I Like Me

He was just the kindest man you could ever meet.

He brought me home flowers every Friday.

Even after he got sick, he'd have them delivered.

Sweet Jesus.

Just a ray of sunshine, he brightened every life he touched,

not just mine,

not just Hannah's.

He had one of those smiles you couldn't help but smile back at.

- What's wrong? - I um...

It's... it's grandpa's funeral.

Of course. It's hard on all of us.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Oh, thank you, honey. I'm sorry you got dragged here.

I don't mind, really.

We always love having you around in good times or bad.

I'm glad you're here, Maggie.

Your father would be happy you made it... eventually.

Well, he didn't know I was late.

Oh.

Hey!

Hi.

So, my condolences for your loss.

Thanks. You too.

So, how long do you think you'll be in town for?

Oh, well, I don't know, maybe for a little while.

It'll be nice to be closer to Michael and... well, you guys too.

It would be really great to have you around more. Wouldn't it, Hannah?

Sure.

Well, if you are around long enough, you should stop by one of my bowling team's matches.

I'm always telling Hannah how she should check out the fulfillment

that comes with the game of bowling. It's really a life changer.

Definitely.

Are you guys still in that McMansion on Bishop?

Yep.

Thatcher, from my Aerial Silks Retreat said that real estate is a great investment.

Yeah, I mean it's usually stable but...

I mean there's all the work that goes into managing a property.

I can't believe you.

- What? - You're gonna ask for money at dad's funeral?

I didn't ask for money.

"Oh, you guys have such a nice house. What a great investment. All that money you don't need."

If you need money, we can help.

Luke.

What?

She's family.

We haven't even seen her since our wedding.

Okay, I'm gonna go.

Fine. Maggie. Maggie, wait.

Oh come on, don't be such a drama queen.

You don't get to play Evita at the Beach Grove playhouse

without being a little bit of a drama queen.

Well, you've always had a talent for it.

Thank you.

Look, if you're gonna be in town for a while, we should get together sometime.

Coffee or you could come by the house.

I tried to start a garden, you could come look at it.

I think that dad would have liked us to spend more time together.

Yeah.

Well, I guess it really doesn't matter much anymore now, does it?

That was nice.

So, what can I get for you?

My father's dead. Get me drunk.

Alright.

How's that for starters?

Ma'am, we are closing up.

Oh.

- So, you don't want any more of my money? - Not tonight I don't.

Alrighty then.

You're sure you're okay? You want me to call you a cab?

- How about you give me a ride? - I don't usually...

How about you give me a ride to your house?

Um, no ma'am. Thank you. No.

Your loss.

- Surprise! - What are you doing here?

You said you wanted to hang out more. So, let's hang out.

I... I didn't mean at 2 in the morning.

I'll go get the guest room ready.

No, Luke, wait. What... can't you stay at Michael's?

I didn't want to bother him.

So, you bother us?

Well, I didn't think seeing your sister was gonna be such a bother.

No, you're right. Luke, can you grab some sheets?

How about that garden?

It's 2:00 a.m.

Come on. I thought you said you wanted to show it off. Come on.

So, I planted some cherry tomatoes over there

and I planted some beans too-those are over... over there somewhere.

Huh?

Not up to your standards?

I guess I'd be more impressed if I could actually see it.

All right, you should be all set.

Thanks for having me crash here.

Wait, group hug.

Come on. Come on.

- Have a good night. - Okay. Thanks.

Come up into downward facing dog.

Exhale. Inhale.

Now raise your right leg up into three legged downward facing dog.

Exhale.

And bend your right knee into your chest.

And...

- What is that? - Set your foot down between your...

It's yoga.

It's relaxing.

Inhale.

Your legs are shaking. That can't possibly be relaxing.

and spread your arms into warrior...

I'm building up my strength, okay?

Hey, any chance you want to build up some breakfast?

I already had lunch.

Yeah? Well, I had a late night.

I know.

Eh...

- You want a pop-tart? - Mm-Hm.

Thanks for breakfast.

- Got any plans today? - My mom's coming over.

Why?

I don't want her to be alone.

Okay, that sounds lame.

I mean Luke wants to take me to disco bowling alley but I'm not really up for it yet.

- Disco bowling? - Yeah, it's the new big thing at least around here.

Sounds better than your mom.

Oh, I don't know. We're gonna open up a bottle of wine

and work on a puzzle of the Sagrada Familia.

Oh geez, you are still such a wet blanket.

Hey guys.

- You sleep okay, Maggie? - Oh yeah. I feel much better.

Hey, got any big plans today?

Yeah, Hannah's mom is coming over.

We're putting together Notre Dame.

Sagrada Familia.

Right, Sagrada Familia. You're welcome to join.

Oh, wow. You know,

as much as I love puzzles, I think I'm gonna pass.

All right. Your loss.

Oh, hey. What are you up to?

Oh, just checking in on the puzzle party.

Seems festive.

Are you sure you don't want to join?

I'm glad to see you, Maggie.

I want you to know that I'm here for you.

Wow, that's really nice of you May, but I think I'm gonna be all right.

Your father would be so happy to see us all together putting together a puzzle.

You haven't even opened the box.

I was speaking about it in a more family spirit kind of way.

Oh, I'm not sure dad would want me in his spirit group.

Well, he may not have always approved of your choices

but he still loved you.

Yeah. Well, I guess he came around once he got a do-over with Hannah.

What?

Come on, with you he got what he wanted. Good school, good job,

cookie-cutter house with the cookie-cutter husband to match.

I mean it really didn't matter what I did.

That's not fair.

Well, I'm sorry for opening up my cookie-cutter home to you.

I'm sure she didn't mean it as an insult.

Of course she did. She just walks around saying whatever the hell she wants.

Should we get this puzzle started?

It was just a joke.

Geez. What's with all the drama?

You are such suburbanite.

Just show some respect for my family and my home. That's all I ask.

All right.

- Who's ready for a drink? - Sure, why not.

No. The last thing anyone needs are drinks.

I think I should go.

Mom, you don't have to go.

That's okay.

- Why don't we all go down to the disco bowling alley? - Yes.

I think I'll call it a night.

If you need anything, please call.

Oh. Same with you.

Love you.

Bye, mom.

Thanks.

Uh-oh, naturally this is my fault.

No one said that.

Sad women and disco bowling don't mix.

We are all sad.

I feel fine.

Then I don't know what the hell is wrong with you.

Welcome to disco bowling.

Whoo!

Yes!

Yeah. Yeah.

Come here. All right.

Loser.

Come one honey, you got this. Just bowl it.

You can't root for him. We're all playing against each other.

He's my husband. I can be supportive.

Why be supportive of someone who doesn't have your best interest at heart?

It's just bowling.

For now.

But just wait till he has to go on a work cruise with Melissa

and it's all about business but you know what's really going on.

I don't really think that's applicable in this situation.

Mm, just wait. It's always the perfect seeming couples

that have the most skeletons in their closet.

I think you've had enough.

I don't think so, sister. I'm just telling you like it is.