Mrs. Fletcher

It's hard for us to disappoint someone that we love.

- Are you sure you're not mad? - Bye, Ted.

Hey, you look great.

Going on a date?

Oh no, it's just a class.

Must be a pretty fun class.

I really like you.

I like you, too.

I can't... We can't. I'm sorry.

Brendan, in college,

every single minute of your existence

-is entirely up to you. -

- -You can come study with me. - -

You asshole! Get the fuck out of my room!

Mm. Oatmeal from a hot plate.

Nothing but the best for my friends.

I think I'm gonna go home this weekend.

- See my family. - That's good.

What was I thinking?

- He drank Muscle Milk. -

- I should've known. - This is not your fault.

I know.

Oh, my God. Are you kidding me?

- Hi. - Eve. Good to see you.

- You okay? - Yeah.

Just making a little pit stop.

- Sure. - Hey, sit down. Keep me company.

- Oh, no, that's okay. - No, no, no, come on.

You do something with your... your hair?

No.

Oh, whatever it is, it's... keep doing it, 'cause it's...

uh... it's working.

I, um... I ran into Bethany today,

she told me about the...

Yep, she told me.

Small world.

I didn't know that you guys were...

We weren't.

I... I guess we just got sloppy or something.

Mm. Well, she seems really happy about it, so...

Yeah, yeah.

It's definitely a curve ball.

And we just have a lot on our plate as it is.

I really didn't expect to have two kids

- at this point in my life. - Three kids.

You'll have three kids, Ted.

- You know what I mean. - No, I know what you mean.

So, I think I'm gonna eat this at home,

but it's nice to run into you.

- Congratulations. - Yeah, thanks.

I wish you could've come to see me earlier

- in the semester. - I did.

No, I mean when you first started running

into difficulty. I would've advised you

to drop Econ, and focus on your other courses.

Okay, but, like, what do I do now?

Well...

You could withdraw from the courses

that you're failing.

Or you can try to buckle down and complete your work.

Is that still in the realm of possibility?

Yeah.

I dunno.

I'm pretty far behind.

You should probably discuss it with your parents,

- and come up with a plan. - Okay.

I'm gonna do that. Thank you.

If it's any comfort to you, Brendan...

this happens a lot.

College is a big leap, and not everyone's ready.

Okay, thanks.

- Hi. - Hello.

I got divorced ten years ago.

It's better late than never though, right?

That'll be 12.50.

Now that's a bargain.

Hello?

Hi, are you busy tonight? I'm having a... well, a party.

- Oh, sounds like fun. What's... Oh, good.

Would you mind inviting the class?

I don't have everybody's contact info.

What's the occasion?

Eve?

Are you there?

- -Hello? - -

Eve, what's...

- Slow down, jerk. - Fuck.

Hey, look, Chloe, I am right outside.

Uh, I don't know, will you just please talk to me?

Just... Please.

Brendan.

Yo.

Hey, uh, listen, man, Chloe wants you to leave.

She says you're creeping her out.

- Sh... You're in there with her. - Yeah.

You shouldn't be here, man, what are you...

I shouldn't be here, I... She won't answer my texts,

- or my calls. - Can you blame her for that?

I'm...

I'm trying to apologize.

And I don't really know how to do that.

Brendan... It's a little too late for that,

- okay? - Oh, come on.

- I didn't mean to like... - It doesn't matter.

No one cares what you meant.

Okay?

Wow.

This looks so great.

Yeah, you like it?

I mean I think we're good on balloons.

Well, I don't think you can ever really have enough balloons.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

Oh, it does feel weird though, throwing a party for myself.

No, it's good, and you need to celebrate

'cause it's a big day.

Ooh. Ah...

- Wow, okay. - Oh, go, sit down. Relax, okay?

Okay, could you grab my pills for me on the counter?

- I'm sorry. Thank you. - Yeah, of course.

- Thanks, Amanda. - Yeah.

Oof, wow. Oh...

- Here. - This is embarrassing.

No, no, no, you're fine.

Oh.

- Thank you. - Yep, oh, God.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

Do you mind if I join you?

- Oh, are... are you in pain? - Yeah, sometimes.

Sure.

Thank you.

Thanks again for... I mean, this is...

It's so sweet, I really appreciate it.

Yeah, you're welcome.

Thank you for the invite.

I've not been to a party in a while.

- Really? - Yeah.

I need to make new friends.

That sad?

Well I'm... I'm really glad you came.

Yeah, me too.

And don't worry, I'm not gonna... Not gonna kiss you again.

Well, it's your party, so I think you can kiss

whoever you want.

I got it.

- I, oh... - No, no, no, no, I got it.

Thank you.

Yeah, it's just... I should've done this years ago.

Thanks, Jane.

- But... - What took you so long to do it?

Uh, I just felt like I was stuck with it, you know...

- Like it was just... - Right.

I know that feeling. It's hard to overcome.

Oof.

Does Brendan know?

I was gonna wait until he got home for Thanksgiving.

- Right? - I think.

Thought it'd be better in person. Oh...

- You want me? - Do you mind, Amanda? Thank you.

- Thank you. - Is Brendan your... is he your...

- Uh, it's my son. - Oh.

Yeah.

Hey, J.

- Hi. - Hey, Julian.

Hey, sorry I'm late.

I didn't know if you were coming.

You did not reply to my email.

- I wasn't sure if I could, uh... It's so good to see you.

So glad you're here.

Hi.

Would you like something to drink?

Um, uh, maybe a beer.

- Okay. Mm-hmm. - Thanks.

This is, uh, this is Julian, he's in our class.

- Hi. - Hey.

Hi.

Um... Is it your...

Thanks. Is it your birthday?

No. I... I changed my name.

I'm not, um, Eve Fletcher anymore.

So, who are you?

I'm... Eve Mackie.

It's my real name. It's the name I was born with.

- Welcome back. - Yeah, welcome back, Eve Mackie.

- All right. - Welcome back.

- Eve Mackie's here. - Hey!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

- Thanks, you guys. - Yeah, come on.

Hey, thanks for distracting me.

This way I'll be able to focus on my orgo tonight.

Hey... Good luck with your polymers.

See ya.

Gonna take a shower...

- Oh, fuck. - Oh, uh...

You okay?

I don't plan on...

Thank you for coming to this. Oh, it's so lame.

- No, it's not. - Yes, Jane.

- It's cute. - They're nice people, though.

So sweet, this is the whole class?

- Yeah, it's this. - The lot of 'em?