Run The Burbs

As you know, we've both been very busy with work lately,

So we haven't been as available to you, until now.

Because we want you to know that we got you.

You can ask us anything.

Struggling to connect with your crush?

Need help with your riz?

You just made riz uncool, thanks.

Battling online trolls? Weirdos dming you?

Any big, overwhelming feelings?

I'm feeling bored.

Come on, there's gotta be something we can help you with.

Nope. Now, can I go mentally erase this whole interaction?

Hold on.

There is something that's been bothering me.

- Yeah. - Okay, okay, okay, okay.

Are mutual funds or etfs better for my long-term goals?

Man so, you want to focus on what will maximize

Your tax savings or free up cash flow, depending on your...

That actually makes so much sense.

"sense"? More like dollar, dollar bills!

- Ah! - 'ey!

He's getting into bonds.

Dollar, dollar bills, y'all. Dollar, dollar bills--

Shh!

Coach: Hustle! Hustle, jacob! Pass that ball!

Did I miss anything?

Leo made a great layup.

That big one just swatted it out of the hoop.

Those kids even kids?

That one's got a five o'clock shadow.

Leo, you got this, my baby boy.

How's work?

Parking lot geese are back.

- Oh, damn. - Yeah.

I got umbrellas in both hands, trying to shoot them away, like,

"ha, ha, ha, ha."

But they just stare back at me with murder in their eyes,

Just like this...

Maybe you should call animal control.

Uh-uh. Then, they'll know they got to me.

Coach: You want to dribble?

Yo, you got this, phamsanity!

You're aware this is just a pick-up game

In a recreational after-school program,

Right, andrew?

Aw, yeah, my bad. Sorry, coach ray, kids.

Boy: Come on, let's go.

Are you okay?

Leo's got try-outs for the city team this week.

I think he's nervous.

Hm. Are you, too?

He came so close last year,

And I haven't been able to spend much time with him lately

To practice.

I just want him to know that his pops has got his back.

Coach: Yep. Pass it, pass it!

Hudson: I think he's aware.

Coach: Tristan! What did I say, tristan?

Let's go, leo!

Aww! That's--

That's hilarious, buddy, but you should focus on the game.

What's going on?

He's usually got two eyes of the tiger out there.

Mm, I don't know. Maybe he's distracted.

Three-pointer, leo!

Go, go, go!

Seriously, how tall is that kid?

Man...

khia...

Hey, mom.

I thought that you were filming today.

Oh, finished up early, so I thought I would just come by

And say hi, since we didn't get to watch that movie last night.

Yeah, well, homework.

I just haven't had time to hang out so much, and you know,

Missing my baby girl.

Baby woman--

Young woman-- young person, you.

Are they-- are they friends of yours?

Khia: Yeah, right,

That's finn and tav, they're seniors.

They have no idea that I exist.

Hey, I know you. You're on good morning gloria.

Yeah, the 'simmer till it glimmers' lady!

My mom loves you.

Yeah, that's-- that's me. Also, the mother to khia here.

- Tav: Sick. - Hi.

You go to our school, right?

Uh-huh, ye-- yeah.

So, do you cook, as well?

Oh, I, uh--

She sure does. In fact, she's gonna be on tv, too.

- Finn: Wow. - Tav: Nice.

Yeah, my producer has been asking me for new pitches lately

And I thought, "why not a whole cooking with cool, artsy,

"fun-to-be-around teens segment?"

Right.

Cool. Being on tv is, like, vintage or something.

so vintage.

So, we'll let you know when it's on, or khia will.

It's gonna be great.

- Tav: That's awesome. - Finn: That is so cool.

And you're sure none of those kids

Are on human growth hormones?

Raul can dunk now!

Yeah, puberty hits some of these kids hard and fast.

Yeah, but little raul?

I remember when he could barely dunkaroo.

Look, I-- oh, hey, leo.

Great job today. See you at try-outs?

Oh, yeah. Thanks, coach.

Thought you were working.

Oh, I always got time for my boy.

Except for this past week, when I had to work late.

But I'm here now. You pumped for try-outs?

um...

I was thinking maybe I'd pass this year.

What?

I just don't know how much I'm into a competitive league.

Aww, but this is your year.

I love watching you play.

My boy's squeaking up those floors.

Okay, but it's "my man", not "my boy".

Hey, what kind of milk you drinking?

5%, 6%? Straight from the teat?

Okay, who knew I was going to be a natural?

I mean, it's like art. You just got to experiment.

- Mmm! - Sam: Letting myself in!

sam: Smells good in here.

Hey, sam.

Look at my fave tv star chef-to-be! Hi. Oh!

- Sam: How are you feeling? - Khia: Excited.

We've been testing out the chicken tikka masala recipe

And I put my own spin on it.

Oh, well, good stuff. Give me a taste.

No, no. Um, it's not ready yet.

It still needs to simmer till it glimmers.

Khia: Oh, right. I'm gonna go plan out

My outfit in the meantime.

I have some new friends who'll be watching.

Are you sticking around?

- Yeah, for at least half a box. - Nice.

Or a whole box. What's wrong?

- Girl can't cook. - Sam: What?

Yeah, the first batch she wanted to take over,

And then she burnt everything to dust.

And then, the recipe was "throwing her off",

So she just improvised.

And why didn't you correct her?

Well, because she just seemed happier getting artsy with it,

So I just sort of encouraged her to experiment,

And now, she thinks she's good at it.

But why?

Because I told her she was.

she smiled at me.

She barely talks to me these days.

You think I'm gonna give up a chance for another smile?

Okay, well, I mean,

Maybe the food's... Not so bad.

It's aromatic in here, you know?

It's cooked, right?

Mm-hmm, yeah.

Yeah, you're screwed.

I know,

And I can't cancel the segment

Because the producer loved the idea,

And khia's just so excited.

I mean, it seems to me,

Maybe the best option is not lying to your kid.

Right. Right.

So, I should just find a way to work around her. Great.

Oh, that's not what I said.

Oh, you're a champ

For having a second plate

Of whatever that was that khia made.

I don't get it.

We have a cooking gene on both sides.

She should be twice as good at this.

Or is it-- is it four times?

Yeah, like, how does she not taste it?

Should we get her checked out? You gotta tell her, babe.

Yes, even though she's smiling at you.

Okay, fine.

Oh, hey. Did leo say anything about basketball?

No. Why?

I think he's in his head about try-outs.

All the other kids sprouted up over the summer.

I think it psyched him out.

- Poor guy. - Yeah.

I had hoop dreams when I was his age,

But when everyone had a growth spurt but me, I quit.

I've regretted it ever since.

Right, because you could have been jeremy lin, right?

Probably.

I just don't want him to get discouraged and quit

Because things get hard.

Maybe he just needs to learn how to play differently at his size.

Oh...

Make him own it more. I like it.

You're so smart and hot.