Breaking at the Edge

Excuse me?

ANNOUNCER (V.O.): What's up, Savannah?

It's Captain Mack with your 8:00 o'clock six pack.

Put it in the Christmas spirit with some Christmas jams. What's up? What's up?

Ian?

Oy!

Oy!

Something smells delicious!

Where's my big, beautiful baby?

How is my little baby?

Ravenously hungry.

My, god, that makes three of us. Babe, did you get any beer?

Yup, bottom shelf. And your mail is on the table.

Mm, okay.

By the way, there was something addressed to you as Cillian Wood.

Wow, I haven't been called that since I was a kid.

You know, I always thought it sounded like a lame 70's rock band.

I think it's distinguished.

So... there's been a development. Read it.

They found my father's will.

The old man came through and left everything to me and Zach.

All of it.

Baby, that's amazing!

I mean, look at us, living like this.

You know, he could have helped at any time, but he never did.

Selfish prick.

But he came through now.

Yes, he did.

So, now what happens?

Now... go through probate, which, I don't know, hopefully shouldn't take too long.

Yeah?

Mm.

Hey.

What's the matter?

I just...

I thought you'd be happy?

I am happy, I just... I don't want anything to go wrong.

Baby, nothing's gonna go wrong. Okay?

You're right. She's right.

We'll be in a house of our own before the baby's born.

You get these pains only in the morning?

No, I'll get them all the time. It's like I'm being stabbed.

Have you noticed any blood?

No.

Is everything okay, Doctor?

The baby looks healthy.

Good heart rate, good position in the uterus.

You and the baby seem to be just fine.

You're absolutely sure?

Do you want to take a look?

Yeah.

No. You might peek between its legs. Spoil the surprise.

What's the matter, babe?

Ian, could I speak with your wife alone for a moment, please?

Sure. It's okay.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Here you go.

So, talk to me.

I'm so scared something's gonna go wrong again.

It's normal to have these feelings after a miscarriage and Althea subsequent... problems.

That's a nice way of putting it.

Are you still taking the lithium?

Yes, but I want to stop. You said there could be some risk.

I have a feeling it's what's causing the pain and could be hurting the baby.

We went through this when you first got pregnant.

The risk is very, very slight.

As long as the levels of lithium remain normal in your blood, you and the baby should be safe.

But it is important that you stay on the medication.

But I don't need it any more. My mind is fine, it's my body that's in pain.

I understand that you feel that way...

But coming off of it could trigger hallucinations and night terrors again and I don't...

I don't care about myself. It's my baby that's important.

Its health is only as good as yours.

I want you to promise me that you're gonna keep taking the pills, okay?

Okay.

Good girl.

B, you okay?

Yeah.

Just morning sickness?

No, just pain.

Pain...

Little boy, little girl a little restless in there?

It's a little different than last time, huh?

Yeah, it is.

You still okay to have lunch with my brother?

Mm-hm. I'll be fine.

And besides, I haven't seen Zach in ages and I haven't even met his girlfriend.

Oh.

What's she like?

She's a little trashy, but he likes her. I'll give a minute.

Such an interesting dish. What's it called again?

Feijoada.

I love it. It's delicious.

It's Brazilian, very popular in the area I come from.

It's made with pork ears and knees, sausage.

Very strong food. Not too spicy for you, I hope.

Honey, spicy is what I specialize in.

Well, we never had it this good when we were kids, did we?

Well, this is nice, it's real nice.

When our old man moved us down here, Mom didn't really cook much.

She seemed to only have time for pedicures and tennis lessons.

So, were your parents good together or did they fight a lot?

God, you ask the stupidest questions. Just get me another beer.

Can we have a nice lunch, please?

Here, have some more.

No more pork ears for me.

What about you, Lorena? Would you like some more?

I better not.

Yeah, she better not, because she's getting a little fat.

He's crazy. You've got a terrific figure.

Babe, you want some more?

Yes, well, I'm eating for two.

Yes, you are eating for two.

So, do you guys know if you're having a boy or a girl yet?

No, we wanted to keep it a surprise.

Surprise.

No, no, no, babe. You shouldn't, you shouldn't.

I'm not drinking, I just want to propose a toast.

Okay. What are we toasting to?

Family, friends, the baby. All the usual stuff.

Mm-hm.

And of course, to great news. Cheers.

What great news?

Oh, didn't you hear? They found the will.

The money's coming through, their dad left it all to them.

Zach, you never told me that.

Because it's none of your fucking business, and it's not official yet.

It's not official.

You okay? B, you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine. Excuse me.

She's my wife.

(GASPS)

Zach said there's a pool. I brought my suit. Mind if I go for a swim?

IAN (O.S.): All you do is antagonize her. Please, just lay off.

No, I'll go with you.

Hm.

Sounds like Zach and Ian had a pretty lousy childhood.

Yeah, their parents split up when they were teenagers.

They never spoke to their father again.

But he left them the money anyways? Weird.

I don't know. In the end, it's family that counts. That's what Ian always says.

Ian sure got all that charm.

Zach acts all moody and angry bear most of the time.

Yeah, I just heard him fighting with Ian upstairs.

He was furious that Ian told me about the will, but why shouldn't I know they found it?

It doesn't make sense.

Beats me.

Zach hates it when people ask him anything about his family.

But I'm family, Lorena.

Babe, we gotta call the plumber. The water's coming out all foggy.

I know, babe. I keep meaning to call the plumber.

Call the plumber, call the electrician, call everybody.

Nothing works in this lousy place.

So... Hm?

Do you think Lorena is prettier than me?

What?

Baby, on a scale of like one to ten, you're like an eleven.

She's like a two.

Well, you said she had a terrific figure.

My brother was being a jerk to her. I was trying to say something nice.

Yeah, it was nice to have somebody to swim with.

Yeah?

Maybe she'll come over again?

I think I'll ask her.

Sure. You spend too much time alone. It'll be good to have a friend.

CREATURE GIRL (O.S.): Come find me.

You must find me.

Well, where are you?

Hey.

Hm?

Have you noticed a strange girl hanging under our building recently?

What... what are you talking about?

This girl, she keeps showing up.

Something about her really creeps me out.

Like she lives here?

I don't know.

What, like a kid?

No, more like 20. Small, thin, kind of dark and dressed in black.

Always wearing this weird make-up.

Baby, this is that new TL I was telling you about.

So we're safe, I want to get one of these.

Ian.

I'm listening.

20's, always dressed in black, super thin, crazy make-up.

Well, she doesn't sound that terrifying.

I'm just asking if you've seen her.

I haven't seen her.

Hey.

Hey, baby, listen, I hate to hit you with this, but it's gonna be a late one over here.

I'm not getting out of here any time soon.

Ian, but you promised, no more late nights.

Nothing I can do about it.

I get so lonely here.

I know, but I'll make it up to you, okay? You can count on it.

Okay, I gotta go, babe. I love you. Bye.

I live you... too.

DR. GHOZLAND (V.O.): Without lithium, the hallucinations could intensify...

And eventually overwhelm you.

If you don't take your medication, we may have to hospitalize you.