Switched at Birth (2011–2017): Season 4, Episode 13 - Between Hope and Fear - full transcript

Previously on Switched at Birth...

No, you do this now.

It's done. It's forever.

I know that you're stuck in the middle.

Of course.

You gave Melody $50,000?

For the deaf program.

Daphne's tuition is past-due.

I said that I'm taking care of it.

There's nothing left for me to
liquidate. That pretty much taps me out.

I'm pregnant.



I knew there was a higher chance.

I'm sorry. I don't know
what you're talking about.

The baby has Down syndrome.

I don't think we're ready for this.

I know.

My mom, she's still alive.

Her name is Hope Paxton.

She's working at a car shop back
where we used to live in Atlanta.

I did what I had to do to protect my son,

and I'd do it again in a second.

I wish it wasn't like this.

Nice move.

Hmm. Which one?

Leaving work in the
middle of the afternoon.



Actually, you are the
best move I've ever made.

Well, I can't argue with that.

So are you ready for my next big idea?

Bring it.

I think we should move in together.

- You do?
- Yeah.

Look, for the first time in
years, I feel like I can breathe.

And now that you know everything
there is to know about me,

we can really become a family.

That's really nice.

You don't have to give
me an answer right now.

Okay.

- Take your time.
- Thank you.

You got an answer yet?

Give me a few days, hmm?

Okay. You got it.

Now, come on. Let's go back and make sure

no one's burned our coffee house down.

Come on.

Hey, just the man I was looking for.

I found a space.

- A space?
- Yes.

For the musical.

It's got 200 seats,

the acoustics are great, and
the spring slot is available.

Oh.

Exciting, right?

I can't.

Um, I'm out.

- Of what?
- The musical. Um...

I gotta pass. I'm sorry. I...

I just have other things going
on. I just can't right now.

What's going on, honey?

Nothing.

Something.

I can't.

Yes, you can.

Honey, no matter what it is.

Can someone please say something?

I told Toby that we were here for him,

for him and Lily, whatever they need.

Is there a you and Lily?

I don't know.

I don't know anything.

I just don't understand how this happened.

Did I not teach you to be responsible?

I was responsible.

Come on, John. Sometimes,
these things just happen.

Well, all I'm seeing is him stumbling
from one catastrophe to the next.

- Thanks.
- John!

Do you think I wanted this to happen?

Don't you think I'm trying
to do the right thing?

And what is that, Toby?
What's the right thing?

I don't know.

I don't know what she's gonna do.

I'm trying to support her.

Do you have any idea

how much it costs to take
care of a kid like that?

Do you?

Medical bills, therapists, tutors...

do you have any idea
what all of this means?

I am sure he knows.

You're sure, Kathryn? Are you sure?

Because I am not so sure.

Let me tell you something.

Kids like this may never be on their own,

and that means you are responsible forever.

Now, tell me, who's gonna pay for that?

You?

No. No, of course not. No.

Oh, right, because you figure

you can just go on screwing up,

and I'll swoop in and clean up
your mess just like I always do.

Dad with his wallet.

- John!
- Dad.

Not this time!

This time, I won't.

Why did I think it would go any different?

Toby, it is a lot to hear.

I know that.

I'll go talk to him.

It'll be okay.

I'm going home.

I've got some news about Eric.

Everything okay?

He asked me to move in with him and Will.

That's fantastic. I'm so happy for you.

Hold on. I haven't said yes yet.

Why not?

I'm still considering the idea.

And I wanted to know what you thought.

I think I couldn't be happier

you found such an incredible guy.

- You really deserve it.
- Thank you.

Uh... oh!

- Hmm.
- The boyfriend?

Um, your boyfriend actually.

And he's a sore loser.

Um, we've been in an epic
battle on Words with Friends,

and I just won.

I know a lot of "Q" words.

I... I didn't know you were word friends.

Oh, I should make dinner for
the two of you to celebrate.

Well, hold on. I'm still
thinking things through,

and there's nothing to celebrate yet.

Okay, fine. I'll just make dinner.

I'm gonna make all dishes that
start with "Q" just to torment him.

Okay, sure.

- All right. See you soon.
- Okay.

He's a 21-year-old kid,
Kathryn! Come on! 21?

I know.

Raising a mentally-retarded child?

John, walk in to the 21st century.

You say Down syndrome.

Whatever you wanna call it.

It's a kid that's gonna
require extensive medical care,

and that costs money.

I cannot believe that the first thing
you think of is how much it's gonna cost.

This is your grandchild.

He didn't even bring up adoption.

I am sure that there are
tons of people out there

who are better-equipped
to raise a kid like that

than our under-employed,
flip-flop-wearing son.

You seriously want our
grandchild raised by strangers?

May I remind you that, technically,
we are strangers to Bay,

and that a stranger raised our daughter?

Not by choice.

Is this how you imagined spending
our third act, raising a baby?

I don't know about you,
but I am too old for that.

We would help him.

Not raise the baby ourselves.

Uh-huh. Well, you can count me out.

- John.
- I'm going.

Someone around here
has gotta earn a living.

- Have you heard?
- Yeah, I found out kind of by accident.

J.K. freaked on him.

Um, I'm sure he'll come around
by the time the baby arrives.

You're joking, right?

You think that Toby should
become a parent right now?

Lots of people become parents at his age.

And it ruins their lives.

My mom had me at that age.

She actually had me.

Okay, well, you know what I mean.

Having a baby didn't ruin her life.

I'm just saying they have a lot
of options available to them.

In fact, I can think of
two other ones off-hand.

You mean one other option?

Are you telling me that you're pr...

Wow. Okay. Um...

I guess we've never had this conversation.

I guess not.

I'm just surprised.

Why?

I don't eat meat, and I'm
against capital punishment.

What about the whole Chip
Coto abstinence bill thing?

I'm for contraception.

You drove me to get the morning-after pill.

The morning-after pill
is not an abortion pill.

So you think that the
law should be overturned?

No, I just think that we
should value all forms of life.

Wait. I'm sorry. Is this from Regina,

because I for sure thought
that she would be...

She is. My mom and I disagree.

So do my mom and I.

We shouldn't get into this.

You're right.

Anyway...

It's Toby and Lily's decision.

Exactly.

And I just want him to be fully-educated

before he makes a decision that
he has to live with forever.

Well, we can both agree on that.

So, they're...

gonna keep it?

I don't know.

I have my feelings about it,

but Toby hasn't asked my opinion.

Probably because he
knows how I feel about it.

It's a lot to deal with, no matter what.

Oh, my god. John, he just... he lost it.

I know it's a lot,

but I'm actually afraid he's
gonna have another heart attack.

He...

Does seem to be under
a lot of stress lately.

What do you mean?

Well, I was gonna say something,
but I didn't wanna seem nosy.

What?

Well, Daphne's tuition was due,

and he seemed a little off.

And then his car, and...

He seems sensitive about money lately.

He hasn't said anything to me.

You know, I am probably wrong.

Just forget I even said anything.

Hi. You must be Travis.

I'm Skye.

So nice to meet you.

Em has told me so much about you.

I can't wait to hang out
with you guys this weekend.

I can't believe this is happening.

And I have no idea what she's gonna do,

so I don't even know what to prepare for.

Well, we can't control Lily,

but we can help you make a
decision about what you want.

I didn't think I was gonna be having
this conversation for 10 years.

Look, before you make a
decision that's this big,

you gotta do your research.

That's really good advice.

So, I'm gonna go make an
appointment to visit a school.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

Oh, tomorrow. Yeah.

Mm-hmm.

We'll be there.

We're in. I did it.

Okay, so a bunch of agents' assistants

all go to this crazy, exclusive
happy hour once a month,

and I just got us on the list for tomorrow.

And get this.

Raskind's assistant will be there. I know!

Oh, um...

Oh, the party is an
afternoon drinks type thing.

Yay!

Uh, may I offer anyone seconds
of quiche, quince, or quinoa?

I really appreciate you not gloating.

- Who me?
- Mm-hmm.

So this is what dinners
together would be like, huh?

Everybody ganging up on me.

No, I'm on your side. Team Eric.

Really? So, what if I told you

I saw a killer apartment for you
and your mom to take a look at?

I'd say text me the address.

- Guys...
- We'll just pick the place.

As long as you buy her a washer
and dryer, she'll be happy.

Hey, you got some time this week?

- I got a bunch of places to look at.
- Absolutely.

- Okay.
- Guys!

We discussed me taking
time to think about it.

Yeah, look, I'm sorry,
babe. I didn't mean...

Mom, we were just kidding around.

Yeah, I know. I'm sorry.
I just have a headache.

Well, I should go anyway. I gotta
pick up Will from his playdate.

Thanks for dinner, Daphne.

Oh, any time.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Bye.

Her name is Hope Paxton.

Now, you know why I can't
just move in with him.

Mom, you were an addict once,

and you turned your life around.

She could have too.

I know. That's what I have to find out.

How are you gonna do that?

I booked a ticket to
Atlanta. I leave tomorrow.

Seriously?

Well, I found the auto
shop where she works.

I figured I could tell everyone I
was visiting our cousins in Ohio.

I'm coming with you.

That's not a good idea.

I'm not a kid anymore, and
you're not doing this alone.

End of story.

All right.

I mean, what if she's changed,

and now, she's just a mom mourning
her kid who was stolen from her?

I mean, what do I do then? Do I
break up with him? Do I turn him in?

Hey, one thing at a time.

We have to find her first.

Right.

Right.

We've got all kinds of
special needs kids here.

Kids with spina bifida. Kids with
Williams syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome.

And, of course, our Down syndrome kids.

Over here, we have our lifestyle table

for kids to learn skills like
dressing and tooth-brushing,

our fidget table for sensory kids who
need to always be holding something,

and our quiet area for kids who
need some time to themselves.

Um, what's with the socks?

Oh, that's in honor of
world Down syndrome day.

It's to bring awareness and acceptance
to people with Down syndrome.

Sort of a nod to the idea
that different is okay.

We don't have to be all the same.

Hi.

Hi.

- What's your name?
- Sophia.

Hi, Sophia. I'm Toby.

Nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you too.

I like your shirt.

I like your dress.

Come on.

Are you guys prospective parents?

Oh, um, not me. My brother, uh, might be.

Welcome to the club.

Thank you.

Well, um, we'll see.

I'm sure you're still in shock.

Maybe sad too.

Yeah.

In the beginning, it can hurt a
little bit to... to see other kids.

And there's definitely some tough
times, too. No doubt about that.

But I can promise you

it'll be the single most
enriching experience of your life.

Thank you.

- Hi.
- Hi.

I, uh, just spoke to our new accountant.

Okay. I don't know what he told you,

but I have got this under control.

Why didn't you talk to me?

I didn't wanna worry you.

At least I understand why
you've been behaving like this.

But why didn't you let me in on this?

I mean, the check I wrote
to Melody for the program...

Kathryn, I am trying to find
a way to make this all work.

And that musical that
you're so excited about,

I don't want you to have to give that up.

Honey, I am not some spoiled little girl

that's gonna cry when you tell
me you're not gonna buy me a pony.

I'm your partner.

And I know that this is a lot bigger
than just passing up on the musical.

Kathryn...

I'm so sorry.

Honey, this doesn't
reflect on you. You know it.

That's why we hired a professional.

I... I am sitting here,

and I am trying to figure it all out.

You know, what to sell. What to finance.

And that's a longer conversation
we're gonna need to have.

But right now, there's
something much more important.

Toby is in a lot of pain.

And I don't know what they're gonna do,

but whatever it is, you
need to be supportive.

Otherwise, it'll crack your
relationship with him forever.

Hey, you got a torn water pump hose.

Oh, no.

Looks like somebody snipped this thing.

Really?

I should be able to get it patched up
and get you out of here pretty quick.

Oh, good. Thanks.

Uh, we just moved here.

Last thing I need is more expenses.

Especially on a teacher's
salary. You know what I mean?

Mm-hmm.

Do you have any suggestions on
good places to eat around here?

We're starving.

You're asking the wrong
person. I don't go out much.

Is that your son?

Yeah.

He's adorable. How old is he?

Well, that's an old
picture. He was five there.

Uh, what school does he go to?

I teach fifth grade.

He doesn't stay with me anymore.

He's with my son of a bitch
ex-husband, wherever he is.

I don't have an exact match for this
hose, but I can jerry-rig something.

It's a lot cheaper than ordering
a new one. That all right?

Sure. Uh, great.

Atlanta is a tough city to figure
out. Have you lived here long?

I can't tell where I should
look for an apartment.

You guys should probably wait in the lobby.

I'll call you when the car is ready.

I can't really have you
standing around here. Liability.

Right. Sorry.

Is there a soda machine around here?

Caffeine is the only vice I have left.

You a friend of Bill's?

Sure am.

Oh, I'm N.A. Three years
now, me and my husband.

Are there any good meetings around here?

Yeah, me and my husband go
to the one over at the Y.

It's just a few blocks from here.

Cool. Thanks.

That Eric was totally wrong about her.

She seems completely fine.

How are we supposed to do that?

Yeah. Remember, we can't look
like we're excited to be here.

They can smell that, and
it's a major turn-off.

Oh, hey, Shane. It's Skye. We
met at that Morricone festival.

- Oh, yeah. Hey. Good to see you.
- You, too.

This is my boyfriend, Emmett.

Hey, what's up, Emmett?

Oh, em, Shane is about to
shoot a short next month,

and you need to tell him about that lens
flare effect that you used on the beach.

Yeah, man, I'd love to hear about it.

Oh, and this is Emmett's friend, Travis.

He's visiting from...

So, yeah, tell him about that opening shot.

Thank you so much for showing us around.

This has been really helpful.

Of course.

Now, in the past,

people with Down syndrome
were institutionalized.

But today, a lot go to mainstream schools.

And many adults get jobs, get married.

Most lead long, productive lives.

That's amazing.

Look, those kids were adorable,

but in addition to being delayed mentally,

a lot have serious health problems.

I was reading that some
are born with heart defects,

vision problems, and hearing
loss at the same time.

So I just wanna be sure that we are
not getting the rose-colored view here.

I mean, some are in diapers
their whole lives, right?

It's true. There is a
wide spectrum of ability,

as there is with any child.

Look, I know it's hard
for you to understand.

You aren't parents
already. You're so young.

Of course, you want your child
to be happy and have an easy life.

But being there for them
when things are perfect,

anyone can do that.

It is the hard times that make you closer.

It'll be fine.

- Hey.
- You showed up.

Yep. Thanks.

- I'm Regina.
- I'm Hope.

Nice to meet you.

How you doing? I'm Jared.

- Nice to meet you.
- Welcome.

Thank you.

Excuse me, ladies. I gotta
make a phone call real quick.

Okay. Bye.

I'm speaking first tonight.

Oh, good!

Uh, go.

Hello, everyone, I'm Hope. I'm an addict.

Hi, Hope.

I was a drunk and a user for 17 years.

I still struggle to stay sober every day.

And I paid the price for my addiction,

a very high price.

My son was taken from me.

Every day, it's like a hole in my heart.

And there was a time when...

I used to wish that the pain
of missing him would go away,

but I don't... I don't
wish for that anymore.

'Cause that pain reminds
me to keep fighting.

And to do whatever I have
to do to bring my son home.

So, what are you thinking?

I don't know yet, but...

This was really helpful.

Thanks for bringing me.

What?

Toby, I love that you're considering this,

but make no mistake. You would
be in for a really hard life.

Didn't you hear anything she just said?

I did. I did hear it.

About adversity being a good thing,

and kids like this making
the world a richer place,

and that may all be true,

but there is no going back.

And what if they're wrong
about how great it is?

What if you get a really hard kid

who's in the hospital all the time?

The risk is so huge, and you're 21.

This will define your entire
life right now, this decision.

I know that. Don't you think I know that?

You just have your whole life ahead
of you, and this could ruin it.

So if Lily decides to keep the baby,

you're not on board?

I hope that she doesn't.

I hope that she makes a different decision.

Good to know.

Thank you, family. Thanks a lot.

Sorry. Didn't mean to startle you.

You know the break is over,
right? Are you going back in?

Uh, I'm just waiting
for a friend to come out.

Your friend doesn't drive?

No. Um, I mean...

Uh, I should be in the meeting,

but I haven't gotten
the nerve to go in yet.

Ah, I get that.

It's hard to quit cold turkey.
Not everybody can handle that.

Yeah.

Listen, I got a stash in the car.

You ever need a little
something to take the edge off...

Oh. Um, I am good.

But thanks anyway.

No problem.

Thanks for coming.

Can I get you anything? Water, tea?

I mean, herbal tea. Fruit?

I'm fine. Thank you.

I went to a special needs school today.

I talked to parents, met some kids.

Yeah?

I've been thinking about this a lot.

Me, too.

Okay.

Here's the thing.

I firmly believe in a
woman's right to her own body.

- So do I.
- We're the ones who have to carry the baby,

take care of it, turn our
entire lives upside down.

And I feel strongly

that children should be brought into
this world only when they're wanted

and are able to be provided for.

And that is a decision
that only a woman can make.

I agree with you. I do.

But in this case,

for us...

It's easy to say no.

It's always easy to say no.

But...

There's something inside me
that's telling me to say yes.

You wanna keep it?

This kid is not gonna be a typical kid,

but there's no such thing as a typical kid.

Every kid has something.

My sisters were switched at birth.

Yeah, I was thinking the same.

- I just wasn't sure if you were...
- I am.

I do.

Yes.

Yes.

I guess we should tell our families.

Yeah.

Hey.

- How did it go?
- Great.

All we found is a mom who
deserves to be with her kid.

I'm so sorry, Mom.

Oh, there's Hope. I wanna say goodbye
to her, thank her for inviting me.

Wait.

Is that her husband?

Yeah. Why?

But Hope just gave the most
amazing share in the meeting.

Her husband seems really supportive.

What if she doesn't know he's...

Hey!

- You told me you were an addict.
- Who are you?

I'm nobody. I'm just Regina.

Okay, you're not a cop.
You working for the cops?

No, no, god, no.

Well, then, why did you lie?

I lied. I lied. I got scared when you
approached me. I didn't know what to say.

You bad for business.

Wherever you come from, go back there.

I don't wanna see you
around here no more ever.

Okay. Okay.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

This was really stupid of me.
I shouldn't have taken you.

No, you had to know, and now,
we do. I'm glad I was here.

I hate that finding out someone
is liar and a drug dealer

is good news for my love life.

She's making her own choices.

Will would be worse off with that woman.

He would.

But is it my place to decide?

She's his mom. She probably
really does miss her kid.

Maybe, but she's selling drugs to addicts.

I can't think of anything
scummier than that.

And Eric is an amazing father.

Will's happy.

He misses his mom.

He misses his fantasy of a mom.

Sometimes, kids don't
know what's best for them.

Let's go home.

Hey.

You okay?

I just got a text from Toby.

They're keeping the baby.

Wow.

Wow.

I know this might not be your choice,

but you've gotta get on board fast.

You know that, right?

Hey, look who's back.

Wow. I've missed you.

How was Ohio? How are your cousins?

- Good.
- Yeah? Okay.

Hey, let's look at that apartment tomorrow.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Okay.

Hi.

Hey, sweetheart.

Hi.

Hey.

I know what you all think.

I know Dad thinks that I'm a total screwup,

and Bay thinks that I'm
making a huge mistake.

And I don't blame you for thinking that.

Toby, I overstepped.

There are things going on that have
nothing to do with you. I'm sorry.

No, you were... you were right. Um...

I've made a lot of mistakes recently.

And, um, I just don't wanna
think of this kid as a...

Just another one.

I know that I want to do this.

But I'm scared.

I'm really scared.

I can't do this without you guys.

Toby.

Toby, we got you.

We are here for you, okay? Hey.

We're in this together.

All of us, honey.

And... hey.

Did we get it right?

Yeah.

Yeah, you got it right.

I'm gonna be a grandma!

I'm gonna be an aunt! What!