Firefly Lane (2021–…): Season 2, Episode 6 - Reborn on the Fourth of July - full transcript
Happy 200th birthday, America,
from soggy Snohomish, Washington.
Welcome to the Barbara Lee Ellis
High School A.V. Club Summer Session,
Bicentennial Edition.
Can we do that again?
Seattle City officials say residents
should get to the park early
if they want to enjoy
the concert and fireworks
with an unobstructed view.
For KPOC, I'm Tully Hart.
That sucked. Can I do another one?
I can do better.
Do you know how much film costs?
Oh, we can do another one.
Okay.
Happy 200th birthday, America!
Go for it, Tully. Let's do another.
♪ You've got to go for it, go for it ♪
It wasn't the journey I was expecting.
I didn't get to meet my father,
but I feel his presence now
in a way I never have before,
and I feel a new kind of peace.
So whatever you're holding onto
in your past,
I'm hoping the journey
you watched me take tonight
will inspire you
to seek that same freedom for yourself.
That emotional clip was
from Tully Hart's powerful docu-special,
Getting to the Hart of It.
is a bona fide phenomenon.
In the wake of her controversial
and abrupt exit from The Girlfriend Hour,
it seems that Tully Hart is back on top.
Back on top?
- I never left.
- That's what you're focused on?
She just called you
a bona fide phenomenon.
That reminds me. Here, from my assistant.
It's the itinerary for tomorrow's party,
which is also gonna be
a bona fide phenomenon.
Tul, I agreed to have a small gathering.
You ordered a fireworks barge?
It's the Fourth of July!
And you need a barge
if they're gonna be over the water.
And a dance floor and a DJ?
How much is this even gonna cost?
Don't worry.
You provide the venue, I foot the bills.
It's not a venue. This is my home.
Your view of the water begs to differ,
and I need to celebrate.
I finally have closure on my dad.
I'm lighter, I'm happier.
That weird armpit rash I had
finally went away.
This isn't just about the Fourth of July.
We're celebrating my freedom.
I'm so happy for you, Tul.
You have closure, you feel free,
and it's great news about the rash.
So let's get drunk, Mularkey,
and celebrate.
I'd love to.
I gotta get Marah from Johnny's.
- You should invite him.
- Oh, no way.
Why not? Because of Calvin?
No. No, no, God, no.
We're just hanging out.
I mean, we haven't even kissed yet.
God, everything is so awkward
right now with Johnny.
I'm sure he's busy anyway
working with Charlie.
You know what? No, it's fine.
This is my Declaration of Independence.
I am moving on.
I'm sick and tired
of wallowing in heartbreak over Johnny.
I'm an independent woman.
I will do what I want.
Oh. Damn it. I gotta go.
Fine, fine.
- Oh, hey, Kate, good to see you!
- Hey, Charlie.
- Hi, Mom.
- Oh.
Look at you two. You got matching braids.
We saw it in a magazine,
and we wanted to try it.
It's so fun. It's like twinsies!
- I gotta grab my stuff.
- Okay.
- Charlie and I were just working and...
- I invited myself to dinner.
- He's my only friend in Seattle, so...
- Hey, I'm your friend.
Yes, you are.
Hey, and so am I!
I'm actually having a Fourth of July thing
tomorrow if you want to come.
You and Johnny, you know, you guys
could come together or come separately.
I mean, come however you want to come.
- Or if you don't want to come, don't come.
- Uh, yeah, that sounds...
Or not. I mean, with the fireworks,
I know it might be too loud
or just, um, loud.
My therapist says it's good for me
to get out there
and re-engage in... in social activities.
I'm in.
Wow, Kate Mularkey
actually invited me to something.
When I was an intern, all I wanted was
to be part of the Kate and Tully clique.
Oh, I saw her docu-special, by the way.
So great.
- I was really moved.
- Kate produced it.
Right. Oh gosh. Tully is so generous.
Where's your flip phone?
It was lame. Dad got me a new one.
What are you doing? Emailing?
- I'm texting Ashley.
- What... What is texting?
Oh.
It's typing a message
from one phone to another phone.
Wow. What a... What a world.
I didn't know what it was either.
Apparently, this is the new thing.
God, remember how excited
we used to get about call waiting?
Exactly. Kids these days will never know
the pain of a busy signal.
Or the joy of discovering star-69.
Ew, Mom!
No! It's a phone thing.
Mularkey!
- We should go.
- Yeah.
We'll... We'll see you tomorrow.
Thank you for inviting us.
Can't wait.
- Bye!
- Bye.
Yes.
That was the nicest apartment
I have ever seen. Like, ever.
It reminded me
of Demi Moore's loft in St. Elmo's Fire.
Oh my God, when we move in,
we have to get
one of those huge murals of Billy Idol
with a neon earring that lights up.
No, we don't.
We don't have to touch a thing.
It is already so us.
I can't wait to move in with you.
Finally!
- Where have you two been?
- Uh...
Johnny had diarrhea.
And I was his ride, so...
You know I'm auditioning
for the weekend anchor chair tomorrow.
- Yes.
- We need to focus.
This copy is awful.
I'll help you. I'll just get a hot dog
with Johnny from the hot dog stand.
- We're starving.
- Didn't you just have diarrhea?
That's why I'm so hungry now.
You haven't told Tully
we're moving in together, have you?
She was so nervous about the audition.
I just wanna wait till that's over.
Well,
probably best to mention it
before the moving truck arrives.
- Yes, okay.
- Can we get two, please?
So how are you and Danny
handling the competition?
Avoidance.
Works great.
I am familiar with that tactic.
He's like the male me,
so I'm guessing when I take his dream job,
he's gonna be pissed.
But also, weirdly,
I think he'll be happy for me.
I kind of feel like
he's rooting for my success.
- And If he wins?
- I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.
Oh, and when I'm making
that sweet anchor money,
you and I can finally do that
apartment makeover we've talked about.
We can go get paint rollers and overalls,
and it'll be like a movie montage.
Oh, yeah! No, that would be so fun.
I can't wait.
I'm also thinking about getting a car.
- Yes.
- Something sporty.
Maybe red.
Hey!
Check it out. I got you a present.
Now you don't have to take the bus.
But I like the bus.
Well, you can still
take the bus sometimes.
I mean, it's your car.
I don't want the car, Tallulah.
But you can give me a ride.
My dogs are barking.
Marah, you need to go change.
The party's about to start.
This is what I'm wearing.
But I bought you that dress
that matches mine for the pictures.
You want us to dress like twins?
You braided your hair like Charlie.
Yeah, for fun.
Well, this would be fun.
No.
Ashley and I are both wearing
Evanescence t-shirts.
Oh, you mean like twins?
No, like fans.
We're going to the concert next week.
What concert?
- The one next week. I told you.
- No, you didn't. Who's chaperoning?
Some of the kids going are seniors.
- Nice try, Marah, but no way.
- You are worse than Saddam Hussein!
Ugh!
That's not the dress we talked about.
- We're all wearing red, white and blue.
- Yeah.
Who cares about
the bullshit-tenniel, anyways?
Thomas Jefferson was an asshole.
- Watch your mouth, Kathleen.
- Go inside and change.
Yeah.
This isn't America.
This is a fascist dictatorship.
- Guess she's on the rag.
- Guess so.
Hey!
That's not funny, Sean.
- Hi!
- Hi.
I made potato salad.
Oh, I... I thought you were making ambrosia.
I tried. It just kind of turned into goo.
Sorry. I had potatoes.
Okay.
Oh, well, that's fine. We'll make do.
Hmm.
Hey.
Hey.
How have you been since...
You mean, since we, you know?
Uh, pretty good. How have you been?
Really good, actually.
Like, strangely better. It was fun.
Yeah. It was fun.
You know, I've meant to call.
Oh no, I mean, I knew we weren't gonna be
boyfriend and girlfriend.
But I'm really glad that we did it... once.
Me too.
Really glad.
Okay, so still friends?
- Oh, definitely.
- Good.
My mom is gonna freak.
And Eugene is gonna cream his jeans.
Oh, I'd settle for a kiss.
Uh, oh God, I can't believe
I still haven't been kissed,
and my mom treats me like a puppet.
Today is supposed to be about freedom.
Uh, did you invite Brad?
That guy? He's boring.
I am a career woman now.
Boys are just a distraction.
I am officially declaring my independence.
Where should I put this?
- How about up your...
- Um, put it anywhere on the food table.
You're not wearing that, are you?
KPOC anchor audition take one.
This is so exciting.
I have goosebumps!
Look!
Me too. I don't know
who to root for!
- I mean, Tully. Tully, of course. Yeah.
- Tully in three, two, one.
Two African flamingos
celebrated Independence Day
by taking advantage of the heavy winds...
...and making a break for it
at the Woodland Park Zoo.
The lanky birds...
...made their getaway before zookeepers
could clip their flight wings.
The two fugitives were later spotted
at Birch Bay by an avid birdwatcher.
Animal rescue teams
were quickly dispatched...
She's really good, isn't she?
So is he.
- What? He is.
- He's not as good as she is.
- The jailbirds were returned...
- Okay.
...to their aviary just in time
to catch the fireworks display.
Enjoy your weekend. Enjoy the rest
of your weekend. Is that right?
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
and like the freedom-loving...
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
...and like
those freedom-loving flamingos,
don't let anything
clip your wings, Seattle.
For KPOC, I'm Danny Diaz.
This is Tully Hart.
And we're out!
♪ My milkshake brings
All the boys to the yard ♪
♪ And they're like
It's better than yours ♪
♪ Damn right it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge ♪
♪ My milkshake brings
All the boys to the yard ♪
♪ And they're like
It's better than yours ♪
♪ Damn right it's better than yours... ♪
Hey. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Hold on.
Hold on a second.
Oh, hey, I can park here. I'm hosting.
You're... You're Tully Hart.
Indeed.
It's a nice ride.
Right?
- What are you doing?
- Why aren't you dressed?
Um, because I've been wrangling
chefs and DJs and valets
and people installing
a dance floor on my lawn.
Well, I'm here now, so...
- An hour late.
- Cool. I thought I was two hours late.
- What's with the car?
- It's a gift. For you. Ta-da!
Why would you buy me a car?
Technically, I bought Cloud a car,
but she didn't want it.
- Well, I don't want it either.
- Why not? This is a fantastic car.
I already have a car. Name's Bertha.
She's full of dings and memories,
and she's comfortable,
and I like her,
and I'm not scared of scratching her.
Plus, I cannot accept a $60,000 gift.
It was 80,000.
No. Tully, no. This is crazy.
You know what,
I'm trying to do something nice, generous,
and everyone's acting
like I'm handing out boxes of poo.
I have to go get dressed.
You are wild.
Uh, where do you want us to put
the chocolate fountain?
There's a chocolate fountain?
Uh...
Oh, there's my girl.
That is a cool shirt.
Mom won't let me go to the concert.
- Well, you knew it was a long shot.
- Whatever.
- At least Ashley's coming tonight.
- Ooh, dish it!
What are the details? What's the plan?
I don't have a plan.
You have to have a plan.
If you're gonna tell her how you feel...
I don't want to freak her out.
No, no. Definitely not.
Take it slow for sure, gauge the vibe.
Exactly, I was thinking that
- maybe if we were alone...
- Uh-huh.
...under the fireworks,
maybe by the path near the water,
a kiss will just happen?
Fireworks are magic, it's true.
Just don't tell Mom.
She makes everything weird.
I got you.
It's just between us.
Hmm.
Oh my God.
I forgot how insane this property is.
I can't believe you used to live here.
I know.
Every night after work,
I'd pull in and think,
"Look at this incredible house.
I can't believe I live here."
Totally. So traditional.
I, uh... I want to let you know
that I got an offer
to go to Moscow
to write a piece for the Atlantic.
That's fantastic! Congratulations.
I turned it down.
Not because of you.
But not... not because of you.
I really like being here.
I like working with you,
and I want to keep doing it.
We can keep working on the book together,
just send pages back and forth.
That's not what I mean.
God, I'm out on a limb here, Johnny. I...
I know we work great together,
but it's obviously more than that.
You've been through a lot,
so I didn't want to push you,
but it just seems like
you're doing so much better now.
You're in therapy, you and Kate
are on great terms with your divorce.
We are.
That's... That is true.
I can't deny that I have feelings for you.
I always have.
And sometimes it feels like
you might have them too.
But I'm not up for guessing, so...
You don't have to answer now.
It's just something to think about.
Dude, yeah, you can't park here.
Hey, Kate!
Oh no, are we early?
Oh God, no. I'm just running late.
Um, wow, you wore a swimsuit under the...
under your... under there.
I thought it was a pool party.
- Should I change?
- No, you're right.
There is a pool,
and you're free to wear whatever you want.
I mean, we all are.
This is a day to celebrate freedom.
So just come on in
and make yourselves at home.
And the bra... Not the bra.
The bar should be set up.
I'm just gonna be the one who... The...
Shit.
Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit!
Shit is right.
More like bullshit.
Why is Charlie wearing
a half-naked sparkle dress?
What is this, The Playboy Mansion?
Kind of hoped I was overreacting.
And he's got a lot of nerve
bringing a date to his ex-wife's party.
I know, right?
I mean, technically,
I sort of invited her,
but I... I like Charlie. It's fine.
She's great, you know? She's nice.
And I'm not the type of person
who's going to hate another person
just because they're a person
that might be dating
a man who happened to be my husband.
You know, I don't even care.
I am all about freedom.
You seem free.
This dress, however, it's, um...
Awesome. Please say it's awesome.
I just bought it for today.
And the caterer says it's gonna rain,
so this whole thing's gonna be a disaster.
Okay.
Uh, sit.
Chill.
You just said you're all about freedom.
Let the weather do what it's gonna do.
I will put together an outfit for you
that will be
your Declaration of Independence.
♪ "Come on home, girl"
He said with a smile ♪
♪ "You don't have to love me yet
Let's get high awhile ♪
♪ But try to understand
Try to understand ♪
♪ Try, try, try to understand
I'm a magic man" ♪
Oh.
It's just... Wow!
♪ Winter nights we sang in tune ♪
♪ Played inside the months of moon ♪
♪ Never think of never
Let this spell last forever ♪
♪ Well, summer lover passed to fall ♪
♪ Tried to realize it all ♪
♪ Mama says she's worried
Growing up in a hurry... ♪
- I'll catch it.
- Look.
It's not healthy to worry so much.
Hmm. I'm fine.
Alfred E. Neuman.
"What? Me, worry?"
Exactly. Look, you'll get kissed
under the fireworks like you're hoping.
How'd you know
I wanted to be kissed under fireworks?
Because all human females
want to be kissed under fireworks.
Lisa-Karen, do you want to be kissed
under the fireworks?
No, but thanks for asking.
So, here we are.
Bicentennial.
Yeah, it's like...
It's... Whoa.
200 years of America, so crazy.
Yeah.
Uh...
- Shit. Sorry.
- Oh, no. It's okay.
Stupid fence.
Um...
So, uh, did you see the Freedom Train
when it came through...
Wow.
You're a really good kisser.
Man, I am so glad Tully turned me down.
I ended up with the right girl.
What?
Uh, I asked her out, but she said no.
Told me to go for you instead.
I wouldn't have, but I'm glad I did.
You're sexy, you know?
I didn't see it before, but I see it now.
Thanks. Thank you.
And you just sprinkle
crushed Fritos on top,
bake at 350 for like 20 minutes.
Sounds great for a busy Tuesday.
Bruce and I are on the grapefruit diet.
He hates it, but he can't cheat,
because he doesn't even know
how to turn on the oven.
I'm gonna get more punch.
You want some, hon?
Oh, no, I don't drink.
Me either. Just weekends
and after 6:00 on weekdays.
She means 6:00 a.m.
Bunny! You're so bad.
Did they make you go to one of those
alcohol meetings, Dorothy? In jail?
Yeah, when I wasn't making license plates
or fashioning shivs.
Don't listen to her. She loves to judge.
Not me though.
I'm actually looking for
some of those special diet pills.
Know what I'm talking about?
You can't get them at the drugstore,
but maybe you know someone
with a connection.
Yeah, sorry, I... I can't help you.
Oh my God.
That was top-notch.
You were stellar.
Couldn't have done it without you.
It was really a team effort, you know?
Shh!
Am I a mess?
Do I look like I just had sex?
- Definitely!
- Your shirt's buttoned wrong.
Oh shit.
Okay.
- You get out there. Get us some drinks.
- Yeah.
And I'll come out in a few seconds...
- Yeah.
- ...and save us from the office gossip.
Yeah, good call.
Oh, wait, wait, wait.
Okay, bye.
Cheers!
Mmm.
So, do you guys
have Fourth of July in Australia?
We do, but we call it Thursday.
Are there fireworks?
Oh, hey, speaking of,
should we head over to the park
and stake out a spot before it's crowded?
Yes, good call.
I am a fireworks maniac. Let's go!
I'm actually gonna wait for Tully,
so we'll see you in a bit.
Okay, cool. You want to come now, Johnny?
Oh, no, that's all right.
I'll... I'll wait for Tully too.
- Sounds good. Well, I'll save you a spot.
- Okay.
Oh yeah, and you too, Kate.
- Wow.
- Don't start.
She does not care that I exist.
She just said she's gonna save you a spot.
Well, I care that you exist,
and that's why I'm moving in with you.
And I cannot wait.
- You told Tully?
- No, not yet. I will tonight. I swear.
Good, because we just signed
a lease for a whole year.
Although, I can't see us wanting
to leave that place anytime soon.
It has got everything we need.
Well, I mean, not everything.
Eventually, we're gonna need more space.
Nah, it's got two whole bathrooms!
It is dead-set decadent.
Right, but for the kids.
We got the extra bedroom, so I guess
that's fine for when we have our first,
but realistically, who wants to have
more than one baby in a loft?
I guess it could work
for our first two if we got bunk beds.
Or just regular beds.
They don't have to be bunk.
You don't like bunk?
Oh, I got nothing against bunk beds,
per se, I just...
You said the first two?
Uh, well, I was thinking four,
but that is not necessary.
I could do three.
That's a magic number,
although someone
always ends up getting left out.
Or two is fine,
unless the second one's twins.
We could give one away,
but that might be sad.
Or one?
I mean, you do want one kid, right?
I guess we never had
this conversation, Mularkey.
I just figured you'd know me
well enough to know
that the maximum number of kids
I want to have is
zero.
But obviously, you know me well enough
to know that I want kids, plural.
I am supposed to be a mom.
I guess I just wasn't even
thinking about that.
I mean,
you know I don't want to get married.
We talked about it.
Yeah, but kids is different.
I figured, eventually,
everyone wants to have...
Not everyone.
I had a terrible childhood.
I don't ever want to be a father.
Kate! There you are.
I need to show you something. Now. Come.
You okay?
- Huh?
- You seem off.
Oh, it's fine. I just, um...
What do you want to show me?
What does that look like?
Danny fake laughing
at one of Stan's lawyer jokes?
No.
That is Stan offering Danny
the anchor job.
Oh, Tul, you're imagining things.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you. Thank you, Stan.
Okay. I mean, they could be shaking hands
and congratulating for a lot of reasons.
Damn it.
This is such bullshit.
If he thinks I'll take this laying down,
he has once again underestimated me.
- It's Independence Day. You go get him!
- Yeah!
Well, I guess that's it then.
Yes. I was just talking to Danny
about the, uh, anchor position.
Oh, I gathered.
I saw the boys club chumming it up.
I must say,
I'm disappointed but not surprised.
You are a male chauvinist
who lacks the imagination to see
that a woman is capable
of being weekend anchor.
I guess I can take heart knowing
if not for your prejudice and my boobs,
I'd have probably gotten that job.
You did get that job.
Danny pulled himself from the running.
You're the new KPOC weekend anchor!
- What?
- Mm-hmm.
Oh!
Wow.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you, Stan! You are the best.
Thank you.
Oh, and, um...
I'm sorry about that whole
male chauvinist thing.
Mm-hmm.
Okay. Thanks, Stan.
Whoo!
Mularkeys, you made it!
- Yay!
- Aw.
- Yay!
- Hey, there she is!
Oh, Bud!
I love it. Hi, honey.
Oh!
- We were just talking about the special.
- Oh.
It was so lovely and intimate.
That was really something.
- Thank you, guys. You're the best.
- So good.
Yeah, it was really great, Tul.
We loved it.
He cried his eyes out. So adorable.
- That's nice.
- Yeah.
You boys, you... It's nice.
It's just nice that you're here together
as a couple of... of men in love.
Okay, wow, Mom, relax.
It's only been, like, four dates.
Five! And I, for one,
think it's been very nice.
Hey, could I get a patriot punch? Thanks.
- Hey, there.
- Hey!
Great party.
Oh, thanks.
- You and Charlie having fun?
- Uh, sure. Yeah, yeah.
I was talking to Marah just now,
and she seemed fairly sulky.
- Oh.
- What's up?
Ashley has not shown up yet,
but Marah does not wanna talk about it.
Noted.
Oh God, I hate it when she's in pain.
- It's worse pain than when I'm in pain.
- Mmm.
She'll be all right. Either Ashley
will show up and Marah will be happy,
or I will TP the biatch's house later.
Oh, you're a good mom.
Yeah, just ask Marah.
You are, you know you are.
And you were a good wife.
I probably should have said this,
well, a long time ago,
and maybe this is
the therapy talking, but...
I'm really glad we got married
and had our daughter,
even if the marriage didn't work out.
I won't ever regret
being your husband or Marah's father.
Me neither.
Look at us. We're so healthy now.
It's kinda sickening, right?
To being sickeningly healthy.
All right.
Whoa! Watch it.
Those got gunpowder in them!
Please, don't be such a baby.
- You wanna throw one?
- My mom says I'm not allowed.
Of course.
Kate, what happened? Are you all right?
- I don't need your pity cast-offs, okay?
- What are you talking about?
I know that Eugene only went for me
because you rejected him.
- It's not like that. He really likes you.
- No, no. I don't want to hear it.
That was my first kiss, and you ruined it.
You... You only get one first kiss, Tully.
Kate, don't blame her.
It's not like she did anything with him.
Not like the other night in the barn.
Can you leave us alone for two seconds?
- What happened?
- I don't know what she's talking about.
She had intercourse with your brother.
Sexual intercourse.
What? That's not funny.
Wow.
So, all that shit
about us not needing boys?
"We're career women.
Today is our Declaration of Independence."
That was just a cover-up for the fact
that you're banging my brother?
It's not like that!
I don't want to hear it. I defend you
when people say shit about you
and they call you names,
and all you do is lie.
I don't know who you are,
but you are not my friend.
Kate...
Hi, sexy.
Yeah, you look like you could use a drink.
You want some punch?
- No, thanks.
- Ah.
Do you want a punch?
Oh. That's cute.
You know,
I heard a thing or two about you.
That's funny.
I heard a thing or two about you.
From your wife.
Are you still struggling
with the heartbreak of jock itch?
Hey.
Why don't you
come back with me... Come on!
Uptight bitch.
Bicentennials only come, what,
every 200 years?
They only come around once.
All the more reason to celebrate.
You're Tully's mom, right?
I see the family resemblance.
Sit on it.
This changes everything.
I mean, I feel like this huge weight
has been lifted off my shoulders.
Doing the documentary was
really emotionally draining,
but connecting with my mom in this new way
and finding out the truth about my father...
It was so worth it.
I feel like I'm finally free.
- No, they fuck you up, your mom and dad.
- Mmm.
They may not mean to, but they do.
You know, they fill you
with the faults they had
and add some extra just for you.
Wow.
That's so deep.
- That was Philip Larkin.
- Oh.
I'm getting my Master's
in poetry at U-dub.
Should you be getting high
while you're on duty?
- Look, I am a professional.
- Hmm.
Besides, I drive way better stoned.
Hey, do you want this car?
Nah, I suck at stick.
Mmm.
Poor little car.
Nobody wants her.
♪ Feels so good ♪
Cloud!
Come on, get out here!
- I'm gonna head out soon.
- What?
We've barely hung out.
You... You can't leave before the fireworks.
It's a party.
I see what you're doing, Tallulah.
Celebrating?
Numbing yourself.
You thought that finding your dad
would make it all better, and it didn't.
- Jesus, Cloud.
- I get it.
I do.
You think that you're over it,
that you finally found
that one thing that's gonna fix it
so you can be free.
Every time I thought I found
the answer somewhere out there,
it didn't last,
because it's not out there, babe.
It is in here.
This is where you need to do the work.
Spare me the Tony Robbins seminar.
I'm glad you're like a Zen goddess now
who doesn't need a car,
but just because
you finally told me about my father
doesn't mean you get to start acting
like a mother.
You don't actually know
what I've been through,
what you put me through.
♪ Feels so... ♪
So don't lecture me
when I'm finally celebrating my freedom.
Okay?
♪ Feels so good ♪
♪ Feels so... ♪
♪ Feels so good ♪
♪ Feels so... ♪
Is everything okay?
Where's Ashley?
She's not coming.
She's at another party
with her new boyfriend, so yeah.
Aw, sweetie. I'm so sorry. That sucks.
It's whatever. I don't even care.
Come here.
Hey. Why aren't you guys
down on the dance floor?
And why does everyone look sad?
- It's America's birthday.
- Ashley's not coming.
She's with her boyfriend.
Oh, fuck her.
She's a little asshole.
You are too good for her. You know what?
Take these...
wear them like a shield.
You know that diamonds
are the strongest substance on Earth.
- What? No! Absolutely not!
- Yes!
- Why not?
- Yeah, why the hell not, Katie-Kate?
Because she is a child
and these are very expensive.
For God's sakes, lighten up!
Someone has to let me
give them a gift today.
Yeah, Mom, lighten up.
Come on! Let's go dance!
Come on, come on, come on.
Whoo!
Should we get in there?
Oh, no.
- Oh, come on, come on!
- Sure.
Hey, thanks so much
for welcoming me to the party.
Of course! I'm so glad
you and Johnny could...
Whoa!
Oh my God!
♪ Y'all can't keep up with us now ♪
Wow.
Oh my God, honey, that was so crazy.
Are you okay?
Oh my God.
Lottie, I am so... Charlie, I am so sorry.
I lost my balance and I tried to stop you
from falling into the pool,
but I couldn't get my...
Kate, it's fine.
I think it's hilarious.
- I'm sorry. Oh God. I'm so sorry.
- Now it's a party.
Whoo!
I'm just... I'm gonna get you a towel.
Okay.
Whoo!
Whoo!
- Cloud. Maybe we should go home.
- What? What's up? Maybe we should what?
- We should go home.
- No, I don't need a babysitter.
I'm a good mom, Tully.
I wore this outfit for you.
My crotch is itching so bad
because the fabric doesn't breathe.
Itches so bad...
And I have fruit punch on my shirt.
Oh!
What?
What?
What?
Take a picture. It'll last longer.
- Yeah.
- What?
- Can we please go home? Let's go.
- Whoo! Buzzkill, baby! Buzzkill.
- I want this for the road.
- Wow.
Those two are a pair.
- The Slut Twins.
- Ugh, shut the fuck up.
- Thanks, Kate.
- I got you, babe.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Well, I heard you threw
the anchor competition.
I can't believe you would do that for me,
but you didn't have to.
I could've gotten it on my own.
I know that better than anybody.
I didn't do it for you, Tully.
I got a job offer in New York.
A new cable sports channel.
I got a call about an hour ago.
I leave tomorrow.
- Tomorrow?
- I know.
I thought about staying for you.
- For us, but...
- I wouldn't want you to do that.
Look, don't worry.
You don't last long as a weekend anchor.
- Gee, thanks.
- Because you're meant for great things.
Tully, this is just the beginning for you.
We both know that.
I may be the one leaving,
but I have a feeling that, to me at least,
you'll always be the one
that got away, Tully Hart.
It was only a matter of time
before the kid thing came up.
Why do we have to worry about that now?
We're in love.
We're moving into a loft together.
The future will figure itself out.
But we don't even want the same things.
You don't want to get married
or have kids, and I do.
More than anything.
There's time to figure that out.
We're young, Kate.
Figure out what, though?
I want kids and a husband
and a stable home,
and... and you want adventure and freedom
and a job that takes you
all over the world.
And I want you to have what you want.
I also want you.
And I want you too.
But what's the endgame here?
One of us just gives up their dreams
and then resents the other one forever?
You can love someone
with all of your heart,
and it's still not enough.
Wait...
Are you breaking up with me?
It's still going to be easier now
than if we have to divvy up all of our
record albums in our fabulous loft
like Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson did
in St. Elmo's Fire.
And that's what would happen.
We're not on the same page.
We're not even in the same book, Johnny.
And...
I can't believe I'm saying any of this,
because I love you so much,
but it's gonna be a lot harder if we wait.
You know that.
Well, that was painful.
You think it's okay
that we just left Cloud on the couch?
She's passed out cold.
I don't think
she can cause any more trouble tonight.
Thank you.
Of course.
- Honestly, Kate, about Eugene, I didn't...
- Oh. Who cares?
His breath smelled like jerky...
...and when he kissed me,
- his tongue felt like a slug in my mouth.
- Mmm.
Besides, I don't think we should
ever let a stupid boy come between us.
Agreed.
It's kind of weird, but even though
my first kiss wasn't at all magical, um,
now that it's happened, I feel free.
Like I don't have to obsess
about it anymore.
And your next kiss will be better.
I'm really sorry I freaked out.
And I think you and Sean
are gonna make a great couple.
And if you get married,
we get to be sisters, so...
No, it's not like that.
It was a one-time thing.
But I'm really glad that it happened.
I feel free too.
♪ Is that all there is? ♪
♪ If that's all there is, my friends ♪
♪ Then let's keep dancing ♪
I love you.
We're just both free, single ladies now.
Yeah.
And you know what?
I love our apartment.
What?
Most of all, I love living with you.
Maybe I'll wait here
till everybody leaves.
I mean, it can't be more
than a couple hours, right?
It's fine.
Seriously, hardly anyone even noticed.
- Wait, you put this on the playlist?
- It is our freedom song.
♪ If that's all there is, my friend ♪
♪ Then let's keep dancing ♪
♪ Let's break out the booze ♪
♪ And have a ball ♪
Uh...
Charlie and I are taking off.
I'm just gonna go there.
I cannot tell you how sorry I am
for pushing Charlie in the pool.
It's okay. It was an accident.
Was it?
I'm not so sure. I think maybe part of me
wanted to push Charlie in the pool.
Um,
I have to admit I'm kind of mad at you
for being so healthy,
for just moving on and feeling so free
and getting past us
when I am so clearly not.
And I know that's probably what everybody
who gets divorced has to do.
You just gotta power through
until you feel differently,
but I'm just not so good
at pretending and...
I know there's a million reasons
why we split up,
but right now
I can't remember any of them.
All I know is that I...
still really love you.
What about Calvin?
Who?
Oh, Calvin. No, I'm not...
We're not... I mean, not...
Not really.
I, uh...
I came here the other night
to tell you that I still love you, but...
You did?
But you were with him.
No, I wasn't with him. I was just...
trying to get over you.
You pushed someone in a pool for me.
Um...
Oh my God.
- Calvin, I'm so sorry. I am so, so sorry.
- No, no. No worries, Kate.
I just came up to tell you
I was about to take off.
I had a feeling about you two.
Um...
You're really pretty.
Uh-oh.
I think I'm...
Mmm.
What happened with Johnny?
He's driving Charlie home...
to tell her that we're back together.
Oh!
About fucking time.
- I think this calls for a grand gesture.
- We do not want the car, Tul.
I thought that TV special
was gonna fix me.
This was supposed to be
my Declaration of Independence.
I was gonna be free.
You are free.
To keep growing.
You're a work in progress.
We all are.
Independence is bullshit.
That is not a thing.
We all need each other.
I know I need you.
I need you too.
Promise me that we will
always be there for each other.
Cross my heart.
- Can I sleep over?
- Of course.
You know,
I really think Marah would love that car.
Get a move on.
Marah!
Sir? Sir!
Marah! Marah!
I have two females
in critical condition
en route to Harborview Medical.
ETA is six minutes.
Repeat, six minutes out.
Alert, trauma team.
Patients with multiple injuries.
T-spine collars have been applied.
Mechanism of injury
is a multiple-vehicle collision.
Vitals are BP 90 over 60.
Repeat, 90 over 60.
BPM is 130.
from soggy Snohomish, Washington.
Welcome to the Barbara Lee Ellis
High School A.V. Club Summer Session,
Bicentennial Edition.
Can we do that again?
Seattle City officials say residents
should get to the park early
if they want to enjoy
the concert and fireworks
with an unobstructed view.
For KPOC, I'm Tully Hart.
That sucked. Can I do another one?
I can do better.
Do you know how much film costs?
Oh, we can do another one.
Okay.
Happy 200th birthday, America!
Go for it, Tully. Let's do another.
♪ You've got to go for it, go for it ♪
It wasn't the journey I was expecting.
I didn't get to meet my father,
but I feel his presence now
in a way I never have before,
and I feel a new kind of peace.
So whatever you're holding onto
in your past,
I'm hoping the journey
you watched me take tonight
will inspire you
to seek that same freedom for yourself.
That emotional clip was
from Tully Hart's powerful docu-special,
Getting to the Hart of It.
is a bona fide phenomenon.
In the wake of her controversial
and abrupt exit from The Girlfriend Hour,
it seems that Tully Hart is back on top.
Back on top?
- I never left.
- That's what you're focused on?
She just called you
a bona fide phenomenon.
That reminds me. Here, from my assistant.
It's the itinerary for tomorrow's party,
which is also gonna be
a bona fide phenomenon.
Tul, I agreed to have a small gathering.
You ordered a fireworks barge?
It's the Fourth of July!
And you need a barge
if they're gonna be over the water.
And a dance floor and a DJ?
How much is this even gonna cost?
Don't worry.
You provide the venue, I foot the bills.
It's not a venue. This is my home.
Your view of the water begs to differ,
and I need to celebrate.
I finally have closure on my dad.
I'm lighter, I'm happier.
That weird armpit rash I had
finally went away.
This isn't just about the Fourth of July.
We're celebrating my freedom.
I'm so happy for you, Tul.
You have closure, you feel free,
and it's great news about the rash.
So let's get drunk, Mularkey,
and celebrate.
I'd love to.
I gotta get Marah from Johnny's.
- You should invite him.
- Oh, no way.
Why not? Because of Calvin?
No. No, no, God, no.
We're just hanging out.
I mean, we haven't even kissed yet.
God, everything is so awkward
right now with Johnny.
I'm sure he's busy anyway
working with Charlie.
You know what? No, it's fine.
This is my Declaration of Independence.
I am moving on.
I'm sick and tired
of wallowing in heartbreak over Johnny.
I'm an independent woman.
I will do what I want.
Oh. Damn it. I gotta go.
Fine, fine.
- Oh, hey, Kate, good to see you!
- Hey, Charlie.
- Hi, Mom.
- Oh.
Look at you two. You got matching braids.
We saw it in a magazine,
and we wanted to try it.
It's so fun. It's like twinsies!
- I gotta grab my stuff.
- Okay.
- Charlie and I were just working and...
- I invited myself to dinner.
- He's my only friend in Seattle, so...
- Hey, I'm your friend.
Yes, you are.
Hey, and so am I!
I'm actually having a Fourth of July thing
tomorrow if you want to come.
You and Johnny, you know, you guys
could come together or come separately.
I mean, come however you want to come.
- Or if you don't want to come, don't come.
- Uh, yeah, that sounds...
Or not. I mean, with the fireworks,
I know it might be too loud
or just, um, loud.
My therapist says it's good for me
to get out there
and re-engage in... in social activities.
I'm in.
Wow, Kate Mularkey
actually invited me to something.
When I was an intern, all I wanted was
to be part of the Kate and Tully clique.
Oh, I saw her docu-special, by the way.
So great.
- I was really moved.
- Kate produced it.
Right. Oh gosh. Tully is so generous.
Where's your flip phone?
It was lame. Dad got me a new one.
What are you doing? Emailing?
- I'm texting Ashley.
- What... What is texting?
Oh.
It's typing a message
from one phone to another phone.
Wow. What a... What a world.
I didn't know what it was either.
Apparently, this is the new thing.
God, remember how excited
we used to get about call waiting?
Exactly. Kids these days will never know
the pain of a busy signal.
Or the joy of discovering star-69.
Ew, Mom!
No! It's a phone thing.
Mularkey!
- We should go.
- Yeah.
We'll... We'll see you tomorrow.
Thank you for inviting us.
Can't wait.
- Bye!
- Bye.
Yes.
That was the nicest apartment
I have ever seen. Like, ever.
It reminded me
of Demi Moore's loft in St. Elmo's Fire.
Oh my God, when we move in,
we have to get
one of those huge murals of Billy Idol
with a neon earring that lights up.
No, we don't.
We don't have to touch a thing.
It is already so us.
I can't wait to move in with you.
Finally!
- Where have you two been?
- Uh...
Johnny had diarrhea.
And I was his ride, so...
You know I'm auditioning
for the weekend anchor chair tomorrow.
- Yes.
- We need to focus.
This copy is awful.
I'll help you. I'll just get a hot dog
with Johnny from the hot dog stand.
- We're starving.
- Didn't you just have diarrhea?
That's why I'm so hungry now.
You haven't told Tully
we're moving in together, have you?
She was so nervous about the audition.
I just wanna wait till that's over.
Well,
probably best to mention it
before the moving truck arrives.
- Yes, okay.
- Can we get two, please?
So how are you and Danny
handling the competition?
Avoidance.
Works great.
I am familiar with that tactic.
He's like the male me,
so I'm guessing when I take his dream job,
he's gonna be pissed.
But also, weirdly,
I think he'll be happy for me.
I kind of feel like
he's rooting for my success.
- And If he wins?
- I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.
Oh, and when I'm making
that sweet anchor money,
you and I can finally do that
apartment makeover we've talked about.
We can go get paint rollers and overalls,
and it'll be like a movie montage.
Oh, yeah! No, that would be so fun.
I can't wait.
I'm also thinking about getting a car.
- Yes.
- Something sporty.
Maybe red.
Hey!
Check it out. I got you a present.
Now you don't have to take the bus.
But I like the bus.
Well, you can still
take the bus sometimes.
I mean, it's your car.
I don't want the car, Tallulah.
But you can give me a ride.
My dogs are barking.
Marah, you need to go change.
The party's about to start.
This is what I'm wearing.
But I bought you that dress
that matches mine for the pictures.
You want us to dress like twins?
You braided your hair like Charlie.
Yeah, for fun.
Well, this would be fun.
No.
Ashley and I are both wearing
Evanescence t-shirts.
Oh, you mean like twins?
No, like fans.
We're going to the concert next week.
What concert?
- The one next week. I told you.
- No, you didn't. Who's chaperoning?
Some of the kids going are seniors.
- Nice try, Marah, but no way.
- You are worse than Saddam Hussein!
Ugh!
That's not the dress we talked about.
- We're all wearing red, white and blue.
- Yeah.
Who cares about
the bullshit-tenniel, anyways?
Thomas Jefferson was an asshole.
- Watch your mouth, Kathleen.
- Go inside and change.
Yeah.
This isn't America.
This is a fascist dictatorship.
- Guess she's on the rag.
- Guess so.
Hey!
That's not funny, Sean.
- Hi!
- Hi.
I made potato salad.
Oh, I... I thought you were making ambrosia.
I tried. It just kind of turned into goo.
Sorry. I had potatoes.
Okay.
Oh, well, that's fine. We'll make do.
Hmm.
Hey.
Hey.
How have you been since...
You mean, since we, you know?
Uh, pretty good. How have you been?
Really good, actually.
Like, strangely better. It was fun.
Yeah. It was fun.
You know, I've meant to call.
Oh no, I mean, I knew we weren't gonna be
boyfriend and girlfriend.
But I'm really glad that we did it... once.
Me too.
Really glad.
Okay, so still friends?
- Oh, definitely.
- Good.
My mom is gonna freak.
And Eugene is gonna cream his jeans.
Oh, I'd settle for a kiss.
Uh, oh God, I can't believe
I still haven't been kissed,
and my mom treats me like a puppet.
Today is supposed to be about freedom.
Uh, did you invite Brad?
That guy? He's boring.
I am a career woman now.
Boys are just a distraction.
I am officially declaring my independence.
Where should I put this?
- How about up your...
- Um, put it anywhere on the food table.
You're not wearing that, are you?
KPOC anchor audition take one.
This is so exciting.
I have goosebumps!
Look!
Me too. I don't know
who to root for!
- I mean, Tully. Tully, of course. Yeah.
- Tully in three, two, one.
Two African flamingos
celebrated Independence Day
by taking advantage of the heavy winds...
...and making a break for it
at the Woodland Park Zoo.
The lanky birds...
...made their getaway before zookeepers
could clip their flight wings.
The two fugitives were later spotted
at Birch Bay by an avid birdwatcher.
Animal rescue teams
were quickly dispatched...
She's really good, isn't she?
So is he.
- What? He is.
- He's not as good as she is.
- The jailbirds were returned...
- Okay.
...to their aviary just in time
to catch the fireworks display.
Enjoy your weekend. Enjoy the rest
of your weekend. Is that right?
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
and like the freedom-loving...
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
...and like
those freedom-loving flamingos,
don't let anything
clip your wings, Seattle.
For KPOC, I'm Danny Diaz.
This is Tully Hart.
And we're out!
♪ My milkshake brings
All the boys to the yard ♪
♪ And they're like
It's better than yours ♪
♪ Damn right it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge ♪
♪ My milkshake brings
All the boys to the yard ♪
♪ And they're like
It's better than yours ♪
♪ Damn right it's better than yours... ♪
Hey. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Hold on.
Hold on a second.
Oh, hey, I can park here. I'm hosting.
You're... You're Tully Hart.
Indeed.
It's a nice ride.
Right?
- What are you doing?
- Why aren't you dressed?
Um, because I've been wrangling
chefs and DJs and valets
and people installing
a dance floor on my lawn.
Well, I'm here now, so...
- An hour late.
- Cool. I thought I was two hours late.
- What's with the car?
- It's a gift. For you. Ta-da!
Why would you buy me a car?
Technically, I bought Cloud a car,
but she didn't want it.
- Well, I don't want it either.
- Why not? This is a fantastic car.
I already have a car. Name's Bertha.
She's full of dings and memories,
and she's comfortable,
and I like her,
and I'm not scared of scratching her.
Plus, I cannot accept a $60,000 gift.
It was 80,000.
No. Tully, no. This is crazy.
You know what,
I'm trying to do something nice, generous,
and everyone's acting
like I'm handing out boxes of poo.
I have to go get dressed.
You are wild.
Uh, where do you want us to put
the chocolate fountain?
There's a chocolate fountain?
Uh...
Oh, there's my girl.
That is a cool shirt.
Mom won't let me go to the concert.
- Well, you knew it was a long shot.
- Whatever.
- At least Ashley's coming tonight.
- Ooh, dish it!
What are the details? What's the plan?
I don't have a plan.
You have to have a plan.
If you're gonna tell her how you feel...
I don't want to freak her out.
No, no. Definitely not.
Take it slow for sure, gauge the vibe.
Exactly, I was thinking that
- maybe if we were alone...
- Uh-huh.
...under the fireworks,
maybe by the path near the water,
a kiss will just happen?
Fireworks are magic, it's true.
Just don't tell Mom.
She makes everything weird.
I got you.
It's just between us.
Hmm.
Oh my God.
I forgot how insane this property is.
I can't believe you used to live here.
I know.
Every night after work,
I'd pull in and think,
"Look at this incredible house.
I can't believe I live here."
Totally. So traditional.
I, uh... I want to let you know
that I got an offer
to go to Moscow
to write a piece for the Atlantic.
That's fantastic! Congratulations.
I turned it down.
Not because of you.
But not... not because of you.
I really like being here.
I like working with you,
and I want to keep doing it.
We can keep working on the book together,
just send pages back and forth.
That's not what I mean.
God, I'm out on a limb here, Johnny. I...
I know we work great together,
but it's obviously more than that.
You've been through a lot,
so I didn't want to push you,
but it just seems like
you're doing so much better now.
You're in therapy, you and Kate
are on great terms with your divorce.
We are.
That's... That is true.
I can't deny that I have feelings for you.
I always have.
And sometimes it feels like
you might have them too.
But I'm not up for guessing, so...
You don't have to answer now.
It's just something to think about.
Dude, yeah, you can't park here.
Hey, Kate!
Oh no, are we early?
Oh God, no. I'm just running late.
Um, wow, you wore a swimsuit under the...
under your... under there.
I thought it was a pool party.
- Should I change?
- No, you're right.
There is a pool,
and you're free to wear whatever you want.
I mean, we all are.
This is a day to celebrate freedom.
So just come on in
and make yourselves at home.
And the bra... Not the bra.
The bar should be set up.
I'm just gonna be the one who... The...
Shit.
Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit!
Shit is right.
More like bullshit.
Why is Charlie wearing
a half-naked sparkle dress?
What is this, The Playboy Mansion?
Kind of hoped I was overreacting.
And he's got a lot of nerve
bringing a date to his ex-wife's party.
I know, right?
I mean, technically,
I sort of invited her,
but I... I like Charlie. It's fine.
She's great, you know? She's nice.
And I'm not the type of person
who's going to hate another person
just because they're a person
that might be dating
a man who happened to be my husband.
You know, I don't even care.
I am all about freedom.
You seem free.
This dress, however, it's, um...
Awesome. Please say it's awesome.
I just bought it for today.
And the caterer says it's gonna rain,
so this whole thing's gonna be a disaster.
Okay.
Uh, sit.
Chill.
You just said you're all about freedom.
Let the weather do what it's gonna do.
I will put together an outfit for you
that will be
your Declaration of Independence.
♪ "Come on home, girl"
He said with a smile ♪
♪ "You don't have to love me yet
Let's get high awhile ♪
♪ But try to understand
Try to understand ♪
♪ Try, try, try to understand
I'm a magic man" ♪
Oh.
It's just... Wow!
♪ Winter nights we sang in tune ♪
♪ Played inside the months of moon ♪
♪ Never think of never
Let this spell last forever ♪
♪ Well, summer lover passed to fall ♪
♪ Tried to realize it all ♪
♪ Mama says she's worried
Growing up in a hurry... ♪
- I'll catch it.
- Look.
It's not healthy to worry so much.
Hmm. I'm fine.
Alfred E. Neuman.
"What? Me, worry?"
Exactly. Look, you'll get kissed
under the fireworks like you're hoping.
How'd you know
I wanted to be kissed under fireworks?
Because all human females
want to be kissed under fireworks.
Lisa-Karen, do you want to be kissed
under the fireworks?
No, but thanks for asking.
So, here we are.
Bicentennial.
Yeah, it's like...
It's... Whoa.
200 years of America, so crazy.
Yeah.
Uh...
- Shit. Sorry.
- Oh, no. It's okay.
Stupid fence.
Um...
So, uh, did you see the Freedom Train
when it came through...
Wow.
You're a really good kisser.
Man, I am so glad Tully turned me down.
I ended up with the right girl.
What?
Uh, I asked her out, but she said no.
Told me to go for you instead.
I wouldn't have, but I'm glad I did.
You're sexy, you know?
I didn't see it before, but I see it now.
Thanks. Thank you.
And you just sprinkle
crushed Fritos on top,
bake at 350 for like 20 minutes.
Sounds great for a busy Tuesday.
Bruce and I are on the grapefruit diet.
He hates it, but he can't cheat,
because he doesn't even know
how to turn on the oven.
I'm gonna get more punch.
You want some, hon?
Oh, no, I don't drink.
Me either. Just weekends
and after 6:00 on weekdays.
She means 6:00 a.m.
Bunny! You're so bad.
Did they make you go to one of those
alcohol meetings, Dorothy? In jail?
Yeah, when I wasn't making license plates
or fashioning shivs.
Don't listen to her. She loves to judge.
Not me though.
I'm actually looking for
some of those special diet pills.
Know what I'm talking about?
You can't get them at the drugstore,
but maybe you know someone
with a connection.
Yeah, sorry, I... I can't help you.
Oh my God.
That was top-notch.
You were stellar.
Couldn't have done it without you.
It was really a team effort, you know?
Shh!
Am I a mess?
Do I look like I just had sex?
- Definitely!
- Your shirt's buttoned wrong.
Oh shit.
Okay.
- You get out there. Get us some drinks.
- Yeah.
And I'll come out in a few seconds...
- Yeah.
- ...and save us from the office gossip.
Yeah, good call.
Oh, wait, wait, wait.
Okay, bye.
Cheers!
Mmm.
So, do you guys
have Fourth of July in Australia?
We do, but we call it Thursday.
Are there fireworks?
Oh, hey, speaking of,
should we head over to the park
and stake out a spot before it's crowded?
Yes, good call.
I am a fireworks maniac. Let's go!
I'm actually gonna wait for Tully,
so we'll see you in a bit.
Okay, cool. You want to come now, Johnny?
Oh, no, that's all right.
I'll... I'll wait for Tully too.
- Sounds good. Well, I'll save you a spot.
- Okay.
Oh yeah, and you too, Kate.
- Wow.
- Don't start.
She does not care that I exist.
She just said she's gonna save you a spot.
Well, I care that you exist,
and that's why I'm moving in with you.
And I cannot wait.
- You told Tully?
- No, not yet. I will tonight. I swear.
Good, because we just signed
a lease for a whole year.
Although, I can't see us wanting
to leave that place anytime soon.
It has got everything we need.
Well, I mean, not everything.
Eventually, we're gonna need more space.
Nah, it's got two whole bathrooms!
It is dead-set decadent.
Right, but for the kids.
We got the extra bedroom, so I guess
that's fine for when we have our first,
but realistically, who wants to have
more than one baby in a loft?
I guess it could work
for our first two if we got bunk beds.
Or just regular beds.
They don't have to be bunk.
You don't like bunk?
Oh, I got nothing against bunk beds,
per se, I just...
You said the first two?
Uh, well, I was thinking four,
but that is not necessary.
I could do three.
That's a magic number,
although someone
always ends up getting left out.
Or two is fine,
unless the second one's twins.
We could give one away,
but that might be sad.
Or one?
I mean, you do want one kid, right?
I guess we never had
this conversation, Mularkey.
I just figured you'd know me
well enough to know
that the maximum number of kids
I want to have is
zero.
But obviously, you know me well enough
to know that I want kids, plural.
I am supposed to be a mom.
I guess I just wasn't even
thinking about that.
I mean,
you know I don't want to get married.
We talked about it.
Yeah, but kids is different.
I figured, eventually,
everyone wants to have...
Not everyone.
I had a terrible childhood.
I don't ever want to be a father.
Kate! There you are.
I need to show you something. Now. Come.
You okay?
- Huh?
- You seem off.
Oh, it's fine. I just, um...
What do you want to show me?
What does that look like?
Danny fake laughing
at one of Stan's lawyer jokes?
No.
That is Stan offering Danny
the anchor job.
Oh, Tul, you're imagining things.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you. Thank you, Stan.
Okay. I mean, they could be shaking hands
and congratulating for a lot of reasons.
Damn it.
This is such bullshit.
If he thinks I'll take this laying down,
he has once again underestimated me.
- It's Independence Day. You go get him!
- Yeah!
Well, I guess that's it then.
Yes. I was just talking to Danny
about the, uh, anchor position.
Oh, I gathered.
I saw the boys club chumming it up.
I must say,
I'm disappointed but not surprised.
You are a male chauvinist
who lacks the imagination to see
that a woman is capable
of being weekend anchor.
I guess I can take heart knowing
if not for your prejudice and my boobs,
I'd have probably gotten that job.
You did get that job.
Danny pulled himself from the running.
You're the new KPOC weekend anchor!
- What?
- Mm-hmm.
Oh!
Wow.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you, Stan! You are the best.
Thank you.
Oh, and, um...
I'm sorry about that whole
male chauvinist thing.
Mm-hmm.
Okay. Thanks, Stan.
Whoo!
Mularkeys, you made it!
- Yay!
- Aw.
- Yay!
- Hey, there she is!
Oh, Bud!
I love it. Hi, honey.
Oh!
- We were just talking about the special.
- Oh.
It was so lovely and intimate.
That was really something.
- Thank you, guys. You're the best.
- So good.
Yeah, it was really great, Tul.
We loved it.
He cried his eyes out. So adorable.
- That's nice.
- Yeah.
You boys, you... It's nice.
It's just nice that you're here together
as a couple of... of men in love.
Okay, wow, Mom, relax.
It's only been, like, four dates.
Five! And I, for one,
think it's been very nice.
Hey, could I get a patriot punch? Thanks.
- Hey, there.
- Hey!
Great party.
Oh, thanks.
- You and Charlie having fun?
- Uh, sure. Yeah, yeah.
I was talking to Marah just now,
and she seemed fairly sulky.
- Oh.
- What's up?
Ashley has not shown up yet,
but Marah does not wanna talk about it.
Noted.
Oh God, I hate it when she's in pain.
- It's worse pain than when I'm in pain.
- Mmm.
She'll be all right. Either Ashley
will show up and Marah will be happy,
or I will TP the biatch's house later.
Oh, you're a good mom.
Yeah, just ask Marah.
You are, you know you are.
And you were a good wife.
I probably should have said this,
well, a long time ago,
and maybe this is
the therapy talking, but...
I'm really glad we got married
and had our daughter,
even if the marriage didn't work out.
I won't ever regret
being your husband or Marah's father.
Me neither.
Look at us. We're so healthy now.
It's kinda sickening, right?
To being sickeningly healthy.
All right.
Whoa! Watch it.
Those got gunpowder in them!
Please, don't be such a baby.
- You wanna throw one?
- My mom says I'm not allowed.
Of course.
Kate, what happened? Are you all right?
- I don't need your pity cast-offs, okay?
- What are you talking about?
I know that Eugene only went for me
because you rejected him.
- It's not like that. He really likes you.
- No, no. I don't want to hear it.
That was my first kiss, and you ruined it.
You... You only get one first kiss, Tully.
Kate, don't blame her.
It's not like she did anything with him.
Not like the other night in the barn.
Can you leave us alone for two seconds?
- What happened?
- I don't know what she's talking about.
She had intercourse with your brother.
Sexual intercourse.
What? That's not funny.
Wow.
So, all that shit
about us not needing boys?
"We're career women.
Today is our Declaration of Independence."
That was just a cover-up for the fact
that you're banging my brother?
It's not like that!
I don't want to hear it. I defend you
when people say shit about you
and they call you names,
and all you do is lie.
I don't know who you are,
but you are not my friend.
Kate...
Hi, sexy.
Yeah, you look like you could use a drink.
You want some punch?
- No, thanks.
- Ah.
Do you want a punch?
Oh. That's cute.
You know,
I heard a thing or two about you.
That's funny.
I heard a thing or two about you.
From your wife.
Are you still struggling
with the heartbreak of jock itch?
Hey.
Why don't you
come back with me... Come on!
Uptight bitch.
Bicentennials only come, what,
every 200 years?
They only come around once.
All the more reason to celebrate.
You're Tully's mom, right?
I see the family resemblance.
Sit on it.
This changes everything.
I mean, I feel like this huge weight
has been lifted off my shoulders.
Doing the documentary was
really emotionally draining,
but connecting with my mom in this new way
and finding out the truth about my father...
It was so worth it.
I feel like I'm finally free.
- No, they fuck you up, your mom and dad.
- Mmm.
They may not mean to, but they do.
You know, they fill you
with the faults they had
and add some extra just for you.
Wow.
That's so deep.
- That was Philip Larkin.
- Oh.
I'm getting my Master's
in poetry at U-dub.
Should you be getting high
while you're on duty?
- Look, I am a professional.
- Hmm.
Besides, I drive way better stoned.
Hey, do you want this car?
Nah, I suck at stick.
Mmm.
Poor little car.
Nobody wants her.
♪ Feels so good ♪
Cloud!
Come on, get out here!
- I'm gonna head out soon.
- What?
We've barely hung out.
You... You can't leave before the fireworks.
It's a party.
I see what you're doing, Tallulah.
Celebrating?
Numbing yourself.
You thought that finding your dad
would make it all better, and it didn't.
- Jesus, Cloud.
- I get it.
I do.
You think that you're over it,
that you finally found
that one thing that's gonna fix it
so you can be free.
Every time I thought I found
the answer somewhere out there,
it didn't last,
because it's not out there, babe.
It is in here.
This is where you need to do the work.
Spare me the Tony Robbins seminar.
I'm glad you're like a Zen goddess now
who doesn't need a car,
but just because
you finally told me about my father
doesn't mean you get to start acting
like a mother.
You don't actually know
what I've been through,
what you put me through.
♪ Feels so... ♪
So don't lecture me
when I'm finally celebrating my freedom.
Okay?
♪ Feels so good ♪
♪ Feels so... ♪
♪ Feels so good ♪
♪ Feels so... ♪
Is everything okay?
Where's Ashley?
She's not coming.
She's at another party
with her new boyfriend, so yeah.
Aw, sweetie. I'm so sorry. That sucks.
It's whatever. I don't even care.
Come here.
Hey. Why aren't you guys
down on the dance floor?
And why does everyone look sad?
- It's America's birthday.
- Ashley's not coming.
She's with her boyfriend.
Oh, fuck her.
She's a little asshole.
You are too good for her. You know what?
Take these...
wear them like a shield.
You know that diamonds
are the strongest substance on Earth.
- What? No! Absolutely not!
- Yes!
- Why not?
- Yeah, why the hell not, Katie-Kate?
Because she is a child
and these are very expensive.
For God's sakes, lighten up!
Someone has to let me
give them a gift today.
Yeah, Mom, lighten up.
Come on! Let's go dance!
Come on, come on, come on.
Whoo!
Should we get in there?
Oh, no.
- Oh, come on, come on!
- Sure.
Hey, thanks so much
for welcoming me to the party.
Of course! I'm so glad
you and Johnny could...
Whoa!
Oh my God!
♪ Y'all can't keep up with us now ♪
Wow.
Oh my God, honey, that was so crazy.
Are you okay?
Oh my God.
Lottie, I am so... Charlie, I am so sorry.
I lost my balance and I tried to stop you
from falling into the pool,
but I couldn't get my...
Kate, it's fine.
I think it's hilarious.
- I'm sorry. Oh God. I'm so sorry.
- Now it's a party.
Whoo!
I'm just... I'm gonna get you a towel.
Okay.
Whoo!
Whoo!
- Cloud. Maybe we should go home.
- What? What's up? Maybe we should what?
- We should go home.
- No, I don't need a babysitter.
I'm a good mom, Tully.
I wore this outfit for you.
My crotch is itching so bad
because the fabric doesn't breathe.
Itches so bad...
And I have fruit punch on my shirt.
Oh!
What?
What?
What?
Take a picture. It'll last longer.
- Yeah.
- What?
- Can we please go home? Let's go.
- Whoo! Buzzkill, baby! Buzzkill.
- I want this for the road.
- Wow.
Those two are a pair.
- The Slut Twins.
- Ugh, shut the fuck up.
- Thanks, Kate.
- I got you, babe.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Well, I heard you threw
the anchor competition.
I can't believe you would do that for me,
but you didn't have to.
I could've gotten it on my own.
I know that better than anybody.
I didn't do it for you, Tully.
I got a job offer in New York.
A new cable sports channel.
I got a call about an hour ago.
I leave tomorrow.
- Tomorrow?
- I know.
I thought about staying for you.
- For us, but...
- I wouldn't want you to do that.
Look, don't worry.
You don't last long as a weekend anchor.
- Gee, thanks.
- Because you're meant for great things.
Tully, this is just the beginning for you.
We both know that.
I may be the one leaving,
but I have a feeling that, to me at least,
you'll always be the one
that got away, Tully Hart.
It was only a matter of time
before the kid thing came up.
Why do we have to worry about that now?
We're in love.
We're moving into a loft together.
The future will figure itself out.
But we don't even want the same things.
You don't want to get married
or have kids, and I do.
More than anything.
There's time to figure that out.
We're young, Kate.
Figure out what, though?
I want kids and a husband
and a stable home,
and... and you want adventure and freedom
and a job that takes you
all over the world.
And I want you to have what you want.
I also want you.
And I want you too.
But what's the endgame here?
One of us just gives up their dreams
and then resents the other one forever?
You can love someone
with all of your heart,
and it's still not enough.
Wait...
Are you breaking up with me?
It's still going to be easier now
than if we have to divvy up all of our
record albums in our fabulous loft
like Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson did
in St. Elmo's Fire.
And that's what would happen.
We're not on the same page.
We're not even in the same book, Johnny.
And...
I can't believe I'm saying any of this,
because I love you so much,
but it's gonna be a lot harder if we wait.
You know that.
Well, that was painful.
You think it's okay
that we just left Cloud on the couch?
She's passed out cold.
I don't think
she can cause any more trouble tonight.
Thank you.
Of course.
- Honestly, Kate, about Eugene, I didn't...
- Oh. Who cares?
His breath smelled like jerky...
...and when he kissed me,
- his tongue felt like a slug in my mouth.
- Mmm.
Besides, I don't think we should
ever let a stupid boy come between us.
Agreed.
It's kind of weird, but even though
my first kiss wasn't at all magical, um,
now that it's happened, I feel free.
Like I don't have to obsess
about it anymore.
And your next kiss will be better.
I'm really sorry I freaked out.
And I think you and Sean
are gonna make a great couple.
And if you get married,
we get to be sisters, so...
No, it's not like that.
It was a one-time thing.
But I'm really glad that it happened.
I feel free too.
♪ Is that all there is? ♪
♪ If that's all there is, my friends ♪
♪ Then let's keep dancing ♪
I love you.
We're just both free, single ladies now.
Yeah.
And you know what?
I love our apartment.
What?
Most of all, I love living with you.
Maybe I'll wait here
till everybody leaves.
I mean, it can't be more
than a couple hours, right?
It's fine.
Seriously, hardly anyone even noticed.
- Wait, you put this on the playlist?
- It is our freedom song.
♪ If that's all there is, my friend ♪
♪ Then let's keep dancing ♪
♪ Let's break out the booze ♪
♪ And have a ball ♪
Uh...
Charlie and I are taking off.
I'm just gonna go there.
I cannot tell you how sorry I am
for pushing Charlie in the pool.
It's okay. It was an accident.
Was it?
I'm not so sure. I think maybe part of me
wanted to push Charlie in the pool.
Um,
I have to admit I'm kind of mad at you
for being so healthy,
for just moving on and feeling so free
and getting past us
when I am so clearly not.
And I know that's probably what everybody
who gets divorced has to do.
You just gotta power through
until you feel differently,
but I'm just not so good
at pretending and...
I know there's a million reasons
why we split up,
but right now
I can't remember any of them.
All I know is that I...
still really love you.
What about Calvin?
Who?
Oh, Calvin. No, I'm not...
We're not... I mean, not...
Not really.
I, uh...
I came here the other night
to tell you that I still love you, but...
You did?
But you were with him.
No, I wasn't with him. I was just...
trying to get over you.
You pushed someone in a pool for me.
Um...
Oh my God.
- Calvin, I'm so sorry. I am so, so sorry.
- No, no. No worries, Kate.
I just came up to tell you
I was about to take off.
I had a feeling about you two.
Um...
You're really pretty.
Uh-oh.
I think I'm...
Mmm.
What happened with Johnny?
He's driving Charlie home...
to tell her that we're back together.
Oh!
About fucking time.
- I think this calls for a grand gesture.
- We do not want the car, Tul.
I thought that TV special
was gonna fix me.
This was supposed to be
my Declaration of Independence.
I was gonna be free.
You are free.
To keep growing.
You're a work in progress.
We all are.
Independence is bullshit.
That is not a thing.
We all need each other.
I know I need you.
I need you too.
Promise me that we will
always be there for each other.
Cross my heart.
- Can I sleep over?
- Of course.
You know,
I really think Marah would love that car.
Get a move on.
Marah!
Sir? Sir!
Marah! Marah!
I have two females
in critical condition
en route to Harborview Medical.
ETA is six minutes.
Repeat, six minutes out.
Alert, trauma team.
Patients with multiple injuries.
T-spine collars have been applied.
Mechanism of injury
is a multiple-vehicle collision.
Vitals are BP 90 over 60.
Repeat, 90 over 60.
BPM is 130.