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So how does Daddy survive exactly?

I don't think there's any social security

'cause I don't really recall him ever having a 'real' job.

Yeah, I...

I'm not completely sure.

You know, he always seems to have projects.

Uh-huh.

He's gonna look old, isn't he?

Well, yeah, I guess.

You said it's been two years?

Give or take, yeah.

I remember you flew back here to see him.

We met at a restaurant.

He said his place wasn't, uh, presentable.

Well, yeah. It probably wasn't.

I still think about mom's funeral.

That wasn't good.

He was very upset though.

The last time he called me,

well, the last times he called me

you know, he puts on a little show.

The 'Dad' act, but...

you know in the end, it's always about money.

Did you give him any?

No.

Well, a few years ago I did.

Richard was furious when he found out I'd sent it.

But after that, no way.

You?

Well, yeah. Sure, I've...

I helped him out here and there.

Man, Sheryl didn't like it either.

It's probably why she divorced you.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that.

It's okay. There were other reasons.

I'm sorry, Jeff.

You see this?

Man, those skater kids are everywhere.

They grow like weeds.

My Louis is a skater.

He's the anarchist of the family.

How old is he now? Twelve?

Thirteen.

I did feel I needed to help him out for those few, you know, emergencies.

What are you talking about?

The well, and the septic disaster.

You knew about that, right?

No.

Well, he really needed help, so...

And then the wall thing.

The wall thing?

Yeah.

This wall collapsed,

and part of his house apparently caved in.

Or almost did.

Come on, Emmy. He called you about that, no?

No.

Huh. Wow.

Man, that was expensive.

He told me recently he can barely pay for electricity.

Or the phone bill.

His landline?

Yeah, his landline.

Dad's place is just over this next hill, I think.

Or maybe the next one.

Okay.

Nowheresville.

Should probably get this driveway graded.

Okay.

I brought a few things for him.

Of course you did.

That's not looking too good.

- Hey! - Oh, hi, Daddy.

- Hi, Dad, it's us. - Hey, Emily.

Come on in, Jeff.

Come on in.

Yeah.

- Come on in. - Excuse me.

Okay.

Okay, well, you look fantastic.

And you don't look any older.

That's debatable, but thank you.

Hey, son.

Hey, that's a really great color on you.

Oh, thanks.

And on you, too.

Oh, what a nice sweater, Jeff.

Oh, look at that.

- Oh, yeah. - Yeah.

I think it's a family thing.

Yeah.

Alright, so here we go.

- Sorry. - Oh, sorry.

Well, it's good to see you, son.

You've always been my favorite son.

Well, your only son.

As far as we know.

There's that same sense of humor, huh?

Come on inside.

Okay.

Yeah.

Welcome.

Oh, I like this chair.

Oh, yeah. That, that's a special chair.

Friend of mine made that and...

it's nice 'cause it swivels and you look out the window.

- Oh, this is really nice, Daddy! - Isn't it?

- So peaceful. - Yeah.

What is this?

These are just some things I brought for you.

Oh, wow. Oh, gosh!

Wow, thanks.

Looks like real, real quality here.

Well, have a seat, darling.

Make yourselves at home.

- Thanks, Dad. - Thank you.

Hey, your furniture is kinda stylish.

I like it.

Yeah, it's old.

- Really? - Yeah.

It's still in pretty good shape.

Okay. Thanks.

I want you guys to know that I'm so glad you're here.

It really means a lot to me.

And it's so great to see you both.

And, and I know it's been a while.

Can I get you anything?

Some, how about some water or...

Is it your, your well water?

Is the pump and all that fixed?

Yeah. All working now, you know.

All working thanks to you.

Thank you, son.

Let's get a little water going.

What about ice?

I think I got ice around here.

Oh, no. Thanks though.

- I'd like some ice. - Oh, good. Ice coming up.

I wish I had some lemon or something to go with it.

Okay.

Here comes the water.

Thanks, son.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

Well...

Let's have a toast to...

To your wonderful mother.

To... to our wonderful mother.

- I'll drink to that. To mom. - Yeah.

Is it okay to toast with water though?

Oh, gosh. I, I think so.

It's the purest drink.

And your mother loved water.

And don't forget she was a water sign, you know.

Aquarius is a water sign?

- Yeah. Aquarius is a water sign. - Yeah.

Not a water sign, but a water carrier.

Do you hear that dripping?

What is that?

Oh, it's the...

It's the kitchen faucet.

You can't seem to shut it off tight enough...

But it does go away after a while.

Wow. Wilhelm Reich, The Mass Psychology of Fascism .

I didn't realize you read this kind of thing, Daddy.

I had interests.

It's been a while.

Noam Chomsky.

Diogenes? Interesting.

Father of cynicism.

That's appropriate.

How are things back home, Em? How are the kids?

Both are doing well.

Jennifer is a junior in high school.

She's very smart and confident, and...

Louis is in middle school.

He's in a bit of an awkward phase, but...

he's finding himself.

And... what about Richard?

Fine. Solid as a rock.

- Alright. - As always.

Jeff, how's Sheryl?

I mean, do you still even stay in touch, or...

No, Dad, we don't.

That's tough, man. I'm, I'm really sorry.

What about work? Is work going well?

Yes. Yeah, thanks.

I got, I... I got that promotion I told you about.

And I... and yeah.

Working away.

Okay, well, hey, I'm really proud of you, son.

You've really done well for yourself.

Well, thanks, Dad.

Peaceful view, Dad.

With the pond, the trees, and the horizon.

So quiet here.

Yeah.

It's a step away from the so-called 'real world'.

I made some tea.

Oh... tea.