The Parish

Really?

I'm fine.

We'll be there soon.

That's what you said in Portland.

Does it always rain here?

I don't know, honey.

Is that the new house?

Yeah.

I like our old one.

Hi! Hi!

There's Sandra.

Oh, welcome!

Sorry, did we keep you waiting?

Oh, not at all, not at all.

We just were doing a little tidying up.

This must be Audrey!

Are you excited to move into your new house?

Okay!

Let's go ladies!

Ah!

Out of the chariot, into the castle!

Come on! Hop to, let's go!

Come on, honey.

Welcome home!

Here.

I see the truck got here.

I just had them go by your labeling instructions.

Very thorough, Liz.

I get it from my Mom.

What?

The organizing gene.

Ugh, I could use that in my office.

If you ever run out of benefits...

Oh my God.

I can't believe that I just said that.

- I am so sorry. - It's okay.

Sandra, it's all right.

Hey, Audrey!

Did you know that I went to college with your Mom?

Honey!

You know, I am so sorry about Jason...

And if there is anything that I can do, I will be...

Thank you.

Of course.

Now let me show you this kitchen.

And I can't wait til you see the master bath upstairs.

It's remodeled, it's amazing!

Let's go!

Mom?

Mm-hm?

Do I have to go to school tomorrow?

Yes.

Can't I stay home a day,

just to unpack and settle in?

You really shouldn't miss anymore school, honey.

It's a brand new house in a brand new town.

Just one day?

No "just one's."

We were lucky to get you in at Saint Francis.

I hate it here.

How can you say that?

We just got here, literally, like four hours ago.

Why can't we just live with Grandma and Grandpa?

They always knew what to do.

Are you saying I don't?

Why child, I carried you in my belly for nine whole months.

Uterus.

Yes, my uterus.

Babies don't gestate in the stomach.

Sure.

But the belly, see that's a general

term for the whole area...

...where I carried you.

So that means that I know you better than anybody else.

Which means that I know what you need right this very minute

Fortune cookie.

Come on.

Wow, for me?

Oh thank you, Mother.

Just take it.

What is it?

I will meet a tall stranger.

What?

I know, not even in town a day

and the fortune is already trying to set me up on a date.

That's a lame fortune.

What about yours?

Hidden secrets will be revealed to you.

Hmm. Like how to cooperate with your Mother?

Or, who let that fart.

What?

May I be excused?

Oh!

Oh you little!

How do you make it smell that bad?

Chinese food!

No, that does not work that fast!

I'm gonna go unpack my room.

It smells like rotten eggs!

You better not forget to shower tonight young lady!

You smell like a thousand miles of hard road!

And farts!

So nice to finally meet you, Mrs. Charles.

Oh, you too, Mrs. Phillips.

And lovely to have you Audrey.

Thanks.

And that is Mr. Stonewall's classroom.

He's expecting you.

Go ahead, honey.

I'll be back at 3:15 to pick you up.

You must be Audrey.

Yeah.

Thanks so much for fitting her in.

Please join us.

I know it was a last minute thing

and I really hated having to pull

her out of her old school, but...

I understand.

We really needed a change.

I don't mean to pry but,

would you like me to set up an appointment

for Audrey with the school counselor?

Oh.

We're still talking through some stuff at home, so.

I was gonna go over and meet the pastor,

introduce myself.

Oh, terrific.

You're love Father Felix, he's wonderful.

Great.

Just wanna get the lay of the land first.

And don't worry about Audrey, Mrs. Charles,

we'll take good care of her.

Thanks.

(SOLEMN, CONTEMPLATIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT)

Come in, it's unlocked!

Hi, hi, happy housewarming!

Hey!

I'm just making dinner!

I brought wine!

Ooh, thanks!

Liz, this place looks amazing.

You have unpacked so much.

Organizing gene, remember?

Right.

Wow!

Audrey, you're quite the little artist.

It's about my Dad.

Do you have time for a glass or...

You know what, no...

I have a date...

Oh. - He is a doctor. So fingers crossed.

I'm not gonna look like this forever, so.

And you guys should have some...

...mother daughter time I think.

- Uh, okay. - And then after,

open the wine, drink the whole bottle.

I'm gonna go find a husband.

Uh, uh, uh.

And then I will call you and tell you every dirty detail.

- Okay. - Okay, bye.

Have fun.

Bye!

My drawing scared her.

Let me see.

I'm not finished.

Honey.

Mr. Stonewall says we should draw what we feel inside,

and that can help when we feel sad.

Who's this next to you?

Caleb Douglas.

Is that a boy from school?

Yeah, he's new too.

Nobody talks to him either.

Well, I think that is sweet of you to be his friend.

I think it's wonderful of you to take him under your wing.

Especially when you're a new kid too.

Honey?

How long til dinner?

About five minutes.

You wanna get washed up?

Okay.

(SOFT, WHISPER-LIKE SOUND EFFECT)

Help me.