[siren wailing]
[man] GSW to the left lower quadrant.
[heart beating]
Lost a lot of blood at the scene.
[heart beating]
He's tachycardic.
One large-bore IV. Start into right ACF.
Heart rate 140.
-BP 110 over 65. -[woman] You find an exit wound?
-[man] Clean through, left flank. -On three.
One, two, three.
[man] Three. We have a liter of saline running.
Line up O-neg for the rapid infuser and pump in the saline.
-Where's that O-neg? -Hypotensive. Who's on-call in OR?
-Thompson. -Give her a heads-up.
-She's about to have company. -BP 85 over 60, and he's still tachy.
Check the intestines. Find the wound and put pressure on it.
-V-fib. Start chest compressions. -Got it.
-Was that sterilized? -Where's that O-neg?
-We need more pressure on the wound. -Still in V-fib.
Paddles. Charge to 200.
-[high-pitched tone] -Clear!
♪ Don't worry ♪
[steady beeping]
-[rapid beeping] -♪ About a thing ♪
-Again. -Clear!
[high-pitched tone]
♪ Every little thing Is gonna be all right ♪
♪ This is my message to you Don't worry ♪
♪ About a thing ♪
♪ Every little thing Is gonna be all right ♪
♪ Don't worry ♪
♪ About a thing ♪
♪ Don't worry about a thing, no ♪
♪ Every little thing Is gonna be all right ♪
♪ Everything is gonna be all right ♪
♪ All right ♪
-♪ All right… ♪ -[door opens]
We got the vodka, but waiting on the scotch and bourbon.
-[guests] Surprise! -[cheering]
[upbeat music playing]
["Take Me to the Freeway" playing]
♪ Said I'm free… ♪
Ricky, congratulations on graduating with honors.
We are all mighty proud of you.
Wow. Thank you, guys. [chuckles]
Oh, Ricky. [kisses]
I only wish your mother could have been here.
[emotionally] She'd be overjoyed.
You didn't have to throw this party. The truck was already too much.
Oh, you earned that car.
I… I couldn't have asked for a better grandson.
But the party, that's all Jack's doing.
[grandma chuckles]
-[country music playing] -[guests chattering]
-Preacher. -Hey!
-I'm out of mozzarella sticks. -Oh, I see that.
Ask one of the servers to load you up again.
Copy that.
[sighs] He is so cute. I could eat him with a spoon.
Yeah, he's a good kid.
Any idea when Paige is coming back?
That's none of our business.
Why? Is there something going on?
No, no. She'll be back as soon as her dad recovers.
Do you think I could ask her to make Hope's wedding cake? I could call her.
[woman] Oh, that's a wonderful idea.
Don't you think we're jumping the gun? They just got engaged.
Absolutely not!
When it comes to event planning, every second counts!
Ladies, if you'll excuse me. I need to check the kitchen.
-[birds chirping] -[distant chattering]
-Hey! -[Ricky] Hi!
-Hey! -Congratulations, son.
[Ricky] Thanks.
Hope is sorry she couldn't be here today. Her flight got grounded by thunderstorms.
-It's okay. -This is from the three of us.
Yeah. Uh, Mel didn't approve of Hope's original gift.
That's because it was a homemade coupon book.
[laughing]
So all you get now is this check, but let me tell you, it's a real doozy.
Cool. Thank you.
-You're welcome. Congratulations. -Thanks.
Um, I'm gonna go check on Jack. Are you okay here?
Yeah, of course. Why wouldn't I be?
Uh, it's just--
-Oh, oh. -May--
-Hope told you to keep an eye on me? -No, sh--
Oh! [laughs]
Okay, fine. Yes, but I swore I wouldn't tell you.
-Please, don't rat me out. -That woman is unbelievable.
She's on the other side of the country and still trying to run my life.
She loves you.
Or she thinks I'm just not capable of living without her.
Well, knowing Hope, it's probably both.
-[man 2] Hey. -Hey!
You wanna take a break? Preacher said he could work the grill.
Is this a nurse thing, or are you trying to get me alone?
-[Mel laughs] -Hm?
Well, listen, it's only been three weeks. You need to take it easy.
That is not the answer I was looking for.
[sighs] Well, I mean, I don't not want to get you alone,
if that makes you feel any better?
Yeah, it does. Thanks.
[Mel giggles]
-You know what I'm looking forward to? -Hmm?
-Celebrating your birthday with you. -No.
We can do whatever you want, okay? Just tell me. Sky's the limit.
[laughs] That's very sweet of you, but I have to work.
Hm?
Okay, if you really want, you can draw me a bubble bath after dinner
and bring me a coconut cupcake.
Coconut and cupcake should never be in the same sentence,
and no one should have to work on their birthday.
Well, I disagree.
I like working. It brings me joy.
Yeah, but it's the one day to do what you want.
So, I take it you don't work on your birthday?
Well, only when I was in the service, and that's 'cause I was fighting a war.
Ever since I've owned this bar, absolutely not. No.
Okay. So, what do you do?
Well, spend the day fishing,
and then I cap it off with a perfectly cooked steak
and a bottle of JD.
Wow. I would rather work than go fishing.
You're so misguided.
Promise me you won't tell anyone about my birthday.
Come on. You can't hold me to that promise.
-I can't? -No.
You sure?
Well, maybe you can. Mm. Okay.
[Mel giggling]
Hey! Your buns are burning!
-Oh. -Oh!
[scoffs] FYI, my brother sucks at multitasking.
-Ah, thanks for the heads-up. -Speaking of FYIs, Mom called.
She wants to know why you're not returning her messages.
She wants to know if you need a ride home from the airport.
She knows I don't have a return ticket. She's just trying to keep tabs on me.
You don't have to hang around. I'm fine.
Yeah, I can see that.
[Mel giggles]
There's something going on with her.
What do you mean?
Ever since she graduated law school, she's worked, like, 80-hour weeks nonstop.
Now she's acting like she's on spring break.
Well, when you were in the hospital, she was really worried about you.
I… I think she just needs time to make sure that you're okay.
-Hm. Maybe you're right. -Yeah.
Can we get back to what we were doing?
What do you mean?
You mean this?
-Yeah, I mean that. -Yeah? Yes.
Mmm.
Connie, have you spoken to Hope?
Yes, we chatted briefly last night.
There's a hurricane headed for Miami.
The weather is so bad, they've had to cancel all flights south of Virginia.
Where exactly is she?
Visiting her aunt in Port Royal Island, South Carolina.
She was supposed to fly back last night.
Oh, that's too bad she was delayed.
What? I care about what happens to Hope.
Especially when it concerns Doc.
[groans] Doc and I are very good friends,
and I'm quite happy to take care of him until she gets back.
Now, if you'll excuse me.
[scoffs] Muriel taking care of Doc while Hope's away
is like the fox guarding the henhouse.
Muriel's all talk.
-She'd never try anything. -[Connie laughs]
[Connie] Oh, if you say so.
[Connie] Hmm?
I'm sure Nick is just being polite.
-Hey, Jack. -Mike, you don't have to stick around.
Still plenty of work to do, man. The raid was a total bust.
Calvin's out of business.
Since he was under surveillance at the time of the shooting,
whoever did this is out there.
Still no trace of Jimmy?
No, that's why I'm sticking around.
Hey, Jack, you got a second?
-Take your time. I'll grab some food. -All right.
You know you got the day off, right?
-I feel like a jerk. -Why?
Everything I said to you about getting Charmaine pregnant
and being in love with Mel…
And you throw me a party?
I'm an idiot.
You're family to me. You know that.
And sometimes family say things they don't mean. Don't worry about it.
Well, I'm glad you didn't die.
[laughs] Yeah, me too.
Ricky,
I'm proud of you.
Go enjoy your party.
Well, Jack looks like he's feeling okay.
Yeah, it's amazing, considering.
He still can't remember what happened?
No, no. He remembers being at Mel's cabin
and then waking up in the hospital a couple days later.
Isn't that something?
Well, if I ever get shot and can't remember who did it,
track down my wife.
[laughing]
Thanks, man.
-[girl] Hey, congrats. -Thanks.
-I'm so proud of you. -Hey! Whoa!
-What are you doing? Connie is here. -I don't see her.
Yeah, that's 'cause she sneaks up on you like a tiny ninja.
-You're so paranoid. -Okay, I'm not being paranoid.
She did the "I'm watching you" thing to me five minutes ago.
Now, wasn't that better than worrying about Connie?
Hell yeah.
[scoffs]
Since summer is our busy time, if you wait too long,
I won't be able to guarantee the garden or the sitting area,
which would be such a shame
because they are both beautiful settings for a ceremony.
Jo Ellen, I… I think you're boring this poor man to death.
Oh!
I don't think that Doc finds planning
one of the happiest days in his life boring.
-Do you? -Oh!
-Would anyone like some pie? -Yes! I would.
Jo Ellen, would you be a doll and grab us a slice?
I suppose.
Oh, and two forks?
-Sure. -Thank you.
You looked like you needed a bit of saving.
I was trying to wait till she took a breath,
but she's got the lung power of a Navy Seal.
You okay?
Oh, yeah. Uh, yeah, just a minor headache.
Well, you have been under a tremendous amount of stress.
I mean, first with Jack and then Hope abandoning you.
-It's-- -She is visiting her octogenarian aunt.
-Yes, and that is exactly what I meant. -[laughs] Yes.
Anyway, you should go home.
-Ricky will understand. -No, no, no. I'm fine.
-You sure? -Yeah.
Well, if you need anything, you just call.
[gentle instrumental music playing]
[sighs]
[birds chirping]
Hey.
-Oh, hi, Mel. -Hey.
-You know the party's over there. -I know. [chuckles]
I'm… I'm just waiting for the sun to set.
It's my favorite time of day.
Yeah, I can see why.
Sometimes I think we take it for granted that we live in such a magnificent place.
[chuckles softly]
Um, would you hold Chloe for just a bit while I get something to drink?
Of course.
-[baby whimpers] -I'll be quick.
[Mel] Take your time.
[baby coos quietly]
[cooing]
[gentle instrumental music playing]
-Hey! -Happy birthday, baby.
-Aw. Oh! -Oh!
Thank you.
Last one before you become a mom.
Oh, that's right.
Why don't I light it? You can make a wish.
Oh, no, you don't need to do that.
-Why not? -Because I don't need to make a wish.
I have everything I ever wanted.
[gentle instrumental music playing]
[baby gurgles softly]
[cooing]
[sighs]
[distant chattering]
[woman] Jack.
Hey.
You look good.
Thanks.
Sorry I didn't come to the hospital. I… I wasn't sure that you'd want me there.
Don't worry about it.
Lydie invited me.
That was nice of her.
And sorry we're late. Todd had a work emergency,
so, um…
My apologies.
When business is booming, the work never stops.
[giggles] Hi!
Todd is a highly-regarded personal injury lawyer.
Todd Masry.
Jack Sheridan.
Jack. It's nice to meet you face-to-face.
-[Charmaine] Hiya, Mel. -Hi.
[Todd] Mel. Hey, FYI, I am taken.
[laughs] You are so bad!
Did you just say that? [laughs]
Uh, okay.
So, how did you guys meet?
-It was about a month ago. -It's more like three weeks.
Right. And he came into the salon for a haircut and sat in my chair.
-Isn't that wild? -Well, not if you need a haircut.
I've got a personal barber in Eureka,
but I bought a property in Clear River, and I decided to check out Char's salon.
Yeah. It's fate. I wasn't supposed to be working that day.
It was meant to be.
It is, and actually,
I wasn't gonna say anything because it's Ricky's party, but…
-We're engaged! [laughs] -Ta-da!
Oh wow.
[gentle instrumental music playing]
[Mel sighs softly]
[chuckles]
[keypad beeps]
[cell phone rings]
Happy birthday.
Aw, thank you.
And thank you for these beautiful flowers. It was very sweet of you.
You're welcome.
What are you and Jack doing for your birthday?
Um…
-Well, I'm gonna go to work. -What?
Why aren't you taking the day off?
Come on, Joe. You know that birthdays aren't my thing.
Just because Dad didn't care about them doesn't mean that we shouldn't.
Last year I went to Paris for my birthday and broke my AmEx.
Literally. A card with no limit.
[laughs] Well, I don't really wanna make a big deal about it, you know?
I just want my bubble bath and my cupcake.
Oh, come on.
It is a chance to celebrate yourself. How often do you take the time to do that?
[car approaches]
[car horn beeps]
[Mel] Um, you know what? Jack just pulled up.
-Can I talk to you later? -Yes. Good for him. Go have fun.
Okay, I love you.
I love you too.
-Hi. -[Jack] There's my birthday girl!
Happy birthday.
-Thank you. -I thought you'd still be in bed.
I have work. Remember?
-You're really going to the clinic? -Yeah, I told you that yesterday.
-Oh, I didn't think you were serious. -To me, it's just another day.
Why don't you wanna celebrate?
I'd… I'd rather not get into it right now.
Sure. Whatever. It's your day.
I'm sorry. I don't mean to be difficult. I--
Oh, I know. It's fine.
Are you mad?
No, of course not. I just want you to be happy.
I am.
[car approaches]
Who's that?
-The masseuse. -The masseuse?
It's fine. Forget it. Don't worry. I'll tell her to leave. It's fine.
No. No, no.
-You sure? -Yeah.
-Who am I to say no to a massage? -That's what I'm talking about.
I'll call Doc, tell him you're not coming in today.
-No, no, it's okay. I'll do that. -Whatever you want.
Thank you.
-It's your day. -It's my day
You're gonna get pampered.
[distant chatter]
[sighs]
You ready?
Yeah.
[Preacher] All right.
I gotcha. Come on.
[groans] There.
There you go.
-Got it? -Why can't I stay with you?
Because you are gonna have way more fun here at camp.
Can't you come with me?
No, sorry, buddy. This one's just for kids.
-I could stay with Connie at the store. -You'll make a ton of new friends here.
Yeah. I don't really know how to do that.
-You got me to be your friend. -That's not the same.
-Hi. -Hey.
-[camp counselor] Checking in? -Yeah, this is Christopher.
-[camp counselor] Hello, Christopher. -Hi.
He's a little nervous.
[chuckles] Hey, don't worry. It's everyone's first day.
[inhales deeply]
I will be right here when they drop you off.
Pinky promise?
So, you require ID at pick up, right?
Only two people are authorized to take Christopher home.
Oh, yeah. Absolutely. We check IDs before signing the kids out.
Okay.
["Powder Blue/Cascine Park" playing]
♪ I was only wondering ♪
♪ Hour on the phone like ♪
♪ Feel your reason start to shift ♪
♪ You really think you could Give yourself away? ♪
♪ Half a moment Living in the sunsets of our youth ♪
♪ I killed a world Was it enough to turn us loose… ♪
-What do you think of my new swimsuit? -Yeah, it's nice. [chuckles]
Hey, are you looking for someone?
[Lizzie laughs]
I'm making sure Connie isn't here.
Are you insane? Connie in a kayak?
Last time she went swimming was in the 1900s.
-But what if-- -I thought we agreed to forget about her?
-I don't want her to call your parents. -So what if she does?
So, what if they send you back to LA?
Trust me.
They'd rather have me here than deal with me at home.
-Really? -Yeah.
When I'm not there, they can do whatever they want.
Like what?
Hang out with their country club friends. Everyone's so fake.
-All they do is one-up each other. -You mean like spending money?
I mean everything.
Do you miss it?
Home, I mean.
No.
So, uh, does that mean you'll stay in Virgin River?
Depends. You're going to community college, right?
Yeah.
So, if you're staying, then I'm in no hurry to leave.
[Lizzie giggles]
So, it definitely is wet age-related macular degeneration?
I'm afraid so.
[Doc] And, uh,
the likelihood of, uh, permanent blindness?
Depends on the course of treatment you take, but guess it's possible.
Yeah, that's what I thought.
You might want to consider adding
another physician to your practice to give you some cover.
Actually, I'm meeting with a headhunter in just a couple of minutes.
Smart.
So just, uh,
let me know how you wanna proceed.
Yeah, will do, will do.
And, uh, thank you, Alex.
[sighs softly]
[door opens]
[woman] Dr. Mullins?
Ah, Julia? Nice to meet you in person.
Likewise.
-Please, sit down. -Thank you.
[Doc] Yeah.
So, you're looking to retire?
Well, right now, I'm just exploring all my options.
And what's your timeline for the new hire?
As soon as possible,
and I need to keep this search confidential.
I will let the patients know as soon as I lock down a replacement.
So, you're not willing to create a digital profile?
That is correct.
Well, if that's the case, we have our work cut out for us.
Why is that?
Medicine is a very competitive market right now.
This is a thriving practice,
and you get to treat a variety of ailments without any of the bureaucracy.
Well, most doctors aren't looking to practice country medicine.
[laughs]
And why not? We got no traffic. People are as friendly as all get-out.
Big cities have more to offer.
Such as?
Competitive salaries, perks…
What kind of perks are we talking about?
Signing bonuses and country club memberships.
[laughs] That's ridiculous.
It's the market.
Well, I believe this place just sells itself.
[gentle instrumental music playing]
[Jack] Okay. Keep your eyes closed. I'm not kidding.
Okay. [chuckles]
No peeking.
Open your eyes.
[gasps]
-What? You got me sushi? -Mm-hmm.
Thank you!
You're welcome.
I didn't know there was a sushi restaurant nearby.
Well, there's not. The closest place is in Grace Valley.
That's two hours away.
Hm, not if you have a friend who's a bush pilot.
-[Mel chuckles] -He flew it in while you had your massage.
Oh my gosh. I-- This is so incredible. I don't even know what to say.
I had Joey send me a list of your favorite rolls, so…
It's perfect and amazing. Thank you.
You went overboard. [laughs]
Well, us Sheridans believe that birthdays are the greatest day of the year.
Why is that?
'Cause holidays you gotta share with everybody else,
but your birthday is just for you.
Hm. [inhales]
-Birthdays were never a thing in my house. -Is that why you don't celebrate them?
Mr. Sheridan, I did not take you for someone who digs for information.
I believe that that is Hope's department.
I've never dated anybody who hasn't wanted to celebrate their birthday.
Usually, there's a ton of pressure to do something big.
I guess I'm unique.
That you are.
I'm constantly pleasantly surprised by you.
I like to keep you on your toes.
Try this.
[Mel hums]
-Mmm. -Oh, that's pretty good.
Mm-hmm? It's delicious.
So, um,
that was a pretty big bombshell Charmaine dropped.
[Jack scoffs] Yeah.
You know, I can't figure out whether she's serious about the guy,
or trying to get a rise out of me.
Either way, he's not her type.
Well, he seems to really like her, and he's successful.
No, Charmaine doesn't care about money.
I'm gonna talk to her. I don't want some bozo hanging around the twins.
I think that's a little premature, don't you?
Right now, they can't see him, but they can hear him.
That doesn't work for me.
Anyway, what do you wanna do for dinner?
I don't know. Just meet back here. Maybe bring something from the bar?
-Sure you don't want to go out? -I'm positive.
As long as I get my cupcake and my bubble bath, I will be happy.
Okay.
Can I have another piece?
Try this.
-The hell you doing here? -Come to deliver a message.
Nobody likes a snitch.
I had nothing to do with the raid.
Really?
So, you're not responsible for flipping Spencer?
You know, if not for a loyal employee, I'd be in jail right now.
[chuckles] Were you surprised…
[laughs]
…when your police friend showed up, and there was no drugs, no money?
'Cause they were.
Look, if you're gonna kill me, just do it.
In time. My time.
And when I do, unlike Spencer, you'll stay dead.
On the plus side, I guess you did try to make up for everything,
considering what happened to Jack.
I want you to remember something.
Someday soon, these law enforcement types are gonna go back home,
and I'll still be here.
[Lilly] Here we go, girl. Come on. One more. There we go.
Hey, Lilly.
Hi!
Hey, how are you?
Happy birthday!
Oh, yeah, thank you.
I just keep forgetting that Brie told the whole town it's my birthday.
Hard to keep a secret in Virgin River.
So true.
-So, how are you? Is everything okay? -Mm-hmm.
Yeah. Tara's great. Chloe is growing like a weed.
So, do you and Jack have any big plans for tonight?
Oh, no. I told him I didn't want to do anything big for my birthday.
You know, that's how I was until Buck and I got married.
Buck believed that every birthday
was a day to celebrate the gift of being born
and give thanks for another year well-lived.
Grateful we had a lot of wonderful celebrations together.
Whatever it is you do tonight with Jack, I hope you enjoy yourself.
Thank you.
-Bye. -Come on, little one. Here we go.
[Joey] You did such a beautiful job in here.
Mm-hmm.
-Do you think she's gonna like it? -Yeah.
I mean, you know, until she's 12, and then she'll want to paint it black.
[laughs]
Hm. I can't wait to meet her.
See who she is, who she'll become.
That is the thing about becoming a mom.
You get the privilege of watching your child grow up.
It changes your outlook on life.
Hm. For the better?
You can't even imagine.
Uh, headaches?
A few, but they ain't that bad.
Yeah?
Dizziness?
No.
Yeah?
-Sleeping? -Yeah, pretty good.
Let's take a look.
[Jack inhales deeply, groans]
That surgeon did a very nice job.
Looking good. Can you sit up?
[sighs] How much longer will I have to keep getting these checkups?
Well, you have been cleared by the doctors in Grace Valley,
but, with your memory issues, I just wanna keep an eye on you.
Yeah, whoever shot me,
it's right here. You know, it's--
But I can't recall.
Our brains protect us
by wiping out memories of traumatic events.
Well, I'm gonna keep trying.
Look.
Mike is here. Sheriff's on it.
You just need to be patient and focus on your recovery.
Anyway, what have you got planned for Mel's big night?
Dinner from the bar.
-On her birthday? -Mm-hmm.
[laughs] Oh, you are a gambling man!
She said she didn't want to do anything, so…
-[Doc sighs] -What?
[hesitates] In my experience,
when a woman tells you not to bother doing something,
that means you had absolutely better do something,
or there's gonna be hell to pay.
I honestly don't think Mel's like that.
Yeah, I'll give you that, but you have had a few rough weeks.
-So? -Maybe it's not about what she wants.
Maybe she doesn't want you to have to do anything.
[cell phone rings]
[sighs]
Hello?
I honestly don't care what you do with my stuff.
Look, throw everything in the trash, or don't. Just stop calling me.
[phone beeps]
[door opens]
[sighs]
[door closes]
[clears throat] You meeting someone?
Uh, no, just looking for Jack.
He owns the place.
Yeah, I know who Jack is.
You do, do you?
Yeah. We actually used to live together.
Really?
I don't remember Jack ever living with a woman before.
-Well, I guess I'm the exception. -[chuckles softly]
So, what's your secret?
[Brie] Hmm, well, some say I'm irresistible.
[Brady] You know, I'm getting that.
Can I buy you a drink?
[Jack] That'd be a no.
Hey, speak for yourself.
You can leave.
Give me a minute.
Hey.
-You look good. -Calvin send you?
No. Calvin and I are done.
Well, that's convenient, now that he's out of business.
Look, I, uh… I just came by to see how you're doing.
I'm doing fine, thanks.
You can go now.
I heard you lost your memory.
That's a bummer.
Must be frustrating not remembering what happened.
Brady, what are you after?
It's just-- You know, it's been a while since we've seen each other.
Yeah.
What's your point?
Nothing.
Look, I'm just--
I'm glad you're back on your feet.
All right. I'll get out of your way.
[scoffs]
Hey.
-[camp counselor] You're good. -Thanks.
Hey! Looks like someone had a good day.
So, what was your favorite thing? Archery? Swimming?
Who'd you have lunch with?
No one. I hate it. I'm never going back.
[soft groaning]
-Maybe I should pull around the corner? -Nuh-uh.
It's just really bright out--
-[car horn beeps] -[Lizzie laughs]
There's no way Connie didn't hear that.
-We gotta get out of here. -Stop! Stop.
-[motor starts] -Listen to me.
You are literally driving me insane.
Your obsession with Connie is ruining everything.
I'm sorry, but I'm the one who was caught in my underwear!
[groans] You need to let that go.
-It's not like it went viral. -Connie is viral enough!
Taking risks is what makes life interesting.
If you don't know that by now, I can't help you.
Where are you going?
Home. So you don't have to worry about Connie anymore.
[gentle instrumental music playing]
[knock at door]
[chuckles] What's going on?
A little change of plans.
I have two tickets to a moonlight dinner cruise in Eureka.
Ticket lady says you're gonna need a jacket,
and you might want to ditch the PJs.
I don't understand what's happening.
We're going on a moonlight dinner cruise.
No, I understand the concept of a dinner cruise.
What I don't understand is why we are going on one.
Jack, you've already done way too much.
I'm just trying to make you happy.
Well, I don't need to go out.
Being with you makes me happy.
Aw.
I'm being serious.
Okay.
All right. So say we stay in, then next year we do the same thing,
you're gonna start thinking that I'm taking you for granted,
and I don't care enough to plan something.
Jack, you--
You're having a fake argument with someone who isn't me.
Look, if I want something, I will tell you.
That's what you're saying right now.
No, that's what I'm saying, period.
Okay.
-I will take you at your word. -Thank you.
-But there's one more thing I gotta do. -What?
-Meet me at my house in an hour. -Jack…
-Shh. -[Mel laughs]
Trust me.
[chuckles softly]
[sighs]
[exhales]
[keypad beeps]
-[beeping] -[operator] All circuits are busy.
Please try your call again later.
Muriel?
-Hey, you. -Hey.
I made you vegetable lasagna.
-Oh. -Already baked.
All you have to do is warm it for ten minutes, and it'll be ready to go.
You shouldn't have gone to all that trouble.
[sarcastically] Mmm. What's that you're having?
Oh, now that, that's a frozen TV dinner.
-And I rest my case. [laughs] -[Doc laughs]
Well, thank you. This… this looks so much better.
Well, you're welcome. See you tomorrow.
[Doc] Uh, do you wanna join me?
No. No, you enjoy your alone time.
[Preacher] "The Captain had risen earlier than usual
and set out down the beach, his cutlass swinging
under the broad skirts of the old blue coat,
his brass telescope under his arm, his hat tilted upon his head."
[sighs gently]
We can save the rest for later.
You don't have to go back tomorrow, okay?
[Christopher] I don't know how to play Fortnite.
They all laughed at me.
That wasn't very nice.
I miss my mom.
Yeah, I know you do.
I'm so sorry that she's not here.
But, you know, I don't know how to play Fortnite either,
so, uh… Okay, so maybe we could teach each other?
You don't have an Xbox or PlayStation.
Well, maybe we should get one.
That would be awesome.
Yeah? Okay, then.
[Preacher chuckles]
You know,
sometimes when you feel alone,
you find someone else who feels the same way
and, well, you end up being best friends.
Did that ever happen to you?
Yeah.
Yeah, I met Jack, when I joined the Marines.
But Marines are tough.
Well, you can be tough and feel alone.
So, if I go back to camp tomorrow, I might make a best friend like you did?
Absolutely.
I'll try that. Night, Preach.
Yeah. Night, little man.
[chuckles softly]
["Time After Time" playing]
♪ Lying in my bed ♪
♪ I hear the clock, and I think of you ♪
♪ Caught up in circles… ♪
Against the laws of nature, I present you…
with a coconut cupcake.
[Mel chuckles]
Aw!
If you tried it, you'd like it.
Oh, you know, at this point in my life, I know what I like.
Well…
Well, what if I put the frosting someplace…
interesting?
-Oh, that's not fair. -Uh-huh.
[Mel giggles]
[Jack] Mmm.
Okay.
-That's pretty good. -Told you.
Happy birthday.
I'm sorry about today. I thought I was doing the right thing.
Oh, that's okay.
-Everything you did was really sweet. -But it didn't make you change your mind.
[sighs] That's not on you.
My mom died a week before my 11th birthday.
And when I turned 12,
my dad was so depressed, he couldn't even get out of bed.
So, ever since, it's not really a day I feel like celebrating.
Baby, I'm so sorry.
It's okay. It is what it is.
No, it's not.
I just hate the idea of you hurting.
I wish there was something I could do.
You've already done so much for me.
You don't even know.
♪ And the drum beats out of time ♪
♪ If you're lost, you can look And you will find me ♪
♪ Time after time ♪
♪ If you fall, I will catch you ♪
♪ I'll be waiting ♪
♪ Time after time ♪
♪ If you're lost, you can look And you will find me ♪
♪ Time after time ♪
♪ If you fall, I will catch you ♪
♪ I will be waiting… ♪
-Something's burning. -What?
Something's burning.
I think something's burning!
Oh shit!
Okay. Okay, come on.
[glass smashes]
[Mel exhales deeply]
[crashing]
[theme music playing] rning!