Sick for Toys

I love playing with my new toys.

Did you take your medicine?

What's the matter? You don't wanna play?

It feels so good.

Yes.

Yes!

- You guys finish playing? - Yeah. I'm done for now.

You remember what you do when you're done playing?

Yes! I wasn't gonna forget.

- Happy? - It's for your own good. Not mine.

So then you just read those reports on-air?

Yeah, they just tell me the traffic, and then I repeat it.

Why don't you just air what the reporters say?

I don't wanna talk about work anymore. Let's talk about you.

What do you like to do outside of work? You clearly work out.

- Uh... - What?

- I mean, yes... - Oh, come on. You have a great body.

I'm allowed to appreciate that in a man.

Plus, you're probably packing, too.

Mm.

I'm gonna get another on of these. Do you want a drink?

- No, I... - Are you sure? Oh, waitress!

Can you tell our waiter to get me another whiskey-Coke?

- Of course. - Actually, wait. Can you make it a double?

Gotcha.

- I'm not that boring, am I? - Oh...

...sorry, no. I just... I don't work tomorrow, so I figure what's the harm, right?

I guess so.

You should drink with me, though. Whisky's the best.

- I still have to drive you home later. - Come on. We'll take a taxi. Whatever.

I'd really prefer to have my own car.

Okay, if that's the way you feel.

Hey, people like you are the reason I have a job, right?

- Nice and easy. - It's easy! I'm easy.

- Oh, boy. - Oh, thank you. Thank you so much.

- This way. - I can make it! I can make my way.

I know my way. I can open doors myself, you know?

- I know. - And the arm around the shoulder?

- It's for your protection. - That's what I have...

- Whoa, stand up straight. - ...this for.

- Are you serious? - It's fine. I have a conceal and carry.

- Yeah. Emphasis on conceal. - It...

The world is a dangerous place for a woman.

Okay. Did you think I might be dangerous?

Maybe.

- Oh, boy. - No, you're too sweet.

Come on.

That girl should not have a gun on her.

- There you go. - Damn, you're sweet.

Have a good night. I'll call you in the morning.

No, no, no, no. Stay. Stay the night.

Our first time isn't gonna be when you're hammered. I'll call you tomorrow.

Come on, come on.

I can't. You're drunk.

- That's what makes it more fun. - I'll call you. I'll call you in the morning.

I'm sorry.

Why are you being so mean?

Bye.

Roy, I'm glad you called me back.

- What's going on? Everything okay? - I...

This is going to sound crazy. I probably shouldn't even be freaking out like this.

- I just didn't know who else to call. - What's this all about?

It's Jason. I haven't heard from him since yesterday morning.

I thought he wasn't texting back because he was busy, but then I called him...

...when he was supposed to be getting off work and he didn't answer.

I don't know. Maybe it's nothing, but I'm freaking out a little bit.

- Have you seen him at all? - Not since the argument last week.

You argued? I didn't even know.

What's happening? You dying?

What? A guy can't bring his friend his favorite peppermint mocha cappuccino...

...before he goes into work?

- What happened? - Nothing happened.

Nothing happened.

What?

I need a favor.

It's Jason. You know.

Did he say anything?

- I don't know if I did something or... - He didn't say anything.

So, I'm planning on going off the grid for a few days.

- You want me to lie to Kate? - Only if she asks.

Could you try to call him for me and then let me know if he's okay?

- I just need to know. - Yeah, I'll try... for you.

I doubt he's gonna pick up my phone call, but if he doesn't...

...I'll just go straight to his place.

Thank you so much.

You're a really great guy.

Jason!

You in there?

- It won't be long. I'll be back. - Where are you going? You know what?

Forget about it. Don't tell me. It'll make it more difficult when she calls.

All right. I won't tell you.

- Is it another girl? - Don't worry about it.

- Is it another girl? - I thought you didn't wanna know any details.

You're right. I don't.

Fuck me.

Hello?

- Hi. Is this Emilia? - Who is this?

My name's Roy. I think you might know my friend Jason?

- Jason... - Jason Lowe.

I'm at his apartment right now, and I found your name and number on a napkin.

Oh, that Jason.

Uh, we were supposed to go on a date the other day, but he blew me off.

I'm sorry he blew you off. I hope you weren't looking forward to it.

I figured I would try to get to know him. Thought he was kinda cute.

Can't say I'm surprised to find out he's just another...

...butthead.

Are you laughing at me?

I haven't heard that term since the seventh grade.

I like it. It's fitting.

What was your name again?

- Roy. - Roy.

Listen, I know this is a long shot, um...

...but would you happen to know where Jason is?

I haven't heard from him.

I wish I had, I could have helped. But...

Well, um...

...thanks, anyway. It was nice talking to you.

It was nice talking to you, too, Roy.

Even though I should even be up this late. It's way past my bedtime.

- Good night, Emilia. - Good night, Roy.

Nothing's out of place. His computer was still there.

- What about his car? - That wasn't there.

I don't like being that paranoid girlfriend, you know, but...

...I'm worried about him.

I even tried "find my phone," but I guess his must be off.

Yeah, my phone call went straight to voicemail, too.

You know the guy. He doesn't think of anyone except himself.

I thought I might be important to him.

It doesn't matter how many times you tell the guy, he's going to do things his own way.

Hey, maybe he's going Christmas shopping and he doesn't wanna ruin the surprise.

He didn't even get me a birthday present.

- I finished my Christmas shopping. - Oh, yeah?

- You're going to love your gift. - You got me a present?

- It's nothing really. - That's sweet.

What did you two argue about?

You don't have to answer that.

- Thanks for talking to me. - You don't have to thank me.

Kate...

...the thing about Jason is...

...he doesn't do stability. He's always been one to rebel.

And if that doesn't work for you, maybe he's not the right guy.

It's disrespectful for him to just bail on you and not tell you where he's going.

I shouldn't be saying any of this. It's not my place and all...

...but you're my friend, too. Probably a better one than he is.

You deserve better than someone who's going to just treat you like some kind of toy...

...he only makes time for when he feels like it.

So, it doesn't seem like you're very concerned that Jason might be missing.

- I'm not concerned. - And you've spent this entire conversation...

...telling me how awful he is for me.

I don't know what your game is, but I don't like it.

Oh, no, there's no game.

- That looked... it's not... - You know what?

Coffee was a bad idea.

Call me if you hear from Jason.

Fuck.

Samantha, it's Roy.

I feel really bad about last night. I mean, the way that I left you.

I wanted to ask, do you wanna go to lunch?

Okay, I know that you're in there. I just saw that guy leave.

- And? - I wanted to check on you.

- We went out last night, and... - You're the one who left.

Look, I wanted to get laid last night, and you had some kind of...

"...conflict of conscious" and bailed.

That's not my fault.

I think you mean "conflict of conscience."

Oh, my God.

I almost fucked you. Thank you for sparing me that mistake.

Wait, wait, wait! I didn't even say anything!

I didn't even say anything.

Did you want to try again another time?

Hello?

Hi. It's Roy again from last night.

Well, hello!

This is completely crazy, um...

...I feel really bad about my friend standing you up.

Would you... would you want to have a do-over with me instead?

I promise I won't do the same.

What did you have in mind?

Uh...

Are you Roy?

You must be Emilia.

Good call on the sweater.

I figured if you didn't like the look of me you could just pretend you were alone...

- ...and never have to speak to me. - Why wouldn't I like the look of you?

We've never met 'til now.

I like the way you look.

You look...

...fun.

I'll take that.

No, I live with my brother, actually.

We inhabited the house after my parents died.

Do you mean "inherited"?

Probably. I get that one wrong.

You probably inhabited it, too.

Don't worry. The other day I said "appetizer" instead of "appraisal."

That customer was very confused.

Thanks.

I'm sorry to hear about your parents.

They must have been young. How old were you when they passed?

Um, I was really little.