Watch Over Us

I want you to explain something to me Mr. Randall.

It's the gap in my resume, isn't it?

Well it's just with your work experience and your schooling.

I know it's the gap, it's-

It's not what it looks like.

I had to move back home to help my dad.

I see.

You see, I've got experience.

I did something just like this at McConnell and Margate.

That was five years ago!

I can still do the work.

Well. I'm sure you can Mr. Randall.

But it's about more than just showing up.

I mean, we're looking for a competitive candidate.

Okay. Alright.

Thank you.

Sure.

Alright.

Thank you for your time. I really appreciate it.

Thanks.

Come on.

Jon Randall.

Yes! Ms. Bellamy.

No, it's a fine time to talk.

No, I’m just at my temp job right now.

Sorry. Roger, can you close that window, please?

Yes. Well, I was hoping that I might be able to speak with you about that position...

Uh-huh.

I see.

No, just-just a Bachelor’s.

I see.

I hope you’re serving the right wine with scrumptious feast.

Yeah, what’d you make when you made dinner, Hamburger Helper?

Hey! It’s only a Helper.

Hey, Dad!

Hey! How’d it go!

It went.. and it kept going.

Think you got it?

Let’s not jump to any conclusions.

That’s a no, isn’t it.

Hey hey hey. Have a little faith in your old man, alright?

You weren’t there. You don’t know what happened.

She didn’t mean anything by that.

Okay, Dad. I’m sorry.

Sorry to put it on you girls.

I should really keep my problems outside of the house.

Well, the real problem we have now is you're gonna have to eat Becca’s cooking.

Smells good, Becca.

Better than at Chateau Briand.

Yeah right.

Dad?

Really?

What?

It’s like an everyday thing now.

I know. Don’t be scared.

Dad?!

Not now, Becca.

What’s wrong with now?

Most people would have moved by now.

It’s a strange little noise that pops up every once in a while.

You know that's not true, Dad. Especially now.

It’s probably an owl or something.

- An owl? - Yeah.

I'm sorry, just to clarify... an owl?

An owl who is probably sick.

I just don’t understand why we have to stay.

I mean, it's not like there is anything keeping us here.

We just got Sam off to college.

If we hurry we can switch schools before next semester and get a fresh start.

No. We’re not leaving. Grandpa needs us.

I'm not saying we should ditch him.

He can come with us.

Uh-huh. Where to?

I mean... it's not like anyone's gonna buy this place.

I mean who would?

People will buy this place, Eliza.

No, they won't.

They’d notice the weird demon sound.

Oh, you mean the sick owl.

I never said this is gonna be easy.

Look, your grandfather’s putting us up

and that’s just what we have to work with right now.

You should both be grateful.

We could stay at Uncle Kenny's.

No.

Dad doesn't want to go walking up to Uncle Kenny with his hat in his hand.

Typical middle-child inferiority complex.

I thought you’d be familiar.

Hm.

Thank you, Eliza.

You're welcome.

Dad, I'm just saying Uncle Kenny has a lot of space.

I'm not gonna bother Ken.

He took care of Aunt Linda when she was sick.

That’s right and he was very nice to take care of your Aunt Linda.

We can’t ask him any more than that.

You could swallow your pride you know.

Mom would’ve.

Clear the table, do the dishes when you’re done.

Now look. You made Dad cry.

Shut up, Eliza.

So. Jon.

I’m glad you clicked on my profile.

I'm glad you responded back.

Yeah, it's good...

I’m new to this online dating thing, so...

Yeah, so am I.

Actually, I'm not.... I’ve been doing this for about three years now.

Oh wow. No, I mean, that’s okay.

You know I just wanna put it all out there.

What I'm really looking for is just an honest relationship, you know?

Me too.

Your profile said you were in sales?

I was. I’m actually between jobs.

That's not what your profile said.

Look, I don't know how to say this but

I'm not really looking for some recent divorcée who's trying to find himself.

If that’s what this is gonna be...

It's not like that.

It's not like that. I'm a reliable guy.

I mean, come on, I got dressed, I got here on time, didn’t I?

Yeah, you did.

Where is that waiter?

Really?

I don’t think you could’ve done that any slower.

I didn’t want to wake you.

How considerate of you.

You couldn’t sleep either, huh.

I've just kinda trained myself to ignore it.

Does it work?

No.

I’m gonna go live with Sam.

He’s in college.

I’m aware.

He lives in a dorm.

I don't care, Eliza. I will sleep on the floor if I have to.

I can't live here any more.

Becca, we have to stick together, I mean...

besides, he’s got that weird roommate.

I am almost an adult, Eliza.

I can’t stay tied down to Dad any more.

Who do you think is paying for Sam’s college anyway.

Grandpa.

That’s basically Dad. I mean that’s Dad’s Dad.

Yeah, but either way we can’t depend on this any more.

We’re just coasting, Eliza.

And I don't know how much is gonna be left for me.

Uh-huh, and what does that leave me?

I’ll leave you this place.

How considerate.

You're welcome. Now go to bed.

Good night.

Night.

How’d it go.

What are you still doing up?

Geez, Dad! It's like eight.

I don’t think your dates last as long as you want them to.

Believe me. That one ended when I wanted it to.

Was she pretty?

Mmmmm.. I guess.

Look, I know you're not happy with me dating again.

I mean, you were still a kid when your mom and I

really started having troubles, and

maybe-maybe it was better that way.

You know, for both of- for all of us.

Your mom would want me to date other women.

Make them miserable for a change.

Do you ever like...

want her back?

I mean I want the good times back.

But that’s something very different.

Besides I've got the best part of your mother, anyway.

I have you.

Geez.

Go get into bed.

Good night.

Night.

Love you.

Becca!

What’s up?

There’s something in my room.

What do you mean?

I don't know, just making weird noises.

Don't you hear it?

What? Like Dad’s owl?

No... it's something new.

I can’t sleep here tonight!

Go get Dad!

Whoever it is. Stop it!

I’m serious.

What’s going on?

Dad, it’s happening again.

Can we all just calm down?

Eliza is sleeping in my room tonight.

Becca. I don’t understand...

Dad, get us out of here!

Any job you can, anywhere you can get it.