Grandma Dearest

Breathe, lucy.

Breathe.

You're doin' great, lucy.

I really wish it was you lying here.

he's almost here.

He's almost here.

There you are.

You didn't call me?

Mom, we've been a little distracted, mom.

Now look at you,

you're all bunched up there.

Let's just- - I'm fine, barbara.

All right, dear. - I'm fine, I'm fine.

I had to find out where you were

from those heathen neighbors of yours for god's sake.

It's a good thing I stopped by when I did.

Mom, we've got it under control.

You don't have to be here.

No, I wanted to give you this.

I made it for jason to go home in.

We've actually decided on nicholas.

don't be ridiculous.

Everyone would call him nick

and what's the point of having a given name

if nobody ever uses it?

Please.

Jason will suit him perfectly. - Mom, we could really

use something to eat.

Could you grab us something from the cafeteria?

certainly.

What would you like?

Surprise me.

be right back.

ethan, your mother was not part of the birthing plan.

She wasn't even nice to me until I got pregnant.

And nice is an exaggeration.

I'm essentially a vessel for a future grandchild.

She's got a good heart, okay?

She's just excited for us.

You know how lonely she's been since dad died.

She can hang around for now,

but she can't be in the room when I deliver.

Deal.

I mean it, ethan.

I love you.

I love you, too.

But I really hate you right now.

I think there's something wrong.

how are we doing?

doc, she's in terrible pain.

What's going on?

you're bleeding, mrs. Anders.

I'm afraid we'll have to get you into surgery right away.

Is my baby going to be okay?

We'll get you out of here in a moment.

Mr. Anders, please go to the waiting area

and we'll keep you posted.

it's gonna be okay.

It's gonna be okay.

what's happening?

Lucy is fine.

She lost a lot of blood but she's recovering now.

And the baby?

There's no easy way to say this.

We lost the child.

Lucy was hemorrhaging and in these situations

we have to prioritize the life

of the mother over the life of the baby.

I'm sorry.

There was nothing we could do.

I wanna see him.

I wanna see my grandson.

I don't think that's a good idea.

I won't ask again, doctor.

that's wonderful.

Okay.

Okay.

amy, bobby, breakfast!

I'm starving.

No wonder our grocery bill's through the roof.

Here you go.

Really?

You're 11.

Who could you possibly be texting at seven a.M.?

You're on your phone more than me.

Well I'm not playing candy crush, I'm working.

I play other stuff, too.

You're not helping your case.

Can we go to a pizza tonight?

We'll see, I have a late meeting.

Your dad's gonna pick you up from school.

are we gonna stay with him tonight?

No, he'll drop you at the office.

Shoot. We gotta go.

Come on you guys, hurry.

we locked down

a bunch of new vendors. - Nice.

Hey, did you get that paperwork?

I have the information you want

on ivy gray jewelry back at my desk.

Thank you.

Yeah, I'll look it over before I meet with ms. Thompson.

By the way, don't hate me.

Becca in accounting told me to give this to you.

It's her cell number. - Brian.

You guys are perfect for each other.

Yeah?

What do we have in common?

Well, you both are single and work in the same office.

That's very helpful, thank you.

Listen, just think about it, okay?

Yep.

Later. - See ya.

Thanks man.

hi, ethan, it's your mother.

It's been awhile.

I stopped by the cemetery today and...

Well, I'm thinking of you.

Please call me back.

come in.

Mr. Anders.

Nice to see you again.

Ms. Thompson.

Please have a seat.

Thank you.

have you had the opportunity to look over

the purchasing details I sent you?

Yes. I'm very pleased with the order.

Great.

Did you design this yourself?

I design all my jewelry.

Wow. Well, you must be a busy woman.

you have no idea.

well, if you want to look this over

and sign it by next week, we can get the ball rolling.

Certainly.

I may have some questions.

Would I be able to email you?

Of course.

I'm also happy to talk through

it with you in person if you'd like.

Do you wanna maybe talk some more about it over dinner or...

Mom!

Mom- - mom, I need my phone back.

Like, you don't understand.

See, laura is having a birthday party next week

and there's a text chain and I really need to be on it.

Mom, dad said he would take me to see "chainsaw 2."

if I don't see it, everyone's gonna be making fun of me.

They are all yours.

You're early.

Sorry.

Hey man.

ethan, this is my ex husband, calvin.

This bundle of fun is amy and this...

Well, this is bobby.

Well, nice to meet you.

Look, I've gotta run.

Bobby's got this weird rash thing and amy's grounded.

I'll let her explain.

Love you, bye.

Guys, can you please wait outside

for me while I finish up?

There's candy on julie's desk.

I'm sorry about that.

Like I was saying, I can't tonight.

If I don't take them for pizza, there might be a revolt.

that's totally okay.

I don't wanna stand in the way of pizza night.

Well, you're welcome to come with us.

They're quite a handful solo.

Sure.

Why not?

No.

No, I was kidding.

No, you don't wanna come to dinner with my kids.

We'll do it some other time.

I'd love to.

I mean, if that's all right with you.

okay, well, let me get my stuff.

penny for your thoughts.

A quarter with inflation.

Can you afford it?

That's a little steep.

I've just been thinkin' about my parents a lot lately.

I wish they were around to watch amy and bobby grow up.

I know you're not close with your mother

but I'd do anything to have my parents around.

You ever think of reconnecting?

It's not that simple.

Well, sure it is.

Yeah, you just take out your phone.

You know that thing that you keep in your pocket

and you go into contacts,

search for the number with mom next to it and...

Wait, you don't have your mom in here?

It's under barbara anders.

That's psychotic.

My mother...

After we lost our son, lucy changed.