The Sweetheart

- Sorry it's... - You have to call back.

Enough already, Okay?

I'm not taking advice from some guy after he...

He's a friend and he's right.

You can't just walk away from me. We're not done talking about this.

Jane has been waiting half an hour. We'll talk later.

Let her wait. This is a lot more important.

And besides you can't drive, you're drunk.

Do you want to drive?

My one beer versus your half bottle of wine. Who should go?

That's what I thought.

Why don't you go back in and cool off.

One hour late and counting. Wanna go back in and have a drink?

Alright, I think they know how old we are in there.

Well, I'll buy for the both of us.

You are a terrible influence.

- But it does look pretty good. - Yeah, I have the coolest cousin.

- He'll probably hook you up. - I'll keep that in mind.

Hey, sweethearts, sorry I'm late.

Uh-hu.

-Traffic? -Not tonight, Karli.

- Good night. - Good night.

-Hi, dad. -Hi.

Our set was pretty killer but

the guys after us were so good.

There was a guy with a cello... Dad?

-Yeah, what's that? -Was everything OK?

Just your mother, you know. She keeps telling me...

Listen, sweetheart, I'm sorry. I really shouldn't bring you into this.

Damn it. I've got to take this, sorry.

Jim, what's up?

No, listen, I'm telling you

the figures are there.

I don't know what you are looking at

but I proofed everything before I left.

Dad?

Just let me get this, the minute I get home I will look... -Dad, look!

Jane!

Oh, hi, Till.

Are you ready to get out of here?

- Mom, I can get around on these just fine. - I know, but...

You can let me help you. Besides, I think it's hospital policy.

-Come on. -Okay.

-Thanks. -There you go.

- Can I hug you? - Of course you can. Come here.

Your bugs are my bugs, remember?

-Hold these. -Yeah.

-Can I push you. -Yeah.

Just be careful.

Great, I'm an invalid at 17.

Your doctor said your infection is under control.

You need to make sure you take your full course of antibiotics.

I know, I was there.

Also the painkillers you are on are a class two narcotic.

We'll have to monitor your intake.

-Really, Mom? -What?

Apparently they cause constipation. We don't want that, do we?

-Are you OK? -Yeah, I can... I'm fine.

I spoke to the superintendent and he said that

as long as you pass your exams, it is not going to affect your college acceptance.

Awesome, thanks.

Also, I was thinking if you want it I could move your bed downstairs

to make it easier for you.

I can do stairs, mom.

Look, I'm sorry. I'm just...

Thank you. Can we just get going, please?

Of course.

- Hi! - Hey.

-Did you get it fixed? -Good to go.

-Thanks. -Hi, Brian.

Hey, Till!

- Listen, I have to jet. - Will I see you soon?

See ya.

-Who is Brian? -He's a friend.

-A friend? -Yeah. I have friends.

- So you just decided to kick Dad out of the house? - He left.

And now you are dating. It's been two months, right?

He's been a really big help since you've been gone.

And you're only deciding to tell me this now?

- I did not want to confuse you. - Confuse me, really?

You don't know how hard it's been taking care of you

and trying to keep life normal for your little sister.

Mom, I'm the one who almost died, remember?

I know that, sweetheart, but you are not the only one who's been affected.

What!

Hi, this is Paul. I can't take you call right now, so please leave a message.

Oh, sweetheart.

I know, this is hard, but I think in time...

Can you get my prescriptions? My leg hurts really bad.

It does? Yeah, of course I can.

- But we're gonna talk when I come back. - Sure.

I love you.

- How is the Portobello? - It's actually pretty good.

- The vegetarian options of the hospital are lacking. - You mean it sucked?

Till?

Well, this makes me happy. All of us back around the table together.

All of us?

Look, your father and I we spoke and we decided

that it would be best if he wasn't here when you got home.

Just to avoid making things... difficult for everyone.

Mission accomplished.

-Till, you are about done. -Uh-huh.

- Remember that game you were telling me about? - Uh-huh.

Do you want to go inside and set it up?

- Why isn't Dad here? - Honestly, he still cannot deal with the accident.

He didn't wanna make things harder for you.

He's going through a very hard time right now.

That's bull. You didn't want him here and you're using me as an excuse.

Is that what he told you?

No.

Has he been returning your phone calls?

Till is waiting for me.

-I'll get those. -No, I can do it, Mom.

Honey, I'm your mother. I can help you.

Here.

- I've got you. - Thanks. Thank you. I'm fine.

-Good morning. -Morning.

I booked you a training session at the gym this afternoon with the trainer.

So that we can strengthen your leg like the physiotherapist told us to.

I thought we could do those exercises at home.

I know, but why not get a professional's help if we can?

-Hi. -Hey.

We have the whole day to ourselves, what do you wanna do?

I probably should be studying.

Come on, you have been locked in your room for months.

You should get out, you're free.

- I guess I could use some new clothes. - Aha, now we're talking.

- Mom, I can't pull off hats. - Of course you can.

You just have to know which one to buy.

Oh, my God!

- What? - I had a hat just like this in college

and it went with absolutely everything.

The advantage of getting older is that all your styles come back.

What do you think?

- Uh... - Really? I have to work on a new style.

-Are you and Dad talking? -Yeah, most days.

- What are you guys gonna try, like, therapy or...? - Uh...

You have to know this has been coming for some time.

And then with the added stress of the accident we...

Mom things get put back together all the time.

Look, all that you need to understand is how much we love you

and that all we want is for you to get better.

How about this?

-Maybe... -Yeah.

-Is that new? -Yeah, it was a gift.

From Dad?

Do you want to try this on?

Thanks.

Yeah, you've got it.

- This way. -Welcome, welcome, ladies.

What can I possibly do to improve your perfection?

Well, sir, my daughter has an appointment for a training session,

for some rehab on her knee. She was in head surgery.

So, you're Brian?

- Yes. I am Brian McGavin. You must be Jane. - Yeah.

I thought it would be a nice way to introduce you.

He helped me to get into great shape.

- Right. - Yeah, everybody loves a good ambush, right?

It's funny. Since you are here, why don't you let me help you rehab your knee?

- It sounds good. It's just that I need to return a text. - No worries.

Alright.

That's good?

- You did great. -Thanks.

Oh, please, Sam don't insult me like that.

What? No, I don't want you to...

I want to. Presto, it's like you were never here.

Is there time again now though, can I take you to lunch?

We would love that, wouldn't we?

- I can't see why not. - Great. I'll get my things and meet you out front?

-Sure. -Cool.

Thanks for being so good about this.

Yeah, well, I believe in putting in the work.

- Karli! - Hi, I was just walking past when I saw you guys.

- I should have called you but... things, you know? - Yeah, things are the worst.

What are you doing right this second?

-Oh, uh... -Brian is taking us to lunch.

-And Brian is...? -That would be me.

- Yep. Karli meet Brian and vice versa. - Very nice to meet you.

-Nice to meet you too. -So, four for lunch?

Actually I was kind of hoping I could steal Jane away from you.

We haven't seen each other in weeks.

- Oh, no, because we really wanted to... - Sorry, mom.

I'll tell you what. Why don't I come back later on today,

make my famous risotto for you and we can get to know each other then.

That sounds great to me. Mom?

- OK, sure, fine. Just be home by seven, thank you. - Double for me please.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

-Shall we? -Yeah.

I don't know why you called for a rescue. He seems pretty awesome.

- What were you basing that on? - I've heard he has a famous risotto. It's pretty famous.

This isn't a great time for jokes, Karli.

This is the perfect time for jokes, OK?

Your mother is cougering her way into the heart and pants of a male model.

-What? -Embrace the absurd.

- Has everyone gone insane except for me? - Maybe.

But if we all have gone crazy in the exact same way, maybe you're the crazy one.

- It's really reassuring. Thank you. - So, where are we headed?

- Jane, you're looking great. - Yeah, I'm a medical marvel.

- So is my Dad in? - He's actually out, I'm sorry.

Well, can I wait in his office until he gets back?