill for lymphoma.
Thank you, Kevin.
She should have the most
aggressive treatment possible.
Kevin, aggressive could kill her.
No, no, cancer could kill her.
Aggressive could kill...
Mom. Mom. Guys.
What? Wh...
Oh, Kitty.
I'm sorry.
I'm... I'm so sorry.
I mean, I know... I know this
was just such a... a... a shock,
but, you know, all this... all this fighting
is... is... is not gonna help me,
and it's... it's not gonna help anything.
You know, I just, um,
I just really wanted to have
a... a normal dinner, you know?
And it was so... it was so crazy of me to think
That we could just eat and
talk and... and be normal,
because, of course, y... you're right.
You're right, Kev.
There's... there's nothing normal about...
Are you all right?
Yeah. Yeah.
I just...
Oh, God. I'm tired.
I'm gonna get your things.
Yeah, I think I... I think I need to...
I need to go home.
And, mom, I'm so sorry.
This was just such a bad idea.
Sorry.
It's okay. I'll see you soon.
Can I say something
that's wildly inappropriate?
If it has anything to do
with death, dying or cancer,
I don't think I can take it.
Actually, it's about the opposite.
Okay.
Let's have a baby.
I warned you it was inappropriate.
I'm touched that you want
to do this for me,
but having a baby, it...
it's just not gonna help.
I'm not trying to help.
You know, ever since
this surrogacy idea came up,
I've been obsessed
with what a huge obligation a baby would be,
and all the precious time I'd lose.
And then tonight...
I don't want to wait
until the "right time" to have a baby.
There is no right time.
But there is a wrong time.
All I can do right now is think about Kitty,
and that wouldn't be fair
to a... to a baby or to you.
Maybe in a couple of months?
Now you sound like me.
I'm sorry.
No.
We'll wait.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Wow. Those textbooks must be really boring.
All right, so what are we gonna go with?
Are you gonna go with, uh,
are you gonna go with strapless
or...
Oh, what's this one called? This one?
Halter.
Halter.
You don't have to do this.
Listen to me.
There is nothing more
that I want in this world
than to walk down that aisle with you,
but the thought of Kitty
forcing herself to celebrate...
She wouldn't be forcing herself.
Then everyone else would be.
Justin, you didn't want to elope
because you wanted our entire families
to be there to celebrate.
But it's not a celebration,
not if Kitty's sick.
I mean, halter or strapless, whatever,
it just...
doesn't feel right, does it?
No.
I know that at our engagement party
I said...
I wanted our wedding to be a priority.
But right now I think that Kitty
should be the priority.
So I was thinkin'...
maybe we should postpone.
Come here.
I would have called,
but I think you would have hung up on me.
Robert, it's late.
I'm not here to argue. I think
we need to get on the same page.
I don't know that we'll ever
be on the same page.
Well, we both love Kitty.
I don't think we'd be fighting
as much if we didn't.
Come in.
Have you talked to, um, Tommy or Sarah?
No. I've left messages for both of them.
I haven't heard back.
But that's not why you're here, Robert.
Kitty's mad.
She's mad at me. She's mad at you.
Yes.
And we've both been
making this about ourselves,
and it's not fair to her.
She needs to know that
we're gonna support her...
whatever decision she makes...
both of us she knows I'll support her.
No. No, she knows you want her here with you.
Well, if she decides to go to
Boston, I'll go with her there.
Well, then tell her.
Nora, she...
She needs you in...
a lot of ways more than she needs me.
Look, you said that you didn't feel
her life was safe in my hands.
Robert...
No, it's okay.
I mean, I know you've been angry.
I've been angry.
I'm angry at everything.
And Kitty and I were just beginning
to try to rebuild our marriage, and now this.
Oh.
Robert, Kitty's right.
You... you can't stop living
just because she's sick,
and you certainly can't stop
working on your relationship.
As a matter of fact, it's a
very good time to start.
What if there's not enough time?
Stop. Don't do that. Kitty's going to be fine.
I'm sorry.
I... I just can't imagine what it would be like
if it were one of my kids.
Well, you would probably fight like hell
with their spouse, too.
I don't want to fight.
Good. Because I think we're
gonna need each other.
The people on these tables
donated themselves
to become a vital part
of your education.
Treat them with the respect
that they deserve.
Yes? Let's begin.
Okay, what's his name?
"Douglas, 47, died of pancreatic cancer."
You want the honors?
You all right?
Um, I'm... a... I'm... a be right back.
Carter, you...
I... I think he actually forgot
his glasses somewhere.
Excuse me.
What, is this your first dead body?
Can you just... can you
just give me a moment, please?
No, I can't. Look, I was
really intimidated by you,
but right now, you're the
one in the fetal position.
Yeah, you're making that
real easy. Thanks.
All right, look...
I know how to do this.
Okay? I've been in war,
and I've seen dead bodies.
And let me tell you something...
patients are a lot scarier.
All right? Douglas in
there... he... he can't cry,
he can't scream in pain, he can't die.
So you're telling me
you're not freaked out at all?
Oh, no, I'm freaked out.
I'm freaked out by the index card in there
that says he died of
pancreatic cancer at age 47.
You see, my sister, who's
a little younger than that,
was just diagnosed with lymphoma, okay?
And I bet that it's
some boy genius like you
who's gonna find a cure.
All right, you're terrified of Douglas?
I'm terrified I'm not gonna learn
what I need to learn
in order to be a doctor.
And I know you know the
tendons like your a-b-c's,
but last night I was busy, so I
didn't get a chance to review.
I need this,
and I'm not gonna let you screw this up.
So let's get in there
and dissect the upper limb.
Come on.
Hey.
Will you do the cutting?
Yeah. You bet.
Here, look. Put these on.
Makes you look older.
Come on.
Um, listen. I've been
going over my research,
and I find that there's some
very compelling arguments
toward doing the clinical trial.
Oh, God, mom. I...
I'm just saying...
Whatever you decide, I... I'm with you,
150%... 500%.
Robert and I both are.
Did he talk to you?
He didn't tell you?
Well, he showed up on my doorstep last night.
He did?
Yes, and, Kitty,
I'm sorry if it seemed like
I was pressuring you.
And, you know, Boston is
really not that far away,
and it's a wonderful city.
There's Quincy market and Newbury Street.
Mom, it's not like
I would exactly be there to sightsee, okay?
No. No, but we could make it work.
I would go with you,
and I could take care of Evan.
And who knows? Maybe we would go sightseeing.
You don't... you don't know how you'd feel.
Everybody responds differently to chemo.
Okay. Fine.
You know what?
Maybe even Rebecca and Justin
can have their honeymoon there.
Um, honey...
I... I think their wedding plans
are kind of in flux right now.
Well, why?
W... w... why? Because of me?
Kitty, everyone needs time
to process their own reaction.
Just... just look at Robert and me.
First we're gonna kill each other,
and then we're having tea together
in the middle of the night,
which we could do in Boston.
We could have our own little Boston tea party.
All right. All right. You know what? Sure.
We'll see. We'll see.
Just... thank you.
You're not going to believe
who wants to meet me for lunch.
Dennis York.
Tell me you hung up on him.
No.
I told him I'd meet him
at McDonnelly's at 1:00.
Better to keep your enemies close.
Good idea.
Saul. I didn't realize you'd be joining us.
Okay. Uh, what are you drinking?
Uh, nothing. Thank you.
I don't have much time.
Holly's not coming?
No, you just get me.
So what do you want?
I want those five years I spent in prison back.
Ah.
But I'll settle for a good investment.
I still know one when I see one.
Yeah, well, even if William
screwed you, he's gone, Dennis.
Yeah, but his company's still alive and kicking.
Where do you think he got
the idea to start one
in the first place?
Are you suggesting
that Ojai was your idea?
I'm not suggesting.
Whatever proprietary claims
you think you have on Ojai
ran out a long time ago.
Then you won't mind a little,
uh, healthy competition?
Keep away from the company...
and stay away from my family?
See you around, Saul.
Hey.
Hey.
What are you doing home?
Uh, I finished my royal duties,
and I took the afternoon off.
Okay, so you went to my mother's
in the middle of the night,
and now you're home in the middle of the day?
Who are you, and what have you
done with my husband?
Let's take Evan to the zoo.
Wow.
Wow. Cancer has done wonders for you.
It's not the cancer. I know you think it is.
I am here
because there's nowhere else I'd rather be.
Okay.
I've made a decision.
I'm gonna do r-chop.
Okay.
I've been looking at these web sites,
I've spoken with a couple of other doctors,
and they all agree that the
prognosis is actually better
in younger patients,
and they all stress the importance
of a support system.
I'm with you.
Well, good. Good.
Because I also think that
we should stay at my mother's
during my treatments.
At your mother's?
Yeah, my... my mother's.
I know. I know. But... but
you're not gonna be able
to have every afternoon off,
and this way we'll know
that Evan is taken care of,
and we'll definitely have our meals.
Okay.
Really?
Are... are... are you sure?
Look, if this is what you want to do,
then this is what we are gonna do, period.
Cancer isn't some magical reset button,
and I just want to make sure
that we're still working on our marriage,
whether you're sick or not.
You know, I remember when
you had your heart attack,
and you didn't let it define you.
I didn't understand it then,
but I understand it now,
and I am not gonna let this define me.
Edwaldo?
Yeah. Yeah.
He's the, you know, he's
the major duomo gorilla
at the zoo, but... but they were
setting up for this wedding,
and they have the most incredible site
right by the lions.
Well, actually, that's, um,
that's why we're here. Um...
Yeah. We were thinking about,
you know, the... the wedding,
and we're just thinking about
postponing it a little bit,
you know, until it's a good time.
Uh, I... you know, look, I know
why you guys are doing this,
and the thing is, is that
it is a really good time.
I... I... I need something to look
forward to. I mean, we all do.
I mean, think about it.
If mom doesn't have flowers
and caterers to obsess over,
she's going to start obsessing about me.
We just want you to be able to enjoy yourself.
Well, why the hell wouldn't I
be able to enjoy it, Rebecca?
Come on. If you guys want
to do something for me,
you won't postpone. You'll have
showers and bachelor parties,
and you'll let me help you register.
And I... I... I j... I just can't think
that life is... is... is gonna stop now.
I mean, does that make any sense?
Yeah. Yeah.
Uh, it's like the, uh, you
know, that camping trip.
Yeah. Remember?
And guess what. I was fine.
Yes, her appendix burst, and it was, like,
Wednesday, you got your appendectomy,
what, Sunday, you were,
like, fine, pitching a tent,
and, you know, spearing fish.
Yeah, right. So no more...
no more, uh, "in flux." Okay?
But this... it's under one condition.
Kitty, I would really love for
you to be my matron of honor.
Oh, R... Rebecca...
No, no, I was gonna ask you anyway.
She was, yeah. I was.
When you asked me to be your bridesmaid,
it made me feel like your sister.
And I don't have a sister, so...
Oh.
Well, yes. I mean, of course.
Yeah?
Yes.
Thank you.
All right. Is the wedding back on?
Uh, yes.
So tell them that this is
the most incredible place to get married.
Where?
The zoo.
Well, Justin will fit right in.
Come on. Let's eat.
Wow. If that's the pizza
guy, I'm joining politics.
Nora.
Mom.
I don't have to stay mom.
I just thought I'd swing by
and bring last night's leftovers.
Oh, pl... please tell me that that
is the turkey meat loaf.
It's the turkey meat loaf
and the mashed potatoes
and creamed spinach.
And I stopped by... I got a cheesecake.
See? That's why we're gonna stay with her.
Wait, Robert, too?
We're like two peas in a pod.
Wait. I... I can't tell. Are they kidding?
No, no, no. They... they've already had, like,
these nighttime tea parties.
Hi.
We were just in your incredibly
remote neighborhood...
Carrying a 4-course meal...
So we thought we'd stop by...
'cause that's how we roll.
Did you rehearse that in the car?
Yeah, a little bit. Hi.
Hi. I can't believe this.
I can't believe you're here.
Wow. Well, thank you.
Whoa! Hold the door!
Saul! Wow. Wow! There's a party.
Oh, I'm so glad I brought a whole case.
Was that you on the road behind us?
Was it me? Who else is gonna
shine their brights on you...
Oh, you guys should have communicated.
You should have carpooled.
Is this too much for you, all of us here?
No, no, this is great.
I'm... I'm... I'm very happy.
Let... let's... let's eat.
Yes, move outside. Come on. Everybody outside.
I hope that our wedding is this easy to cater.
Oh, the best thing
about planning a wedding is all the tastings.
Tastings?
Yes.
My husband's the best chef in town.
Oh, Kevin.
Oh, that's why you came today.
You're auditioning for the job.
Scotty, we would love for you to do it.
Yeah, we just didn't want to assume you'd be...
No, no, no. Assume away. I would love to.
I'm warning you now... he's not cheap.
Okay, where were we?
Another one?
Are you all right?
Oh, yeah.
Yeah. I'm... I'm just... I'm... I'm happy.
No, I'll get it.
Who is that?
I'll get it. I'll get it. I'll get it.
What's with the traffic jam
in your driveway?
Sarah.
Oh, Kitty.
Oh! I'm so happy you're here.