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Wow, she is pretty and shy too. We have a name? I was thinking Anne Hutchison. Anne Hutchison. I feel like she's a leader among chickens. Where's Maddox? We're a special man. We're going to become part of the flock. I think we should have named them. What? We used to name the cows back home. Did you slaughter on the farm? No, no. Our neighbor did it. My mom took me one time though. Who was that? Bloody traumatic. Click anything. Click anything. Also, there's a sloth. It's platinum. Okay. Totally. It's lovely. Very manly. I think he'll like it. He said something about liking platinum once. I'm sure he'll like it. Yeah. I got to pay. Oh, would you like some milk and cookies? How about some Cabernet? That's my boy. Hey. Hey. Hi. Hi. How was your day? It's good. I'm just about to head to work. Enough. I know. I should have asked you. It was just more work for you. Not really. More chicken shit. Chicken shit. Chicken, chicken, chicken, chicken, chicken. How was your day? Oh, I don't want to talk about it. All right. Budget approvals came back. Oh, bad. They're cutting the nursing home. What? I know. It's horrible. I know. Did you fight it? I'm sorry. Of course you did. There was something else. Actually, a position opened up at the Cleveland Clinic. They're looking for a new CFO at the hospital in a town called Medina. It's somewhere in Ohio. Jerry, do you remember Jerry Brummel from Cleveland? We had him over when he was in town for that conference. Maybe. He said, I should throw my hat into the room. Did he use that phrase? He used it in the email and the following phone call. That's a lot of communication. He phone confirms his emails. Phone confirms. He calls after he sends an email to make sure it got there. Really? He's kind of old. Oh, Jerry. Whiskey Jerry. Yes, the Basil Hayden. So wait, that's a big deal. What'd you say? I said I'd think about it. Medina, Ohio. Yeah. Would we have to move there? I mean, I would. Just something to think about. Sorry. Why are you sorry? I don't know. This is exciting. Yes. Please, I'm clean. It gets a big deal. It's a pretty big deal. What are you thinking? Nothing. What's in Medina? Not a lot. But it's nice. I gotta get to work. What's this I hear about Cleveland? Oh, Eavesdropper. John got offered a job. I did not get an offer. I'm not even close. Practically. I'm thinking of applying for position with the Cleveland Clinic, but it's in a town called Medina in Ohio. Nancy. It is something to think about. It sounds nice. Do you want pads to you? It's for the CFO position at the hospital, though. CFO? Mm-hmm. Uh-hmm. Chief, flaccid one off an orifice. Can't fish well. Charlie fucks Ollie. It's funny. Sorry. You know, I was actually rather proud that he thought of me. No matter what you do. Me too. Chicken foot odor. Can we talk about this more when I get back? I'm ordering. Are you done? I close tonight. I'll be asleep. Tomorrow, then. Date night. Yeah. Oh, my God. Abby? Yeah. Abby? Yep. Wow. You're so big. I didn't recognize you. I was reading the bell. What are you doing here? Hi there. You hungry? I'm fine. Good to see you. Tom? No. Tom? John. Abby. Abby, this is John. John, this is Abby. It's my little sister, Abby. What are you doing here? Oh, it's nice to meet you. Who are you? I mean, this is John. Yeah. And that's John's mom, Joyce. Yeah. Oh, one of my friends here. Tom, one of my friends here. Oh. Ready for both. Exciting. Mom was okay with you coming here. Yeah. Why not? Oh, it's just that. It's just that. It's just that. Yeah. Yeah. Why not? Oh, it's just it's been a while since we've met. It's been a long time, but here you are. So where are you looking? I can find somewhere else. No, Abby. Of course. You should sit here. I'm looking at Pitt and to Kate. Oh, good schools. You know, your brother's a panther. Huh? Panther? He went to Pitt. Right. Yeah. It's just so good to see you. Yeah. Uh, Prada and Ben. Hey girls. Are you sure you don't want anything? Something. Yeah. One panang chicken. Can I get tofu? Yeah. I'll need it. I have some money. Oh, yeah. Well, welcome. I'll make up a spare room. It's just about a cow. No. No, it's no trouble. So we have it. What's your sign? Boys. Gemina. Gemina. Yeah. But I'm on the plus. Oh, wait. I'm June 21st. Oh. All right. I'm glad there works out. Me too. Yeah. Listen, I know this is really random. I could totally find her. Abby, I'm glad you came. You have food coming now. I have to go on the work. I'll be right back. You do not have food coming. I can share. I don't know where your brother was, Gary. My son is his partner. Well, for that. And you look here with them? I'm technically in my house. Oh. Is that right if I stay? It's unbelievable to me. Only a place for a few nights. Have a seat. So where exactly are you coming from? Hold the trope. About an hour away. Tom doesn't talk much about home. He said he had a baby sister. And here you are. Holiday? 17. Whoops, baby. Oh, sure. Real son. You cannot have these up here. They're for medical purposes. To treat what? An anal retentive son. Yeah. We just got a new one today. That one there is Anne Hutchinson. They have names? Yep. Their names are Bruce Lee there. Aren't chickens girls? They're female, yeah. Okay. And then that one's Eleanor Roosevelt. And there's Lucille too. She was the first one. Like from Arrested Development? Yes. So did you get a show? So good. I have a friend who was on it. Really? That's awesome. Were they like an extra or something? Yeah, she had a line though. Nice. So do they stop selling eggs in the city? Cute. No, they actually haven't started laying yet. How old are they? About a year old. When did they normally start laying? After like five months? Oh. We think they're broken. All right. I still like having them back here. Makes me feel a little more connected. Just like home. We never had chickens. Did mom get chickens? No, she hates chickens. How was the farm? It's good. Exactly the same? Good. Listen Abby, it's so good to see you. You said that. It's been a long time. John seems really nice. Yeah, he is. How are you? How did you get here? I took a bus. Look at you. I mean, you are huge. And I'm huge like big. You're tall. Me? Yeah. Tom? Uh-huh. You go. You and John did together. That's six years now? That's fine. It's been a long time since we've talked. I know. I can't believe she let you come here. It's cheaper than a hotel. True. I'm sorry she didn't call. She said that she would. It's not surprising. Are you sure you're okay with that? It's just me. I'm sorry. It's fine. Do you have any questions? Um, no. Okay. So you're looking at school. Is here a junior? Yep. Thanks. What are you looking to study? Math. You're teaching? Not really. I was thinking about being a cryptologist or an operations research analyst. Awesome. What is an operations research analyst? They consult with our companies to help them develop broad operational strategies. Wow. They get paid a lot of money. What do you do? I am an artist, but I'm also working at a coffee shop right now. Can I get you something to drink? We have beer or wine or... Or no, right. Sorry. It's fine. Seventeen? Right. Water? Water sounds great. Your Tom is trying to liquor you up. Yeah. He's currently making sure I set up your room correctly. Did you? He probably not. So, what were you interested in studying? Math. Oh, interesting. I want to be a high school math teacher. Very nice. My grandma was a math teacher. Oh, I didn't know that. No, she died a while ago. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You're full? True. So where were you going to look at tomorrow? Hit? I guess. I can give you a tour. You don't have to do that. No, it's my day off. All right. Thanks. Yeah, of course. Should we call home? Let her know you got here all right? Yeah. I'll call her later. Let me know if she wants to talk. Okay. And your room's set up if you want to put your bag up there. Great. Thanks. Abby? Dinner will be here soon. Great. Thanks. Don't you have to get to work? I called him. They're going to fire you. I'll be fine. Whatever you say. Was that weird? Which part? I mean, yeah, right, never mind. How old is she when you left? Like four. You okay? Yeah, I think. She looks so much like her. Like your mom? Yeah. Makes me think about kids. Kids? Yeah. Like you having kids? Like us. Okay. You like kids. I like kids I can give back. Yeah, but someday. Are we talking about this? We've talked about this. We've joked about this. I thought you wanted kids. Thought I did. I don't know. What? Sometimes I feel like there are things I was told I wanted so often that I actually started wanting them. And then when I could finally start wanting the things I wasn't supposed to want, those other things fell away. Even though I really wanted a lot of them and now it's hard to tell. Yeah. That was weird. Yeah. I think you just got to want what you want. It's not that simple. I want kids. Say something. Do I have to know this real long? No. This is a lot for one day. Right. I'm tired and hungry. I think you would make it excellent father. I do too. So would you. Huzzah! Neither of you are allowed to tempt me with grandchildren until you are sure. Wouldn't it be wonderful? Children are messy, needy and thankless. Then they go up to wear ties and never leave you alone. Fair point. Fair point. Fair point. Where's my line? Left it on the counter. Where's this near you? Get Abby. Anything else? We felt joyous. Did you ever just watch them? Sometimes. I think they are quite possibly the dumbest, most pathetic creatures on the planet and face the planet. Oh, that's a little harsh. I was reading this thing about the chickens they use for food like at Golden Plume. Those are totally different. We literally cannot survive more than a few days outside the little chicken warehouses. Their beakless feather mutants just look at them. It's like they're so stupid. They take several of them to make up a whole mine. It'll leave down these flowers. Then we'll get flowers. Let's do it. You sure? I'm not raising our baby in that apartment. No, of course. We'll be fine. Yes. Yes. I'm sorry about yesterday. It's fine. Promise me something? Yes. I don't want to be that in front of our baby. I don't want to be that to each other in front of our child. What are you thinking? You agree? I think we will be who we are. We can be better. We can be better. Olders. You gotta take it easy. You're not 50 anymore. Old ages. A choice. I don't know. He was right. Mom! What? I think he was happy, but I don't think it took much. A Christmas where he had to work? Yes, I do. I just screamed at him. I still don't know how he got every other Christmas off. We had a deal. He could work Halloween or Christmas. That year he worked both. I didn't know that. He was never around for Halloween. He didn't want to be around me on Halloween. I can't get blaming. I can't help it if they ended a holiday just for me. I thought you were getting at the worst that night. That Christmas? Yeah. Was there ever a time you ever think about splitting up? No, not really. Like I taught. Do you think he thought about it? Maybe. Hey, how was the campus visit? It was great. Really good. Good. It is time for my bubble bath. Addie, it is ladies night. Think about what you want to eat. Great. Can you use the upstairs bathroom please? Fine. Thank you. So you like Pitt? Yeah. It's not really big and the math department was amazing. Good. I think it might be my top pick. Oh, must be quite a change from the form. Yeah. Tom, Tom, are you working at a hospital? Yes, I'm an administrator. Fun stuff? Not really. What do you do? Essentially I answer emails and make spreadsheets. Sounds important. That's what I'm told. Your mom's really cool. Also something I'm told. Can I ask you something personal? Sure. How old were you when you told her about you? About being gay? Oh, um, I was young, like 16. She knew before I knew. Really? Yeah. I get moms always, Mom. Well, maybe not all moms. It built it up so much in my mind. I made it so scary. How about your dad? He was different. Then dads are different. You came around though. Coming out stories. Coming out stories. Can I ask you a personal question? Keep it down out here. Hey, are you at a good day? It was all right. Oh? Not our favorite, right? Maybe the game will be better. Oh, what? We were just talking about coming out stories. Oh yeah? That's intense. Yeah. So where are you going? I'm going to learn. Joyce is pretty cool. Yes, she is. Did you grab that thief? Yeah. Oh, you're the best. So, where are we going? Somewhere special. All right. And we should leave. I need a shower. Really? Yeah. Okay, can you do it fast? Sure. Thank you. I love you. I'm really nervous. Why? Oh, what if he thinks it's dumb? He won't think it's dumb. Well, I kind of think it's dumb. Then why are you doing it? Because it feels like the right thing to do. I'm just getting nervous. All right. Sorry, you must think I'm crazy. We had a really great time today. I hope it's not your last visit. Yeah. Me too. You only thought you would be more like mom? What? That is a weird thing to say. Sorry. No, I mean, thank you for being accepting. You're welcome. Is it weird that she hasn't called yet? She's busy. So you haven't talked much about home? There's not much to say. I can't believe she kept the farm going. Yeah. Where did you go when you left? I came here. I was already accepted to Pitt, so I just came to start living here. Did you know anyone? No, not then. It was hard. I was alone a lot. Yeah. I got help at school, though. That was nice. Sometimes wish I picked a little more lucrative major. What is lucrative mean? Something that makes more money. You majored in arts. Yeah. Sculpture installation work. What is it? It's like it's making work. It's part of a particular place. I haven't actually even made work in a while. It's just been, it's kind of busy with money work and then everything going around here. It's just, I don't know, it's been kind of crazy. Yeah. Totally understandable. I'm clean. Hallelujah. I want enchiladas. Oh, man. Am I missing Los Cabos? Yes. Have you seen crybaby? No. Oh, man. That was really fast. You said we needed to leave. Yeah, we should go. All right, let's go. You boys have fun. Take your time coming home. We'll do. Good night. Thanks. Bye. Walk on. I'm 17. Yes, you are. So I'm sorry to hear you didn't want to pit. Yeah. It wasn't great. Well, what were you hoping to study? I was thinking maybe social work. I really want to call people about half a cent or about my strong suit. Well, I hear that's hard work. Yeah, but it's important. It certainly is. How long did you live here? About 35 years. Wow. John grew up here. Yeah. Where's John's dad? He died two years ago. Thank you. It sucked. John and John were over all the time then. They ended up just moving in. Nice. It helped. What was your husband like? Tall, dark, handsome, surgeon. He sounds pretty good. I liked him. He was quiet too. He liked to work. Quiet? I think I made up for both of us. Abby, is it for practice or for fun? What? For lying. Is it something you do to practice or is there a thrill to it? What are you talking about? What? I hope you know you're safe here. Okay. Have you seen anything by John Waters? I don't know. Who's that? Abby, your education begins tonight. Let's order. And when you get the... What? The what, Joyce? What? Joyce? Joyce, this isn't funny. What? Joyce, what's going on? Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Get to the front of the house, okay? Joyce, breathe with me. See with me. Talk to me. John. I'm Abby. John. Hold on. Don't be here really soon. Shit. Shit. Language. Joyce. My little sister's in wine. Are you surprised? I'm sorry about the smell. It's fine. I'll wash your pants. You have to take them off first. It's true. Hey, so, um... I love you. I love you too. I was going to do this at the restaurant, and then I took it off. No, just let me... I don't even really know what I'm asking. I don't really know what this means for us, but that I have this and I want to do this. I want to do something. I'm rambling. Okay, sorry. John. John. Will you wear this ring? I know it's kind of dumb. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I'm not sure I do. I'm sorry. I'm not at all what I was hoping would happen. Please get off. I just... Wait a minute. That's not a no. Okay, okay. We need to talk. This word's a death. Are you happy? No, no, right now. I'm not happy. I love you. I just don't know. I don't think I'm all the way myself yet. What does that mean? I'm sorry I talked about kids. That was such a stupid thing to talk about. I didn't even care about that. It's not that. It's just that whoever you end up with... Tom. We can move to Ohio if you want to. I don't care. I want you to care. That's the thing. It feels like this is all that you care about. Like I'm all that you care about. Is that that? No. And I love that. I want you to have a career. But what do you want? And I want us to be happy. But what about for you? That is for me. A career. I have a career. Do you? I'm sorry? A career doing what? Seriously. You pick something. I will be with you 100 percent. But as it stands, you can barely manage to feed four chickens. No. That sounded worse than I wanted. I think you said exactly what you wanted to say. No. Abby? They wouldn't let me go in the ambulance. What? I just heard you out here. Where's my mom? She went to the hospital. What happened? John, Abby, which hospital? I don't know. What happened? Look at me. You played well. I know. Doesn't matter. They all suck. You just said your mother was unacceptable. She was trying to make you feel better. I wish you would just shut up. Are you listening to me? You will never speak to your mother like that again. There will come a time when you have a wife to take care of. When you will have children. You will care for your wife. And you will not disrespect her again. Do you understand? Do you understand? Yes. I'm sorry. You didn't lie. I'm angry that we lost. I was angry too. I wanted you to see us win. You were the best player. I was proud of you. There's no change. She moved a little during the night, but she's still not conscious. Okay. John. What? Oh, okay. Please don't ask me to think about us right now. I just... I don't know. If you want to leave, you should leave. Do you want a shower? Did you drink coffee? No. There's someone inside if you want to start. How is Joyce? No change. I'm sorry. For what? I was here. Thank God you were here. You probably saved her life. She was just talking really good. It was like she wasn't even there. I was just there. You did really good. You did really good. Listen, I mean, would it be alright if I dropped you off at home later today? I just... I think with everything going on here, it might be better for you to come back later. I just got here. I know, but... Just hold on. Abby, that was Mom. Do you want to tell me what's going on? She has no idea where you are. She's getting old. That was the first time she's called in over a decade. How was it? She threatened to call the police. Why are you here? I'm looking at school. Abby, just cut the crap, okay? Wait, did you run away? I'm not going back here. Abby, what is going... Abby! Abby! What happened? Abby was lying. What? About what? My mom just called. She had no idea where Abby is. Your mom called? Yeah. Where is Abby? She just, she bolted. Well, you should go after her. Oh, you think? I'm going to work. John, I cannot do what you did. You've been in sleep. I don't know when I'll be back. Probably stay there tonight. Fine. I was just waiting for John. He told me to meet him here. Yeah, so I'll see if he's inside. Okay, thank you. No one answered when I rang. Excuse me. He went to the mall with his mother. Oh, okay. Is it okay if I wait for them until they get back? Yes, that will be fine. Thank you. You're welcome. This is late to be getting home from work. I was not at work. Well, I was at the hospital just for myself. You have known John for a while? Three years now. Yes. Mr. Park, does everything know? John told me. I have your point, Elizabeth. It was not. I'm so sorry. Are you okay? No. I'm sorry. I will not talk about today with Joyce or John. Okay. I will. Of course, just today. Of course. You brought John a gift. Yeah, it's a t-shirt. Don't tell him. I didn't get him anything. You can give him this. No, thank you. Are you sure? John loves you. Yes. You can tell when he talks about you to his mother. That's really nice. Do you love him? I do. You will take care of him? I will. I do have Joyce, too. I never gave her a farm. Joyce always wanted to live on a farm. We were looking at houses outside the city, north. Farm work isn't that glamorous. I grew up on one. Joyce always wanted a farm with chickens. I don't know you very well, but I really want someone to talk to. I really messed up everything. I don't know what to do. What are you doing here? I just wanted to see you. You should get back to the house. Tom was pretty upset. Why were you lying to us? I really don't care. Why? I wish you would just pick up. Me, too. Can I stay here with you for a little while? Sure. Tom, it's good enough. Our whole family is insane. It's not that. I don't know that I'm ready. Ready for what? To be a part of someone else forever. We make it sound really good. It is pretty gross. We talked about you. He said he was going to propose. Yeah. He talks about you the way my mom talks about Jesus. That is creepy. Yeah. I don't know what's going on, but you should know that no matter what happens, your family will be there for you. Green, I'm his mother. It's nice to find the meat to enjoy. Does he live here? This address is on the internet. Yes, he does live here. How forgetful of me. I'm John's mother. John is Tom's partner. They work together. I'm sorry. I thought you knew about Tom. Who ever knows about Tom? I'm not hoping it's anything. Tom will be back for work until 7. You all live here together? Yes. I was three in the circus troupe, and we won't see them until it's time to enter. Yes, sorry. It's a matter. It's fine. Actually, yes, we do all live here together. They moved in fairly recently, actually, Tom and John. After my husband died, I'm sorry to hear that. Four months ago, Tom was a big help. I didn't catch your name. This is pretty fine. You're welcome to come back when Tom is around. May I wait? I just needed to drop this off. I was playing at the attic. It's mostly pictures and books you left. I was going to toss them, but I had to come into the city today. I'm sure he appreciates you bringing them. Can I just leave them here? Sure. They're on the patio. I don't really want to bring them in. Hey, do you want me to save you? I think we already said everything. You miss her? Never a good eater. So skinny. Yes, it's very well. Good. Do you know I'm late? It's not for you. You're going to run away again? You get dinner started. Before she sold it. She got worse. She doesn't look home very much. She was going to send me away to a group home. We were fighting more than usual. She said some things. I threw a plate. She was going to send me away in the morning, so I left. Why do you lie to us? I thought you would send me back to you. How did you find me? I hired a private investigator. Really? Do you have a looks like? How could you leave me alone with her? She threw me out. I was 18. You never called. She told me to never call. Did you ever think about me? Of course I did. I forgot about you for a while. Then she started saying I would turn out like you. I thought that you would turn out like her. Sometimes I'm scared I'm like her. You're not like her. We are not like her. I don't want to go back there. You're not going anywhere. Is there something wrong with me? There is nothing wrong with you. Abby, would you please sit at the table? Okay. Thank you. Yes. To the ring? Yes. I'll wear your ring. Okay. But this is not a promise. Because I don't know what's going to happen. Neither do I. And I don't know what this means. I don't know how to do this. Neither do I. I'm going to change. So will I. We may not like each other. I like you right now. I like you too. With you. I might for you. I don't want to. So try not to. There's so much.