A Million Little Things

Previously on "A Million Little Things"...

Get down!

You want to talk about it?Mnh-mnh.

I'm not sure that I should be making my movie.

This isn't just your story.

You haveto make this.

Last night was great.

I love the idea of having

a no-strings-attached casual fling,

but I reallydon't want anything serious right now.

Are you taking anything for the pain?

I'm not gonna take what they prescribed me.

I'm sober.

Katherine gave me another chance.

I'm not gonna blow it.

I can't lose another friend.

Gary? You okay?

I didn't know who else to call.

I'm just dancing while putting away the dishes,

which, according to the chore wheel,

is something you should've done yesterday.

I think some of the stuff I did last night

made me exempt from the chore wheel --

What is this horrendous playlist?

It's hold music.

It was really annoying for the first 10 minutes,

but now I'm kind of --

I don't know. I'm getting into it.

That is impressive.

Is there anything you can't pretend to do?

Who -- Who are you on hold with, anyway?

It's Oxford Medical Center. They sent me an e-mail

saying they were canceling my six-month cancer screening,

so I'm just trying to reschedule.

Man: We are experiencing an extremely high call volume.

Your call is very important to us.

Please stay on the line for the next representative.

I don't think you're getting that appointment. What?

I just had an alert on my phone

saying that there are now five people in Oxford

who've tested positive for the coronavirus.

And who knows how many more have gotten it

and haven't been tested.

Whoa! What are you doing?

If you hang up and call back,

you'll just go straight to the back of the --

Yes, hi, this is Maggie Bloom.

Um, I was wondering if there was any way

you guys could squeeze me in for my six-month screening.

Uh, day after tomorrow?

Yeah. Uh, 2:00 p.m. Okay.

How did you get through?

This isn't Oxford. I'm gonna go see my doctor in Boston.

Yes.

I woke up this morning so excited for this table read.

But the truth is, it's bittersweet.

Because as you all know, it's based on a real story

about me losing a friend.

And -- And even thoughhe's not here...

I know he'd be proud

of the people I brought

togetherto tell this story.

It's perfect.

Yeah? Mm-hmm.

Yeah. Whoa.

Oh, you've got to go?

Okay. Wait, baby.

Just one second.

This is a culmination of years of hard work.

You totally deserve today.

Now go. Don't be late.

'Cause otherwise, you'll never get that respect back.

What?

Alright, the paint is dry.

Let's take her out for a test drive.

Oh. Let me help you with that.

No, I got it.

Are you gonna be okay to go to the play tonight?

Totally.

I'm in some pain now, but Mom's gonna take me

to get that cortisone shot laterand fix me right up.

Wait, Dad, doesn't the surrey with the fringe on top

need a fringe on top?

You didn't tell him?I wanted to surprise him.

Buddy, as we speak, the costumerfrom Uncle Rome's movie

is making you the fringe.

Really?

Well, when you only have one line,

you gotta figure out a wayto make a splash.

Thanks, Dad.Let's get this off.

Hey, Gina. What's up?

We got another letter from the landlord.

That guy's relentless. What is it this time?

Did you have the "open" sign onone minute after you closed?

Did you serve someone

even though they had no shirtand no shoes?

It's an eviction notice.

What? I'm on my way in.

He's messing with the wrong person.

That's what I wanted to hear.

See you soon.Okay, bye.

Is everything okay?

Nothing I can't handle.

Hey, T, chicks 'n ducks'n geese better hurry.

Mom! No spoilers!

I'm sure this trip has meant a lot to him.

Delilah: He probably won't remember it a week from now,

but I'll remember it forever.

I am tired of sharing a bathroom with him, though,

so I'm excited to get home, see the kids,

maybe buy my dad some new underwear.

Well, can't wait to hear about all of it,

except for that last part,

when we share a ride from the airport.

Ooh, great! You were able to get the early flight?

I had to use all of my miles, but yeah.

Oh, and I booked a hotel.

What? No. You're staying with me.

That way, I can drive you to your screening,

and we can catch up on all things

and/or people you've been doing in Oxford.

I may have talked to Gina.

Do you mind?

Not at all. I can use the feedback.

How long are you staying?

Just a few days. Until Thursday...

maybe Friday.

I'll be back in Oxford before you know it.

Well, no need to rush.

I'm sure everyone's gonna want to see you.

Darcy:Wow. You're packing.

And here, I thought you'd neverwant to leave this house

and its, uh --How'd you say it? --

"extremely slidable banisters"?

Don't get me wrong, D's house is amazing,

but, uh at least at Casa de Mendez,

if I break something, I can afford to replace it.

How was your therapy session?

Dr. Hughes seems really great.

Did you tell her about your nightmares?

Not yet. It was, um, more of a meet-and-greet.

But I made an appointmentfor next week.

That's huge. Yeah.

S-So, you know, it was a good match.

Yeah.

You found me a female veteran

who loves dogsand validates parking.

You must've used all those filters in Yelp.

I can't take all the credit.Sure you can.

And for all of your hard work,

I brought you a 500-calorie commission cookie.

There's a cute bakery next door.

I'm gonna save this for later,

'cause Casa de Mendez does not subscribe

to the archaic "no food in bed" rule.

But couldn't it?

Woman: With COVID-19 cases on the rise --

Hey, what's up, bro?

Ah, just checking in on Theo's costume.

Oh, man, Sylvia crushed it. Check this out --

Seven-inch onyx black peacock-style Venetian lace.

You have no idea what any of that means, do you?

Not a clue.

But it looks dope!

And Sylvia seemed very excited.

That's great.

I just want it to be perfect for Theo.

What are you talking about, man?

You're the best dad in the world.

Yeah, I don't know about that.

But I'm trying.

Alright, thanks, man. Definitely.

You better not eat my Alpha Crunch before I get back.

That stuff costs like 20 bucks after postage.

What, $20 for sugary vowels

that shred the roof of your mouth?

Hard pass.

I knew you were eating my cereal!

Well, I had to, didn't I?

It's a cereal that teaches phonics

and gives you diabetes.

Who's not intrigued?

Is that your car?

Yeah. I better get going.

Oh.

Okay.

Have a safe trip.

Thank you.

I'll see you Friday.

Yeah, yeah.

Friday.

This is ridiculous.

I understand that we need to stop

when the fire trucks are pulling out of the firehouse.

Why do we have to stop when they're backing in?

Do that on your own time!Theo.

Now we're gonna be late for school.

Oh, Dad's calling.

Hey, hon. Everything okay?

No, they just called from the hospital