At Granny's House

Stir 'em up.

Watch the tea!

Watch my China!

- [Gray-haired woman] Four crack.

East.

- So who was that young man you were with

the other day, quite a studmuffin.

- One of my young lovers of course.

Five bam.

- But you have so many, it's like a revolving door.

You know people are beginning to talk.

- Yes, we are quite notorious here.

- Well if only that were the case.

Rebecca and I would be having much more fun here.

Two flower.

- Still though, all those young men.

Keeps you young, doesn't it?

You'll never tell, I know.

Oh, we don't want that from you.

- I never saw this coming.

I guess I was confused.

It's all about love, after all.

for 50 years, never had a babysitter.

It's a caretaker, Mom.

She's not here to babysit you.

Listen Ma, it's not even about the stairs.

Do you remember what happened last time you mixed up

A caretaker can help you keep 'em all straight.

- What was wrong with Carol, I liked her!

We already talked about this.

She wasn't qualified, and it really doesn't even matter

if you liked her, we're not doing this for

a rent-a-friend here.

- I guess my choice means nothing.

No, that's not it, Mom.

I just meant--

- You know better than your senile mom, right?

That's not it.

I hire people all the time, it's what I do.

I just know what I'm looking for, that's all.

Come on Ma.

What time is your flight?

Mom.

Never mind.

Thanks again for coming.

- The pleasure is all mine, it's great to meet both of you.

I understand how this could be...

Awkward for you.

I'm here to help.

- Well I'm glad to hear that, thank you.

You have a wide breadth of experiences.

Yes, I guess I'm a collector.

A collector?

- Collecting professions, as it were.

Excuse me, a moment.

Sorry about that, work.

Where were we?

Oh yes, a collector?

Now that's an interesting way you put that.

Let's see here, you've worked in health care,

IT, entertainment and...

Excuse me, mortuary?

Yes.

I did that in college.

It was interesting, but not really for me.

So, what brings you to Haley?

- I've spent a lot of time in big cities,

East Coast, West Coast...

I wanna get out of the rat race.

I just wanna go somewhere...

Simple.

Friendly.

Quiet.

Somewhere I can take care of someone and...

Figure out my next step.

Do you uh...

Do you have any questions about the job?

- No, I think the job description was pretty clear.

Similar to other jobs I've had.

- Not to interrupt, I just wanna say,

that although the job is similar,

being a caregiver is a huge responsibility,

and it's different from place to place

and person to person.

I will do my best to fit into your life

and to make it better.

Well thanks, I'm sure that--

Have you ever been married?

Mom!

That, that has--

No.

It is a fair question.

If I'm gonna move in, she has the right to know

a little bit more about me than what's on my resume.

I've never been married.

I've been close a few times.

I don't know.

Maybe I'm not the relationship kind.

- Well I'm sure a pretty woman like yourself

has had her chances.

Thanks, I suppose so.

Things just always seem to fall apart.

I'm better single, I guess.

- (laughs) Well, I can understand that.

I don't know about her.

What's not to like?

She's got, she's got experience.

A great background, good references.

I don't know.

She just seems too good.

Are you kidding me?

You don't want her here 'cause she's too right

for the job?

I don't believe this.

You know, Mom, it doesn't even matter.

I offered her the job, she accepted.

We signed an agreement, you do remember that right?

- It was your agreement, not mine.

- Dammit, I'm just trying to help.

You can't live here alone.

So you say!

You're damn right!

Look, you need help and now you've got it.

Case closed.

I gotta go.

You always do.

- I will call you next week, okay?

Everything will be great, I promise.

- This is some house you have here.

How long have you lived here?

53 years.

Wow.

You don't see people set down roots like that

much anymore.

Why did you move to Haley in the first place?

My husband was a doctor.

- You don't really want me here, right?

- It's nothing personal, I just--

Don't think you need help?

Maybe you don't.

And maybe your son pushed you into this?

No, I didn't say that, I--

I know.

But I have eyes.

Listen, I really am here to make your life better.

Really.

How about the nickel tour?

Is that your husband?

- Yes, doctor passed away

12 years ago this month.

I'm sorry.

- Part of life, death comes to us all.

Next stop.

This will be yours.

Thank you, it's very nice.

Did you stuff those yourself?

Oh no, it was a family friend.

Kind of ghastly, actually.

I don't know.

I rather like them.

Pretty, well-preserved.

Oh, you don't need to go down those stairs.

No need to take unnecessary chances.

I'm fine, it's no problem.

- Did you know that trips and falls are statistically

the most common injuries among the elderly?

I can take a quick look around myself.

Really, I'm fine.

And I insist.

What's down there?

Well, okay.

There's a doctor's old office.

Another bedroom.

Now let's see uhm, a workshop.

Storage, oh and the new basement.

New?

Oh, of course new is relative.

We added it on the house years ago.

I guess I'll make some tea.

Would you like some?

A lovely idea, please.

I'll be right back.

Perfect.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

- A very spacious basement you have.

- Hmm, haven't done a lot with it lately.

Listen.

I know you're not comfortable with me being here.

Yet.

But you will be.

We'll make a great team.

You'll see.

Oh, you're up, sleepyhead!

Going for the caffeine, eh?

- We're gonna have to switch to decaf,

it's better for you.

- And I just about have breakfast ready,

you'll love it.

My famous oatmeal.