The Unicorn

: Grace.

Grace. Grace.

What, Dad?

Uh, I'm leaving for the airport now.

Remember, I told you that I've got to go to Atlanta

to do that garden for the Hillmans?

- Okay. - But-but I'll be back by dinnertime.

Okay? So just, uh, proceed through your day

just like you would if-if I were here.

- I will. Bye. - Okay.

Okay. Oh, uh, and, uh, after school, just get your sister

and wait in the library for an hour, and, uh,

I'll pick you girls up on the way home from the airport.

- Got it. - Okay. What else?

Oh, oh, uh, your lunches are in the fridge.

- Mm-hmm. - Oh, I know I'm forgetting something.

No, you're not.

We talked about this last night.

And the night before. And last week.

- (DOOR OPENS) - It'll be fine.

Why is it so loud in here?

Hey, hey, sweetheart, I'm sorry.

I'm just, uh, getting ready to leave for Atlanta.

Okay. Love you. Good night.

Oh, uh, I just remembered. I spoke to Delia,

and she's gonna pick you up for school at 7:35.

And I just called her to remind her and I think I woke her up,

so she might be a little mad.

Yeah, we get that. Stop worrying.

I know, I know. It's just...

This is the first time I've had to go somewhere

and leave you girls alone.

- We'll be fine. - Okay.

Yeah.

Oh, uh, if you need any batteries...

- (GROANS) - Dad, get out of here!

Okay, okay. I love you, too.

No, no, it was my, it was my pleasure.

It's worth flying down for.

I'm flying home now, but I will make the changes

that we discussed and I'll send you the plans on Friday.

Okay, bye-bye.

GATE AGENT (OVER P.A.): Attention, passengers on

Flight 219 to Raleigh-Durham.

Your aircraft is experiencing a mechanical issue

which will delay your departure.

- (PEOPLE GROANING) Wait, what?

Uh, excuse me, uh, how-how long is that gonna be?

Just until the mechanical issue with the aircraft is resolved.

And your-your best guess would be... ?

As soon as the mechanics resolve the issue with the aircraft.

Oh.

Now I get it.

Thank you.

- Thank you. They can't give you

- any idea when you're taking off? No.

- What a bummer. - Yeah.

I'm just a little stressed out. You know? I promised the girls

that I'd be home by dinnertime. Is there any way

- that you could pick them up, Ben? - I would love to,

but I'm waiting for them to fix my van.

They told me it'd be ready two hours ago,

but they still haven't even looked at it yet.

Even though I pay an extra 200 bucks a year

for the platinum service contract.

Apparently, this is platinum service!

Ben, that's okay, man.

- I-I'll figure something out. - No, no, no. We got you.

Don't worry about a thing. I'll call Forrest.

I'm sorry, I can't.

I'm dealing with a real situation here today.

The people in accounting finally pinpointed the person

who's been stealing toilet paper,

so there's an emergency meeting to discuss the optimal way

to approach him. Or her.

: I've already said too much.

Look, man, can you just call Delia?

Oh, right. Yeah, I'll call her. Sure.

No problem. I'm happy to pick up the girls at school.

I don't want Addie walking home anyway.

- She forgot her sunscreen. You let Addie

leave the house without sunscreen?

You know she always forgets to stay in the shade.

- We got you, Wade. Great.

Delia's getting the girls,

and I'm making dinner for everybody,

which was going to be pasta, but Addie can't eat noodles.

Really? - Or sauce.

Oh, well, thank you so much.

- I just don't know what I would do without you. - Anytime.

- Okay, bye-bye. - Bye.

Look, um, is there any way

that you could please put me on another flight to Raleigh?

I'm just trying to get home to my little girls.

I-I promised that I wouldn't miss their bedtime.

Uh, okay. Um...

How about this? I put you on the standby list

- on the 440. - That is fantastic.

And the change fee is $275.

That-that's crazy.

Uh, you can use frequent-flier miles.

Yeah. Okay, you know what? Let's, uh... yeah, let's do that.

- Okay. - Um, the, uh, points

are actually in-in my wife's name.

- Is that gonna be okay? - It's not a problem.

Just get her on the phone and have her confirm the transfer.

Yeah, um-um, I'm afraid that I-I can't, I can't do that.

I'm sorry, there's no exceptions.

Um, m-my wife, uh, passed away a-a year ago.

That's terrible.

- Yeah. - I'm sorry. Um, you know what?

Let me see what I can do.

- Okay. - Don't worry.

She's gonna get you home to see your babies.

Thank you.

Okay, all right.

Let's, um, let's forget about the change fee,

and I put you on the top of the standby list.

So, just listen for your name to be called.

- Ah, thank you so much. - Yeah.

Can you get him in first class?

Oh, uh, really, just, uh, any seat would be great.

Is anyone sitting here?

Uh, no. Uh, sorry.

WOMAN (OVER P.A.): Ladies and gentlemen,

this is your final boarding call for Flight 253 to Dallas.

Long day?

Uh, yeah. Yeah.

- And it's getting longer. - Yeah, I know the feeling.

What you drinking?

Uh, the house red.

Mm. Sounds yummy.

- Two of those, please. Sure.

Oh, n-no.

I m... I mean, thank you, but-but no.

I'm sorry, what?

Well, it's not that I don't, I don't find you attractive.

I just, uh,

- I'm-I'm not really looking for, uh... Here you go.

Both glasses are for me. My wine.

I hate to fly, and it calms my nerves.

- Oh, my God. I am so sorry. - (GROANS)

- I-I'm, I'm so sorry. Just, I just assumed... - Uh, yeah.

- whenever you kind of ordered, - Uh-huh.

but I'm really sorry about...

Wade Felton, please report to gate A-17.

Wade Felton, gate A-17.

Oh. Delia said Dad's flight's delayed,

so she's gonna pick us up.

Oh, my God, that's perfect.

That means I can totally go to Dewey's with my friends.

No. Dad said you're not allowed

to go to Dewey's on school nights.

Dad's in Atlanta.

He's not gonna find out, is he, Nat?

Addie, for the love of God,

there is shade five feet away from you.

- Sorry. - No! Look...

- It's too late now. Just get in the car. - Okay.

Oof.

Um, actually, Delia,

is it cool if I go to study at Katie Woodburn's house?

Gee, you know, your dad asked me to take you to Michelle's, so...

Right. Um...

uh, see, it's just, it's really hard

to study at Michelle's with all the little kids running around.

Right.

I mean, hey, I'm a pediatrician, and I can't even think

- with all those kids screaming and running around. - Yes.

Thank you. You get me. It's just, it's...

- I really need to focus. - Mm.

And I'm sure school was super easy for you,

'cause you're so smart.

Actually, um, I had this spatial recognition thing

where I couldn't draw three-dimensional objects

to save my life.

And you're a doctor now?

- That is so inspiring. - Mm.

- Oh. - It makes me want to work even harder.

Oh, I guess that kind of makes me sound like a nerd.

Oh, no. Are you kidding me?

Look, I totally know what you're going through here.

- (HORN HONKS) - Yeah?

Keep your shirt on, Karen! Logistics!

Do you have a ride, or... ?

- Uh, yeah. Katie's mom. - Um, okay. Yeah.

Yeah, you... you can go.

You are so cool.

- No, I'm just, I'm just me. - No, seriously, you are.

Well, okay. Well, just tell Katie's mom that she has

to have you at Michelle's by 5:30 for dinner, okay?

- Okay. I'll see you there. - Okay.

- I will... oh. - Perfect. Oh.

- Yeah. That's it. - Okay.

Okay, okay.

- Excuse me. - Sorry.

Uh, hey. Hey, hey. It's, uh, it's me.

- The-the guy from the bar. - Yeah, I know.

Look, I-I know that I came off as kind of a jerk...

- Uh-huh... - and I just, I just don't want you to think