Louie (2010–2015): Season 4, Episode 7 - Elevator: Part 4 - full transcript
Louie and Janet spend the day together and issues arise, issues like their kids, their divorce, and Louie's life in its whole. Also, Louie has a flashback surrounding his and his ex-wife's marriage.
(man)
woo!
(spectators booing)
(spectators exclaiming)
Woo!
Woo!
Well, hurricane
jasmine forsythe
Has been wreaking havoc
in the south,
Packing winds of
1,600 miles per while
And gust up to four.
Damage from the storm
is so far
Estimated at
upwards of thrumple
Dinuziti dollars
and 18 cents.
Storm center experts
say there's
A 70-10 percent chance
Jasmine forsythe will make
landfall in new york.
Weather guy,
what can we expect
From jasmine forsythe
now that cuba's gone?
Well, now, cuba is not
technically gone.
It's still there, but
it's under the ocean now.
Now, as we focus
on florida...
(girl)
check!
(violin music)
(speaking foreign language)
♪
These are hot, careful.
Thank you.
Hmm.
(woman)
what your daughter jane
is going through
Is rare but understandable.
It sounds like
jane has very
High activity brain.
The framework of school
And activities that can
stimulate most children,
She just finds constricting
and frustrating.
Yeah, that sounds like--
We know this about jane,
but what can we do about it?
Well, I'm sure
you know by now
As parents that
there's not
A solution to
every problem your
Kids are gonna have.
Some struggles are good.
Jane is going
through a lot,
But how she copes
with it is going
To define her strengths
down the road.
See, that's what I think.
We're moving toward
Putting her in
a private school.
Well, you're moving towards...
What would you recommend?
Well...
Let me ask you.
How did she cope
with your divorce?
You know, I guess better
than lilly did.
Lilly had a harder time
and...
I mean, now they're
both pretty well adjusted.
No.
I would say
the opposite is true.
Lilly already had
some coping skills,
But jane was too young,
And she's only
just now facing
A lot of the issues
that lilly had
A chance to deal with.
So-- so when you
were divorced,
How young was
jane at the time?
She was three.
Three, oh, that is very young.
Yeah.
And lilly was... Six?
So were they close?
(screaming)
Why aren't my kids together?
Yes.
To ask questions, you know.
Yes, of course.
I just explained it the best
way I could, but it's hard...
Yes, it is, and it must
have been hard on you.
...To explain it
to a three year old.
It was. Yeah,
it was definitely hard on me.
Very.
Yeah.
Yeah.
So...
How do you find balancing
your work schedule
And your time with the kids?
Well, I-- it works out
pretty well, because--
See, my feeling is that
jane and lilly need to be moved
To a better
learning environment,
But I'm getting
a lot of resistance
From their father.
Their father,
who's that?
Where's he at?
Oh, that's right,
he's here,
He's right here
inside my face.
That was hostile.
What, what I said is--?
What about--
You mean the look
on her face, right?
No, please don't, louie.
Please don't do it here.
Don't what?
Don't start here.
Don't what?
We're here for jane.
I don't... Want to
deal with that.
I'm sorry, okay?
Mm-hmm.
I'm kinda sorry.
Look, what school
jane goes to,
Lilly goes to,
isn't going to
Make the critical difference.
What is a deal breaker
Is their parents
getting along or not.
Divorced or married,
the fact is,
If there's harmony
between parents,
The kids are happy,
And if their isn't,
they are not.
How have you two
been getting along?
The thing is,
we were fine.
For a while, like,
for years
After we separated.
Yeah, that's true.
Uh-huh.
And then things got worse?
Yep.
Yeah, they did.
That's hard.
So, okay.
Whose fault is it?
That's right.
That's what I'm asking.
You guys were
getting along
And now it's
just degenerating.
Who do you think
is at fault?
Well, that makes
it pretty clear.
Then it's
your responsibility.
Yes.
I said it's
her responsibility.
It's your fault.
So it's your responsibility
to fix it,
Because you can't.
Because your feelings
are not in control.
You are very emotional
about your children.
Janet, on the other hand,
Is very practical
and less guided
By her feelings.
Can we leave now while
this feels kinda even?
What does she cost?
$800 for the two hours.
Oh, my god.
Yeah, I mean,
for that kind of money,
We could pay to
have jane killed.
(janet laughing)
Hey, listen.
You know, we can--
We can do this.
You know, we just gotta--
can we just--
Let's get back on track.
I mean, we're--
We're a good team.
I'm willing to try anything
you want to consider.
I just-- let's not do that
again, all right?
Yes, I agree.
I mean, we used to be
so smooth with this.
I guess I just didn't figure
That life after
divorce has its
Ups and downs like
a marriage has.
Yeah, wow.
It's like a whole
other relationship
To manage, right.
Whew.
Anyway, I've been
going through
My shit and that's--
I know that's contributing
to the problem, so.
Hey, what's with the new
girlfriend, by the way?
Girlfriend?
Amia?
The girls never stop
talking about her.
Oh, somebody's in love.
Well...
Louie, that's so great.
Oh, my god.
That makes me really happy.
Oh...
So tell me it's serious.
Well, you know, I feel--
I really like her.
And...
But she's leaving.
She's leaving?
Yeah, she's going
back to hungary.
She was only here
for a month and--
Well, now, like,
ten days or so.
Yeah, she's leaving,
back to hungary.
For how long?
Ever, I mean,
for good.
She's not-- you know,
that's where she lives.
I just-- we've just
been hanging out.
Wait, I don't understand.
Okay, well, she's
my neighbor's niece.
My neighbor is
this old lady
From hungary
and her niece...
Amia came to help
her come back there,
So she's got, like, a son
And a career there.
It's not--
We just like each other
and we've been...
Spending time together
while she's here.
Well, shit, marry her.
Make her stay.
It's not really
an option.
Why, what's so big about
her life back in hungary?
Well, I don't know
if you noticed,
But the economy is shit
here right now and...
And I don't really know,
entirely honestly,
Because we don't really
communicate.
She doesn't speak
english at all.
She doesn't speak english?
None.
At all?
No.
We just-- but we
communicate, we have,
Like, a rapport,
it's really nice.
But she's leaving, so.
This isn't right.
What?
You had this
woman hanging
Around with the kids
And you're getting
close to her
And they're
spending time with her
And then she's leaving?
Yeah.
So?
Well, how are
the girls gonna
Feel when the rug
is pulled out?
They're gonna be sad.
So am I.
We're enjoying her company
while she's here
And then we're all
gonna miss her.
You know,
janet, people--
Sometimes you're
supposed to be sad.
It's okay,
it's the flipside,
And it's actually good.
Yeah, you want
your kids to be sad?
No.
Well, yes.
If it's 'cause
they love somebody.
Hey, you know,
you don't get to do this.
This isn't--
You don't get to--
I don't--
You're with patrick
and I don't run that down.
I don't pick that apart.
Okay, so you want to talk
about me and patrick?
Go ahead.
Okay, fine.
Well, you guys
are pretty solid.
And the girls love him.
He seems like
a great guy and...
Your relationship
has brought a lot of
Stability to their lives
That they lost
when we broke up,
So, yeah.
He smells like kale.
Okay, listen.
I don't care who you
spend your time with.
If you want to shack up
with some european chick--
It's not like that.
That's your business.
It's not like that.
Oh, wait a minute.
You're not even
(bleep) her?
Are you kidding me?
Oh, come on, louie.
Can't you just figure out
how to live a life already?
Oh, my god.
Oh, my god.
I gotta go.
(distant music blaring)
♪ me and no one else
♪ just give it all to me
♪ just give it all to me
♪ one taste
just say hello ♪
♪ I need to fill
my lovin' cup ♪
(woman)
god damn it,
those people are loud.
Louie, can you please call
the front desk and complain.
I don't want to call
the front desk,
Why don't you
call the front desk?
'cause you're the man.
That's stupid.
You're just-- I don't
see why we couldn't have
Just stayed
at my mother's.
'cause I don't want to
sleep in your high school bed,
And I don't want to wake up
to your dad hating me.
Fine, then call
the front desk
And complain, please.
Jesus. Fine.
Hi, they're being
crazy loud upstairs
And playing music
and making noise.
What? Okay.
Thanks.
So are they gonna
do something?
No.
(distant music playing)
(inaudible speaking)
What?
I said this
is a nightmare.
I'm sorry.
We should have stayed
at your mother's.
(distant bells ringing)
What?
I'm just...
I'm...
I am--
Ahh.
I'm just
kind of getting...
... Ready to say something.
Okay.
Okay.
So remember that last
big fight that we had?
When it got really bad
And I said that
I wanted a divorce?
Yeah?
And remember
how we made up?
Or, you know,
we didn't--
We didn't actually make up.
We just--
Just time went on
and eventually
Things went back to normal,
And you know,
we never really
Addressed the fact that
I had said that.
Yeah?
And it had happened before, too.
You know,
you had said that,
About divorce.
Yeah.
Oh...
So what if,
right now,
When it's calm, like--
You know, when we're not--
You know,
we're not fighting.
What if we say that now?
What if we say...
I...
Want a divorce?
Want a divorce.
Wow.
I'm just saying--
I'm just saying, like,
what if we just say it
And just see how it sounds,
You know, like,
without fighting.
What if we do say it?
I mean, louie,
it's been hard for, like...
... A year.
Yeah, it has.
And you know what?
Look, we've been
married two years.
We don't have any kids.
We could get out now
and it'd be okay.
Uh-huh.
Instead of divorcing
out of anger.
We could divorce
out of--
Out of-- out of--
out of--
You know,
out of kindness.
(laughing)
Who are you gonna date?
I don't know.
Yes, you do, come on.
Come on, tell me, who.
Scarlet.
Ew!
What?
Louie!
Oh, I am so glad
I'm divorcing you.
She's a bag for me to...
That's who you are?
... Have sex with.
Flesh bag.
Well, what about you?
Huh?
Nobody.
Oh...
Uh-uh, seriously, nobody.
Uh-uh, you were
my last man.
All right, yeah.
Or woman.
Can I just--
Do you want to have
sex one last time?
Like, not even take
our clothes off?
You mean, like,
you want to make love?
No, I mean, like,
We're walking out
of the theater,
At the door,
Look back,
light switch at hand,
Memories.
And then we,
like, walk out,
Like when they let...
The autistic kid,
like, get a touchdown.
Mkay.
Like, just one last time.
Okay.
Just for the record.
Okay.
Yeah?
Yeah, come on.
Uh.
All right, you ready?
Oh, yeah.
Hold on, hold on, hold on.
Ready?
Last time.
Here we go.
Ha, ha,
ha, ha, ha!
What's the matter?
You okay?
Nothing!
I'm coming!
Really?
Yes!
Oh!
Oh, my god!
I am, too!
Oh!
Oh!
Oh!
Oh!
Oh!
(laughing)
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
We did it.
(woman)
that was the best
sex we've ever had.
Yeah, it was because...
We knew it was
the last time.
Good job.
You too.
I mean, are we--
Are we being crazy
or are we geniuses?
'cause we can do
whatever we want now.
You could go to africa.
And you can go
be a comedian.
You hate my comedy,
don't you?
Louie.
You are funny
to some people,
Just not me.
Oh, my god, I cannot believe
that I just said that.
No, no, it's-- no,
it's totally fine.
I mean, I like, knew.
It's-- what a relief.
Thank you.
Finally, god.
You say it.
(laughing)
What?
What if...
Just now...
You got pregnant?
Oh!
(both laughing)
I saw this woman one time,
she was an old lady,
And she was wearing
leg braces,
And she had things,
cane things,
And she's walking.
She's struggling up a hill
With the leg braces
and the crutches.
And then there
is a lady behind her,
Who's very beautiful
and very tall and young,
And she had high heels,
And she was struggling
the same amount
To get up the hill,
which is weird.
But when I saw this old lady,
She looked so sick
and uncomfortable
And I thought to myself,
"jeez, I wish she felt better.
I wish she felt better."
And then I thought
another thought
That was, like,
challenging myself,
And I thought, "really?
How much do you wish it?
"how much do you wish
that lady felt better?
"what would you
be willing to do
Or give up so that
that lady could feel better?"
Like, if somebody told me that
that lady would feel better
If I didn't drink lemonade
for two years...
I'd be like,
"I don't know that bitch."
I don't wanna-- I don't--
I mean, I'm not obsessed
with lemonade.
But I might want
some lemonade.
Next June, I might--
Somebody-- "here."
"ah, that lady, shit."
♪
(record scratching)
♪
woo!
(spectators booing)
(spectators exclaiming)
Woo!
Woo!
Well, hurricane
jasmine forsythe
Has been wreaking havoc
in the south,
Packing winds of
1,600 miles per while
And gust up to four.
Damage from the storm
is so far
Estimated at
upwards of thrumple
Dinuziti dollars
and 18 cents.
Storm center experts
say there's
A 70-10 percent chance
Jasmine forsythe will make
landfall in new york.
Weather guy,
what can we expect
From jasmine forsythe
now that cuba's gone?
Well, now, cuba is not
technically gone.
It's still there, but
it's under the ocean now.
Now, as we focus
on florida...
(girl)
check!
(violin music)
(speaking foreign language)
♪
These are hot, careful.
Thank you.
Hmm.
(woman)
what your daughter jane
is going through
Is rare but understandable.
It sounds like
jane has very
High activity brain.
The framework of school
And activities that can
stimulate most children,
She just finds constricting
and frustrating.
Yeah, that sounds like--
We know this about jane,
but what can we do about it?
Well, I'm sure
you know by now
As parents that
there's not
A solution to
every problem your
Kids are gonna have.
Some struggles are good.
Jane is going
through a lot,
But how she copes
with it is going
To define her strengths
down the road.
See, that's what I think.
We're moving toward
Putting her in
a private school.
Well, you're moving towards...
What would you recommend?
Well...
Let me ask you.
How did she cope
with your divorce?
You know, I guess better
than lilly did.
Lilly had a harder time
and...
I mean, now they're
both pretty well adjusted.
No.
I would say
the opposite is true.
Lilly already had
some coping skills,
But jane was too young,
And she's only
just now facing
A lot of the issues
that lilly had
A chance to deal with.
So-- so when you
were divorced,
How young was
jane at the time?
She was three.
Three, oh, that is very young.
Yeah.
And lilly was... Six?
So were they close?
(screaming)
Why aren't my kids together?
Yes.
To ask questions, you know.
Yes, of course.
I just explained it the best
way I could, but it's hard...
Yes, it is, and it must
have been hard on you.
...To explain it
to a three year old.
It was. Yeah,
it was definitely hard on me.
Very.
Yeah.
Yeah.
So...
How do you find balancing
your work schedule
And your time with the kids?
Well, I-- it works out
pretty well, because--
See, my feeling is that
jane and lilly need to be moved
To a better
learning environment,
But I'm getting
a lot of resistance
From their father.
Their father,
who's that?
Where's he at?
Oh, that's right,
he's here,
He's right here
inside my face.
That was hostile.
What, what I said is--?
What about--
You mean the look
on her face, right?
No, please don't, louie.
Please don't do it here.
Don't what?
Don't start here.
Don't what?
We're here for jane.
I don't... Want to
deal with that.
I'm sorry, okay?
Mm-hmm.
I'm kinda sorry.
Look, what school
jane goes to,
Lilly goes to,
isn't going to
Make the critical difference.
What is a deal breaker
Is their parents
getting along or not.
Divorced or married,
the fact is,
If there's harmony
between parents,
The kids are happy,
And if their isn't,
they are not.
How have you two
been getting along?
The thing is,
we were fine.
For a while, like,
for years
After we separated.
Yeah, that's true.
Uh-huh.
And then things got worse?
Yep.
Yeah, they did.
That's hard.
So, okay.
Whose fault is it?
That's right.
That's what I'm asking.
You guys were
getting along
And now it's
just degenerating.
Who do you think
is at fault?
Well, that makes
it pretty clear.
Then it's
your responsibility.
Yes.
I said it's
her responsibility.
It's your fault.
So it's your responsibility
to fix it,
Because you can't.
Because your feelings
are not in control.
You are very emotional
about your children.
Janet, on the other hand,
Is very practical
and less guided
By her feelings.
Can we leave now while
this feels kinda even?
What does she cost?
$800 for the two hours.
Oh, my god.
Yeah, I mean,
for that kind of money,
We could pay to
have jane killed.
(janet laughing)
Hey, listen.
You know, we can--
We can do this.
You know, we just gotta--
can we just--
Let's get back on track.
I mean, we're--
We're a good team.
I'm willing to try anything
you want to consider.
I just-- let's not do that
again, all right?
Yes, I agree.
I mean, we used to be
so smooth with this.
I guess I just didn't figure
That life after
divorce has its
Ups and downs like
a marriage has.
Yeah, wow.
It's like a whole
other relationship
To manage, right.
Whew.
Anyway, I've been
going through
My shit and that's--
I know that's contributing
to the problem, so.
Hey, what's with the new
girlfriend, by the way?
Girlfriend?
Amia?
The girls never stop
talking about her.
Oh, somebody's in love.
Well...
Louie, that's so great.
Oh, my god.
That makes me really happy.
Oh...
So tell me it's serious.
Well, you know, I feel--
I really like her.
And...
But she's leaving.
She's leaving?
Yeah, she's going
back to hungary.
She was only here
for a month and--
Well, now, like,
ten days or so.
Yeah, she's leaving,
back to hungary.
For how long?
Ever, I mean,
for good.
She's not-- you know,
that's where she lives.
I just-- we've just
been hanging out.
Wait, I don't understand.
Okay, well, she's
my neighbor's niece.
My neighbor is
this old lady
From hungary
and her niece...
Amia came to help
her come back there,
So she's got, like, a son
And a career there.
It's not--
We just like each other
and we've been...
Spending time together
while she's here.
Well, shit, marry her.
Make her stay.
It's not really
an option.
Why, what's so big about
her life back in hungary?
Well, I don't know
if you noticed,
But the economy is shit
here right now and...
And I don't really know,
entirely honestly,
Because we don't really
communicate.
She doesn't speak
english at all.
She doesn't speak english?
None.
At all?
No.
We just-- but we
communicate, we have,
Like, a rapport,
it's really nice.
But she's leaving, so.
This isn't right.
What?
You had this
woman hanging
Around with the kids
And you're getting
close to her
And they're
spending time with her
And then she's leaving?
Yeah.
So?
Well, how are
the girls gonna
Feel when the rug
is pulled out?
They're gonna be sad.
So am I.
We're enjoying her company
while she's here
And then we're all
gonna miss her.
You know,
janet, people--
Sometimes you're
supposed to be sad.
It's okay,
it's the flipside,
And it's actually good.
Yeah, you want
your kids to be sad?
No.
Well, yes.
If it's 'cause
they love somebody.
Hey, you know,
you don't get to do this.
This isn't--
You don't get to--
I don't--
You're with patrick
and I don't run that down.
I don't pick that apart.
Okay, so you want to talk
about me and patrick?
Go ahead.
Okay, fine.
Well, you guys
are pretty solid.
And the girls love him.
He seems like
a great guy and...
Your relationship
has brought a lot of
Stability to their lives
That they lost
when we broke up,
So, yeah.
He smells like kale.
Okay, listen.
I don't care who you
spend your time with.
If you want to shack up
with some european chick--
It's not like that.
That's your business.
It's not like that.
Oh, wait a minute.
You're not even
(bleep) her?
Are you kidding me?
Oh, come on, louie.
Can't you just figure out
how to live a life already?
Oh, my god.
Oh, my god.
I gotta go.
(distant music blaring)
♪ me and no one else
♪ just give it all to me
♪ just give it all to me
♪ one taste
just say hello ♪
♪ I need to fill
my lovin' cup ♪
(woman)
god damn it,
those people are loud.
Louie, can you please call
the front desk and complain.
I don't want to call
the front desk,
Why don't you
call the front desk?
'cause you're the man.
That's stupid.
You're just-- I don't
see why we couldn't have
Just stayed
at my mother's.
'cause I don't want to
sleep in your high school bed,
And I don't want to wake up
to your dad hating me.
Fine, then call
the front desk
And complain, please.
Jesus. Fine.
Hi, they're being
crazy loud upstairs
And playing music
and making noise.
What? Okay.
Thanks.
So are they gonna
do something?
No.
(distant music playing)
(inaudible speaking)
What?
I said this
is a nightmare.
I'm sorry.
We should have stayed
at your mother's.
(distant bells ringing)
What?
I'm just...
I'm...
I am--
Ahh.
I'm just
kind of getting...
... Ready to say something.
Okay.
Okay.
So remember that last
big fight that we had?
When it got really bad
And I said that
I wanted a divorce?
Yeah?
And remember
how we made up?
Or, you know,
we didn't--
We didn't actually make up.
We just--
Just time went on
and eventually
Things went back to normal,
And you know,
we never really
Addressed the fact that
I had said that.
Yeah?
And it had happened before, too.
You know,
you had said that,
About divorce.
Yeah.
Oh...
So what if,
right now,
When it's calm, like--
You know, when we're not--
You know,
we're not fighting.
What if we say that now?
What if we say...
I...
Want a divorce?
Want a divorce.
Wow.
I'm just saying--
I'm just saying, like,
what if we just say it
And just see how it sounds,
You know, like,
without fighting.
What if we do say it?
I mean, louie,
it's been hard for, like...
... A year.
Yeah, it has.
And you know what?
Look, we've been
married two years.
We don't have any kids.
We could get out now
and it'd be okay.
Uh-huh.
Instead of divorcing
out of anger.
We could divorce
out of--
Out of-- out of--
out of--
You know,
out of kindness.
(laughing)
Who are you gonna date?
I don't know.
Yes, you do, come on.
Come on, tell me, who.
Scarlet.
Ew!
What?
Louie!
Oh, I am so glad
I'm divorcing you.
She's a bag for me to...
That's who you are?
... Have sex with.
Flesh bag.
Well, what about you?
Huh?
Nobody.
Oh...
Uh-uh, seriously, nobody.
Uh-uh, you were
my last man.
All right, yeah.
Or woman.
Can I just--
Do you want to have
sex one last time?
Like, not even take
our clothes off?
You mean, like,
you want to make love?
No, I mean, like,
We're walking out
of the theater,
At the door,
Look back,
light switch at hand,
Memories.
And then we,
like, walk out,
Like when they let...
The autistic kid,
like, get a touchdown.
Mkay.
Like, just one last time.
Okay.
Just for the record.
Okay.
Yeah?
Yeah, come on.
Uh.
All right, you ready?
Oh, yeah.
Hold on, hold on, hold on.
Ready?
Last time.
Here we go.
Ha, ha,
ha, ha, ha!
What's the matter?
You okay?
Nothing!
I'm coming!
Really?
Yes!
Oh!
Oh, my god!
I am, too!
Oh!
Oh!
Oh!
Oh!
Oh!
(laughing)
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
We did it.
(woman)
that was the best
sex we've ever had.
Yeah, it was because...
We knew it was
the last time.
Good job.
You too.
I mean, are we--
Are we being crazy
or are we geniuses?
'cause we can do
whatever we want now.
You could go to africa.
And you can go
be a comedian.
You hate my comedy,
don't you?
Louie.
You are funny
to some people,
Just not me.
Oh, my god, I cannot believe
that I just said that.
No, no, it's-- no,
it's totally fine.
I mean, I like, knew.
It's-- what a relief.
Thank you.
Finally, god.
You say it.
(laughing)
What?
What if...
Just now...
You got pregnant?
Oh!
(both laughing)
I saw this woman one time,
she was an old lady,
And she was wearing
leg braces,
And she had things,
cane things,
And she's walking.
She's struggling up a hill
With the leg braces
and the crutches.
And then there
is a lady behind her,
Who's very beautiful
and very tall and young,
And she had high heels,
And she was struggling
the same amount
To get up the hill,
which is weird.
But when I saw this old lady,
She looked so sick
and uncomfortable
And I thought to myself,
"jeez, I wish she felt better.
I wish she felt better."
And then I thought
another thought
That was, like,
challenging myself,
And I thought, "really?
How much do you wish it?
"how much do you wish
that lady felt better?
"what would you
be willing to do
Or give up so that
that lady could feel better?"
Like, if somebody told me that
that lady would feel better
If I didn't drink lemonade
for two years...
I'd be like,
"I don't know that bitch."
I don't wanna-- I don't--
I mean, I'm not obsessed
with lemonade.
But I might want
some lemonade.
Next June, I might--
Somebody-- "here."
"ah, that lady, shit."
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