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This is beautiful.

Yeah.

You want to check out the lake before it gets dark?

No, I'd prefer to crawl into my bed for a week and cry quietly into a pillow.

Come here.

You know that this is just a temporary arrangement.

You're going to get through this.

Yeah, I know.

I know, plus it forces me to get the house ready to sell, or...

Or, I don't know, maybe we keep it.

It's a lot more scenic up here than you let on.

It's a cute little duck here for you.

I haven't seen you in about 25 years.

Jesus Christ.

Henry, you scared the shit out of me.

Never seen you before.

Uh, yeah, Jack.

Henry.

Spent my whole life in that house right over there.

Oh.

Used to babysit this one.

Your dad called me.

Wanted me to look in on you.

Got it.

Heard you lost your restaurant.

Bummer, oh.

Yeah, it was.

We're good, though.

We're good.

Good to hear.

This isn't like Boston.

The folks up here actually check in on each other, you know?

Well, thanks for checking in.

It was really lovely to see you again, Henry.

Yeah, you too.

Well, if you need anything, you know where to find me.

Thank you.

Y'all enjoy your swim.

Thanks.

That was really weird.

Yeah, he's definitely gonna try to kill us.

Oh.

You're such a jerk.

You can make it up to me.

Do not fucking do that.

That is horrible.

Okay, I'm sorry.

Hey.

You wanna swim out a little more?

Sam.

Alright.

Sam.

Sam.

Sam?

Zzz.

What happened?

Come on.

Jesus.

Holy shit.

What the hell happened?

I have no idea.

It was like there was something pulling me under, but there was nothing around me.

It was like I heard a current or something?

Maybe. Maybe there's no tide in the lake. Right.

You hurt?

No. I'm perfectly fine.

Okay.

Hey.

What is that?

Oh, wow.

That's beautiful.

Oh.

A little welcome home gift.

Let's dry off.

Come on.

Don't you know how dangerous it is to come up behind someone with a knife?

Worth the risk.

Hey, that looks nice.

Oh, yeah.

Thank you.

I forgot I was wearing it hey...

Would you please open the wine and keep your hands busy for a few minutes?

Okay.

Fancy.

My mom used to drink her orange juice out of those every morning.

I like them.

To

new beginnings?

Will you help me with something?

Okay.

Nice.

You know, when you said cottage, I was kind of picturing like a mattress on the

floor next to a wood stove.

This is like a full-blown house for family.

Uh. Yeah, it used to only be those front two rooms.

My mom inherited it from a great aunt, I think.

Ian's been in her family since the founding of the town or something.

A really long time.

And then my dad expanded after

when he finally decided to have renters.

Do you like it here?

What's not to like?

I know that I have been kind of a drag lately,

but I'm really going to try to be more optimistic.

I really appreciate you trying all this.

I'll get there.

Do you want some more wine?

I'm good.

Umm, I think I'm good too.

Hey.

Would you remind me to call my dad in the morning?

I forgot to tell him that we made it safely.

Yeah, okay.

Hi, Henry.

I saw your car. Figured I'd say hey.

Brake light's out.

Oh.

Thanks.

You're up early.

Oh, waiting for someone.

Early morning pickup.

Figured I'd fill in some of the ruts from all this damn rain we've been having.

Yeah.

- Well, I really need to get going. - Where are you headed?

Uh...

I'm just going to pick a few things up.

Before you run off, can I ask you a question?

Uh-huh.

You remember when we were little?

I'm older than you, so maybe I have a better memory, but

we got on all right, didn't we?

Yeah, sure.

It feels like you're not too happy to see me.

I'm sorry, Henry. There's just a lot going on,

and it's a big transition for me, and it

it's weird being back up here.

Listen, I really do need to get going, though, so we should have

dinner together sometime.

Jack's schedule's a bit hectic, but

- we'll figure something out. - Yeah.

Okay.

Fix that brake light.

- Baby. - Oh, my God.

Sorry, I'm just, like, I'm a little jumpy here.

Mmm, you stink.

Oh, thank you. You're sweet.

- Guess what? - What?

I have an idea.

Okay.

Pickles.

- Pickles? - Yeah.

Crisp, fresh, beautiful, herbaceous pickles.

I'm gonna make the most gourmet pickles New Hampshire has ever seen.

And I'm gonna do it and sell them at the farmer's market or that

adorable general store in town.

I like it.

- See that didn't take long. - Yeah.

Well, you're inspiring me.

Maybe I should get my home office set up.

What works? One of the bedrooms?

You should do it in the shed.

Oh, the shed. Okay.

Banished already, huh?

No.

I just think you're gonna have a little more privacy out here.

I'll check it out.

Hey, call your dad.

Hello?

- Hi, Dad. - Oh.

Hey, kid, how's it going up there?

It's, um, it's really nice.

And thank you again.

I know that this is busy season for the renters.

Come on, don't mention it.

You're the kid, I'm the dad. That's how it works.

Hey, how's the cell service up here?

My phone is terrible.

No, Verizon works. AT&T is absolute shit.

Oh, that figures.

Well, if you want to reach me, you just have to call the house phone, okay?

Okay. You have everything you need?

Yeah.

Yeah, it's really perfect.

Hey, Dad?

Henry, he's really weird, right?

What do you mean?

I mean, he's very eccentric. Am I wrong about this?

No, how are you?

I can't seem to remember a time when he wasn't a little weird.

He's harmless, though, and helpful.

I feel better knowing he's right next door if you need anything.

Okay.

I'll go easy on him then.

He'll come in handy if we lift the house.

That's true.

Call me if you need to, okay?

I know it's been a while since you've been up there.

I will.

Hey, Dad?

Why don't you come up here and spend a little time with us?