1 00:00:00,591 --> 00:00:03,034 I wanna share some news. : I'm pregnant. 2 00:00:03,035 --> 00:00:04,444 Who's the lucky guy? 3 00:00:04,470 --> 00:00:09,726 I am not the father. Shelby was artificially inseminated. 4 00:00:09,727 --> 00:00:12,012 - What are you doing here? - Wade offered me a job. 5 00:00:12,013 --> 00:00:14,930 - Hope it's not gonna be uncomfortable. - Why would it be? No, not at all. 6 00:00:14,932 --> 00:00:16,216 Why didn't you want to meet us? 7 00:00:16,217 --> 00:00:18,770 Family has never meant more to me than trouble. 8 00:00:18,771 --> 00:00:21,739 - I wish we could start over. - Okay. Yeah. 9 00:00:21,740 --> 00:00:23,872 - Vivian Wilkes. - I hear you bought the Rammer Jammer. 10 00:00:23,873 --> 00:00:25,005 Yeah, you should come by some time. 11 00:00:25,006 --> 00:00:26,578 - Joel can give you a ride home. - I have a ride. 12 00:00:26,579 --> 00:00:28,094 You ready? 13 00:00:36,670 --> 00:00:39,808 This has been the most amazing month. Getting to know you, guys. 14 00:00:39,809 --> 00:00:42,440 I'm just glad we haven't burnt you out on Wilkes family activities. 15 00:00:42,441 --> 00:00:46,781 No way! Sunrise tennis is awesome. I love our family traditions. 16 00:00:46,783 --> 00:00:49,149 I'm not sure your boyfriend agrees. 17 00:00:49,613 --> 00:00:51,713 Sorry. Catching a breath back here. 18 00:00:51,714 --> 00:00:54,988 - Pathetic. Get in shape, buddy. - What?! 19 00:00:54,990 --> 00:00:58,282 - There was one of me versus two of you. - Oh, brother. 20 00:00:58,283 --> 00:01:01,529 Ladies, nobody told me it was tennis-skirt Tuesday. 21 00:01:01,530 --> 00:01:03,643 Move along. Nothing to see here. 22 00:01:06,734 --> 00:01:10,837 Hey. Hey, I am so glad that you called. We should make this a regular thing. 23 00:01:10,838 --> 00:01:12,500 Oh, I'm just thrilled to get out of the house 24 00:01:12,501 --> 00:01:15,232 and converse with people that don't drink out of juice boxes. 25 00:01:15,233 --> 00:01:16,868 - Life of a single mom. - Right... 26 00:01:16,894 --> 00:01:21,713 Actually, I've started thinking about moving on, the next step, dating. 27 00:01:21,715 --> 00:01:23,114 Wow. 28 00:01:23,461 --> 00:01:24,683 Yeah. 29 00:01:24,685 --> 00:01:26,916 Hey, you know, that's great. Get back on that horse. 30 00:01:26,917 --> 00:01:29,954 - Why don't you let me set you up. - Really? You'd do that? 31 00:01:29,956 --> 00:01:33,624 Yes. Just let me check and see if that guy I'm thinking of is still available. 32 00:01:34,328 --> 00:01:35,726 Okay. 33 00:01:35,728 --> 00:01:38,228 Hey, what's your take on Vivian? 34 00:01:38,230 --> 00:01:40,297 Vivian, Zoe's cousin Vivian? 35 00:01:40,299 --> 00:01:41,799 - Yeah. - She's great. 36 00:01:41,801 --> 00:01:43,500 I got half a mind to ask her out. 37 00:01:43,502 --> 00:01:45,569 You should listen to that half of your mind. 38 00:01:45,570 --> 00:01:47,272 You guys would make a great couple. 39 00:01:47,662 --> 00:01:51,253 And then we'd have a fourth for tennis. Now, I think we could totally take them. 40 00:01:51,255 --> 00:01:55,660 It's true, I'm stronger on the forehand side, but I'm a monster at the net. 41 00:01:55,661 --> 00:01:59,564 Easy there, Sparky. The more you talk about this, less appealing it seems. 42 00:02:03,935 --> 00:02:05,545 All right. 43 00:02:06,159 --> 00:02:08,159 Yeah. 44 00:02:08,161 --> 00:02:10,026 Yeah. See? 45 00:02:10,052 --> 00:02:13,211 I call it Frittata Lambada. 46 00:02:13,212 --> 00:02:16,818 Oh, let me guess. 'Cause it's gonna make my taste buds dance. 47 00:02:16,820 --> 00:02:20,021 - Correct. Also, because it rhymes. - Oh. Okay. 48 00:02:20,023 --> 00:02:21,156 Good morning. 49 00:02:21,158 --> 00:02:23,725 Hey. I didn't know y'all were coming by for breakfast. 50 00:02:23,726 --> 00:02:27,610 No. Even though we should have, since it's been every day for a week. 51 00:02:27,611 --> 00:02:30,111 - I don't know that it's been every day. - No, A.B.'s right. 52 00:02:30,113 --> 00:02:32,679 For whatever reason, George can't get enough of y'all's company. 53 00:02:32,681 --> 00:02:33,781 You know what I mean. 54 00:02:33,782 --> 00:02:36,416 Oh, George, come on. 55 00:02:36,418 --> 00:02:37,818 Sure. 56 00:02:38,780 --> 00:02:41,954 I'm gonna need you at this meeting this afternoon with Mayor Gainey and... 57 00:02:41,955 --> 00:02:43,289 The state comptroller? 58 00:02:43,291 --> 00:02:44,992 The one where he said he's pitching us on the merger? 59 00:02:44,994 --> 00:02:46,527 I thought you said that was a waste of time. 60 00:02:46,529 --> 00:02:49,161 And it is. I mean, Gainey will never agree to it, either. 61 00:02:49,163 --> 00:02:50,763 There's one thing that Gainey and I agree upon, 62 00:02:50,765 --> 00:02:53,892 is that'll be a cold day in hell before BlueBell and Fillmore merge. 63 00:02:53,893 --> 00:02:56,435 Okay. So, what's the point? 64 00:02:56,437 --> 00:02:58,464 Today's comptroller is tomorrow's governor. 65 00:02:58,465 --> 00:03:01,874 He may force the issue, and Gainey's bringing his attorney, so I'm bringing you. 66 00:03:01,876 --> 00:03:04,809 Oh, joy, an afternoon with Scooter McGreevy. 67 00:03:04,811 --> 00:03:07,679 - How did I get so lucky? - Oh, and one more thing. 68 00:03:07,681 --> 00:03:09,614 You want to tell Lavon Hayes why you're avoiding 69 00:03:09,616 --> 00:03:11,616 the fine dining establishments of BlueBell? 70 00:03:11,618 --> 00:03:13,718 What? I'm not avoiding... 71 00:03:13,720 --> 00:03:15,053 Well, because a suspicious man might think 72 00:03:15,055 --> 00:03:16,487 it's on account of the fact 73 00:03:16,489 --> 00:03:18,122 that your ex-girlfriend's working at the Rammer Jammer, 74 00:03:18,124 --> 00:03:20,157 which would imply you still have feelings... 75 00:03:20,159 --> 00:03:23,093 Lavon, that is not the case. 76 00:03:23,218 --> 00:03:24,584 That's all I need to hear. 77 00:03:24,586 --> 00:03:25,919 - Okay. - All right. 78 00:03:25,921 --> 00:03:30,023 Lynly, good news. George Tucker's taking you out to breakfast this morning. 79 00:03:30,025 --> 00:03:31,843 You're welcome. 80 00:03:33,709 --> 00:03:37,496 Yes, Lemon, I have been getting out of the house. I got a lunch date today. 81 00:03:37,498 --> 00:03:42,301 No, it's not with Shelby. It's with Carolee, if you must know. 82 00:03:42,303 --> 00:03:44,536 Well, I will text you proof during dessert. 83 00:03:44,908 --> 00:03:48,042 That was a joke. I'm not gonna text you. 84 00:03:48,044 --> 00:03:51,145 Okay, you go tend to your grandmother. All right. Bye. 85 00:03:51,394 --> 00:03:54,493 Oh, Brick, Thank God. It's an emergency. 86 00:03:54,495 --> 00:03:56,204 Is it the baby? Contractions? 87 00:03:56,205 --> 00:04:00,306 No. Worse. It's time for my birthing class, and I don't have a partner. 88 00:04:00,633 --> 00:04:04,568 Okay, not really an emergency, and that shouldn't come as a surprise. 89 00:04:04,569 --> 00:04:08,202 When I signed up for the class, I thought I'd be fine 90 00:04:08,203 --> 00:04:10,305 being a single mom in a sea full of couples, 91 00:04:10,306 --> 00:04:13,850 but this morning I woke up in a full-blown panic. 92 00:04:13,851 --> 00:04:16,506 Shelby, can I tell you the truth about childbirth? 93 00:04:16,755 --> 00:04:18,677 They guy doesn't really do that much. 94 00:04:18,678 --> 00:04:21,916 I'm gonna be self-conscious, and then internalize those feelings, 95 00:04:21,917 --> 00:04:24,149 and that can't be good for the baby, right? 96 00:04:24,590 --> 00:04:28,440 Are you sure you can't come to just one class with me? 97 00:04:29,328 --> 00:04:31,339 Well, I... 98 00:04:33,064 --> 00:04:34,965 I guess. 99 00:04:34,967 --> 00:04:38,315 Sure, I... I could do that for you. Why not? 100 00:04:38,316 --> 00:04:40,014 Oh. Thank you, Brick Breeland. 101 00:04:40,015 --> 00:04:43,358 - So, when is this class? - Lunchtime today. You're free, right? 102 00:04:46,295 --> 00:04:48,630 By going out to breakfast, I thought you meant 103 00:04:48,632 --> 00:04:51,600 one of those new-fangled places where you sit at the table 104 00:04:51,601 --> 00:04:53,131 and people take your order. 105 00:04:53,132 --> 00:04:55,239 No, no, no. The thing is, the Butter Stick Bakery... 106 00:04:55,240 --> 00:04:58,239 They grind their own coffee. That's why all the cool kids come here. 107 00:04:59,160 --> 00:05:02,412 - George. - Tansy, hey, what are you...? 108 00:05:02,444 --> 00:05:05,646 - Butter Stick's got the best coffee. - Yeah. 109 00:05:05,648 --> 00:05:08,113 Tansy, Lynly. Lynly, Tansy. 110 00:05:08,138 --> 00:05:12,094 - Nice to meet you. - Great. Now everyone knows each other. 111 00:05:12,687 --> 00:05:15,454 Well, I got to get to the Rammer Jammer. Shift's starting, so... 112 00:05:15,456 --> 00:05:19,859 - How long you been working there? - Um, a week, ten days. 113 00:05:19,861 --> 00:05:22,561 Y'all should come by for breakfast. 114 00:05:22,563 --> 00:05:24,798 Yeah. 115 00:05:26,034 --> 00:05:29,201 So, that's the Tansy who damaged your goods, Tansy? 116 00:05:29,203 --> 00:05:32,019 - Yup, one in the same. - Should I be worried about this? 117 00:05:32,020 --> 00:05:35,440 No. No, absolutely not. Tansy and I ended a while ago. 118 00:05:35,442 --> 00:05:37,676 She moved on with Scooter McGreevy, 119 00:05:37,678 --> 00:05:40,679 and I found you, which means I won. 120 00:05:40,681 --> 00:05:42,551 But you're avoiding the Rammer Jammer. 121 00:05:42,552 --> 00:05:45,616 Yes. Just because I don't feel like running into my ex 122 00:05:45,618 --> 00:05:47,118 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 123 00:05:47,120 --> 00:05:50,688 It makes it hard to digest. I get it, George. I've been there. 124 00:05:50,690 --> 00:05:52,924 And that is why I am the luckiest guy in the world. 125 00:05:52,926 --> 00:05:54,912 Yes, you are. 126 00:05:55,061 --> 00:05:58,662 Percy Lewis composed a symphony. What college wouldn't want her? 127 00:05:58,664 --> 00:06:01,298 Randy Foster got two photos in the National Geographic. 128 00:06:01,300 --> 00:06:03,373 What has Rose Hattenbarger done? Nothing. 129 00:06:03,374 --> 00:06:06,768 Rose, you're a great kid who's smart and funny with loads of potential. 130 00:06:06,769 --> 00:06:09,105 That is not enough. I need to stand out. 131 00:06:09,106 --> 00:06:10,904 - I need... - Internships. 132 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:13,420 That's how I got accepted to every college I applied to. 133 00:06:13,422 --> 00:06:15,755 I did internships all over Manhattan. 134 00:06:15,757 --> 00:06:18,124 Red Cross, CDC, Doctors Without Borders. 135 00:06:18,126 --> 00:06:20,193 I got coffee for Dr. Ruth one summer. 136 00:06:20,195 --> 00:06:22,709 Internships. Got it. 137 00:06:22,887 --> 00:06:26,127 Why are there no other adults in my life I can rely on? 138 00:06:35,307 --> 00:06:38,809 A.B., you're in the setting-people-up- on-dates business, right? 139 00:06:38,810 --> 00:06:40,578 Not for money. That's illegal. 140 00:06:40,580 --> 00:06:41,913 No. I told my cousin Vivian 141 00:06:41,915 --> 00:06:44,229 that I had somebody great to set her up with, but I don't. 142 00:06:44,230 --> 00:06:45,929 Okay, well, why would you tell her that? 143 00:06:45,931 --> 00:06:49,132 Because I am trying to prevent certain disasters from happening. 144 00:06:49,134 --> 00:06:50,988 Okay. 145 00:06:51,303 --> 00:06:55,872 Hey, I know this might be weird, but what about Vivian and Wade? 146 00:06:55,874 --> 00:06:57,768 I think they might have a little spark. 147 00:06:57,769 --> 00:06:59,919 That is the disaster I'm trying to prevent from happening. 148 00:06:59,920 --> 00:07:01,020 Zoe. 149 00:07:01,213 --> 00:07:04,679 No. Oh, no, no. Not for the reasons that you think, okay? 150 00:07:04,681 --> 00:07:07,349 It's just, Vivian's just getting back on that dating horse, 151 00:07:07,351 --> 00:07:09,485 and I don't want to see her thrown off and trampled 152 00:07:09,487 --> 00:07:11,186 before she has the chance to... 153 00:07:11,188 --> 00:07:12,521 To canter? 154 00:07:13,223 --> 00:07:14,523 Gallop? 155 00:07:14,525 --> 00:07:16,791 I don't really know anything about horses. 156 00:07:16,793 --> 00:07:18,375 It's just, I'm in a unique position 157 00:07:18,376 --> 00:07:21,462 to keep my cousin from making the same mistakes that I did. 158 00:07:21,464 --> 00:07:22,763 Please. 159 00:07:22,765 --> 00:07:26,834 Well... a couple months ago, Crickett and I made a list 160 00:07:26,836 --> 00:07:29,137 of all of the eligible bachelors for Lemon. 161 00:07:29,138 --> 00:07:30,449 Let me see if it's stil floating around. 162 00:07:30,450 --> 00:07:33,493 - Perfect! - Okay. You're welcome. 163 00:07:34,343 --> 00:07:35,510 Sorry, everyone. 164 00:07:35,512 --> 00:07:41,381 Our comptroller was just outlining the virtues of a town merger. 165 00:07:41,383 --> 00:07:43,517 Here you go. I know it's a tough sell, 166 00:07:43,519 --> 00:07:45,785 but it gets me out of the office. 167 00:07:47,089 --> 00:07:48,655 All right, speech is this. 168 00:07:48,657 --> 00:07:51,940 Governor believes it would save our fine state millions of dollars 169 00:07:51,941 --> 00:07:56,895 if we can get some of our less populated towns to merge... with their neighbors. 170 00:07:56,897 --> 00:07:59,031 Well, I know I speak for Mayor Gainey 171 00:07:59,033 --> 00:08:02,701 when I say, we both relish our towns' unique identities, 172 00:08:02,703 --> 00:08:06,172 and can't envision a world in which they are merged into one. 173 00:08:06,174 --> 00:08:07,506 Well, hold on now. 174 00:08:07,508 --> 00:08:10,341 Don't go putting words in my mouth there, Mayor Hayes. 175 00:08:10,950 --> 00:08:14,097 Tell your boss that the people of Fillmore would love 176 00:08:14,098 --> 00:08:18,227 nothing better than to link arms and embrace our brethren to the west. 177 00:08:18,228 --> 00:08:20,685 - I'm-I'm sorry. What now? - Fillmore supports the merger. 178 00:08:20,687 --> 00:08:23,127 And the progressive thinking behind it. 179 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:24,615 Oh. 180 00:08:24,616 --> 00:08:27,467 Okay. What is he doing? Is he... All right, I'm sorry. Is he serious? 181 00:08:27,468 --> 00:08:29,280 Serious as a Liam Neeson movie. 182 00:08:29,281 --> 00:08:32,696 Finally, I careport some good news to the Governor. 183 00:08:32,698 --> 00:08:36,500 - He might put this on his Twitter. - A visionary alliance, Mayor Hayes. 184 00:08:36,502 --> 00:08:39,369 Come here, give me a hug. 185 00:08:40,472 --> 00:08:43,027 Comptroller Riley, all due respect. 186 00:08:43,028 --> 00:08:45,328 Please tell the Governor that BlueBell is not, 187 00:08:45,359 --> 00:08:48,260 and will never be interested in merging with Fillmore. 188 00:08:48,261 --> 00:08:50,861 - George? - Never. Ever. 189 00:08:50,862 --> 00:08:52,494 Every, ever. 190 00:08:52,750 --> 00:08:53,949 Ever. 191 00:08:53,951 --> 00:08:56,217 Seems to me, if I was in charge of Bluebird... 192 00:08:56,218 --> 00:08:57,325 That's BlueBell... 193 00:08:57,326 --> 00:09:00,990 I would be thrilled to merge with the good people of Fillmore. 194 00:09:01,091 --> 00:09:04,025 I intend to fast-track this merge with the Governor's Office. 195 00:09:04,027 --> 00:09:05,525 You will be hearing from him. 196 00:09:05,526 --> 00:09:07,895 Good day, gentlemen, and thank you 197 00:09:07,896 --> 00:09:11,030 for making me one happy civil servant. 198 00:09:12,233 --> 00:09:15,035 Tucker, this is gonna be great. 199 00:09:15,036 --> 00:09:18,936 I think when the merger goes through, I might buy a boat. 200 00:09:18,937 --> 00:09:20,237 Oh, and... 201 00:09:20,297 --> 00:09:22,336 Tansy and I can be your neighbors. 202 00:09:23,006 --> 00:09:24,106 Oh... 203 00:09:24,107 --> 00:09:26,673 No, not now, not now, not now. 204 00:09:31,552 --> 00:09:34,419 Twice in one day. I'm so glad you called. 205 00:09:34,420 --> 00:09:35,919 Couldn't wait to share my news. 206 00:09:35,920 --> 00:09:38,314 I have lined up an excellent date for you. 207 00:09:38,315 --> 00:09:42,025 His name is Carter Covington. I know. Awesome alliteration. 208 00:09:42,026 --> 00:09:44,888 I have some news of my own. I'm going on a date tonight. 209 00:09:44,889 --> 00:09:47,304 What? That's great news! With who? 210 00:09:52,138 --> 00:09:54,072 What do you think you're doing? 211 00:09:54,074 --> 00:09:57,393 Well, Zoe, this is what people in my trade call "wiping down a bar". 212 00:09:57,394 --> 00:09:58,886 You asked out Vivian Wilkes? 213 00:09:58,887 --> 00:10:01,380 Hey, it is true what they say - word does travel fast. 214 00:10:01,381 --> 00:10:03,113 How does this have anything to do with you? 215 00:10:03,115 --> 00:10:05,000 She's my cousin, and I'm looking out for her. 216 00:10:05,011 --> 00:10:08,773 Vivian is in a vulnerable place. She's just starting to date after her divorce. 217 00:10:08,774 --> 00:10:12,342 Wow. Can I just say I am stunned? And shocked? 218 00:10:12,345 --> 00:10:16,348 And... just so completely surprised that you would not approve. 219 00:10:16,349 --> 00:10:17,531 What is that supposed to mean? 220 00:10:17,532 --> 00:10:20,484 It means that I don't recall asking for your input, Zoe. 221 00:10:20,486 --> 00:10:24,338 That said, I will take your words under consideration. 222 00:10:24,339 --> 00:10:25,491 Really? 223 00:10:37,425 --> 00:10:40,540 Season 3, Episode 9 "Something to Talk About" 224 00:10:40,565 --> 00:10:43,565 Synced by err0001 & Reef www.addic7ed.com 225 00:10:44,518 --> 00:10:48,462 I don't understand. What would we even be called? FillBell? 226 00:10:48,463 --> 00:10:49,947 Doesn't matter 'cause it's not happening. 227 00:10:49,949 --> 00:10:53,379 By definition, a merger means both towns agree to merge. 228 00:10:53,380 --> 00:10:56,420 Regardless, Lavon, I think you need to talk to the town. 229 00:10:56,422 --> 00:10:58,088 Okay? You need to tell them what's going on. 230 00:10:58,090 --> 00:11:00,791 Have you seen BlueBell panic? It's not pretty. 231 00:11:00,793 --> 00:11:02,358 We make this go away first. 232 00:11:02,383 --> 00:11:06,229 But why would Gainey even want us to merge? He hates us! 233 00:11:06,231 --> 00:11:09,999 Yeah, he's cooking something up in that weasely little mind of his. 234 00:11:10,001 --> 00:11:12,001 I have an idea how we can find out. 235 00:11:12,003 --> 00:11:15,805 We just need to appeal to someone on the inside of Fillmore. 236 00:11:15,807 --> 00:11:19,808 Someone who's sympathetic to BlueBell, but has a foot in each town. 237 00:11:20,057 --> 00:11:22,590 Someone who works here, sleeps there. 238 00:11:22,591 --> 00:11:25,908 - He's talking about Tansy. - Yeah, I figured that out. 239 00:11:28,235 --> 00:11:32,087 I really appreciate you coming. You want to grab coffee? My treat. 240 00:11:32,089 --> 00:11:34,622 Oh, I would love to, but I need to get back to work. 241 00:11:34,624 --> 00:11:37,609 - But, raincheck? - Yeah. 242 00:11:39,265 --> 00:11:42,467 Shelby, you okay? 243 00:11:42,468 --> 00:11:44,592 Yeah, it's just... 244 00:11:45,707 --> 00:11:48,975 : Nobody told me how terrifying this would be. 245 00:11:49,299 --> 00:11:51,471 The days are fine, but the nights 246 00:11:51,473 --> 00:11:53,774 just freak me out... all alone in that hotel. 247 00:11:53,776 --> 00:11:55,575 I'm worried that I'm gonna go into labor, 248 00:11:55,577 --> 00:11:58,032 and the only person that's gonna be there is the clerk with the glass eye. 249 00:11:58,057 --> 00:11:59,297 Oh... 250 00:12:00,315 --> 00:12:03,883 Hey, this is BlueBell, not Bethlehem. 251 00:12:03,885 --> 00:12:06,319 No one's giving birth in a barn here. 252 00:12:06,321 --> 00:12:08,721 You can knock on any door at any time, 253 00:12:08,723 --> 00:12:11,911 and someone will always give you a ride to the hospital. 254 00:12:12,184 --> 00:12:13,645 Thank you, Brick. 255 00:12:15,529 --> 00:12:18,866 So, BlueBell and Fillmore are gonna be one big super town. 256 00:12:18,867 --> 00:12:21,467 I mean, what would it even be called? MoreBell? 257 00:12:21,468 --> 00:12:23,382 Well, we want to prevent that from happening. 258 00:12:23,470 --> 00:12:25,470 So we're wondering if you know anything about 259 00:12:25,472 --> 00:12:27,687 why Mayor Gainey would want to merge. 260 00:12:27,688 --> 00:12:30,789 You are close to his lawyer. 261 00:12:31,468 --> 00:12:35,336 I don't know. But sounds like you're asking me to spy on Scooter. 262 00:12:35,338 --> 00:12:38,137 We don't see it so much as spying on Scooter 263 00:12:38,139 --> 00:12:42,232 as we do protecting the beating heart of BlueBell. 264 00:12:42,233 --> 00:12:43,496 There's a little spying. 265 00:12:43,497 --> 00:12:46,480 You know, I always catch Scooter reading my texts. 266 00:12:46,482 --> 00:12:49,816 Besides, BlueBell has always felt more like home to me. 267 00:12:49,818 --> 00:12:52,472 But that means that I don't know how much help I can be. 268 00:12:52,473 --> 00:12:55,640 I barely ever see Scooter. He is back and forth to Montgomery, 269 00:12:55,641 --> 00:12:59,541 working on some big money deal with his law school buddy Dan Plummer. 270 00:12:59,713 --> 00:13:03,128 Wait a minute. Do you mean Danny Plummer? 271 00:13:03,130 --> 00:13:08,369 Because Danny Plummer is a certified insolvency and restructuring advisor. 272 00:13:08,370 --> 00:13:11,135 I'm sorry. I fell asleep on the third or fourth syllable there. 273 00:13:11,137 --> 00:13:12,904 He means he's a bankruptcy expert. 274 00:13:12,906 --> 00:13:15,131 Scooter's bankrupt?! That's why we never eat out! 275 00:13:15,132 --> 00:13:17,743 No, no, not Scooter. Danny works with cities. 276 00:13:17,744 --> 00:13:21,827 - That means Fillmore is bankrupt. - That's why they want to merge. 277 00:13:21,828 --> 00:13:24,163 They don't want "a visionary alliance", they want our piggybank. 278 00:13:24,189 --> 00:13:26,783 Yeah, and if we can prove that they just want to come raid our treasury... 279 00:13:26,785 --> 00:13:29,119 Oh, we take it to the Governor, merger goes away. 280 00:13:30,255 --> 00:13:32,890 If... we can find proof. 281 00:13:35,695 --> 00:13:38,962 Dan Plummer's having an office party tonight... Hawaiian luau. 282 00:13:38,964 --> 00:13:41,931 Scooter said I could come along. But I don't like Hawaiian parties. 283 00:13:41,933 --> 00:13:44,000 - The costumes are so demeaning. - Tansy... 284 00:13:44,002 --> 00:13:47,570 The future of BlueBell depends on you getting us into that party. 285 00:13:50,702 --> 00:13:53,876 - You don't have appointments. - But we're not here as patients. 286 00:13:53,878 --> 00:13:57,436 - We're here as the press. - Yeah, I'm sorry. The... press? 287 00:13:57,437 --> 00:14:01,716 That's right. The Fourth Estate. We have some questions for you. 288 00:14:01,964 --> 00:14:04,765 The BlueBell Blawker here with AnnaBeth Nass, 289 00:14:04,767 --> 00:14:08,036 talking about the rumors rumbling through BlueBell, 290 00:14:08,037 --> 00:14:10,136 rumors of a town merger. 291 00:14:10,372 --> 00:14:12,560 Merger? What merger? There's no merger. No rumors. 292 00:14:12,561 --> 00:14:17,111 Oh, no? Well, then tell me, why is it that your paramour, Mayor Hayes, 293 00:14:17,112 --> 00:14:19,185 has been ducking my calls? 294 00:14:19,186 --> 00:14:20,562 Maybe he doesn't like the press. 295 00:14:20,563 --> 00:14:22,682 Nobody likes the press until they need us. 296 00:14:22,684 --> 00:14:24,415 That's why they call us the Fourth Estate. 297 00:14:24,416 --> 00:14:25,994 That is completely incorrect. 298 00:14:26,054 --> 00:14:28,487 But, AnnaBeth, is there or is there not 299 00:14:28,489 --> 00:14:31,011 any truth to the rumors of a town merger? 300 00:14:31,103 --> 00:14:33,962 No comment. Except... get out! 301 00:14:34,361 --> 00:14:37,329 Well, the Blawker will not rest until we get the real story! 302 00:14:37,331 --> 00:14:39,064 That's why they call us the Fourth Estate. 303 00:14:39,066 --> 00:14:40,537 Still no. 304 00:14:40,538 --> 00:14:42,868 What-what... he asked about the merger? 305 00:14:42,870 --> 00:14:44,596 - What'd you say? - Nothing. 306 00:14:44,597 --> 00:14:46,522 Okay, I'm on my way to Montgomery to derail this thing. 307 00:14:46,523 --> 00:14:48,492 In the meantime, you need to stall Dash! 308 00:14:58,048 --> 00:15:00,950 A.B., are you okay? 309 00:15:00,952 --> 00:15:04,021 Is this 'cause you heard about Wade and Vivian? 310 00:15:04,141 --> 00:15:07,123 No. The fate of BlueBell rests on my shoulders. 311 00:15:07,124 --> 00:15:10,164 It's too much! I can't even say the words! 312 00:15:10,165 --> 00:15:12,361 Okay, say it in one breath. 313 00:15:12,362 --> 00:15:14,252 Just get it out. I'm sure it's not that bad. 314 00:15:14,253 --> 00:15:16,698 Dash Dewitt found out that BlueBell and Fillmore might merge, 315 00:15:16,700 --> 00:15:18,331 and he's threatening to write about it in his blog, 316 00:15:18,333 --> 00:15:21,644 and no one can know about it, and Lavon said it's up to me to stop him! 317 00:15:21,885 --> 00:15:23,936 Promise me you'll help me. 318 00:15:24,077 --> 00:15:26,406 Hell yes! We will not spend the rest of our lives 319 00:15:26,408 --> 00:15:28,274 with a return address of BlueMore. 320 00:15:28,276 --> 00:15:30,110 - Promise. - All right. 321 00:15:30,580 --> 00:15:34,013 We in this room are the only ones who know about the merger. 322 00:15:34,015 --> 00:15:36,388 - You mean except Lavon and George. - Possibly Tansy. 323 00:15:36,389 --> 00:15:38,484 - Could be people in Fillmore. - Shut up. 324 00:15:38,486 --> 00:15:40,820 Lavon is depending on us, and I have a plan. 325 00:15:40,822 --> 00:15:45,030 We are going to concoct a juicy scandal that will be irresistible to Dash 326 00:15:45,031 --> 00:15:46,859 and will distract him from the merger. 327 00:15:46,861 --> 00:15:49,632 Genius, right? I can hear you rolling your eyes. 328 00:15:49,633 --> 00:15:52,664 What, so Lemon's out of town, and you're filling the shenanigan vacuum? 329 00:15:52,666 --> 00:15:54,403 Well, historically, there's a long tradition 330 00:15:54,404 --> 00:15:57,393 of secret cabals dummying up news stories to distract the press. 331 00:15:57,394 --> 00:15:59,887 Um, Thatcher and the Falkland Islands War, 332 00:15:59,888 --> 00:16:01,607 George Bush and Iraq... 333 00:16:01,608 --> 00:16:05,376 - Whoa. You want to concoct a fake war? - No, dummy, this is BlueBell. 334 00:16:05,378 --> 00:16:07,210 We want to concoct a fake romance. 335 00:16:07,212 --> 00:16:11,015 Yeah, we could float rumors that Shelby's baby daddy is a celebrity, 336 00:16:11,017 --> 00:16:14,735 like Robin Thicke or Lance Armstrong. 337 00:16:15,619 --> 00:16:18,220 Okay, just spitballing, 338 00:16:18,222 --> 00:16:21,925 but maybe we could leak a story that you 339 00:16:21,927 --> 00:16:23,760 and George Tucker secretly got together. 340 00:16:24,763 --> 00:16:27,163 - I am not really comfortable with that. - Zoe and Wade? 341 00:16:27,165 --> 00:16:28,713 - No. - Not a chance. 342 00:16:28,714 --> 00:16:31,633 I guess that leaves me and Joel, secret affair. 343 00:16:31,635 --> 00:16:33,835 - You okay with that? - Why not? 344 00:16:33,837 --> 00:16:37,839 Well, I would love to stick around for the weirdest meeting I've ever been to. 345 00:16:37,841 --> 00:16:40,492 - I've got a date. - What, with Vivian? 346 00:16:40,515 --> 00:16:43,624 You're still gonna go out with her when the fate of BlueBell hangs in the balance? 347 00:16:43,626 --> 00:16:45,498 I think you'll be fine without me. 348 00:16:45,499 --> 00:16:48,448 And, I'm out of the fake relationship business. 349 00:16:48,997 --> 00:16:52,749 - Come on. Am I wrong? - It's hard to say. 350 00:16:52,750 --> 00:16:55,869 Now, to the outside observer, you might seem a little jealous and crazy. 351 00:16:55,871 --> 00:16:58,004 I'm worried. Wade plays with women 352 00:16:58,006 --> 00:17:01,074 and then tosses them aside like chew toys or socks. 353 00:17:01,076 --> 00:17:03,167 I'm trying not to let this get to me, 354 00:17:03,168 --> 00:17:05,737 but you seem a little irrational about them. 355 00:17:05,804 --> 00:17:08,190 It's not irrational, it's evolutional. 356 00:17:08,191 --> 00:17:09,348 It's not a word. 357 00:17:09,350 --> 00:17:11,830 The biological instinct to protect family... 358 00:17:11,831 --> 00:17:14,397 Who, in this case, happens to be a vulnerable single mom 359 00:17:14,398 --> 00:17:16,833 who does not need to be tossed aside like a sock. 360 00:17:16,835 --> 00:17:20,469 Darwin? Natural selection? Look it up. 361 00:17:23,305 --> 00:17:28,095 Okay. Well, I guess I know what drove fake me to that fake affair. 362 00:17:41,418 --> 00:17:44,156 - I feel like an idiot. - Yeah, I second that emotion. 363 00:17:44,158 --> 00:17:45,556 Well, cry me a river. 364 00:17:45,558 --> 00:17:48,807 If either of y'all want to swap outfits with me, you're more than welcome. 365 00:17:49,292 --> 00:17:50,594 So what's the plan here? 366 00:17:50,596 --> 00:17:53,830 I'll go in first, get Scooter to introduce me to Dan Plummer, distract him, 367 00:17:53,832 --> 00:17:57,004 then when I give you the sign, you find his office. 368 00:17:57,005 --> 00:17:59,235 Okay. And how are you gonna distract him again? 369 00:17:59,236 --> 00:18:01,705 George, grass skirt, coconuts on my boobs? Hello? 370 00:18:01,706 --> 00:18:05,508 - Yeah. - Whatever happens, you know the rule. 371 00:18:05,510 --> 00:18:08,811 Oh, yes. Keep you away from the photocopy room. 372 00:18:08,813 --> 00:18:13,164 When George and I were together, he took me to this Bar Association thingy. 373 00:18:13,205 --> 00:18:14,538 It was a new members gala. 374 00:18:14,540 --> 00:18:16,848 Someone spiked the punch, and I might... 375 00:18:16,849 --> 00:18:20,876 Have, done some scandalous things at the photocopy machine. 376 00:18:20,878 --> 00:18:23,712 To the photocopy machine. : She did. She... 377 00:18:23,714 --> 00:18:25,910 You had to have been there. 378 00:18:26,081 --> 00:18:29,739 These coconuts are not gonna distract themselves. I'm going in. 379 00:18:41,266 --> 00:18:43,711 Starting to think this wasn't such a good idea. 380 00:18:43,713 --> 00:18:44,890 Just... 381 00:18:45,389 --> 00:18:47,585 Okay, there's the signal. 382 00:18:47,675 --> 00:18:49,307 Here we go. 383 00:19:07,066 --> 00:19:09,968 Lemon, hey, this constant checking in is starting 384 00:19:09,970 --> 00:19:13,004 to make me feel like I'm talking to my grade school principal. 385 00:19:13,006 --> 00:19:16,082 No, I am on my way to dinner with Carolee. 386 00:19:17,002 --> 00:19:20,425 Ooh, that's her now. Just say hi to Mother. Okay. 387 00:19:22,204 --> 00:19:24,949 - Shelby! - Surprise! Well, not really. 388 00:19:24,951 --> 00:19:28,339 - No, really! - I'm taking you up on your offer! 389 00:19:28,464 --> 00:19:32,434 You said that I should take advantage of BlueBell, move in to town... 390 00:19:32,435 --> 00:19:33,763 Please tell me that's what you meant, 391 00:19:33,764 --> 00:19:35,565 'cause I just got rid of my room at the motel. 392 00:19:35,597 --> 00:19:37,296 Yeah, of course... 393 00:19:37,298 --> 00:19:41,275 It is so relaxing here. 394 00:19:41,635 --> 00:19:44,571 So good for the baby! 395 00:19:44,972 --> 00:19:47,106 Oh! 396 00:19:48,976 --> 00:19:51,343 Where should we put my stuff? 397 00:19:54,680 --> 00:19:56,413 Nuzzle her neck or something. 398 00:19:56,415 --> 00:19:58,716 - Did you say "nuzzle her neck"? - Are you sure? 399 00:19:59,718 --> 00:20:02,286 All right. Let me just... 400 00:20:02,288 --> 00:20:04,388 Run your fingers through her hair. 401 00:20:04,390 --> 00:20:05,533 Okay. 402 00:20:06,436 --> 00:20:09,082 - All right, sorry. My bad. - A.B., look illicit. 403 00:20:09,695 --> 00:20:12,863 More illicit. Too illicit! 404 00:20:12,865 --> 00:20:15,331 Just... I don't know. 405 00:20:15,332 --> 00:20:17,666 Oh, hello, Wade. 406 00:20:19,711 --> 00:20:22,283 Poor Vivian... he's totally working it. 407 00:20:22,284 --> 00:20:24,051 Hello, Zoe! 408 00:20:24,052 --> 00:20:27,386 We are not making out over here for the fun of it! 409 00:20:27,600 --> 00:20:30,481 - Yeah, well, I mean, just a little fun. - Sorry. Okay. 410 00:20:30,482 --> 00:20:33,783 A.B., I want you to pick three or four of the best pictures 411 00:20:33,785 --> 00:20:35,270 and send them to Dash anonymously. 412 00:20:35,271 --> 00:20:36,786 That should be enough to get him started. 413 00:20:36,788 --> 00:20:40,756 If not, I'll send him some of our dirty text messages. 414 00:20:40,758 --> 00:20:42,157 You need to write those. 415 00:20:42,159 --> 00:20:44,059 Oh, yeah. I'll make them exceedingly filthy. 416 00:20:44,061 --> 00:20:46,964 Perfect! See you on the flip side. 417 00:20:50,132 --> 00:20:51,232 Zoe? 418 00:20:52,468 --> 00:20:55,837 Well, can you believe this? He didn't even take her out of town for dinner. 419 00:20:57,506 --> 00:20:59,907 Oh, all right. Look, enough is enough. 420 00:20:59,909 --> 00:21:02,142 It's one thing to be protective of your cousin, 421 00:21:02,144 --> 00:21:04,725 but this... this is getting a little bananas. 422 00:21:04,726 --> 00:21:07,316 Joel, I just found my family after all these years. 423 00:21:07,317 --> 00:21:08,456 Yeah...? 424 00:21:08,457 --> 00:21:11,651 They're not gonna be happy with me when this just blows up in her face. 425 00:21:11,653 --> 00:21:14,523 Do you really think it's bananas to want to keep that from happening? 426 00:21:14,524 --> 00:21:18,491 No, but it is bananas to try and forbid two adults from dating, 427 00:21:18,492 --> 00:21:20,226 and then spying on them from an alley. 428 00:21:20,228 --> 00:21:22,515 I am not... Shh! 429 00:21:24,259 --> 00:21:26,694 See? Bananas. 430 00:21:33,973 --> 00:21:35,338 Carolee? 431 00:21:35,340 --> 00:21:38,001 You sounded so sick when you canceled dinner. 432 00:21:38,002 --> 00:21:39,793 I wanted to make sure you had something to eat. 433 00:21:39,794 --> 00:21:42,211 - Oh, you shouldn't have. - Oh, it's nothing. 434 00:21:42,212 --> 00:21:44,476 Heat this for 20 minutes at 300 degrees... 435 00:21:44,477 --> 00:21:49,211 Bricky? I'm doing laundry. Want me to throw anything in for ya? 436 00:21:50,178 --> 00:21:52,207 This is... 437 00:21:52,208 --> 00:21:53,422 Oh! 438 00:21:53,424 --> 00:21:55,891 Not what you think! 439 00:21:56,447 --> 00:21:59,408 She made us dinner? Amazing. 440 00:21:59,908 --> 00:22:01,629 You were right about BlueBell. 441 00:22:01,631 --> 00:22:04,165 Mother Mary should've given birth to her little tyke right here. 442 00:22:05,420 --> 00:22:08,303 You know what I think? I think Wade might be great for her. 443 00:22:08,305 --> 00:22:11,172 I've been hanging out with the guy. He's, he's awesome. 444 00:22:11,174 --> 00:22:13,440 You know? He's fun. He's laid back. 445 00:22:13,442 --> 00:22:16,810 Plus, street smarts. Wish I had those. 446 00:22:16,812 --> 00:22:17,945 Maybe you should date him. 447 00:22:17,947 --> 00:22:21,114 Believe me, Wade is not as dreamy as you think, okay? 448 00:22:21,116 --> 00:22:22,515 I know better than anyone. 449 00:22:22,517 --> 00:22:24,818 You know what? I should call Vivian and rescue her. 450 00:22:24,820 --> 00:22:26,954 - Zoe Hart? - What? 451 00:22:26,956 --> 00:22:29,922 Let them make their own mistakes. Stay out of it. 452 00:22:29,924 --> 00:22:34,193 It's called recognizing that you're being nuts and butting out. 453 00:22:34,195 --> 00:22:35,995 Promise me. 454 00:22:46,439 --> 00:22:49,841 I think we've entered phase two. Act natural. 455 00:22:50,147 --> 00:22:53,278 Zoe, I need to show you something at the bar... something private. 456 00:22:53,280 --> 00:22:55,280 Medical. Medically private. 457 00:23:01,186 --> 00:23:03,487 Dash just blasted out a news flash. 458 00:23:03,488 --> 00:23:05,221 And, well, you're gonna hear it sooner or later. 459 00:23:05,222 --> 00:23:07,719 Joel and AnnaBeth are having an affair. 460 00:23:09,237 --> 00:23:11,128 Oh, my God, I don't believe it. 461 00:23:11,130 --> 00:23:15,721 There are more pictures, Zoe. Very graphic. He's nuzzling her neck. 462 00:23:15,722 --> 00:23:18,980 God, nuzzling? That is so illicit! 463 00:23:18,981 --> 00:23:22,183 If you need a shoulder to cry on, I've got two right here. 464 00:23:27,937 --> 00:23:31,047 Is it true? You and AnnaBeth? 465 00:23:31,049 --> 00:23:34,182 Zoe, I'm sorry. We just... We got carried away. 466 00:23:34,184 --> 00:23:36,851 You know, the heart wants what the heart wants. 467 00:23:51,233 --> 00:23:54,001 - I got to ask you something. - Well, the answer is yes. 468 00:23:54,003 --> 00:23:56,803 What we are doing could be construed as illegal. 469 00:23:56,805 --> 00:23:59,006 However, the courts have ruled 470 00:23:59,008 --> 00:24:00,408 that there's a limited expectation 471 00:24:00,410 --> 00:24:02,043 of privacy at office parties, so we... 472 00:24:02,045 --> 00:24:03,911 No, no, I-I got to ask you about Tansy. 473 00:24:05,680 --> 00:24:07,247 Lavon, we had this conversation, okay? 474 00:24:07,249 --> 00:24:09,815 And then I spent a couple hours with you two in a car. 475 00:24:09,817 --> 00:24:11,751 Saw you see your ex in a grass skirt. 476 00:24:11,753 --> 00:24:14,318 Lavon, I am over Tansy. I told you that already. 477 00:24:14,482 --> 00:24:17,490 Well, maybe I'm seeing things where there's nothing to see. 478 00:24:17,492 --> 00:24:20,492 But I need you to swear that you will not break my cousin's heart. 479 00:24:20,494 --> 00:24:22,907 Lavon, I'm not gonna break... Holy crap. 480 00:24:22,908 --> 00:24:24,355 That's not what I mean. 481 00:24:24,356 --> 00:24:26,031 No, I mean holy crap, I found the Fillmore files. 482 00:24:26,033 --> 00:24:29,668 - Oh, oh. And? - Well, they are... 483 00:24:29,670 --> 00:24:32,605 Most definitely not bankrupt. Far from it. 484 00:24:32,606 --> 00:24:34,273 Well, we got to find a smoking gun. 485 00:24:34,275 --> 00:24:37,772 I mean, if Gainey's not after our money, why is he supporting the merger? 486 00:24:37,773 --> 00:24:40,311 Because he doesn't think it's a merger. 487 00:24:40,313 --> 00:24:43,019 He thinks it's an annexation, look. 488 00:24:43,492 --> 00:24:46,117 Well, what the hell? Where'd BlueBell go? 489 00:24:46,119 --> 00:24:47,485 - It's all Fillmore. - Yeah. 490 00:24:47,487 --> 00:24:49,920 He's gonna try and take over the whole town. 491 00:24:49,922 --> 00:24:52,322 "West Fillmore, East Fillmore"? 492 00:24:52,324 --> 00:24:55,459 - Our town square's gonna be a... - No, no. Don't look. 493 00:24:55,460 --> 00:24:58,959 Don't look at that. You don't want to look at that. I said don't... 494 00:24:59,623 --> 00:25:01,500 A giant mall? 495 00:25:03,000 --> 00:25:05,001 Called Gainey Shopping Center. 496 00:25:05,003 --> 00:25:07,994 No! No, no, no. 497 00:25:08,002 --> 00:25:09,671 No... 498 00:25:09,673 --> 00:25:12,549 - I can't speak! - Yeah, that's the first sign of shock. 499 00:25:12,550 --> 00:25:15,724 So we're gonna go ahead and get you home so AnnaBeth can take care of you. 500 00:25:19,649 --> 00:25:22,722 You and Joel? Zoe's Joel? 501 00:25:22,746 --> 00:25:25,920 - That's the distraction you came up with? - We didn't have a lot of time. 502 00:25:25,922 --> 00:25:29,998 And the story has legs. Dash is covering Joel-a-Beth 24/7. 503 00:25:29,999 --> 00:25:32,394 - The photos really sold it. - Photos? 504 00:25:32,395 --> 00:25:35,896 Don't worry, some nuzzling. A little kissing. No tongue. 505 00:25:35,898 --> 00:25:38,500 - I got to sit down. - You can't. 506 00:25:38,502 --> 00:25:40,367 Did you see the gathering on your property? 507 00:25:40,368 --> 00:25:42,869 Those people are holding a vigil to show you support. 508 00:25:42,871 --> 00:25:43,970 They are watching us right now. 509 00:25:43,972 --> 00:25:45,639 We need to wave our arms around, 510 00:25:45,641 --> 00:25:47,974 and pretend we're having a big fight. 511 00:25:47,976 --> 00:25:50,373 - Oh, no, we don't. - Oh, yes, we do. 512 00:25:50,374 --> 00:25:53,281 For BlueBell. We need to pretend we're having a big fight. 513 00:25:53,282 --> 00:25:56,444 And then I will storm out in tears and sleep at my place. Ready? 514 00:25:59,843 --> 00:26:01,420 Wave them! 515 00:26:02,823 --> 00:26:04,367 Vivian? 516 00:26:04,770 --> 00:26:05,971 Is everything okay? 517 00:26:05,972 --> 00:26:07,639 I was just about to ask you the same thing. 518 00:26:07,641 --> 00:26:09,741 I read about Joel and the mayor's girlfriend. 519 00:26:09,743 --> 00:26:12,610 Oh, that. You can't believe everything you read in the Blawker. 520 00:26:12,612 --> 00:26:14,859 It's fine, really. I want to know about your date. 521 00:26:14,860 --> 00:26:16,179 Look, I should preface this by saying 522 00:26:16,181 --> 00:26:18,315 that I am sorry and I should've warned you. 523 00:26:18,317 --> 00:26:22,553 What? No. It was... a blast actually. 524 00:26:22,555 --> 00:26:25,188 Wade's like a walking carnival. 525 00:26:25,190 --> 00:26:28,061 And I think I wanna see him again. But that scares me. 526 00:26:28,062 --> 00:26:30,127 Because I know it would only be a second date, 527 00:26:30,128 --> 00:26:32,899 but I'm sort of the kind of person who gets attached easily. 528 00:26:32,900 --> 00:26:35,031 Oh, my God, me, too. It must be a family trait. 529 00:26:35,033 --> 00:26:38,735 I've heard all the rumors about Wade. I grew up two towns over. 530 00:26:38,737 --> 00:26:41,538 But the Wade I was with tonight, he was not that guy. 531 00:26:41,540 --> 00:26:43,940 And I know, you two broke up for a reason. 532 00:26:43,942 --> 00:26:46,442 And so I want to know what you think. 533 00:26:47,158 --> 00:26:50,011 Vivian, I-I'm not comfortable with... 534 00:26:50,013 --> 00:26:51,212 Wade's a friend. 535 00:26:51,214 --> 00:26:53,549 Just tell me this... if you were a single mom, 536 00:26:53,551 --> 00:26:56,351 and you were just maybe ready to get 537 00:26:56,353 --> 00:26:59,016 in your first new relationship since your marriage ended, 538 00:26:59,017 --> 00:27:01,556 would Wade Kinsella be the guy you choose? 539 00:27:01,558 --> 00:27:03,691 I'm gonna have to take the Fifth.. 540 00:27:03,693 --> 00:27:08,045 I am recusing myself from this conversation, like judges do. 541 00:27:08,367 --> 00:27:09,906 Okay... 542 00:27:10,933 --> 00:27:15,102 - I understand what you're saying. - No, no. No, you don't understand. 543 00:27:15,104 --> 00:27:17,637 Because I am neutral. I'm Switzerland. 544 00:27:17,639 --> 00:27:20,634 I'm saying nothing. "Nothing" means nothing. 545 00:27:20,635 --> 00:27:22,976 It's okay. I get it. 546 00:27:22,978 --> 00:27:26,184 Thanks, cuz. Good night. 547 00:27:26,736 --> 00:27:30,238 - Thanks for everything. - Wha...? No, no, not-not everything. 548 00:27:30,240 --> 00:27:32,706 Nothing! You mean thanks for nothing! 549 00:27:41,724 --> 00:27:42,842 Lavon, I think... 550 00:27:42,843 --> 00:27:46,074 Oh, please, don't say it's time to tell BlueBell what's going on. 551 00:27:46,090 --> 00:27:47,504 It's time to tell BlueBell... 552 00:27:47,505 --> 00:27:50,918 Okay, fine, I-I'll call an emergency town meeting this afternoon. 553 00:27:52,563 --> 00:27:56,312 Lavon, everything okay? I've read about A.B. and Joel. 554 00:27:56,313 --> 00:27:57,995 Don't believe everything you read. 555 00:27:57,996 --> 00:28:01,451 Unless it sails through Alabama state legislature at midnight. Then believe it. 556 00:28:01,452 --> 00:28:03,892 I got to get to the office. Lavon will fill you in. Lunch later? 557 00:28:03,933 --> 00:28:05,666 - It's a date. - Okay. 558 00:28:08,209 --> 00:28:09,738 Should I be worried? 559 00:28:10,944 --> 00:28:14,353 The town is in trouble, but we-we haven't started to fight back yet. 560 00:28:14,410 --> 00:28:15,842 You let me... 561 00:28:17,204 --> 00:28:18,943 Do the worrying. 562 00:28:19,511 --> 00:28:20,984 Lynly? 563 00:28:22,323 --> 00:28:24,684 You're not asking about BlueBell, are you? 564 00:28:24,686 --> 00:28:26,151 Lavon... 565 00:28:26,276 --> 00:28:28,971 You were with George and Tansy yesterday. 566 00:28:29,086 --> 00:28:32,300 Tell me the truth. Do you think he still has feelings for her? 567 00:28:37,170 --> 00:28:41,434 Shelby, when we first met, you were a closet organizer, right? 568 00:28:41,436 --> 00:28:44,002 Florida's preeminent closet organizer. 569 00:28:44,004 --> 00:28:48,006 Right, so imagine an immaculately organized closet 570 00:28:48,008 --> 00:28:51,209 torn asunder by a tornado. 571 00:28:51,211 --> 00:28:54,410 Everything used to have its place, but now... chaos. 572 00:28:54,411 --> 00:28:56,701 Maternity gowns where the suits used to be 573 00:28:56,702 --> 00:28:58,458 and-and baby booties on the tie rack, 574 00:28:58,459 --> 00:29:01,227 and-and in the drawer which used to contain cuff links 575 00:29:01,228 --> 00:29:06,078 and a social life is now filled with birthing classes and crying jags. 576 00:29:06,446 --> 00:29:08,305 I take it we've moved into metaphor. 577 00:29:08,306 --> 00:29:12,975 Shelby, I-I really need my life to stay my life. 578 00:29:13,532 --> 00:29:16,566 Brick Breeland, you are not telling me, 579 00:29:16,567 --> 00:29:19,568 at seven months pregnant, to go find another place to live 580 00:29:19,569 --> 00:29:22,635 when you were the one that told me to stay with you in the first place! 581 00:29:22,636 --> 00:29:25,195 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. I did nothing of the sort. 582 00:29:25,197 --> 00:29:27,464 Well, then how do you explain me being there? 583 00:29:27,466 --> 00:29:28,798 How do I explain?! 584 00:29:28,800 --> 00:29:31,534 You-you took advantage of my polite nature 585 00:29:31,536 --> 00:29:34,825 and the fact that I cannot say no to you! 586 00:29:34,826 --> 00:29:36,631 You hijacked my life. 587 00:29:36,632 --> 00:29:39,566 You sent the woman I was dating running for the hills. 588 00:29:39,567 --> 00:29:41,511 And you've turned me into a monster 589 00:29:41,512 --> 00:29:45,180 who yells at a seven-month pregnant single mother-to-be! 590 00:29:47,047 --> 00:29:48,660 Are you okay? 591 00:29:50,320 --> 00:29:52,234 Should I get you something to drink? 592 00:30:08,536 --> 00:30:11,838 Dash? Hattenbarger. Stop the presses. 593 00:30:11,840 --> 00:30:15,578 It's a saying. Do you want to hear my scoop or not? 594 00:30:16,512 --> 00:30:18,913 I appreciate you letting me crash here, man. 595 00:30:18,915 --> 00:30:21,415 Zoe and I planned the big fight, 596 00:30:21,417 --> 00:30:23,350 but never decided who was gonna sleep where. 597 00:30:23,352 --> 00:30:24,750 Everybody loves a fake relationship 598 00:30:24,752 --> 00:30:26,185 till you become the dude sleeping 599 00:30:26,187 --> 00:30:27,581 on another dude's couch. Coffee? 600 00:30:27,582 --> 00:30:30,482 - Room service. Sweet. - Well, it ain't free. 601 00:30:30,483 --> 00:30:33,527 I need some advice on the topic of one Vivian Wilkes. 602 00:30:33,528 --> 00:30:36,294 - Why? Did it not go well last night? - No, it went great last night. 603 00:30:36,295 --> 00:30:38,232 The problem was this morning. I kept waking up 604 00:30:38,233 --> 00:30:40,514 thinking I should call her 'cause I want to see her again. 605 00:30:40,541 --> 00:30:42,846 Well, it sounded good so far. What's the problem here? 606 00:30:42,847 --> 00:30:45,048 Well, I'm not a "call you the next morning" kind of guy. 607 00:30:45,049 --> 00:30:47,621 I mean, come on, who does that? 608 00:30:47,785 --> 00:30:49,018 I do. 609 00:30:49,020 --> 00:30:51,989 I called Zoe the day after our first date. I woke her up. 610 00:30:51,990 --> 00:30:53,946 She yelled at me. It was adorable. 611 00:30:53,947 --> 00:30:55,346 Actually, I read this Russian short story once... 612 00:30:55,347 --> 00:30:57,026 I'm sure whatever you're gonna say is fascinating, 613 00:30:57,027 --> 00:30:58,735 but just put a lid on it, will you? 614 00:31:01,864 --> 00:31:03,998 Vivian Wilkes, Wade Kinsella. 615 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:07,001 You might remember me as the dashing gentleman from last night. 616 00:31:07,003 --> 00:31:08,103 Yeah. 617 00:31:08,104 --> 00:31:11,439 Zoe Hart, just the person I was coming to see. 618 00:31:11,441 --> 00:31:13,974 Something wrong? The office opens in ten minutes. 619 00:31:13,976 --> 00:31:16,109 Something's wrong, but it ain't medical. 620 00:31:16,111 --> 00:31:18,045 You know me, Doc, I'm not the kind of guy 621 00:31:18,047 --> 00:31:20,380 who loses sleep over rejection by the opposite sex. 622 00:31:20,382 --> 00:31:22,015 - It's a numbers game. - Oh, boy. 623 00:31:22,017 --> 00:31:24,151 I had a pretty great time with your cousin last night, 624 00:31:24,153 --> 00:31:25,518 which makes it all the more curious 625 00:31:25,520 --> 00:31:27,787 when I called her this morning, she had a change of heart. 626 00:31:27,789 --> 00:31:30,256 Seems she decided that because she's a single mom, 627 00:31:30,258 --> 00:31:32,960 she didn't want to be hanging around the likes of me. 628 00:31:33,294 --> 00:31:36,762 What do you suppose inspired this revelation, Dr. Hart? 629 00:31:37,024 --> 00:31:40,733 Vivian came to me after your date. She wanted my opinion. 630 00:31:41,634 --> 00:31:44,903 But since I'm not the most objective person on the subject, 631 00:31:44,905 --> 00:31:47,072 - ...I recused myself. - You did what now? 632 00:31:47,074 --> 00:31:48,840 I stayed out of it. I said "No comment." 633 00:31:48,842 --> 00:31:50,475 - I'm Switzerland. - "No comment"? 634 00:31:50,477 --> 00:31:54,050 That's like saying, "Stay away from him, he's a jerk," but with fewer words. 635 00:31:54,051 --> 00:31:56,885 What? I thought you'd be happy that I kept the truth to myself. 636 00:31:56,886 --> 00:32:00,417 - It wasn't easy, you know. - Oh, oh, the truth. 637 00:32:00,419 --> 00:32:01,986 Please, enlighten me. 638 00:32:02,443 --> 00:32:06,090 Any relationship that she were to have with you probably wouldn't last. 639 00:32:06,092 --> 00:32:09,393 That's fine for the Susies and the Daisies and the Bambis, 640 00:32:09,395 --> 00:32:12,105 but, you know, Vivian's a single mom and she can't afford to get hurt. 641 00:32:12,106 --> 00:32:13,522 You mean like you did. 642 00:32:13,717 --> 00:32:15,632 Because you can see the future 643 00:32:15,634 --> 00:32:18,368 for everybody in the world, as they're all just like you. 644 00:32:20,104 --> 00:32:22,372 How long are you planning on punishing me? 645 00:32:22,374 --> 00:32:25,108 Because the last time I checked, you were the one who walked away. 646 00:32:25,110 --> 00:32:26,542 I'm not punishing you. 647 00:32:26,544 --> 00:32:28,446 I'm protecting Vivian because she's family. 648 00:32:28,447 --> 00:32:30,546 - I was just telling her the truth. - The truth. 649 00:32:30,548 --> 00:32:33,315 Yeah. Yeah, I got that. 650 00:32:33,317 --> 00:32:35,583 Or maybe the truth is I make Vivian happy. 651 00:32:35,585 --> 00:32:37,652 Maybe the truth is that everyone in this town 652 00:32:37,654 --> 00:32:39,587 can see that I've changed except for you. 653 00:32:41,224 --> 00:32:43,458 Maybe you need to ask yourself why it is exactly 654 00:32:43,460 --> 00:32:45,777 you don't want me dating so close to home. 655 00:32:59,745 --> 00:33:01,346 Zoe, I need to talk to you. 656 00:33:01,348 --> 00:33:03,914 Rose, look, I'm just... I'm not in a good place right now. 657 00:33:03,916 --> 00:33:06,649 I'm going crazy. I thought I did the right thing, 658 00:33:06,651 --> 00:33:08,418 but now I think I did something terrible. 659 00:33:08,420 --> 00:33:10,534 Opened my big mouth and hurt people. 660 00:33:10,535 --> 00:33:13,169 - I've never felt so guilty. - That's weird. Me, too. 661 00:33:13,171 --> 00:33:14,970 I bet mine's worse. 662 00:33:14,972 --> 00:33:16,772 I saw Lavon and A.B. secretly smooching, 663 00:33:16,774 --> 00:33:18,073 even though they're supposed to be broken up, 664 00:33:18,075 --> 00:33:20,008 so I called Dash and told him the A.B.-Joel affair 665 00:33:20,010 --> 00:33:22,344 was probably faked to throw us off the trail of the merger, 666 00:33:22,346 --> 00:33:24,346 and now he's posting that story on the Blawker. 667 00:33:24,348 --> 00:33:27,612 I'm sorry. You did what? You called Dash? 668 00:33:27,613 --> 00:33:30,418 - Okay, yes, yours might be worse. - I'm a journalist. 669 00:33:30,420 --> 00:33:32,987 I have a moral obligation to tell the truth. 670 00:33:32,989 --> 00:33:34,280 Don't I? 671 00:33:34,281 --> 00:33:37,224 Sometimes what you think is the truth might not be the truth. 672 00:33:37,226 --> 00:33:40,528 So it wasn't a fake affair designed to distract us from the merger? 673 00:33:40,530 --> 00:33:44,431 Oh, no, that was true. That was the plan, but apparently there were holes in it. 674 00:33:44,433 --> 00:33:46,133 Rose, the thing is, 675 00:33:46,135 --> 00:33:48,935 sometimes there's good reasons not to tell people everything 676 00:33:48,937 --> 00:33:50,451 just because you think it's true. 677 00:33:50,452 --> 00:33:53,239 Like the town finding out it's about to merge with its mortal enemy 678 00:33:53,241 --> 00:33:54,407 and there'll be looting in the streets? 679 00:33:54,409 --> 00:33:56,309 Or two people who might be happy together 680 00:33:56,311 --> 00:33:58,876 won't see each other again because you acted crazy? 681 00:33:59,113 --> 00:34:01,281 Um, that one doesn't apply to me. 682 00:34:01,283 --> 00:34:03,115 Are you sure that Dash is gonna publish the story? 683 00:34:03,117 --> 00:34:04,871 It's a pretty big story for BlueBell. 684 00:34:04,872 --> 00:34:08,223 All right, you need to go warn Lavon. Now. Now. Go. 685 00:34:09,564 --> 00:34:11,999 Oh, God. 686 00:34:15,751 --> 00:34:18,209 Is this going to be brutally difficult? Absolutely. 687 00:34:18,210 --> 00:34:21,884 The steepest political challenge you have ever faced in your life, undoubtedly. 688 00:34:22,002 --> 00:34:24,202 Is the inspirational part of this speech coming? 689 00:34:24,204 --> 00:34:27,705 - Mayor Hayes, I have to talk to you. - Later, Rose. We are in pregame. 690 00:34:28,494 --> 00:34:31,430 Moments like this forge true leaders. 691 00:34:31,432 --> 00:34:33,665 Churchill in the Blitz. Kennedy's missile crisis. 692 00:34:33,667 --> 00:34:35,567 Lavon Hayes and the town merger. 693 00:34:35,569 --> 00:34:39,603 What do all these events have in common? A fearless leader. 694 00:34:39,605 --> 00:34:41,477 And the people who love him. 695 00:34:41,790 --> 00:34:44,575 Yeah, about that last part, I think you should know 696 00:34:44,577 --> 00:34:47,689 there's a small chance that Dash has posted a story about the merger. 697 00:34:47,705 --> 00:34:49,413 And by "small chance" you mean... 698 00:34:49,415 --> 00:34:51,661 Dash just posted a story about the merger. 699 00:34:57,065 --> 00:34:58,665 Carolee. 700 00:34:58,667 --> 00:34:59,799 Hi. 701 00:34:59,801 --> 00:35:03,470 I wasn't sure which flowers would say... 702 00:35:03,472 --> 00:35:06,504 "I'm sorry I didn't tell you about my pregnant roommate"? 703 00:35:06,505 --> 00:35:07,941 Yeah. 704 00:35:07,943 --> 00:35:09,576 I just... I couldn't figure out 705 00:35:09,578 --> 00:35:12,311 how to explain Shelby without scaring you off, 706 00:35:12,313 --> 00:35:14,413 - ...so I'm just gonna dive in. - Brick. 707 00:35:14,415 --> 00:35:16,535 - There's really no need. - Yeah, there is. 708 00:35:16,536 --> 00:35:19,118 - I want you to understand. - I do, I understand. 709 00:35:19,120 --> 00:35:22,135 I ran into Shelby this morning, and she explained the whole thing. 710 00:35:22,136 --> 00:35:23,414 Oh, boy. She did? 711 00:35:23,415 --> 00:35:25,858 She said how you'd been together, and even though you're not now... 712 00:35:25,860 --> 00:35:27,225 No, we're not. 713 00:35:27,226 --> 00:35:29,474 How you've really been there for that baby. 714 00:35:29,475 --> 00:35:30,849 Not my baby, by the way. 715 00:35:30,850 --> 00:35:33,144 She said it wouldn't be possible for you to care more 716 00:35:33,146 --> 00:35:35,179 about a baby, even if it were your own. 717 00:35:35,462 --> 00:35:37,415 - God... - That made me cry. 718 00:35:38,255 --> 00:35:41,895 - I think you're amazing. - No. No. I'm not amazing. 719 00:35:41,896 --> 00:35:44,896 Brick... you should be with Shelby. 720 00:35:44,897 --> 00:35:48,364 What? No. I-I don't wanna be with Shelby. 721 00:35:48,423 --> 00:35:50,993 - I wanna be with you. - Really? 722 00:35:50,994 --> 00:35:53,594 - Look at your life. - This isn't my life. 723 00:35:53,596 --> 00:35:56,630 This is just the things that happen when Shelby is around. 724 00:35:56,632 --> 00:35:59,332 The universe bends to her will. 725 00:35:59,334 --> 00:36:02,944 Brick... you're a sweet man. 726 00:36:04,158 --> 00:36:06,559 But, like my daddy used to say, 727 00:36:06,560 --> 00:36:08,059 if enough people tell you you're drunk, 728 00:36:08,060 --> 00:36:10,227 sometimes it's a good idea to lie down. 729 00:36:22,056 --> 00:36:24,957 Look, if we could all just settle down now. 730 00:36:26,147 --> 00:36:28,972 Is it true BlueBell's merging with Fillmore? 731 00:36:29,026 --> 00:36:30,562 Well, nothing is set in stone. 732 00:36:30,563 --> 00:36:32,931 Did you tell AnnaBeth and Joel Stevens 733 00:36:32,933 --> 00:36:35,490 to fake a relationship to distract us? 734 00:36:35,491 --> 00:36:38,769 What did you know and when did you know it? 735 00:36:42,516 --> 00:36:44,405 Let the man speak! 736 00:36:46,125 --> 00:36:47,982 Look, I know we're all upset. 737 00:36:47,984 --> 00:36:50,717 And-and I should've told you about the merger when I first heard about it. 738 00:36:50,718 --> 00:36:54,022 But I was hoping to-to handle it before anyone got worried. 739 00:36:54,023 --> 00:36:56,053 Now, look, I'm not gonna lie to you. 740 00:36:56,054 --> 00:36:58,994 This merger with Fillmore is still a threat. 741 00:36:58,995 --> 00:37:02,425 But I promise you, I will do everything in my power to fight it. 742 00:37:02,426 --> 00:37:06,000 - Now is not the time to panic. - If not now, when? 743 00:37:07,035 --> 00:37:08,367 Sergeant Jeffries... 744 00:37:08,369 --> 00:37:10,140 No, no, I'm not talking to you, I'm talking to them. 745 00:37:10,141 --> 00:37:13,692 I wanna know. When is it a good time to panic? 746 00:37:13,693 --> 00:37:15,287 Yeah! 747 00:37:15,306 --> 00:37:18,320 - When we're all Fillmorons? - I say panic now! 748 00:37:18,321 --> 00:37:20,654 - Panic now! - No. No! 749 00:37:30,966 --> 00:37:32,066 Oh. 750 00:37:32,067 --> 00:37:35,582 Zoe, I didn't know you were coming by. Get you something to drink? 751 00:37:35,583 --> 00:37:38,216 I don't deserve anything to drink. 752 00:37:38,218 --> 00:37:42,120 Vivian, I messed up when I tried to steer you away from Wade. 753 00:37:42,122 --> 00:37:45,391 No, you were very clear. You were neutral. You were Switzerland. 754 00:37:45,393 --> 00:37:48,894 Did you tell Wade that you didn't want to go out with him again? 755 00:37:48,896 --> 00:37:52,229 - That's kind of between me and Wade. - I agree. 756 00:37:52,231 --> 00:37:54,866 Unless part of it has to do with what I told you. 757 00:37:56,012 --> 00:37:58,904 I-I don't know why I went bananas 758 00:37:58,905 --> 00:38:02,132 when I found out that Wade asked you out, but I did. 759 00:38:02,234 --> 00:38:04,642 I am not holding a torch for Wade. 760 00:38:04,644 --> 00:38:05,956 Believe me. 761 00:38:05,957 --> 00:38:08,414 I-I love Joel. I have never been happier. 762 00:38:08,415 --> 00:38:10,381 I'm not even trying to punish Wade. 763 00:38:10,382 --> 00:38:13,550 You know, our breakup was as much my fault as it was his. 764 00:38:15,088 --> 00:38:17,654 Maybe there's just something about him that makes you crazy. 765 00:38:17,656 --> 00:38:19,222 Maybe. 766 00:38:19,967 --> 00:38:21,502 But the truth is, 767 00:38:21,504 --> 00:38:26,972 Wade is a great guy with massive potential for growth with the right woman. 768 00:38:26,974 --> 00:38:28,974 What if I'm not the right woman? 769 00:38:28,976 --> 00:38:30,176 Well, I'm not telling you to marry him, 770 00:38:30,178 --> 00:38:33,069 and I can't promise that it's gonna work out, 771 00:38:33,070 --> 00:38:35,132 but did you have a good time with him? 772 00:38:35,133 --> 00:38:36,482 Yeah. 773 00:38:37,519 --> 00:38:41,420 Maybe you should give him another chance to make you crazy. 774 00:38:53,466 --> 00:38:57,067 If you still want me to leave, I'm all packed up. 775 00:38:57,295 --> 00:38:59,796 Do you still want me to leave? 776 00:39:00,972 --> 00:39:03,841 - No. - Oh, thank God you said that. 777 00:39:03,843 --> 00:39:06,243 Could you be a doll and help me unpack? 778 00:39:06,245 --> 00:39:07,277 Oh, sure. 779 00:39:07,279 --> 00:39:08,312 Also, I was thinking 780 00:39:08,314 --> 00:39:10,180 you could move me into the other bedroom, 781 00:39:10,182 --> 00:39:11,382 the one closer to the bathroom, 782 00:39:11,383 --> 00:39:13,367 'cause you know how often I have to go now. 783 00:39:13,368 --> 00:39:15,809 Oh, that's probably a good idea. 784 00:39:15,810 --> 00:39:17,722 Yeah. And after that, 785 00:39:17,723 --> 00:39:19,456 do you think it would be possible 786 00:39:19,458 --> 00:39:21,123 to change the lightbulbs in the hallway? 787 00:39:21,125 --> 00:39:23,760 Those halogen ones are too bright. They give me a headache. 788 00:39:23,762 --> 00:39:25,628 Oh, and I think I just might need a shower chair, 789 00:39:25,630 --> 00:39:27,128 'cause who can stand with all this weight? 790 00:39:27,130 --> 00:39:28,397 Right? 791 00:39:28,399 --> 00:39:30,723 I know a place in Mobile that sells them. 792 00:39:30,903 --> 00:39:32,868 I should get a pen. 793 00:39:32,870 --> 00:39:35,470 I'm gonna have to write all this down. 794 00:39:41,910 --> 00:39:43,010 Hey. 795 00:39:43,012 --> 00:39:45,380 Heard the meeting didn't go so well. 796 00:39:45,382 --> 00:39:47,081 Yeah, it was kind of like 797 00:39:47,083 --> 00:39:49,684 watching a hockey game at a Roman forum 798 00:39:49,686 --> 00:39:53,228 on a St. Patrick's Day when they announce there's no more beer. 799 00:39:53,229 --> 00:39:55,022 Oh, I'm so sorry. 800 00:39:55,024 --> 00:39:56,791 And I'm sure that Scooter didn't know 801 00:39:56,793 --> 00:39:58,392 everything Fillmore was planning. 802 00:39:58,394 --> 00:40:00,226 I don't really see how he couldn't. 803 00:40:00,228 --> 00:40:01,952 But you know what? 804 00:40:01,953 --> 00:40:03,697 It doesn't really matter anymore, does it? 805 00:40:03,699 --> 00:40:05,999 I don't wanna see this town go away. 806 00:40:06,001 --> 00:40:08,277 So if there is anything else I can do... 807 00:40:08,278 --> 00:40:12,624 No, Tansy, you went above and beyond for this, so... 808 00:40:12,841 --> 00:40:14,440 Thank you. 809 00:40:21,997 --> 00:40:26,519 Only in BlueBell can an angry mob be angry and yet still charming. 810 00:40:26,521 --> 00:40:29,488 I mean, BlueBell should be allowed to stay BlueBell for that reason alone. 811 00:40:29,490 --> 00:40:32,967 - Poor Lavon, he loves this town. - As well he should. 812 00:40:34,015 --> 00:40:36,762 The good news - fake affair exposed, 813 00:40:36,763 --> 00:40:40,331 at least we can put the "P" back in "PDA"" 814 00:40:40,333 --> 00:40:44,368 - Have you been working on that line? - : I am a smooth wordsmith. 815 00:40:45,405 --> 00:40:48,284 I know we're all worried about the town, me, too... but guess what? 816 00:40:48,285 --> 00:40:50,808 Is this a real "guess what" or are you just gonna tell us? 817 00:40:50,809 --> 00:40:52,751 My teacher knows an editor at The Huffington Post, 818 00:40:52,752 --> 00:40:54,018 and I pitched her an article 819 00:40:54,019 --> 00:40:56,547 about the murky ethics of journalism, and she loved it. 820 00:40:56,549 --> 00:40:59,955 - I'm calling it "The Quicksand of Truth." - Evocative. 821 00:40:59,956 --> 00:41:02,118 And if the article goes well, they'll publish it. 822 00:41:02,120 --> 00:41:04,386 I'll be applying to college as a published writer. 823 00:41:04,388 --> 00:41:07,056 Take that, Percy Lewis and your dumb symphonies. 824 00:41:07,058 --> 00:41:12,563 All right. Beer, white wine, and a Shirley Temple for the young lady. 825 00:41:12,564 --> 00:41:13,732 We didn't even order. 826 00:41:13,733 --> 00:41:16,818 On the house. I'm feeling generous. Take advantage of it while it lasts. 827 00:41:16,819 --> 00:41:19,034 - Then can I get a white wine, too? - No. 828 00:41:19,035 --> 00:41:21,470 You're in an awful good mood for someone who might own a bar in Filmore. 829 00:41:21,472 --> 00:41:23,137 Well, I got a call from Cousin Vivian. 830 00:41:23,139 --> 00:41:25,273 Seems she's, come to her senses. 831 00:41:25,275 --> 00:41:26,763 Are you going out again? 832 00:41:26,764 --> 00:41:28,543 - Stud... - Don't do that. 833 00:41:28,545 --> 00:41:30,011 - Yep. - Weird, right? 834 00:41:30,013 --> 00:41:32,113 Her calling me back out of the blue like that? 835 00:41:32,115 --> 00:41:34,148 Women. Go figure. 836 00:41:34,150 --> 00:41:36,917 - You two have fun. - I intend to. 837 00:41:39,395 --> 00:41:42,856 - That was decent of you. - I don't know what you're talking about. 838 00:41:42,858 --> 00:41:44,157 Okay. 839 00:41:44,159 --> 00:41:46,509 Hey, where'd my wine go? 840 00:41:46,736 --> 00:41:47,894 What? 841 00:41:47,896 --> 00:41:50,464 All the best journalists drink. Everybody knows that. 842 00:41:50,466 --> 00:41:52,027 It's why they call it the Fourth Estate. 843 00:41:52,028 --> 00:41:54,196 - Is that true? - Could be. 844 00:41:59,924 --> 00:42:02,924 Synced by err0001 & Reef www.addic7ed.com