Courting Mom and Dad

Hurry up! Everyone's on!

Why can't I hear them?

You have it on mute.

Oh, yeah! Oops.

- Hey, guys! - Hi!

- Hi! - Hey, guys!

Hi!

Hi! Sorry, technical difficulties.

- Yes, I have a question. - How much does it cost?

One at a time. We can't hear you.

I've got some college money saved up.

- It's not that simple. - Excuse me.

Where do we even start?

Excuse me.

Excuse me!

Yes. You, sir.

I don't have any money,

but if you make my mom and daddy love each other,

I'll give you this.

Aw!

That's very sweet of you,

but we're not here to take your money or your teddy bear.

We're here to create a safe place to share stories

and support one another.

Oh, okay, I get it now.

Will you tell us your story?

Oh, yeah, that's a great idea.

Okay, but it's a really, really long story.

Looks like we have some time.

Uncle Paul's still sleeping.

So, where should we start?

Ooh, ooh! Remember Dad in that funny robe?

- - No.

We should start when we were behind the bushes.

Guys, the story's not about all the crazy things we did.

But it was really fun stuff.

Yeah.

Our story's about faith, hope and love

and how adults need to be reminded what they had

and what's still there.

Let's go back, way back.

It was 1998.

Wait, wait. Didn't they have color TVs back then?

Oh, yeah. You're right.

Not that far back.

Let me know if you need anything, okay?

Dad was working his usual shift

at the local Italian restaurant.

He was the best waiter.

He knew everybody's name.

It was just another Friday night until he met her.

Oh!

Hey.

For the first time in his life, he was speechless.

- Sorry. - Yeah.

My bad.

And that's unusual for Dad.

Can I talk to you for a second? Yeah. Sorry.

Can I take this table?

- Yeah. - Okay, thank you.

Hey, ladies. Welcome to Tony's Bella Vista.

My name is Brent, and I will be taking care of you.

Mom said she had a little crush on Dad right away.

I mean I'll be serving you.

He was pretty funny too.

Here, do you know what you'd like to order?

They both knew something special was happening that night.

Bye.

Mom could feel it.

I'm pretty sure that's why she stuck around

for a little while.

Uh, save me a bite?

- - Yeah? Okay, cool.

They talked and laughed all night.

Mom had a smile that could light up a room.

Dad even got a little mushy and drew a picture for her.

It truly was love at first sight.

They got married right away.

Bought a new house.

And we started showing up one by one.

Yeah, that's me in the belly.

That's me as a baby.

Aren't I so cute?

They were so happy.

We were so happy.

- But time changes everything. -

Izzy! Go get the bread.

Oh, my gosh!

Are you guys done yet?

Do you have the drinks? Or the napkins?

We got this, sis.

What am I forgetting? Oh, yeah! Sauce.

So pretty!

It's all in the details.

Wait, you gotta get the waters.

We have to hurry. Mom's gonna be here any minute.

Is Dad gonna show this time?

- Yes. -

- I hope this works out. - Stop worrying.

It will.

Izzy! You got sauce all over the plates!

Oh, brother! It doesn't have to be perfect.

Said it once, I've said it a million times.

- It's all in the... - Details.

Aw. It's perfect, Ruby.

They'll love it.

Mom's here. Andrew, did you set up the monitor?

I forgot.

- -

Daddy!

Ruby, go stand by the door,

but don't let Dad in until I tell you to.

Andrew, move it! We need some serious intel tonight.

Right on it.

Wow. What smells so good?

- Hi, Mom. - Hey!

- You're here early. - You cooked dinner?

Yes. I threw together my famous lasagna.

You are so amazing, sweetheart.

Oh, you take such good care of us.

It's the least I could do.

I know that you have a lot on your mind.

- -

I wonder who that can be.

I'll go get it.

- - Okay.

Okay! Open the door.

- Hi, Daddy! - Hey.

Surprise!

What?

What?

Yeah, what? Uh, what are you guys up to?

We thought it'd be nice for all of us to have dinner together.

Like a family.

Well, that would be up to your mom.

Yes, of course. I mean, we're still a family.

Great! Let's eat.

Izzy, great job with dinner.

Thanks, Dad. You want more?

No. No, I'm full. Thank you, sweetheart.

When's your first baseball game?

Don't know. Thinking about quitting the team.

That's a pretty rose.

Ruby did that.

Details, Mom.

I remember when your father remembered those details.

Who wants dessert?

- I do! - I do!

- -

Who has dessert on the porch?

It was an awkward moment. I just panicked.

Come on, guys. Listen to the monitor.

Shh, listen.

The kids seem all right.

Seriously?

Can't you see how hard this has been on them?

Look at all this trouble that they went to

just for us to have a family dinner together.

Yeah, and we just had a very nice family dinner together.

What did he say?

Shh, shh, shh. I can't hear.

Nothing seemed odd.

It didn't seem odd?

Are you kidding?

They've just been acting so strange lately.

I just think that they know.

Yeah, of course they know.

What? Did you say something?

What do we know?

This isn't going well.

Brent?

No. What?

Did you say something to the kids about us?

- No! Of course not. -

I don't know where your head is right now, but you're definitely not present.

I'm sorry.

It's... It's the office. I gotta get back to my place.

You know what? We agreed that no matter what happens with our marriage,

we would keep this family together.

Sarah, I know that, and I'm sorry. Okay?

Chelsea called an emergency meeting for tomorrow,

and there's a lot riding on this Allied deal.

You promised the kids that you would take them to the movie tomorrow.

I know that.

And I'll do my best to get here by noon.

Do you even know what your best is?

Nice.

What do we know? What don't we know?