Cedar Cove (2013–2015): Season 1, Episode 7 - Help Wanted - full transcript

[Olivia]: Previously,
on Cedar Cove...

Allison! If you're looking
for your mom, she's...

She's in court,
divorcing my dad.

I know that I haven't
been around that much.

- No. You haven't.
- I'm gonna try very hard...

To change that.

Why don't you come with me?

On your job?

It's one night in Seattle.
It's not a marriage proposal.

[♪♪]

[Phone rings]



[Ringing]

Judge Lockhart.

Has court adjourned?

Just now.

How are you?

Hey, I'm covering
the Mariners game tomorrow,

and spending the night

in Seattle with you.

I'd say I'm pretty excited.

Me too.

My buddy recommended

a seafood restaurant
right down on the water.

Just me and you

and a couple of
very unlucky lobsters.



Unless you don't like lobsters?

No. I love them.

- Can I call you back?
- Yeah, of course.

May I help you?

You don't remember me, do you?

I lost the beard
and cut my hair.

Lenny...

Leonard Wilson.

You're probably
wondering why I'm here.

Well, most people
I sentence to prison

don't come back to visit.

When were you released?

Last year.

Time off for good behavior.

Can I, uh, come in?

Yes. Of course.

So how are things
going for you?

Not good, actually.

I've been able to find work
here and there

in Seattle, but I can't land
anything permanent,

not if I'm honest
on the job applications.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Nobody trusts
a guy with a record.

That must be frustrating,

but I commend your efforts.

I don't need a pat
on the back, judge.

What I need is a job.

I-I'll take anything...
restaurant work,

house-painting,
landscaping...

You're asking me

to find you a job?

They'll listen to you.

That day in court,

you said if I worked hard
and turned my life around,

doors would open for me.

I remember that,
and I stand by it.

Okay, so I did what you said,

'cept the doors
are still closed.

All I'm asking

is for you to open one for me.

I'll see what I can do...

But ultimately,

it's up to you.

I can't make people
trust you, Lenny.

You have to earn that.

I will.

[Sighs]

[♪]

Cedar Cove 01x07
Help Wanted
Originally Aired August 31, 2013

[♪]

[Scoffs]: Really?

What?

Do you remember Mrs. Hotchkiss
from high school?

Sure. Our dowdy
old English teacher?

What about her?

This is exactly
the kind of dress

she used to wear.

Oh, honey.

You have got to loosen up.

Stop putting so much
pressure on yourself.

You're gonna have

a nice little romantic getaway
with a really great guy.

[Excited sigh]

[Phone rings]

Hello?

Oh! Hi, Elaine.

Thank you so much
for getting back to me.

Look, I was thinking you could
use a hand at the market.

You're always so...

Are you sure?

I understand.

How is it that news travels
so fast around here?

Lenny Wilson committed
his crimes in Cooperton.

He's not even from Cedar Cove.

Doesn't matter. Folks don't want
a convict on the payroll.

Ex-convict.
He served his sentence.

For burglary.

Second-degree burglary.

Weren't there
other convictions?

Shoplifting, arson, vandalism?

Probably even picked up
a few more tricks of the trade

while in the joint.

The "Joint"?

[Amused chuckle]

Look, I called
his parole officer.

He was a model prisoner.

Even got his G.E.D.,
which is something I suggested.

Very few people
actually take that advice.

[Knocking at door]

[Mocking fear]: Wah!

Go. Go,
go, go, go.

[Olivia giggles]

Deep breath.

Ooh...

Who is ready for Seattle?

She needs to find
a different dress first.

Not to mention a job
for that felon.

Grace!

How is Lenny ever gonna
catch a break

if people refer to him that way?

That's right.

I heard you've been
making calls on his behalf.

Which I think is great.

If anybody understands

the importance
of a second chance,

it's me...
[Gasps when elbowed]

Thank you.

Don't you two have
a ferry to catch?

As a matter of fact, we do.

Are you ready?

Ready.

[♪♪]

[Horn honking]

- Hey!
- Hey.

And remember,
your dad will pick you up later,

and I'll see you
in a couple of weeks, okay?

Oh, and please,
don't let your dad

leave a stack of dirty dishes
for me to contend with.

It's enough that I have 50 loads
of laundry to deal with

when I get back.

Okay, mom.

She'll be fine. Huh?

We'll see you later.

See you later, mom.
Love you.

Love you.

So, how's it going?

Ah... [scoffs]

That good, huh?

Hey there!

Dad! What're you doing here?

Well, I stopped by the house,

to hopefully speak to your mom,

but she wasn't home.

She's in Seattle.

Oh. What for?

Jack got a freelance assignment
covering the Mariners game, so.

She went with him?

He seems like a nice guy.

She really likes him.

Well, it, uh, looks like
you've settled in nicely here.

It's been a long time
trying to figure out

what it is that I wanted to do
with my life, but...

Feels like
this is where I belong.

[Words catch]

I wish I'd been around more.

To help you.

Give you advice.

Could've used it.

I'm not going to lie.

Those first few years
were tough.

I lost a brother...

And a father.

[Takes a breath]

Well, I'm back.

And I promise,

you will never lose me again.

I hope not.

[Gulls crying]

Thank you.

[Exhales] So good
to be back in the city again.

You want to go for a walk?

Pioneer Square, Pike Place...

We could do that.

Or we could just,
oh, I don't know,

we could stay right here.

Or we can go out, too.

Hey, whatever makes you happy.

No. Let's stay here.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

[♪]

What?

You're so beautiful.

[Phone rings]

[Groan of protest]

Oh, it's just the stadium.

Yeah? Jack Griffith.

[Sighs]

Really?

Yeah, okay,
I'll be right there.

Yeah. Bye.

[Sighs heavily]

The Mariners have called
an early press conference.

I don't know why.

Well, you'd better get going.

I am so sorry.

No, no, Jack.
It's your job.

Don't worry about me.
I'll...

Go window shopping.

Well, hopefully, it'll be
a very quick game.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

[Exhales deeply]

[Door opens, closes]

Looks lovely, honey.

Thanks.

I put some
in the Birch Room, too.

The guests have
a late check-in.

Oh! And, um,
that couple from Portland

was asking about boat rentals,

so I recommended
Burt Walker's place.

A born concierge.

Hey.

[Bob inhales and sighs] Mm...

Hey...

Didn't you already
do that this morning?

Oh. Yeah,
but it's dusty again.

Ahh. I like dusty.

I think you've done enough
for the day.

What do you say
I drive you home?

No!

I mean... um...

My... my friend, Anson,
can pick me up.

No, I don't mind.

I'll get my car keys.

Uh-uh!

[Bob chuckles smugly]
Bob!

[♪]

Has she called you yet?

No... why would
she call me?

To let you know
how things are going.

I'm sure everything
is going well.

Well, maybe I should call
and check in with her.

Charlotte!
Don't you dare.

You'll embarrass her.

I've always embarrassed her. Why
stop now?

[Grace laughing]

- May I help you?
- Uh, yeah.

Is this where
people post stuff about work?

Sometimes, but there's nothing
up there right now.

Are you new around here?

I used to live in Cooperton.

Oh.

And they don't have
any work for you there?

Well, times are tough.

Do you know
anybody who's hiring?

Afraid not.

'Kay. Well, thanks, anyways.

[Radio host]:
Saturday night is date night,

a night full of fun.

Thank you for making us

a part
of your Saturday evening,

wherever you may be...

On the way home from the movie,

or at home,

holding the hand
of the one you love.

[♪♪]

[Phone rings]

Hello?

[Jack]: I'm stuck.

What happened?

Aw, the Yankees
came out strong,

but our boys rallied.

Now the game's
gone into extra innings.

Yay, Mariners!

Yeah...

Thing is, I could be awhile.

Well, do what you have to do.

I'll be here waiting.

I like the sound of that.

[Bat cracks]

Ah! Uh, I gotta go, okay?
Bye-bye.

[Stadium crowd roaring]

[Chuckles]

[Sighs]

[♪]

I can't believe
you got vanilla.

So boring!

Vanilla's dependable.

Never lets me down.

Mm-hmm.

My dad wants me home.

Wish I could sail away
in one of these boats.

It's that bad?

I thought things would get
better after the divorce,

that at least
the fighting would stop,

but it's only gotten worse.

I mean, all they do
is complain about each other,

and how hard it is to deal
with me and Eddie.

Wish there
was something I could do.

I know something I can do.

I'm asking Bob and Peggy
if I can move in with them

at the Thyme And Tide.

Live there?

It's the only place
I can breathe.

I guess you could try.

But for now,

don't go getting your dad
all angry at you...

And...

I don't want him
angry at me, either.

Alright.

I'll see you later.

See ya.

[♪]

[Door closes]

[Whispers] Olivia?

Hey...

[Jack sighs heavily]

[♪]

[Sighs]

Please, Jack...

It's not your fault

the game went extra innings.

But seven?

[They both laugh]

You know? I mean...

Okay, two, maybe three,

but rarely do they go seven.

At least the Mariners
clinched it.

Yeah, finally.

Then I had to file my article,

and traffic was a nightmare

around the stadium.

Truly, I get it.

Who keeps a gorgeous
woman like you

waiting, though, huh?

Who falls asleep waiting
for such a handsome man?

We'll find another time.

You promise?

Guaranteed.

I'll call you later.

Okay.

I could run errands,
handle maintenance...

I'm sorry. We... we just really
don't need any help right now.

Mom. Hi.

You're her mother?

Yes. I didn't know
you were interested in art.

I'm not,

but I am interested
in finding a job.

I've been trying
every place in town.

Well, I'm back from Seattle,
so let me see what I can do.

I appreciate that.

Thanks.

What was that all about?

He's the guy I heard about,
isn't he?

The ex-con
that you sentenced?

Yes.

I thought
that you were on his side,

trying to help him.

I am.

Then what
are you so worried about?

[♪]

I wanted to believe in him...

Give him the benefit
of the doubt...

But when I saw him

in the gallery alone
with Justine,

I panicked.

I just wanted him outta there.

That's understandable.

I mean, he's got a lot
of baggage in his history.

None of his crimes
were violent.

That's true.

Still, with his track record,

a lot of people
have a hard time

letting go of that.

He had a difficult life.

I mean, a lot of his problems

were self-inflicted,
but...

growing up,

he was bounced around

from foster home
to foster home.

The odds were set against him

from the start.

Hey... at least
you're trying, right?

I, for one, commend you
on your compassion.

It's very sexy.

Oh, yes.

Very sexy.

Very sexy, huh?

Let me show you
how very sexy it is.

Buenos tardes,
amigos! Hey!

Hope you come by
for lunch today.

The special is chimichangas.

- Ooh...
- Moon...

Did you fill that position

that Justine left?

Because, if you haven't,

I know someone...

Oh, pfft. I know where
you're going with this, judge,

and it's really
good karma, for sure,

but I like to maintain
a kinda...

A chill at my place,

and I just can't have
a dude like that

harshing the vibe, you know?

I'm sorry, man.

"Harshing the vibe."

[Jack laughing]

Even Moon won't
give the guy a break!

Don't harsh the man's...
What was it? Vibe?

- "Vibe."
- Vibe.

Where were we? Ahem.

Oh. That's right.

[Both laughing]

[♪♪]

[Door swings open]
Hey!

Ah! Look who brought
the sunshine in.

Are we busy today?

No busier than usual.

Good.

Um...

Do you think I can ask
you and Bob something?

Sure.

Bob? Allison's here!

[Bob]: Hello, young lady.

This is your lucky day.

I hope so, because I wanted
to ask you guys something.

Um...

Mom?

Surprise!

I thought you were in Tacoma.

I was, but Bob and Peggy

generously offered
to let me stay here.

[Bob]: You know,
all this bouncing around

doesn't make sense.

Not when we have
a free room for her.

Not free.

We agreed...

When I have a steady job,
I'm paying you back.

So you're going to live here?

When it's not my turn

with you and Eddie
at the house,

then I get to see you

whenever you come to work.

Isn't it great?

[Awkward chuckle]

Yeah, that's awesome.

Afternoon, Cliff.

Charlotte.
What a nice surprise.

How goes it with your father's
memorabilia collection?

Well, selling like gangbusters.

And I have you
to thank for that.

Well, your father
had so many fans.

It doesn't surprise me

that people would
jump at the chance

to own something of his.

Hey, mom!

- Olivia.
- Hey, Cliff.

Uh, you're not planning

on doing any home
repairs yourself?

Relax, mom.

I'm just checking

to see if Hank has
any job openings.

Oh. Olivia has
taken it upon herself

to find employment
for a local ex-con.

Right! I heard about that.

I heard he even asked
for a job at the gallery

with Justine.

Is there some kind of
briefing I'm unaware of?

A secret hotline

to call and find out
everybody's business?

No, but that's
a wonderful idea.

I gotta run, mom.

Nice to see you, Cliff.

You too.

Wait! How'd it go
in Seattle?

[Allison]: So, um,
I updated the address book,

and created a special group
of former guests,

so now you can send out
mass e-mails,

letting everyone know
about upcoming specials

or events in town.

That's great!

Seriously. It's genius.

So, how you doing?

I'm good. I mean...

I... I just have a lot
going on right now.

I'll... I'll show you
how to access the group.

Okay, wait.

Let me write this down.

[Rose]: At first,
he was fine with it.

He liked that I was volunteering
for the P.T.A., the school,

but when I wasn't at home,
he didn't like it.

[Bob]: Well, you can't win
with people like that.

Believe me, I've tried.

Whatever I did,
it wasn't right.

The good news is,

you don't have to worry
about what he thinks anymore.

[Inhales sharply]

Do you mind if
we finish this later?

No. Of course not.

Okay. Thanks.

Would you like some tea?

- Yes.
- Great idea.

There's that look.

[Quietly]:
I'm worried about Allison.

This whole situation...

it can't be easy for her, Bob.

Honey...

It's gonna take time.

This is a big adjustment.

For all of them.

[♪]

It's a beautiful day.

Any day outside is beautiful.

I was just over
at the hardware store.

Now you see
what I'm up against.

Listen to me.

It's tough,
it doesn't seem fair,

but you've got to keep trying.

I still believe,
if you work hard,

eventually someone's
gonna give you a break.

Be patient.
You're doing the right thing.

It doesn't matter.

You know, I've tried to
do the right thing,

play by the rules,
but what's the point,

if people just assume
you're gonna break them?

[♪♪]

[♪]

[Knocking]

Come in.

I'm sorry to disturb you,
Judge Lockhart.

Oh, Olivia, please.

What can I do for you?

That guy you're trying
to help find work...

Lenny Wilson.

I got a place for him
at my ranch.

I got fences
that need maintaining,

horses to be fed and watered.

There's a spare room for him,
too, if he's interested.

I'm not sure he's got
that kind of experience.

Well, it's not rocket science.

Just honest, hard work.

[Laughs]

That's exactly what he needs.

Thank you, Cliff.

Okay.

Was there something else?

You tell Grace I said hello.

I will.

[♪]

It's been a long time

since I had my own classroom.

Permanent positions
are hard to come by.

I guess I'll have to
substitute-teach for now.

In the meantime,

we'll have to rely
on Zach for support.

It's not like I'm asking
for anything unreasonable,

but raising kids is expensive.

I know he resents it.

Well, you just make sure
that he holds up his end,

and remind him
that deadbeat dads

get taken to court.

He's not a deadbeat!

This is hard on him, too!

You're taking sides
with your father?

It's not all his fault.

Oh, it's my fault, then?

No! Mom, I don't care
whose fault it is.

Why can't you just stop fighting
and just talk to each other?

Wait! Where
are you going?

Anywhere but here!

Allison!

You know what? If Eddie and I
are such a burden,

let me get out of your way.

Honey! Wait!

[Door opens and slams]

- Yoo-hoo!
- In here.

You ready
to get your heartbeat up?

Absolutely.

Cliff Harting says
to say hello.

What'd he do, pass you a note
in study hall?

He likes you.

Of course he does.
I am very likeable.

Do you like him?

Honestly, I haven't
thought about that.

And don't you even think about
giving me that "Judge" face.

Excuse me?

You know exactly what I mean!

That "Oh, I know you're lying
to me" expression.

Well, he's a gentleman.

And he gets a gold star
in my book.

Cliff's the only person
in Cedar Cove

to give Lenny Wilson a break.

What do you...

He's working on Cliff's ranch.

Grace!
It's a good thing.

Yeah, for Lenny, maybe.

Forget spin class.

I've got a better idea.

What?

Horseback riding.

[♪♪]

[Dryly]:
So what's the game-plan here?

Try to protect Cliff from
the dangerous ex-convict?

No, I just want to make sure

that everything's okay.

But I did bring along
some mace in my purse,

just in case.

He can protect himself.

Oh, I know that.
It's just...

What?

Deny it all you want.
You like him.

Ladies!

Okay, just act natural.

- Hi, Cliff.
- Hey!

- Well, this is a nice surprise.
- Yeah.

We had a sudden urge
to go horseback riding,

and you did say that
we would be welcome anytime.

And you are, indeed.

Well, Grace... ahem.

I think Miss Anabelle here'd
be a good match for you.

Feisty, takes her time
warming up,

but once she does,
she is all heart.

He's doing fine.

Fast learner.
Hard worker.

And the silverware's
all accounted for.

I don't know what you mean.

Grace.

Cliff, we're sorry to intrude.

I'm the one

who insisted we come here,
but it was out of concern.

For me?

For anyone
that he's working for.

But things are going well?

No complaints.

Meanwhile, seeing as
you came all the way out here.

If you insist.

Miss Anabelle!
Look at you.

Listen, you,
you had better be nice to me,

or I will show you feisty,
remember that.

I'll go and saddle her up.

Could you be any more obvious?

[Laughter]

We should get going.

Why?

Well, it's gonna be dark soon,

it's getting cold.

[Grumbles in protest]

Hey, we could
go back to my place,

but that's where my family is.

Can't be as bad as my house.

You don't want to get into

a "who's got the more
messed-up family"

contest with me,

'cause I got you
beat every time.

Can't we stay a little longer?

Sure.

[♪]

[Weary grunt]

We should've attempted something
simpler.

Oh, come on! Where's
your sense of adventure?

We can't let a little
chicken cacciatore defeat us.

This is so much better
than Seattle.

Taste.

Alright.

[Straining]:
Oh. That's good.

It's awful, isn't it?

Am I under oath?

See?
I'm a terrible cook!

I should just
stick to the courtroom.

[Clears his throat]

Oh!

Yeah.

I happen to think

you are amazing in the kitchen.

[♪♪]

Mm-hmm. Yeah, I do.

[Phone rings]

[Grumbles bitterly]

Tell 'em nobody's home.

Tell 'em nobody's home.

Don't do it.
Don't... [sighs]

Hello?

Hey, Troy. Yeah.

What?

[Radio crackling]

[Troy]: Great.
That's all we need to know.

- Troy.
- Jack.

Well, they managed
to save most of it.

Quick response.

What happened?

Someone started a fire
in the trash can.

How do you know
it's intentional?

Pergolas don't self-combust.

Just have to figure out who
would do something like this.

Lenny Wilson?

What, the guy who did time
up at Coyote Ridge?

Why would he do this?

No, I'm not saying that he did.

It's just that, well,
folks around here

haven't exactly welcomed him

to Cedar Cove.

Does he have
a history of arson?

Well, it was a long time ago,

but just a misdemeanor.

You know where I can find him?

He's working at
Cliff Harting's ranch.

[Troy]: 'Kay.

- Hey, Cliff.
- Sheriff.

What can I do for you?

I just came down to see Lenny.

I need to talk to him
about something.

Hey, Lenny!

The sheriff wants a word.

Sheriff.

Lenny.

Listen. There was, um,
trouble in town last night.

I'd just like to
talk to you about it.

What kind of trouble?

Somebody burnt down
the pergola.

Why would I do that?

I'm not saying you did,
but, uh...

Well, old habits die hard.

I don't do
stuff like that anymore.

So where were you last night?

Downtown for
a little while after work.

I got back around 10:00.

I can't say I know
when Lenny came home,

but if you're asking me,

you're barking
up the wrong tree.

Ah. So what'd you go
into town for?

To walk around.
Is that a crime?

Where in town?

Well, nowhere near the park.

[Sighs] Anybody see you
"Nowhere near the park"?

No. Most people in town
who see me coming

look the other way.

Look, sheriff.
I've done my time.

I'm making a fresh start.
Ask Judge Lockhart.

She'll tell you all about me.

I did.

She was the one
who told me where to find you.

[♪♪]

It's a shame.

I worked hard building this.

Better part of a month.

[Jack]: Aw, it was
beautiful work too, Bob.

[Bob]: And it will be again.

Make it even better next time.

Listen. You mind
if I give you a hand?

Yeah, I'll put some of those
woodworking lessons to good use.

[Laughs] Yeah. Sure.

You can be my apprentice.

Alright. You got a deal.

You can be my Jedi Master.

[Laughs]

Yeah, well,
we can't let him win.

Now, hopefully,
Troy'll get enough evidence

and lock him up.

Make him think twice

next time he wants to
come back to this town.

You know, Bob,

we don't know
that Lenny Wilson did this.

Don't you think we should maybe

give him the benefit of
the doubt for the time being?

Yeah, I suppose.

But you know the saying...

A leopard doesn't
change its spots.

Hey, Stan.

This a bad time?

Not at all.
What can I do for you?

Well, uh, as you know,

I've been spending
more time with Justine.

It's still awkward for her,

for both of us,

but, hopefully, we can get
to the relationship

we should've had
for all these years.

Give it time.
Be patient with her.

I'm so happy you're back
in her life, Stan.

Well, I'm working at it.

Working on a lot of things,
actually.

I've been seeing a therapist.

Wow.

You have?

For about a month.

Wow. It's better late
than never.

I know, you were after me
for years to go,

but you know me, I'm just...

I'm not good at confronting
the problems in my life.

"Ignore them
and they'll go away."

Exactly.

Except all the things

that I should have dealt with
a long time ago

are still there, so...

It's time for me
to untangle them.

I think it's great, Stan.

Thanks.

It's nice to hear
a positive response.

Why? Who's being negative?

Well, some people believe that
therapy only stirs up trouble.

Like your wife?

Hmm.

I just want you
to be happy, Stan.

[♪♪]

Did the sheriff arrest him?

No, not yet.

At least, I don't think so,

but...

He's the prime suspect.

I don't like this, Anson.

I don't either.

Don't worry.

I'll think of something.

I didn't do it!

I didn't set that fire.

I didn't say you did.

I've been minding
my own business,

busting my back at the ranch,

and the minute
that there's trouble,

you point your finger at me?

That's not true.

The sheriff
wanted to question you,

I simply told him
where you were.

I had nothing to do with it!

Keep your voice down.

You told me
to have faith in people,

that I would get
a second chance

if I turned my life around,

and I have!

Hey!

- What's going on here?
- It's okay, Jack.

It's not okay.

She thinks that I'm a criminal,

just like the rest of you!

Lenny... listen to me.

You have to go.

Now.

[♪]

Right.

I'm not your problem anymore.

[♪

He didn't do it.

How can you be so sure?

Because I believe him.

I'm not sure what
you're hoping we can find here

that the sheriff and the arson
investigator didn't.

I don't know.

Anything.

You know,
I interviewed every person

that was either in or near
the park that night,

and there's just...
there're no witnesses.

And yet the entire town

is ready to lock up
Lenny Wilson

and throw away the key!

It was me.

I-I did it.

Folks think that guy
started the fire,

but he didn't.

It was me.

What happened?

I was in the park...
alone.

I wasn't in a hurry to go home,

it's not exactly fun
at my house.

I-it was cold,

so I lit a small fire
in the trash.

It got out of hand.

I tried to put it out
with my jacket,

but it spread really fast.

I panicked and ran away.

I did a stupid thing.

I'm sorry.

[♪]

Anson...

Your recklessness

has damaged something
very dear to this town.

I know.
I wish I could take it back.

You can't.

But you have
taken responsibility for it,

and I believe that your remorse
is genuine.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm sentencing you
to one-year probation.

In addition,

you will pay for the restoration
of the pergola.

Thank you, your honor.

I'm not finished yet.

You're also going to
help rebuild it.

Court adjourned.

[Whacks gavel]

Hey. Sorry.

Took me awhile to sneak out.

My dad's been watching me
like a hawk,

along with everyone else
in this town.

You okay?

No.

This is so messed up.

At least it's over.

No, it isn't.

I can't do this.
I can't keep quiet.

Yes, you can!

We talked about this.
We agreed.

I don't care.

I have to tell the truth.

I have to tell them

what really
happened that night.

How you said we should leave,

but I just couldn't
handle going home.

You said lighting the fire

was a stupid idea,

but I wouldn't listen.

You tried to put it out,
but I freaked.

I can't sit back

and let you take the blame.

Listen to me.

The last thing
you need right now

is your parents flipping out
like you're some delinquent...

Like they already think I am...

So everything's cool.

The judge just
gave me probation.

It's gonna be okay.

Don't worry.

That boy is a problem.

He's been a terrible influence
on Allison.

I wouldn't go that far.

Well, she's not
seeing him again,

that's for sure.

Rosie.

The kid made a mistake,

but he is very good to Allison.

Honey, I know this
is a difficult time...

But you've been so wrapped up

in your own problems with Zach,

complaining
and casting blame...

that you don't even notice

Allison hears everything.

She's in a lot of pain, Rosie.

We all need to be
a little more mindful of that,

and, as difficult as it may be,

I'm afraid you and Zach
have got to start

dealing with your issues

with respect

and in private,

or you know what?

We're all going to lose her.

[♪]

Lenny? Can I talk
to you a second?

You were right.

There were a few moments
that I doubted you.

I wanted to tell you
I'm sorry about that.

But you proved yourself.

You've turned your life around.

For that...

I'm really proud of you.

You should be proud, too.

Judge Lockhart?

Thank you.

[♪]

Alright, you make your cut...

Right where I marked it here.

Okay?

Yes, sir.

Alright.

[Jack laughs]

Jack.

Do you have
much construction experience?

Do legos count?

[Laughs]

[Jack takes a breath]

Listen, I really
like the website

for the Thyme And Tide.

Allison told me
you helped her design it.

Yeah, it was fun.

Think you could, uh,

make an online edition
of The Chronicle?

Are you, like,
offering me a job?

Well, that's, like, the idea.

[Jack laughs]

Listen, I need to bring
the paper into this century,

and, uh, well, you'd earn
enough to pay for these repairs.

Interested?

[Scoffs] Yeah.

But...

Why are you helping me?

Look, Anson, you screwed up.

But...

everybody deserves
a second chance.

Keep at it.
You're doing great.

Thanks.

Thanks, Grace,

but after the week I've had,

I'm looking forward
to a night at home.

You, too.

[♪♪]

[Knock at door]

Somebody called
for take-out?

That would be me,

and I ordered enough for two.

Oh. Is that
an invitation?

Depends.

Did you turn off your phone?

Radio silence.

Tonight...

it is just you...

and me.

I definitely like
the sound of that.

[♪♪]