This Time

Were you thinking of someone in particular?

Uh. No. It's about--

It's about families. It's about love. It's about war. It's about

our search for deeper connection. It's about being forcefully separated.

It's about my experiences growing up.

Totally get it. Go do your artsy thing, okay?

We love you. We're excited and we'll see you tonight. Bye!

Where are you?

You sure you want to get rid of these? I mean...

there's some old movies in here, a lot of them are out of print.

Yeah, yeah. It's time to move on.

You sound like my ex.

-Really? -Yeah.

She made me throw away my bootleg copy of Titanic.

Uh. That must've been like two tapes?

It was. I stole it while I was backpacking in Istanbul.

Yeah. I, uh, watched it in the TV room with this Israeli girl.

And, um, let's just say best night ever. You know what I mean?

And I do still watch Titanic here and there, just,

when I get lonely. Don't judge me about it, okay?

You know, that would just ruin the movie for me

because I'd be watching it, thinking about the memory

instead of enjoying it in the moment.

Okay, well here's a question for you.

If you had a time portal that could take you to your favorite

memory of all time would you do it?

Yeah, I guess my point is that I know there isn't one,

so I'm not gonna entertain the thought because it would

just frustrate me.

Well, you don't know if there isn't one, and I would jump head first.

-Take me back to Istanbul immediately. -

-Alrighty. -Yeah. Yeah, you're probably right. Hey!

Promise me you'll survive. That you won't give up, no matter what happens,

no matter how hopeless.

Never let go, Jack. Never. let. Go.

-I said never let go. No. -Okay, let go.

-Let go. -Okay, you can go.

Hey! Thank you for supporting the cause.

You got it, buddy.

We appreciate it.

Laela?

Uh, oh. Oh my god, how are you?

I'm good. Yeah. You?

Good, yeah. You?

You're good. You already said that. Uh, I'm sorry. I just, um...

I--I know, this is kinda surreal.

Yeah. Yes, it's not everyday you run into a...

The most amazing human ever.

Yeah. Yeah. Something like that.

Well, I, uh, don't wanna hold you up or...

No, no, my car is just around the corner.

I'll walk with you.

Yeah. That'll be great.

It's a... It's super muggy out today.

Yeah... I kinda like it though.

Yeah. You, um, you always walk around with DVDs?

Fuck! Oh my god I think I just stole this.

It takes a certain kind of scumbag to steal from a struggling business.

Oh, I feel terrible.

It's fine, I'm sure they have a ton of copies.

Uh. It gives me a chance to go back.

Yeah.

What is that? Blind Chance?

Is that the one with the guy who misses the train?

Yeah. They remade it in the 90s.

Oh yeah. Huh. Some things you just Shouldn't remake.

It's really good to see you, Colin.

Yeah. Yeah. It's good to see you too.

So, what brings you out here anyway?

Been here for a month, working, on a sculpture. For the IRC, for the refugee counsel.

-Oh. Wow. -They're raising funds to resettle families in the U.S.

That's really cool.

Yeah. But, I'm not working with them directly.

I'm going through their marketing PR agency,

-and oh my god... -Horrible people?

Ugh. They're like people who thought they could be creative

and be all business too.

Still. I mean, you're like a full time artist?

Travel, art, and philanthropy?

Yeah, that's me.

God. Look at you go. I mean,

that's awesome. You're living the dream.

Yeah, I love it.

It's been an adventure. My next project is in KL.

I guess what I'm getting at is, um, what are you doing in South Pas?

-Oh, yes. Random, right? -Right.

Oh, well, it's gonna sound weird but...

everywhere I go I like to check out the neighborhoods,

I'll notice that this house is exactly the same.

This one's been remodeled. The family station wagon and trampolines

replaced with this hot convertible, and...

then I just make up a story about what happened. I don't know,

something I do for for inspiration. Usually when I have a creative block.

-What? -

Nothing. Just your, um, accent, it's, uh, gone.

I mean, I'm sure it's in there. Somewhere.

. I guess twenty years of moving place to place will do that.

Yeah.

You know, most people think of palm trees and beaches, but...

this is exactly what I picture when I think of California.

I've always wanted to see them from the inside.

Hm. Ah, yes. The classic Cali bungalow.

You know there's something powerful about the relationship between the columns

and the low pitch roofs. Like it's going to stubbornly stay in this spot forever. Ha.

Do you work for the historical society or something?

Ha. No. I work with an architectural firm.

-You're an architect? -Uh, a consultant.

I, uh, do the marketing for them.

-Oh, crap. -Hotels and tourism boards. Yeah. Horrible person.

Oh my god, I'm so sorry about that marketing comment. I'm so-

-That's fine. -I'm...

Clearly time has turned you into a thief

and just an all around horrible person. so...

Ah... There's hope. I am not that dead inside. I promise.

Yeah... Has it really been twenty Years?

Twenty-three. Actually.

You're looking at me like I'm a stranger. Am I really that different?

I don't know. Maybe I'm just shocked

that you're here right now. I can't wrap my head around it.

-You're saying I've aged aren't you? -No, no! I'm not.

-That's totally what you're saying! -That's not what I'm saying.

Well, you're no spring chicken either! Mister model.

Ex child model. And you look great, by the way.

Yeah. Yeah. You're just trying to get out of trouble now.

That's pretty much all the time.

Well, you look exactly like I imagined you would.

Well, maybe it's, uh, how quickly we all left Jakarta.

But, um, some faces are just frozen in time.

Now there's a happy couple. What's your last name?

Um... Sorry, what do you mean?

Lee! We're the Lees.

Just wipe your feet cause I don't want anything coming in here.

And shut the door cause I don't flies coming into this house. Okay.

Come on in. Settle down. And just feel the energy of this room.

The light in here is great.

-It is? -Yeah. It's, uh, not like our place.

Is it too dark?

No. It's, uh, too bright.

Yeah, we have to put on sun block before bed,

the soft complexion of the face.

You don't want to hear what I do before bed.

Okay, follow me.

Here we have a fantastic, and I mean fantastic

dining room. But I hate to cook, do you cook?

Uh, on, um, Mondays.

I hate to cook. I hate people.

Fully remodeled kitchen. Brand new appliances.

Everywhere. I mean, is this great or what? And it's just

the perfect room for big family gatherings.

People always end up in the kitchen, I don't know why.

- Yeah. -Right this way. I want to show you something.

This is my absolute, favorite room.

Hey, what's with the plant pics?

Uh, taking reference photos for my plant empire.

Uh huh. Yeah. How's that going?

-Uh, I've never actually owned one. -Seriously?

-Yeah, I'm never in the apartment. -Absolutely my favorite room.

I'm talking to myself again. Hello!

Mrs. Kim, come with me or I'm going to steal your husband.

It's the Lees but it's fine.

Okay, now. Believe me, I saved the best for last.

Look at this fabulous backyard. You've got a wonderful pool.

And what's great is that you could have a meal out here if you wanted to.

This would be perfect for Illy when she has to go at night.

Aw, what breed is she?

The overbearing kind. A real bitch.

Uh, that's not true at all. Mother is just very particular.

Okay... Uh, the best thing about the pool is just the right size,

so that if you wanted-- You hear that?

Hear what exactly?

The sound of children playing in a backyard. Do ya have children?

- Yes. - No.

Well, uh...

Well, there's time, I guess.

This again? How many times...

Really? Really? Not in public, please.

You know what? I'm just going to let You two discuss things for a while.

- Her face, I mean... -Oh my god.

That is it. I officially retire from improv.

You're still pretty good though.

Ah, I know. But I feel so gross now.

Well, regardless, I owe you a coffee.

Ah, I can't...

Tea...? Beer...?

No, no. It's not that. It's uh...

I'm actually leaving for Pennsylvania tomorrow.

-Oh. -Yeah...

How long are you gone for?

Uh, well, uh...

a couple of years. Um, maybe more.

Oh... Gotcha.

Yeah...

You really need all day to pack a suitcase?

Uh, no, it's not that. It's uh, movers are coming. It's a whole thing.

Oh, totally. I get it. It would've been nice to catch up though.

Yeah. Yeah. For sure. Uh, well, if you, um,

if you're heading back I could give you a ride. Back to your place.

You know, we could catch up on the way.

Yeah... Sure... If that's cool?

Yeah! Totally, hop in!