You can do this. <i> You thought you'd
get away with it...</i> <i> ...but I won't let you.</i> Colin! <i> You're gonna pay for
what you did to my brother.</i> <i> I could always count on
my dad for good advice.</i> And he always said that for
everything you've missed, you gain something else. And that for
everything you gain, you lose something else. And in his last days, he told
me that it's not about who you are when everything
is perfect and the sky is clear. It's about who you
choose to be when hope becomes
a distant star. Yes, the music was a gift,
but an even bigger one was just the hours
that we spent together. Thanks, dad. How you got up there
and did that today, I will never know. It must be
something in the water. You shouldn't
be drinking. What's one day? It's been more
than one day, and I've let it slide
when I shouldn't-- Okay no drinking,
no drugs, no taking rides from
strangers, I got it. But if one more person
comes up to me and says, "If there's anything I
can do," I'm gonna lose it. Jennifer... you've had enough. It's just one more. And since our last
name is Phillips, I'm making a screwdriver.
Get it? Look, I know I've been
busy at the bank and distant for the
last little bit or... Like the last
year, maybe? Like since
dad got sick. I'm sorry. Whatever.
It's not your fault. I've seen the bills. And Mr. Wonderful
over there. The body's barely cold
and the vultures are already
circling for you. Marcus is a lawyer. He's been helping me
with the paperwork. He's a lot more
than just a lawyer... That's right,
he's a friend. He was your
dad's best friend. Donna, Jennifer. I'm so sorry for your loss. If there's anything
I can do, promise you won't
hesitate to ask. What? Nothing.
Thank you, Susan. Give me all
your money! C'mon boy, you best
finish what you started. Yeah? I was thinking
about keeping you around a little longer and
kicking your ass again. That's what I
was thinking... Good to see
you again bro. You're late. Even so, there's no
place I'd rather be. Do you want
some cake, Alex? Nah, I'm trying to
maintain my girlish figure. How's the job? You got fired again? Quit. Sometimes personalities
just clash, you know. But today is
not about me. It's about the favorite
son, our Golden Boy here. My little brother,
the track star! Wazzy's baby-sitting
his uncle's place. He's having a
party there today. All day, all night,
all weekend! I'm heading over
there now, wanna come? I don't know, man. I have to get up
early tomorrow to train. Hey, this is your bro asking!
Think about it. This is your last
night as a free man. After that, it's
just track and college and the Olympics
or whatever. Behave! You definitely
shouldn't be driving. Can't, I sold my car. What for? How're you supposed
to get another job if you don't
have a car? Mike, please,
not now. I can drive him. Deal! Mom, dad, always a pleasure. Hey... look after your brother. Will do! You're too hard on him. Maybe if I was harder,
we could've avoided court fees and juvie. You know, the other one I've
been getting is only the-- --good die young. I miss this. Yeah. You know we can melt down
some of this leftover cheese, toss it on some nachos and watch
a terrible rom-com tonight. Sounds fun, I
think I'm just-- [Knocking] Excuse me. Jen, you ready to go? Taylor, is it? Tyler Kinan. T Rex to friends
and lovers. I'll just
be a minute. Yeah sure. What? You've got company,
I just want the same. I don't have company. That should be
the last of it. Thanks Marcus. Hey Marcus, would you
pass me that water bottle? Yeah. Anything else
I can do? Okay, I'll
be back later. What's later? A little more than soon. I don't think tonight
is good for-- Jennifer! [Party music] Dude, look at this place. Wazzy's uncle's out of
town for a couple months. That means this place
is gonna be Party Central, so you can stop
by any weekend. Come on, are
you coming in? Okay, but
not for long. I've got to say,
for a party house this is
actually quite nice. Yeah, we party hard
but we always clean up. So if you're gonna
puke, find a toilet. I'm training. It's just a few carbs,
you'll burn it off in no time. Have you thought about
starting track again? They always talk about
you at the clubhouse. You were a legend. Was. I tried to get
back into running, but kept
spilling my drink. I'll just have to keep
living vicariously through you, like mom and dad do. One's not going to
hurt you, Golden Boy. It's never
just one with you. Fine, I'll drink it. Hey girls,
come on over. Here. Hi. Ladies, I'd like you to
meet my baby bro, Colin. He is legal... barely. Good to know. How do you know
these people? I don't... a friend of
a friend of a friend. Doesn't matter,
beer is beer right? Cheers! [Glasses clinking] What did you
want to show me? Actually I wanted to give
you a tour of this place. He's out of control. Yo, watch out! Hey, man up
or shut up. No, I'm good. You're up, c'mon! Alright, ready? No. Alright. [Giggling] That sucked. You're up, let's go! Are you crazy?
I'm so not doing that. I did it! I know, and you
looked very cute doing it. Okay let's go,
you're up. Alright, you
talked me into it. Ready? I know you're
getting my messages. I just want to know
that you're safe and maybe when to
expect you home. [Crying] Hey! You're good! What's the story, huh? Start lessons at the age
of three or something? My dad first held me at
the piano at three weeks. Wow, that's cool. It's like he left
you with something. Let's stop with the whole
sympathy card message, okay? Let's get out of here. I'm so past gone. I'm driving! No you're not! Hey hey... who're we kidding?
We aren't driving. I'll call us a cab... I'm driving! No, you drank too much. I'm fine. Wheeeee! You're psychotic,
you know that? A psychopath is
better than no path. Hang on, the
ground's still moving. Keys, let's go! They're hanging
on the rack. I think I like you,
Taylor. Tyler, remember? Seen my bro, Colin? I think he's outside! Thanks. Looking good! Come on get out,
let's go. No way you can drive,
I'll call a cab. I can drive... I'm Batman. Or Bat Lady. Jennifer! Jennifer!! [Jennifer screaming] Colin! Colin!! Jennifer! Jennifer!! Excuse me, I'm
Donna Phillips. My daughter Jennifer, she
was just in a car accident? That's my...
that's my daughter. Baby... is she okay? Her blood alcohol
was off the charts. Mom? Baby, hi... I don't wanna go to jail. Jail? Driving while intoxicated,
injuring a pedestrian. When she's released here,
it'll be to police custody. Hi, I'm Dr. Erickson.
You are? Donna Phillips,
this is my daughter. Nice to meet you. Officer Hendricks,
would you mind if I speak to the
family alone? Thanks. I just want to go home. I know... Home's the last
place she should be. A five day detox would be
my first recommendation. Plus, you're gonna
be in a wheelchair. You've badly sprained
your ankle-- What're you talking
about, detox? Detoxification.
We use it when-- For drug addicts,
I know what detox is. My daughter is
not a drug addict. Alcohol is a drug...
she's gonna need to detox. Yes, okay fine, she drinks.
All college kids do. Alcoholics too. I need to get
out of here. Ms. Phillips, can I speak
to you out here please? I'll be right back, okay? Where is he? They're working on him. We can't go back there. Why? He's bad... real bad. We've only ever asked one
thing of you your whole life. Look after your
younger brother. Instead... he
looks after you. And now you've
screwed that up. It's not my fault, dad. It never is. I don't want to sound rude,
but your daughter appears to be a
very sick girl. With CBC results
this high, I know this isn't a
one-time kegger. This is pretty
much a daily thing, or at least the
beginning of it. Her father just died. Maybe she's been
self-medicating a bit, but she's not-- When she came in,
she was in such bad shape we had to pump her stomach. You need to get her help. She's already got one DUI:
if she doesn't get the help she needs you're
guaranteed to have another and this time wind up dead. This place can help. The Shearwater Rehab Institute. Take her there or
someplace like it. It can help your
legal case too. Thank you. How did we get here? My son Colin Brown
was just brought in... Mr. and Mrs. Brown, I'm
Dr Erickson, his Attending. How is he? He's a fighter. But he'll be all right? We're doing
everything we can. And if he makes it,
he'll walk? Let us do what we do. Let's focus on that. Can we see him? Of course. We've induced a coma,
so he won't be responsive. But I'm sure he'll hear
everything you have to say. Right this way. [Hospital machine beeping] [Hospital machine beeping] I can't see this. It's okay... Hey buddy. We're here. You're good...
you're good. Hey man... wow, you look like hell. I'm so sorry, bro... you shouldn't have
even been there. It's all my fault. Mike? Mr. and Mrs. Brown? I'm so sorry. Oh, wait... I didn't mean to-- You didn't mean to what? Get wasted? To drive? Or cripple my son? What do you want
me to tell him? That you're so sorry? If I could take
it back-- Please... just go. If there's anything
I can do-- You can go
die somewhere. Please. Your Honor, the Brown
family reminds the court that the defendant has
pled guilty to a felony DUI, resulting in
severe injuries. We believe that a sentence
including jail time is called for
in this case. Your Honor, we
respectfully note this is my client's
first offense of any kind. She is an excellent
student in her first year at Montlake University,
on leave of absence to care for her ailing father,
who just recently passed away. With your permission,
Ms. Phillips will enter a 90-day drug and
alcohol education program at the Shearwater Institute, a state-licensed
rehabilitation facility. We are requesting a
probationary period to have Jennifer taken
directly to the facility, and for sentencing to take
place after her treatment. I am granting the
defendant's request. Bail is set at $20,000. I warn you Ms. Phillips,
any violation of the rehabilitation facility's terms,
that means jail time. Do you understand? Yes I do, Your Honor.
Thank you. This is Mike Brown. Yes... Well, it's what
I expected. Who was it? It's the lawyer from
Family Court notifying me of the arrangement that little
bitch and her mother made for what they did to our boy. What was it? What is it ever with
entitled brats like that? People like that
don't go to jail. They go to someplace
called Shearwater. It's a country club I bet,
where they sit around and talk about
their feelings... But what I
want to know is, who's going to give my son
a second chance... She can't just
walk away from this. Okay? I won't let her
walk away from this. She won't. I'm sorry bro... [Crashing] Enjoy your stay,
Jennifer Phillips. You're not gonna be
there for very long... You can do this. [Buzzing in] Country club is right. <i> Ms. Phillips.</i> Welcome. Dr Lee. And you're Donna
Phillips, Jennifer's mother? Yes. So, Jennifer, you've had
quite the adventures I hear. Yeah, my life sucks. Really?
All 21 years of it? Lately the special effects
have been pretty kickass. Good, you'll need that spirit. Why? To survive, to
thrive, to be alive... in a new way, without
your drug of choice. I'm not an alcoholic. It's just with my
dad's passing-- Stop right there. There'll be plenty of time later
for rationales and excuses. Nurse Jude will
get you settled in, then we're off and running. It's her world,
we just live in it. I'll let her take it from
here and I'll see you soon, Mrs. Phillips. Yes thank you, doctor. You're welcome. Follow me. I guess this is it... You know, your dad said
something about composing I always remembered. The tough bit is
just getting started. But once you have
something... just a few notes
or a lyric, it's just hard work
to get it done... Thanks, mom. I'll be back soon. No alcohol-based
hair spray, mouthwash, shampoo,
only recovery-based books. Oh and no cellphones,
that's a biggie. No cell phones?
I need my music. Not on your cell
phone, you don't. Cellphone, please. We'll keep it safe at the
front desk, you'll get it back. Don't make this a problem. Visiting hours are
2-4 PM daily. Approved visitors only. Use any kind of prohibited
substance at all, you're out. Screw up, you're out. Leave without
permission, you're out. You get this side of
the room and dresser. You share the
adjoining bathroom. I have a roommate? Ms. Smith, this is... People handle
treatment differently. She'll grow on you. She's got quite
the imagination. Just don't physically
touch her. Ms. Smith? Show Ms. Phillips around
until Dr. Lee is ready. Ms. Smith? <i> All right,
fine, whatever.</i> I know it feels
like a lot to handle, but everybody here's been
through the same thing, myself included. I used to be a lawyer, everybody
here used to be something. The goal is to be
something better. To be you! Just take it one
minute at a time, work up to one hour,
then one day at a time. Sleep, repeat. Hey, could I speak
with the manager? You are. Hey, I just wanted
to introduce myself. Alex Brown. I've been driving delivery for
the better part of five years and wanted to
drop off a resume, should you need anyone. I'm good with
tools and stuff. Like vending machines. I've got no positions
open at the moment, but some of these
guys are on probation. Never know,
something might open up. Thanks. I know this area like
the back of my hand too, so if anything comes up... I'll keep it in mind.
Thank you. First stop on our magical
mystery tour: the game room! This is like an
old folk's home. Nah, senior centers
have better meds. Pool table? Nope. Our sense memories
equate pool tables with bars, and bars are a trigger
for a lot of people. So no pool, darts,
foosball, oh, and no booze, drugs or fun, as much
as I've petitioned. Next up: addicts al fresco! Okay so... you have your tweakers and
your burners and your boozers. Where are you in
this whole twisted scheme? Just another cautionary tale. Enjoy. Don't worry, she doesn't
have any confirmed kills that we know of. Hi there, I'm heading
south on Fraser Highway, following one of your
vehicles, license plate 7532KP. He seems to be
swerving all over the road, cutting off other
vehicles, maybe drunk. Just thought you should
know before someone gets hurt. I think I should
call 911 too... What kind of a guy
was your father? He was the glue,
the rock, and a mediator,
I guess. Mediator between
you and your mom? She sees me as
this little girl. Except for when
my dad got sick. Then it was my job
to take care of him. But she was
working though? Yeah, and hard. I get that...
bills don't pay themselves. But she kind of checked
out even before that. How so? Even before my dad got sick, I heard my parents
talking separation. Seems you both are playing
a bit of the escape game. Her bills, your booze... Wow, you sure know how
to cheer people up, huh? How ya feeling? Okay. Hopeful... you? You're down, not out. Just because I couldn't
come back from injury, doesn't mean you won't. You miss it? Every second of
every day man. That's why you've
gotta get better. You're this family's last
shot at something great. We can't let anything or
anyone get in the way of that. No pressure. Again! There you go. Hey, I brought
you a present. My laptop!
Thanks man. I got you this too. Thank you. When you're back
at the house, could you grab
me some clothes? I'm sick of this
hospital wardrobe. I dunno, when I grabbed the
laptop mom and dad were out. I'm not the most wanted
man over there right now. You're a man? Yeah... and apparently
you're still a dick. Learned from the best. You're gonna milk this guilt
for everything it's worth, huh? Absolutely. [Phone ringing] Hold up. Hello?
Yeah, this is him... Sure, I can be there
in half an hour. Thank you. Job interview...
gotta go. I'm not gonna
run again, am I? Of course you are, man. You will. I trained you once, I can
train you again, right? Right? [Snoring] [Snoring] [Snoring] [Clapping loudly] [Snoring continues] [Knocking] [Buzzing in] Hey, I'm the new guy. Hey, new guy.
We just had a delivery. Well someone called me about
a problem with the machine. I never called. Maybe someone else called. I'm someone else, too. And it works fine. Maybe my orders
got crossed up. But I'm here now, so... may as well take a look, restock
anything that might be out. Fine, it's down the
hall to the left. Addiction is not
just about the addict, but the family too. One of the first things
to disappear is trust. Those holding a blindfold, tie it on to the person
to your left. My mom's not here,
so I can't do it. If she's not doing it,
why do we have to? We're all doing it. I'm here, I'm here. Sorry... I'm late. Do we have to do this? If she's not doing
it, I'm not doing it. We're all doing it! This exercise is
all about trust. Those not wearing a
blindfold are the callers. You'll guide your partner
forward using only your voice, no touching. First a step, then
walk, then a jog. Ready? No. Outstanding... go! Okay, step forward. Again. Now step to the left
around the pit of snakes. Great, except now
there's a cliff on your right. You're enjoying telling
me what to do, aren't you? A touch. Ready to pick up the pace? No. Sort of... no. Come on, start
walking towards me. Wait!
But there's a cliff. Step to your left,
then forward. Trust me. Can you go a
little quicker? No. Yeah you can. Careful! Careful! Thanks. My pleasure. So much for-- hey! Watch it! Where the hell
were you?! Relax! Don't touch me! And why were you
in the way?! Hey, you don't
want to do that. Zoe, take a breather. Screw you! Go take a breather, c'mon. Have a good day...
and watch your step. Nice meeting you,
by the way. C'mon, honey, it was
just a little accident. I know...
it's fine, forget it. Gosh, I'm sweaty. Stinky or not,
I love you. [Shower running] [Shower running] Zoe? Zoe? [Door knocking] Oh! Yeah, I often have
that effect on women. What are you doing here? I was looking for you.
Alex. Jennifer. Just another
addict who kicked it. Really?
Good for you. Now I'm just a threat
to others, not myself. Thanks for the warning. Thanks for dressing casually. I wasn't really
expecting visitors back here. Especially after
visiting hours and probably totally
unauthorized. Well like I said,
I'm a threat. Yeah, umm...
I think maybe you should go. Okay, I will. Just don't report me to
the Nurse Nazi back there. I wanted to see you. And now I'm really gonna
want to see you again. Same time tomorrow? Not likely, since
it's against the rules. Okay, just promise me
that next time you'll be wearing
the same thing. Goodbye. Are you finished? Good to go! Good, so go. <i> What's wrong, Marcus?</i> Marcus? There's no easy way to say
this, so I'll just say it. Say what? You're being sued. The Browns, the
victim's family... with Jennifer,
your dependant, drinking at your house
the night of the accident, they're saying you're just
as culpable as she is. How much? Two million. Two million? The Browns are
opening high. You'll counter, we'll
go back and forth and we'll find something
that's manageable. I'll arrange a
meeting with them. We'll sit down and we'll
work through it, together. Robert wanted me to take
care of you and I will. This isn't about
you, Marcus. This is about how
broke I am gonna be. What is this? Guaranteed good
times, Sister Girl. But I'd be careful
with that in here. It'll get your ass kicked
to the curb pretty quick. It isn't mine. Well it's not mine. Then how'd it get
in the bathroom? Look, I don't know
what's going on with you, but if you accuse a paranoid
who's prone to violent outbursts of doing something
she didn't do, nine times out of ten, you'll
be pickin' up teeth with broken fingers. This is your one free
pass, don't do it again. We good? Now, if I were you,
I'd get rid of that. If they find an empty
bottle we're just as guilty. Hide it behind
the tissues. <i> [Door knocking]</i> <i> Bed check!</i> Ladies, what's this? A little neatness
never hurt anybody. I should apologize for... whatever happened earlier
with the vodka thing. Meh. I'm over it. So you know my
story from group, but if you don't
mind me asking, why're you in here? Free meds. <i> Hello?</i> This is Shearwater. <i> How can I help you?</i> Just letting you know
the vending machine is acting up again. <i> Okay, I'll send our
guy out in the morning.</i> Thank you. <i> [Buzzing</i> Miss me? It's the warm welcomes
that keep me coming back. How are you? I are. Good to know. Didn't recognize you
without the towel. Creepy. Seriously though,
how you doing? I'm seriously
feeling pretty caged in, but I've got some
outside support, so... I'm okay, I guess. I hear ya.
Just be prepared for some of that outside
support to kinda fade away. Always happens. That's cheerful. Been here, done this,
have you? Yeah. My mom died and I
kinda lost it... Oh. That's way too much
info, I'm sorry... I'm sorry. The point I was trying to make
is that the number one solution for that caged in
feeling is to just get out. Sneak out, be you again. Yeah, it's all good
until you get caught. Here's the secret:
don't get caught. Oh, so you're a threat,
but you're wise. Not cute? Jennifer, I need
to speak to you. Now. Okay, see ya. Yeah, I guess so. I want to see you
again for longer than five seconds
at a time. What? What the hell
are you doing?! What do you mean? You know you're
not the only one trying to get better
in here, right? First of all,
these aren't mine. Second of all, why were you
going through my makeup bag? You know how you tell
if an addict is lying? Their mouth is moving. You would know,
maybe they're yours. First the booze,
now this? I can't handle it,
I gotta say something. Zoe, these aren't mine,
I don't even do pills. Unless you
can't do booze. Zoe, I swear to you:
these aren't mine. But please don't
say something. I will get blamed for this,
or we'll get blamed for this. I don't know what
your conditions are, but getting kicked
out puts me in jail. These aren't mine. Then someone's
messing with us. Hi, this is Nurse Jude up
at Shearwater again... yes, the machine
is working fine. But could we get another
service guy from now on? This one keeps trying
to wander the premises, talk to patients... Sorry, I'm late. No problem.
You know where you're going? Yes.
Dr Lee's office, thanks. If we could get another
driver from now on, that'd be great... Sorry I'm late. No problem.
Let's just jump right in. So Donna, Jennifer had mentioned
that before your husband's death, you and he had
talked about separating? No. I mean, I didn't
know that she knew. But when he got sick, you
stuck around to help him. Not as much as
I should have. Jennifer got a lot of that. But I realized there
was still love there. Just a different kind... I guess we all deal with
things in our own way. You don't deal
with it at all. I'd say we're both a
little more than guilty there. See, you never
will admit it. Admit what? That you wanted him dead. What the hell are
you talking about? You wanted a divorce,
then he got sick. So you resented him
for being around. So you made me
deal with it. That's not true, I... I was trying to make
it work financially. I was under the gun
for all the costs-- So you sat there with
your calculator and made me handle
everything else. Is that what you've
been coming to here? That somehow, I'm to
blame for all this? Don't hold back,
say what you feel. Not to me, to your daughter. Whatever you might
think, Jennifer, I loved your father. I knew you were there
and I worked my butt off trying to find a way out of
that financial mess. And what did I get for it? I lost my husband
and I lost my daughter because you left me too! Good... I just want to help
Jennifer move on-- Say it to her... No, don't bother. I didn't come
here for your help. No, because I can't
help, can I? Ever. You just slide off with
some sarcastic comment, or drown yourself in
booze and blame the world. You're an adult now, you
best start acting like one. A sober one. I'm not supposed to
be the adult here! People my age are not
supposed to be changing their dad's diapers and picking
him up off the floor. They're out
starting their lives. They're laughing and celebrating
Father's Days and birthdays. They have the
support of their parents. Both of their parents! They're not stuck here, caged
up in this glorified prison. When do I get to be me again? When do I get to be happy again? It's been so long I don't even
know what it would feel like. No! Don't touch me! Anger is part
of the process... You're not the only one
who feels cheated. I got short-changed too. Okay, so what am I
supposed to do now? It's a part of life. You pick up the pieces
and you deal with it. Hey Brown. I'm not sure what
happened at Shearwater, but we've had a complaint. So we're gonna change
your route-- You can't do that. Yeah I can and I am. I said you
can't do that! I'm sorry. Of course you can
change my route. I kind of
lost it there. Not for me. You're fired. <i> Come on out, Jennifer.</i> <i> There are worse things
in the world</i> <i> than what happened
with your mom.</i> You don't get it. Don't get what?
That you're all pissed off? Forget it. I get that you at least
had a dad at some point... and you still got a mom
who's at least trying. I had step-dads who
did things to me, you wouldn't do to
your worst enemy. So before you go getting
all alone and woe is me, just know... everyone's got a story. I'm sorry that
happened to you. Yeah, me too. Colin wanted me to stop in and grab some things
for his hospital room. Okay. I hope this
doesn't take too long. I really want to get
up to see Jennifer. [Doorbell ringing] Hello. Hello, I'm Donna Phillips. Mike Brown. Go ahead, have a seat. It's beautiful. Thank you for
agreeing to see me. How is Colin doing? He's been better. Yours? She's doing well.
I'm hopeful. She's really
working at it, in fact we're on our
way to see her-- Cutting to the chase,
you're here to make an offer. Yes, we have run the numbers and
we figure with my home owner's insurance I could cover up to
$150,000 in his hospital bills. I can also cover some
additional medical expenses along with his physical therapy,
rehabilitation, and-- Let me show you something. This is Colin's first trophy. The one you get for winning,
not just showing up. It was a district
county race, he was 10. I can still see the look
on his face when he won. Up until that point we
thought his old brother, Alex, who was going to go all the way,
but a torn ACL put that to bed. Opened up a whole new
world of problems for us, to say the least. But when Colin won that,
there was no stopping him. He had this never
say die spirit. I've never seen anything
like it, before or after. Mike used to run a
lot of track, too. Yeah, but I was
never like this... No one was. Colin was
one of a kind. He's an amazing kid. Was. Is. Yeah, there's still some
of that fighting spirit left. But what if he
never walks again? Try to tell your kid all those
dreams he had will never... I can't imagine. No you can't... This is what Donna
can offer today. Please, have a
look at it... As you'll see, your needs
are more than covered. Alex, can you bring me those
bills on the kitchen counter? What? On the kitchen counter. Sorry, I don't see them. Hang on. Here they are. You could've looked
a little harder, Alex. Sorry, mom. I want to give you an idea of
some of the things we're being charged for, even before
he leaves the hospital. I am so sorry. Would you excuse me for a minute
while I make a phone call? Sure. Thank you. Shearwater, how
can I help you? Hello, this is Donna
Phillips, Jennifer's mother. I'm afraid I'm gonna be
a bit later than expected. Would you please tell her I'll
be there as soon as I can? Thanks. Your other son,
he's a delivery driver? For a vending
company or something? Yeah, why? I'm so sorry, we're
gonna have to be going. Could we maybe get back to
you with a counter-offer? Uh, yeah. We're gonna need at
least 100K a year, just to cover his expenses. We'll get back to you soon. Thank you for
agreeing to see me, and just for making the time. I wasn't even sure you'd... thanks. I'll see you both out. Thank you. Well, that wasn't
quick and easy. Their other son,
the vending guy. I've seen him at
the rehab center. Shearwater? Yes. Okay. So? That can't just
be a coincidence! And he just gave me
the creepiest look. I think you might
be overreacting... I think you're under-reacting.
Something's off. I got a call...
the machine's acting up again. How's it going? It isn't. Is your mom coming to visit? Nope, she kindly called
to say that she'll be late. Come talk with me. We're talking now. Come on, break curfew or
parole or whatever it is. Come sit with me in my car,
this place is depressing. It's just, I dunno, kinda
sad to see someone so pretty, sitting in a cell,
holding the key, and not bothering to use it,
even just for a little bit. You really are the
devil, aren't you? Or I'm just a guy who keeps
breaking that vending machine so he can come talk to you. Even if it's just a
couple seconds each time, it's always worth the drive. Just a quick spin
around the block? You know you wanna. All done, thank you. What're you doing? Running a background on Alex. We do it at the bank when
people are applying for loans. And? There are five Alex Browns. Found him! That's no good, he's
got a real rap sheet? Shearwater, Nurse Jude speaking. Hello, this is
Donna Phillips. That vending delivery guy who's
been creeping around up there, he is the brother
of the boy that my daughter
hit with her car. What? <i> Does that seem like a
coincidence to you?</i> They've been
talking quite a bit. What if he's trying to
derail her or whatever. She can't handle this
extra stress right now. I wanna talk to her,
I need to talk to her. Of course, hang on. Zoe, have you seen Jennifer? No, why? Mr. Burroughs... have you seen Jennifer
in the last few minutes? I just saw her, she
was talking to that guy who delivers
the vending stuff. What? Yeah! She was here, but
she's not here now. What does he mean,
she's not there? You need to drive faster. Hey can you pass
me a water? Help yourself to whatever. Good choice. True. You're leaving me hanging? Screw it...
pass me a beer. Good girl. Assault causing bodily harm. Break and enter. Don't you background these
workers before you let them in? That's a private,
outsourced company. We don't do their hiring. We'll find her. [Phone ringing] Hello? This is Donna Phillips. You should know
your son Alex, he just left rehab
with my daughter. Any idea where
he'd be going? He what? <i> He's been coming
here for days.</i> Trying to relapse her so
she has to go to jail, if I had to guess. And now, who knows. I don't know... if this is true, I have no
idea where he'd be taking her. Let me try and call him. You do that and
you call me back. You have my number? I... yes. What? [Phone ringing] Hey,
can you hold this? Hey, dad. Now's not
the best time-- You've been
going up to rehab and messing with
this girl who hit Colin? <i> What?</i> What're you doing? Making it right. No, Alex we... Alex? You missed the exit. Oh sorry, I'll just
take the next one. It's just a couple
of miles up the road. That's broken. Hey, I need to
make a quick stop. A place I'm house-sitting
for my buddy's uncle. I really need
to get back. That's okay, it'll
only take a second. I'll be right back. Don't go nowhere,
it's not safe out here. I wouldn't tell
anyone if you did. It will be less potent than
the water you just drank. Colin Brown? [Gasps] Bingo! <i>Didn't your mother tell you not
to take rides from strangers?</i> [Struggling] Easy there, princess,
this isn't my fault. If they'd found those pills
and vodka in your room, you'd be in jail now. Please... whatever you're planning
on doing, please don't. Whoa, careful. Wouldn't want anything
to happen those hands. How would you
ever play again? The Browns said they've
called the license plate into the police, but they still
have no clue where he's headed. What about the brother? Let me go, please! What do you want?
Just let me go! do you want from me? I want you to play. Come on!
Show me what you can do! Cheers. What do you want from me? I want you to play. I know you can, I saw
that picture in your room at rehab of you and your
dad at the piano. Play. I can't, I'm
too messed up. Imagine for a second, that you
were permanently messed up. Like you were in a car
accident or something... drunk again of course, but hurt so bad that you
could never play again. How would that feel? I still wouldn't feel
as bad as Colin does. He didn't deserve that. I saw his name on
the car registration. I know who you are. So you know how
this ends then. Running was his gift, and
you took that away from him. Please... Play. [Shouting]
Play! [Piano playing] Better. I think you're
losing your gift... Wazzy's uncle was out
of town for awhile. It's the house where,
you know. Where she ran you over? Yeah. I'll call the cops. Hold on, pass me my phone. He'll answer if
he knows it's me. Come on, today would ya? [Phone ringing] Faster! Faster! Faster! You can do better than that! Please stop.
I'm so sorry. Oh, the pretty little
addict is sorry, huh? Well sorry doesn't
pay the medical bills. Sorry doesn't him
make him walk again. Sorry doesn't make him
move on with his life. Sorry doesn't make
all this go away. But this does? He doesn't get to move
on, you don't either. I think they're broken. We're all broken,
aren't we? [Phone ringing] Still nothing? Now I'm calling the cops! Hang on, they're
gonna lock him up. If that's what
has to happen... I can't give him the
benefit of the doubt... You never have! Hold on, let me
shoot him a text. [Phone ringing] [Phone ringing] Alex...
I know you're there. Look, you don't have
to say anything, okay? Just listen to me. I know no one loves me
as much as you do... You were always
there for me. Which is why you
can't screw up. We don't want to lose you. I'm already lost... C'mon Alex, who else is
gonna train me, huh? Who else? [Bottle smashing] Help me!
Call 9-1-1! We're at 23278 Lilac. 23278 Lilac. Okay, I'm on it. [Phone ringing] It's Mike Brown. Mike? What's going on? Lilac Drive? Okay, thank you, Mike! We need to turn around.
Turn around! They're at
23278 Lilac Drive. Alex, listen, just listen... I know I've made mistakes,
but I've been trying to change. You can't change
what you did. I can try and help
your brother. He was our last chance. Our last chance of
feeling that moment of something great
just once. So that's what this is? No, that's not
what this is about. We've all got one thing
that we're good at and we've got one
chance to prove it. And after that... Just... Alex, please. Breaking my hands... it's not gonna help you
get out of anything. You can't escape yourself. No matter how we try. Shut up. It's done. It's over. Sorry... Jennifer? Mom! [Crying] I thought
I lost you. Never again. Hi. Do you know who I am? I've got a pretty
good idea, yeah. I know I'm probably
the last person you want to
see right now. I know the damage
I've done, and the hurt I've
caused you and your family. What my brother did to you,
you didn't deserve that. It wasn't right and I
appreciate you coming by. Thanks. I was actually thinking... maybe I could help. Like, helping you
get rid of this. What're you doing? I'm making it right. I need that to
walk to the bathroom. New goal. First: the end of
the hallway. Then the parking lot. Then the street. And then the track. A friend of mine
once told me: You just have to take
it one minute at a time, and then work up
to one hour, and then take it
one day at a time. Sleep. Repeat. I can't do that. I used to say
that to my dad, too. He never believed me. Because he knew I could. <i> Mom and Marcus finally made
a deal with Colin's parents.</i> <i> It will give him some
money, but not bankrupt us.</i> <i> Alex had to do some time
in a rehab place of his own</i> <i> and Colin says he's
doing a lot better there.</i> <i> We all have to learn, someday,
how to live without our fathers,</i> <i> but taking with us
the good they gave us.</i> <i> As for me,
I'm staying sober,</i> <i> and am so grateful to
those who've helped me...</i> <i> I'm trying to do what
my father always said.</i> <i> Face the challenge
each day brings.</i> <i> I'm sharing that advice
with some new friends.</i> <i> ♪ The suit that
my father wore ♪</i> <i> ♪ Came from a life
I knew before ♪</i> <i> ♪ He gave it up easy ♪</i> <i> ♪ He'll give up anything
I say I need ♪</i> <i> ♪ Long ago and far away ♪</i> <i> ♪ I had something
I needed to say ♪</i> <i> ♪ Suffer the fools,
that's them ♪</i> <i> ♪ Drink till you drop,
then do it again ♪</i> <i> ♪ Let him down easy ♪</i> <i> ♪ It's only me
he wants to please ♪</i> <i> ♪ Had a dream
I dreamed one day ♪</i> <i> ♪ I gambled my life away ♪</i> <i> ♪ Cruel world,
you got me this time ♪</i> <i> ♪ I'll give a piece of me
for piece of mind ♪</i> <i> ♪ Soft blues guitar ♪</i> <i> ♪ Long ago and far away ♪</i> <i> ♪ I ran out of things to say ♪</i> <i> ♪ Long ago and far away ♪</i> <i> ♪ I ran out of things
to say ♪</i> <i> ♪ I broke hearts I
thought were steel ♪</i>
