We Spin Around the Night Consumed by the Fire

Do you like this sweater?

Jared Leto gave it to me and I've always been on the fence about it.

I don't know.

What do you mean, you don't know?

You either like it, or you don't like it.

I mean, I like it 'cause Jared Leto gave it to you,

and he was my first kiss, but I don't know if I like,

like it, like it.

Um, that's not really an answer.

I feel really bad,

I feel like there's something burning in my throat.

Oh my God, well, you could've answered the question by now.

So I guess I'm wearing it.

Dad, can you bring me some juice?

Johnny: Be right there, honey! Moira: Yes, we'll be right there!

I knew this day would come, John!

Isolated, impoverished,

cut off from all medical services!

I only prayed it wouldn't be Alexis.

- It's just a cold, Moira. - Oh, it's always just a cold, John,

until it's full blown... Typhoid!

Alexis: I don't have typhoid!

Well, of course you don't, what are the chances of that?!

Do you remember Valentina?

Our chambermaid in little Martinique?

We all thought she had just a cold,

until it was too late!

I'll never shake the mental image

of her frothing and flailing in the water taxi!

Alexis: I can still hear you!

We love you, Alexis!

- Don't we?! - We love you, Alexis.

Tell her you're gonna bring her the juice.

I am bringing the juice, Moira.

John, don't touch her.

Ohhh...

Moira: This is as far as I go, Alexis.

One of us has to stay safe for David.

I'm already in the room.

Johnny: See, we're still alive, Moira,

I think we're gonna be okay.

Of course you are, that's the spirit.

I'm just going to close this door until you're done.

Sorry! (Chain clinks) I'm sorry!

Oh! Uh...

Do you like this sweater?

Honestly...

While I admire your courage,

uh, when it comes to fashion,

I'm just not the best person to ask.

- Okay. - What's going on?

Nothing.

- Mm, you seem stressy. - I'm not. I'm not stressy.

I just want to make a lasting impression, so...

It's a job interview?

For a "brand manager" position

at an upscale boutique.

In Elmdale?!

Okay, there are certain lies I tell myself,

and if you're any kind of a friend,

you' will let me cling to those lies.

And, drive me to the interview.

So is this like, an either/or type thing?

Can I help you cling to lies, and not drive you to Elmdale?

Okay, I'm gonna change my sweater,

and meet you at your car, so.

It's like a poncho.

So the guys says to me,

"well, I wouldn't try that with a fractured larynx!"

I wouldn't try that, period!

- Morning, boys. - Hi, Johnny.

- Ahem! - Oh man! Oh, boy.

Well, if you gentlemen don't mind,

I'd like to start my day.

Yeah, me too, um...

Do you guys wanna see a card trick?

- Oh, I do. - Okay, first thing I need is a deck of cards.

All right, you know what, I hate to break up this party,

but this is my office, and I do have a lot of work to do,

so up, Roland.

Your office?

Uh, well that's kind of interesting, Johnny,

because I don't remember seeing your application

for a new business license.

Oh jeez!

To be a fly on the wall for this conversation!

Bob, you're in the room.

You know, Johnny, it's kind of standard procedure

for new businesses to register.

But then again, I guess you don't really have

a lot to register, do you?

Maybe not to you, Roland,

but keep in mind I did start Rose Video

with $2,000 dollars and a dream,

so it's all about planning.

I see it every day.

Lots of quiet planning.

Sure, he treats himself to a muffin or two,

but uh, I get that that's all part of the planning,

right, Johnny?

Could be.

Yeah, could be. I mean...

I could look at this muffin and say, this is a fine muffin.

I'd kill for a bagel, but I haven't seen one bagel

since I got to this town.

Now, back at Rose Video, I used to get my assistant

to bring me a bagel every morning.

So I might think a bagel shop is something

this town could use.

Oh, I love a good bagel, Johnny.

Do you-do you think that idea really has legs?

Well, it's just an example, Bob.

Ooh, I just get chills thinking that we're sitting

right in the middle of the "Johnny Rose Dream Factory!"

Ooooh!

Stupid... baby.

I'll tell you what, Johnny, instead of the license fee,

I'll just take a bite of your muffin.

Mmm! Good!

Mmmm! Mm! Mm!

I have to go to this Jazzagals rehearsal, Alexis,

so I'll need your word you'll remain stable.

We're a long way from any hospitals.

You can't be playing fast and loose with those symptoms.

Alexis?

Alexis?! - I'm sleeping!

Oh, honey!

Honey, I need to ask you a serious question.

Has it gotten worse, or are you just not wearing any makeup?

Your freaking out is not helping anything!

Well, I'm sorry, dear,

but you're the first one to get sick here,

and I-I can't... I don't...

I appreciate your concern,

but it's only a cold, and I just need to get better.

You're right.

Do I have a fever, though?

- I don't know. - Can you see?

Hmm. Ugh!

I think you have to do it without the tissue.

You're right, okay, put your hand up on the forehead.

Mom!

Oh God!

- (Gasps) It's warm! - How warm?

I don't know Alexis, I'm not a nurse!

Though I played one once in a lovely little production of "Harvey,"

but she worked in a mental institute.

I blame those late nights at the barn.

Cold air whistling in and out,

and you and Mutt not wearing near enough clothing.

Everybody gets sick sometimes.

Speak for yourself!

I'm sorry, Alexis, I'm sorry I must leave you,

but... mummy's gotta fight for her solo.

Arghhhh! (Sniffles)

No. Nope. No.

- What? - Well, this can't be it.

That's it.

Can't you tell by how upscale the boutique is?

Well, that's false advertising!

I've been in this boutique, and nothing about it is upscale!

How did you being in this store ever happen?

I was with Roland, we were shopping for Jocelyn.

It's a long, frightening story.

Anyway, we can't be here, we need to go.

Why? What's the big deal?

There is a solid chance I may have insulted the owner.

Oh well, that doesn't sound like something you'd do.

She has very questionable taste.

And I may or may not have told her that to her face.

So there is no point in being here, you can start the car.

I didn't drive all the way out here for you not to do this.

Also, this is probably the only job

in this town that you'll ever be qualified for.

Okay, so do you want me to lead with that,

or hold it 'til the end, and keep it as a surprise?

You know, Johnny...

I think you're really on to something with this bagel idea.

Yeah, but Bob, as I said this morning,

it wasn't so much an idea,

as it was an example of an idea.

I see.

Well, for example, if you were to open a bagel shop,

what would be the first thing you'd need to do?

Well offhand, I honestly don't know,

I suppose I'd start by finding a space.

And then I'd probably source out a bagel oven,

and um, a bagel Baker.

Sesame seeds? Gwen loves the ones with sesame seeds.

Yeah well, whatever.

And then we get the blueberry cream cheese.

- Ooh! - Yeah.

Listen Bob, I appreciate your enthusiasm,

but even if this bagel shop was a viable idea...

- Which I think it is. - Fair enough.

But you still have... Considerable overhead.

I mean, you wanna make sure you're making...

Good bagels the real way.

Well, (Laughs)

You would certainly know how to make them the real way,