Range Roads

Princess Berry, where are you?

Princess Berry is late.

Where could she be?

I'm here, I'm sorry.

There you are.

I'm sorry I'm late, my queen.

It was the donkey's fault.

- It's best not to blame others for your own misfortunes.

- But this time it really was the donkey's fault.

He fell down flat on his belly!

On his belly?

- Yes, flat on his belly

down by the stream.

42nd floor.

- And how was the dream different this time?

- This time, everything goes dark and

I'm there alone in the water,

desperately trying to climb out,

but I can't.

This time, I feel like something is pulling me down.

Hm.

Can you describe what it is that's pulling you down?

I don't know.

Frankie king, Blaze talent,

reading for the role of surprised woman.

Maybe my job, my relationship.

- And what's the status there?

Dax moved out so

it's over. - All right, we got it.

Let's rap on Frankie.

- We're not good for each other.

- This is a big step.

Yeah.

- So how does it feel

to close that chapter?

- I don't know.

I still have a lot of open chapters in my life.

Go inside and wash up for dinner.

- Oh, I surely don't deserve dinner.

I was late and i'm terribly upset with myself.

Accidents happen.

Now, run along and let me have a few words with this donkey.

- Thank you, my queen.

- And what do you have to say for yourself?

And this is where the donkey starts talking.

Okay, cut.

Back to one.

So, I think we're slipping a bit too far into caricature.

- But she is a caricature, Marcus.

- Yeah, but we need her more tender,

a bit more real, a bit more grandmotherly.

Okay, more grandmotherly.

And just a bit more.

You got it.

- Okay, great. - Okay.

Hey Grayson, it's Frankie.

I got your message.

I don't really know what to say.

Call me back.

- I'm so sorry, that's terrible news.

- I hadn't spoken to them in years.

Well, still.

How long do you need?

- I don't know, a week, a couple days.

- I lost my father three years ago.

Couldn't sleep, got addicted to ativan.

- We only have the donkey booked until Friday

so that's gonna be a bit of an issue.

Jesus, Marcus.

We can get, we can get another donkey.

- But this is a really great donkey.

- No, can you give us some space?

Look, I'll see what I can swing.

Take the rest of the week.

- I may not even need to go, we weren't very close.

Frankie, you have to go.

I'll see what I can do.

Take the week.

- I'm scared...

To go back.

But I feel like I have to.

- And what's the fear?

What's scary about this?

Judgment.

- Who are you picturing now?

Everyone.

My brother.

- Are you in touch with him?

Grayson?

Not really.

He's a...

Difficult person.

I think he resents me for leaving the family.

- And how do you feel about it,

your decision to leave?

- I did what I thought I needed

at the time.

- I'm happy to inform you you're eligible for an upgrade.

No extra cost.

An upgrade?

- Correct, you reserved an economy vehicle.

It looks like I can upgrade you to a full-size vehicle,

four doors, a lot more room.

It's just me.

Well, treat yourself.

Okay.

Excellent.

So, what brings you to this area, work or pleasure?

It's work, hard work.

- And will you be wanting our collision coverage today?

Yeah, please.

Great.

- Throughout the whole thing, not one.

I think that's that girl.

Oh, don't talk.

Turn around.

I don't want to look.

Turn around.

Isn't she the one that was on that show?

Excuse me?

I don't mean to be a bother.

No.

- Are you the one that's in the chocolate bar commercial?

Yeah.

It's her!

- For heaven's sake, we knew we had seen yous.

I told you, Betty.

Can we get a picture?

Get in there, Betty!

Do you mind?

- Hey. - Grayson.

- Were you gonna tell me you're in town

or you're just gonna wait for me

to find ya roaming the streets?

- I'm sorry, I was gonna call you this morning.

- Come on, get in, let's grab breakfast.

Yeah, okay.

- Don't we see you on TV all the time, that show?

Yeah.

That little shithead loves it.

I guess that's kids nowadays.

That's all they want is screens and screens.

What is he, three now?

No, he's four.

Wow.

Mm-hm.

When we try and tell him that

that's his auntie Frankie up there,

He just looks at us like we're morons.

Well, that's auntie Frankie!

Auntie Frankie king. (Laughs)

That's a heck of a name you picked there.

Is that real, Frankie king?

Does it say that on your driver's license or?

It's a stage name.

A stage name.

- Yeah, my agent thought it would...

Would you excuse me for a moment?

Fill your boots.

So how long you in town for?

- I don't know.

How long should I be in town for?

I don't really care, I guess.

I'm sorry if that's...

No, it's fine.

It's just you haven't really been a part of things

for a while here, Frankie.

You can't just waltz in and expect

to run the show, you know?

- I don't expect to run the show.

You married?

Got a boyfriend or?

No.

Sucks.

You know, just 'cause your eggs aren't gettin' any younger.

I actually just read a study, you know,

it's actually not safe for women your age

'cause the kids they come out all retarded or, you know,

it's just a roll of the dice. - I got a salad for you.

Burger and fries for you.