Previously, on The Way Home
Oh, Nick, this is Alice.
- Hey. - Hey.
Something tells me Monica wants you to give me your number.
I was the one who told those tourists about the boat.
You need to stay out of my business.
By the way, I'm not selling the boat.
You need to fix it up.
Why don't you trust your daughter?
Alice!
- Keep your eye on the ball. - Do you need some help?
Say cheese!
Oh, thank God. Alice.
Alice! Hey.
Ah, summer went by way too fast.
Ugh, tell me about it.
So, what's up with Nick, huh?
Have you talked to him since?
No, actually...
Honestly, I don't even know if it's really a thing.
Do you want it to be a thing?
I don't think it's just up to me.
- Oh, I saw you guys. - He's into it.
Now, ask if I have any news.
Okay, Kat, do you have any news?
I do.
Brady's coming this weekend.
- Wait... like... - "Brady", Brady?
I thought you were keeping him a secret?
I was. Until Mom caught me
talking to him on the phone at 2 AM.
So, she's letting him come visit?
Well, Dad is.
He says that preventing me from seeing him
is only gonna drive me away from them.
So, Brady's coming this weekend for an official introduction.
He's staying at the Port Haven Inn, though.
I've tried for the couch, but Mom was all like,
"Not a chance!
I was born at night, but not last night!"
Do you think you're gonna be here then?
- Uh, yeah, yeah. - I'll definitely try.
- Wait. - There's something on your back,
- like a bug or something. - Ew, get it off! Get it off!
I can't! It keeps moving.
You did not just do that!
Truce!
I need to get back.
You wanna stay for dinner?
I can't. I have to get going,
but I'll definitely try and be here for Brady, though.
Okay. See ya!
See ya.
Hey, there you are!
Ready to practice?
- Yeah, I sure am. - Alright.
Now remember, keep your eye on the ball.
Sorry, bud.
I missed it.
- You did! - Again.
- Alright. - Show me what you got.
- This one. - Oof!
Man, where did you learn how to throw so hard?
Uh... I don't know!
There you go.
Here's a high one! Oh, move your feet!
Move your feet! Ah! Good hustle.
That was a high ball!
That was a high ball.
Afternoon, Old Miss!
How are you doing?
You know, I went through labour twice
and that was enough for me.
And here you are about to have calf number four.
I think that deserves a private suite.
What do you think?
I understand why Del's making you clean it up,
but how did I get roped into this?
Del says you know boats, so you can file a complaint
- with her if you'd like. - I'm smarter than that.
You know what's cool?
Boats are a perfect example of Newton's third law.
For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.
The propeller pushes the water backwards,
thus the boat moves forward.
You have a very weird definition of what's cool.
Clean.
What was my dad like as a teenager?
Uh... I don't know.
He wasn't from around here.
Yeah, but he visited Mom when they were dating, right?
In '99?
You just time-travelled, didn't you?
So? Did you meet him?
I did. But that was about it.
It was the Captain Brady show back then.
Did I meet him?
Yes.
Look, you know I can't tell you when to go back,
right, to see him?
I know when you were there, not when you leave.
You really can't tell me anything about him?
Even if I could, it wouldn't matter.
It's not 1999 anymore
People change.
You didn't.
Wow! You're really doing it.
I'm a woman of my word.
You're also a woman with a mess.
I'm gonna make dinner while you clean this up.
I'm all over it.
Come on, Finn!
Oh, you are happy that they're here, Del.
- Convincing yourself? - Reminding.
And it's not just Alice.
When Kat makes eggs,
she puts the shells back in the carton.
It's madness.
I should just stay out in the field with the cow.
It's calmer.
I would invite you for dinner...
but no one can see my kitchen right now.
- That bad, huh? - Afraid so.
Besides, Kat's not gonna be there.
She's uh... off riding, I think.
Oh. That's not...
Some advice:
play the long game.
Say cheese!
Perfect!
- You got it? - Yep!
Ugh...
Alice!
Oh, I'm starving, thank you for dinner.
Well, enjoy it.
Because tomorrow, I'm not gonna have time for meal planning.
I've gotta get Old Miss in the barn
before the vet gets here,
plus there's winter garden prep, and of course,
Lobster Social.
Yeah, I've been seeing posters of that
all over in town. What is it?
Like a Coachella for crabs or something?
Yeah, never mind.
Well, Lobster Social is a celebration
of our fishing industry.
We have lobster rolls and lemonade...
It's fun and you should go.
Oh, uh, actually, I can't.
I have plans tomorrow to meet someone.
Okay, just know I'm busy
and I need you and your mother to keep things
in better order around here.
If you do a good job, who knows,
Rita and I might take you to Burning Man next year.
I almost forgot, I saw that dog again!
- Jake, we get it. - You want a dog!
Look, I found his toy in the field.
Honey, get that dirty thing off the table.
Okay, I think it's time to do the dishes, guys.
I don't like dishes.
Pigs don't have to do dishes.
- You're not a pig! - Argh!
Who's there?
- Oh no. - Wait.
Stop.
Are you okay, ma'am?
Do you need some help?
Uh...
I'm so sorry.
I should... I shouldn't be here.
I-I'm sorry.
Ma'am?
Where are you off to so early?
Meeting friends.
Have you seen mom?
Didn't even hear her come in last night.
She's been like that for ten minutes.
If she keeps it up, I can sell the scarecrow.
Mom.
You okay?
I love you.
Uh...
I love you too?
- Katherine! - We need to get going.
What? Where?
- The Point! - I gotta deliver these tables!
And don't you have to work?
Byron asked me to interview Monica
at the Lobster Social thing, but I...
I wanted to spend the day with you.
I think we really need some time... to talk.
Hey, you know what? Come with me.
What do you say?
Sorry. I have plans.
What plans?
Hey, just...
stay with me today. Please?
Here, now.
Great. I'll change my clothes.
Welcome. Welcome.
I'm ready for my closeup, Miss Landry.
So, where do you want me?
Actually, I... If it's cool with you,
Alice and I were gonna spend a little time together first.
See? Told you she'd come around.
- Yeah. - Well, say no more.
- Just find me later. - Okay.
So...
Do you wanna grab a roll,
or tear into a claw, or...
Don't you have to work?
It can wait. It can wait.
This... us...
You, me, this is more important.
So, just talk to me.
Not like a mom. Talk to me like a friend, okay?
What's going on in your life right now?
Are you happy here?
Yeah. Yeah, school's good and...
the farm's cool.
And... friends?
Have you... have you made any?
I have. One. A good one, actually.
That is so great.
You know, to find somebody who really gets you,
just crack you open and gets you out of your shell.
Heavy on the lobster metaphor,
but yeah, it's been really nice.
- Good. - I just don't know how much
time I'll have with her, you know?
People and friends...
they can change.
Hey, Kat, Alice.
- Hi. - You made it.
Well, my real plans were forcibly cancelled. So...
I'll go get us drinks.
Yes. Lemonade and lobster would be perfect.
- Rough night? - Yeah.
Yeah, you could say that.
It's like...
one of those nights where, um...
nothing is as it seems
and you find yourself just redefining your...
your whole world. You know?
- You ever have one of those? - Uh... maybe?
I think I can really reconnect with Alice.
We have something in common
that I didn't really know about before.
I feel like we could really...
really be best friends...
Where did she go?
I think your new best friend may have ditched you.
- Dhawan! - The Lobster's that way.
Uh... yeah. I was...
I was just there, actually. My mom kinda made me, so...
Yeah. That tracks.
About your birthday...
I... didn't really eat bad chicken.
I wasn't sick.
I just didn't come to your party
because I'm really bad at being the new kid.
Sorry.
It's okay. I figured.
The caf isn't even allowed to serve chicken anymore.
My friends are waiting on me. You want to join us?
I'm on break from lobster rolling, so...
Oh, I... have to be somewhere, so...
Okay.
Uh, wait, uh, no, you're right.
Olive branch extended and accepted.
I know this must all seem pretty lame
compared to Minneapolis.
Mall of America versus Seafood on Parade.
No, I... I really like it here.
And... I didn't really do anything in Minneapolis anyway.
Just... went to school,
sat at home and played the guitar...
Yeah.
Oh yeah, you play?
Yeah. Self-taught.
Hashtag humble-brag-no-big-deal.
Can I give you a hand there, Del?
- Oh. No, Elliot. - I don't... I don't need help.
Your comments yesterday would suggest otherwise.
It's not about needing help,
it's about getting Kat and Alice
to pick up after themselves.
- Yup. - You don't wanna eat that.
Let me get that out of your way.
Believe you me, those bodies are no good.
- Rita! - Oh!
Let those people eat.
Oh...
So, are we over the whole
"selling the boat" nonsense, then?
Thank you for stopping your lobster pilfering
- long enough to ask. - Tourists don't eat them.
No, I'm not gonna sell the boat.
So, if you're expecting a cut,
you're out of luck.
I can't imagine that old clunker
would have brought in much cash anyway.
Oh! That's a good one.
What? You weren't gonna eat it.
- It's for my bisque. - Ah.
So, the whole point
of throwing the Lobster Social now
is to showcase local cuisine outside of tourist season.
Sure, yeah, no, that makes sense.
Hmm. Spencer.
He's trying to get out of his shift
to hang with his friends.
Ah, and Alice, apparently.
Wait, Alice met up with Spencer?
For real, this time.
Did you find out where she was the other night?
Uh... yeah, yeah.
I, um... I did, actually.
Okay, well, I'm happy that she's making friends.
Spencer and his crew will be good for her.
- I promise. - Yeah.
Now, where was I?
Port Haven, attractive year-round.
Exactly.
Need a refill?
Hi.
It's uh...
Oh, let me see if I can remember.
Andy. Right?
- Yeah. Yeah. - I saw you wandering,
I thought maybe I could wander with you.
One of those's for you, by the way.
So, Monica tells me that you are a doctor?
- Yeah. - Oh, okay.
Well, I'm curious.
Um... what does the Hippocratic Oath
say about not calling women who give you their numbers?
Depends. Are we talking about women
who just gave me their number two days ago?
How dare you?
Are you saying that I am not
a "call immediately or lose forever" kinda gal?
I mean...
Truth is, I don't live in town.
I work the whole county
and it's birthing season, so... it's been hectic.
I didn't know there was a season for that.
Hey, when I saw you back there, you looked. uh...
lost. Everything okay?
Phew... That...
is a complicated question, doctor.
Well, care to tell me what ails you?
Your funeral.
My daughter has no use for me.
My ex-husband is living with a younger woman.
Meanwhile, my roommate...
is my mother.
- Hmm. - Yesterday, I fell into
a frickin' pond and you would not believe
what is down there.
I mean, I don't know. Maybe you would?
But you know what I do know?
Is that you never really know who your friends are.
Or were.
Wow. Mmm.
That is, um...
one long list of symptoms.
Unfortunately, there's more.
But I am out of wine.
Oh, I'm so sorry, I just thought...
No, no, no, no... No, no, no...
No, no. It's not you, it's uh...
It's me. Um...
I-I... I haven't kissed anybody,
um, except my ex in over, like... 20 years.
So... I'm just...
Just thinking...
Yeah, no, we're good. We're good.
There she is!
Oh, gosh.
The make-out queen of the Lobster Social.
Oh... I don't know what got into me last night.
Besides the wine?
Funny.
What was that about?
Honestly, I don't know.
I mean...
It was a...
really weird day.
God, I hope I don't run into him.
- Dr. Andy? - Mmm.
- It's a small town. - It's gonna be hard not to.
Yeah.
Hey, uh...
Would you pick up the tables from The Point for me?
I'd really like to stay near Old Miss.
Tables from The Point.
Gotcha.
A call from my daughter? Well, this is a nice surprise.
Yeah, well, you are my dad, right?
Had to call you eventually.
And a vote of confidence to boot.
Hey, I'll take it.
So, how are things?
Well, your last female roommate,
AKA Mom, is kind of losing it.
You know, go easy on your mom.
We've all been going through a lot these days.
Yeah, I know.
I miss you.
Yeah, I miss you too.
Do you ever miss this place?
You used to visit Mom here, like, back in the day, right?
Yeah, I sure did.
It feels like yesterday.
What were you like back then?
It was me, you know?
Less mature. Same handsome.
Come on, Dad, I'm serious.
I'm being serious.
I'm basically the same.
Mom isn't.
She's... totally changed.
Anyway, I should go.
Oh yeah? Big plans?
You could say that.
Thanks for the call, kiddo.
Yeah.
See you soon.
- Your friend Alice from '99. - Yeah.
Well, I can't say I do remember her,
but I'm not surprised.
We had tons of kids coming in and out of the house back then.
- Right, but I mean, it's Alice. - Right?
We'd hang out in the field, we'd goof off,
and she'd come home for dinner.
Well, that narrows it down.
Kat, do you remember how many kids
came to our house for dinner?
You know, I just don't remember her.
My memories at that time are of, uh...
more important things.
Point taken.
Aw, there she is.
An... Andy?
Yeah, I believe you two have met.
Hey!
So this is weird, right?
Yeah, uh, you're a vet.
Uh, yeah.
I just thought you were a real doctor.
You know, I thought that you were um,
a people doctor for...
...people.
Nope. I'm an animal doctor.
For animals.
Yeah. That's... That's cool.
Uh, sorry, one sec.
Uh-huh.
- Hello? - Yeah, you enjoyed that, didn't you?
I didn't hate it.
Andy: Okay, yeah, I'll be right there.
Sorry, Del. I've gotta bolt.
I have an emergency. But Old Miss should be good, though.
Shouldn't be any issues, but if there are, you know how to reach me.
- Well, I appreciate it, doc. - You got it.
And Kat, I know this was weird, but do you want to...
Is he here?!
What are you wearing?
I have work in an hour.
Like, at a job?
If that helps, yes. I work at the theater.
- Sorry, off topic. Is he here? - Who?
My dad.
- Brady's your dad? - Uh, yeah, Brady.
Hey, are you okay?
Um, yeah, I'm just...
being told the future, so getting used to that.
Yeah, he was here.
Um, I met him.
Kat said that he's at the hotel
getting ready for their date.
Wait, they're going on a date tonight?
Amazing, okay. So, my next question is
how are we going to spy on said date?
We're not, we're...
I have to work.
Elliot, I could literally watch my parents' love story begin.
And you can't be there to pick up the pieces
of my brain when it explodes?
As tempting as that sounds, no.
Fine. You're no fun.
Okay!
Oh!
Almost forgot.
Laundry day.
I feel like I could hurl, I'm so excited.
I mean, at camp, Brady and I were always around the other counselors.
We were never alone. This is like our first official date.
- I love it. - Where are you guys going?
Probably to the beach to make out!
Get out!
Honestly, I'd take that.
We're actually doing dinner and a movie.
You should come with us.
Uh, what? No, no, no.
I don't want to be the third wheel.
Let's call Nick. It'd be so much fun, like a full on double date.
A date with Nick?
I don't even know if he'd say yes.
We only kissed like one time.
- I'm calling him. - Ugh, God,
- you're gonna put him on the spot! - Shh!
Hey, Nick?
Hi, it's Kat.
What's he saying?
Just go pick out something to wear, he's gonna say yes.
It's about tonight. Are you free?
What's going on?
Oh gosh.
Okay, okay. Hold on.
Hold on.
You've reached Dr. Stafford, please leave a message.
It's alright, girl.
I'm not gonna let anything happen to you.
Hey!
Wow. You look incredible.
Like an Aerosmith music video.
Dream on.
Good reference. You a fan?
Uh, no. My mom was. Or is? I mean...
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I love Aerosmith too,
but my date doesn't start until Brady "Walks This Way" in here, so...
He's here.
Brades!
Hey, baby.
Mmm, you clean up nice.
Thank you.
So, change of plans,
these are my friends Nick and Alice,
and they're gonna join us tonight.
But I thought it was just gonna be us tonight.
Like... special.
I-I know, but this is okay, right?
I mean, we're still together. It'll be fun.
Sure. Not like it's gonna be a romantic date
in a place like this anyway, right?
Welcome to Port Haven.
He seems...
nice?
Kat, where are you?
Pick up!
Ugh!
Got your message.
What's wrong?
I need your help.
Ok, so, two diet Cokes
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for yourself?
Just a half glass of your house white.
Uh, may I ask you for some ID?
Sorry, I can't accept this.
What do you mean? Why?
It's a fake.
May I recommend a Shirley Temple instead?
Coke is fine.
Never happens back home.
Guess I shouldn't expect the same in the sticks.
So, you grew up in Minneapolis, right?
You got it. The better half of the Twin Cities.
And you go to school in Maine? What's that about?
Are you following your hopes and dreams? And...
What are your hopes and dreams, like right now?
That was... aggressive.
It's okay.
I'm an open book. You want to know my blood type?
AB. Super rare.
No, Mom and Dad didn't want me to go to Maine Prep.
They tried to send me to Harvard-Westlake in Cali.
But LA, it's so pretentious, man.
It was so fake.
But I wanted to stay grounded, so here I am,
two years later with a 3.8 GPA,
lacrosse championship, and a bulletproof five-year plan.
You have a five-year plan?
You don't?
I don't even have a plan for tomorrow.
To each their own. As for mine, I...
His uncle's gonna get him a job at his law firm.
Wow, that's a good plan.
Well, on top of that, I'm dating
the hottest girl in camp.
Brades, don't exaggerate.
You're so cute.
Let's see here.
Oh, yeah. There's a contraction.
I'm gonna see...
I'm gonna see where she is on this.
Come on. I'm too old for this.
- Nice and easy, it's okay. - Oh, God.
Good girl.
- Elliot? - Uh-huh?
- We've got a problem. - What? What's wrong?
It's breach.
Gotta do this fast.
Kat: This is gonna be so fun.
I'm kind of nervous.
Man, I'm so psyched for this movie.
Hey. What's wrong?
What do you mean?
This Brady clown, he's got you all rattled.
Uh, yeah, he is a clown, isn't he?
Sorry, I just can't picture Kat
ending up with this guy.
Who's to say that she will?
Listen...
If you want to bail, I'll bail with you.
Or you can bail alone,
though it is more fun ditching as a team.
So,
you two just gonna stand out here looking all cute,
or are you gonna come in and watch a movie?
This should be fun.
Uh, parents, Alice. Alice, parents.
- Joyce. - Jude.
Nice to meet you. I-I didn't know that you'd be joining us.
Do you think we would let our son,
he of rampant hormones and changing body,
date without chaperones?
- Inappropriate. - Really?
- Yes! - They're kidding.
They own the theater.
I work here too, I just took the night off,
so I think we're done here.
It was nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you. - Enjoy the movie, it's good.
And it's all totally real.
Come on. Can you just...?
Okay, but I like her.
Yeah, warning,
the whole film is handheld,
so make sure after you're done your popcorn,
keep the bucket. Makes it easier to mop afterwards.
Okay, whatever you want.
- Hey! You remember Brady. - Right, Elliot?
Yeah. Same Brady from a few hours ago.
I remember.
So, what can I get you guys.
Hmm? What'll it be?
Anything you want.
Okay.
Two popcorns.
And two drinks, one for each of us.
And the pink cotton candy.
Brady: Pink cotton candy, please.
Oh, no, no, no. I got it.
Wow, thanks.
- Yeah, thanks. - Thanks.
Oh. Um, sorry,
I can't, uh, run your mom's credit card
- if she's not here, so... - Hey, man. It's my card.
- It's just... - Elliot. Can't' you make an exception?
My parents own the place.
Why don't we just say snacks on the house?
Really? Great. Thanks, Nick.
Thanks.
Thanks, Nick.
Sweet outfit, Elliot.
Alright, let's go.
Hey.
You okay?
Uh, yeah, I'm fine.
Nick: Don't worry, it's a summer thing. They won't last.
Thanks for covering my shift.
I owe you one.
God, the shoulder's stuck.
I don't have the strength, Elliot.
You're gonna have to help me. Please, help me, please!
What do I do?
Okay. This is what I need you to do.
- Put this on. - Alright.
There you go. And...
put this chain around your hand. That's it.
Now, you're gonna put your hand in there,
and you're gonna look for a hoof.
It's better if it's a front hoof, but it doesn't matter.
Get in there.
- Okay. - Take your time.
It's okay, it's okay.
Okay.
Okay?
- I don't feel anything. - Don't give up. Come on.
Look for it!
I-I feel it. I got it.
I got the hoof.
Okay, good. Put the chain over the hoof.
Okay. Got it. I'm gonna pull.
- Come on, Missy. - Come on.
Just take it easy, Elliot.
I can't lose her, Elliot.
Yeah.
Help!
Please, help us!
Help us!
woman: This is not the way to get out of here.
I've gotta go to the washroom.
Yep, absolutely. Absolutely.
So, what do you think of your dad?
I can't process it, Elliot. He's...
Is this what he's like? He's a jerk!
Just think, you're not even a twinkle in his eye yet.
No, he's nothing like this in Minneapolis.
In my time, he's generous,
and he's like, a really good cook,
and he's funny, and he's a decent person!
Minneapolis? I thought you said you were from Port Haven?
No, my parents are splitting up.
My mom and I came here, and my dad stayed.
Um... Sorry, I didn't know.
Look...
He's a good dad, right?
And isn't that what matters, right? And Kat...
I'm sure Kat's a great mom.
Yeah. You're right.
I should get back in there.
Come on, come on.
Come on, girl.
Come on.
Come on, baby. Come on, baby.
Oh! Oh!
Oh!
You did it! Oh, you did it!
You did it!
Thank you!
Oh my gosh.
Hey.
I need to talk to you.
How could you have kept this from me ?
She's my daughter.
I mean, you seriously thought that not telling me
that she's been travelling through time was a good idea?
Wait, wait.
You know?
Yes, I know.
I saw her, El, in the field!
At dinner, at the movies.
Okay, start over.
You went through the pond? Now?
As in, like, travelled back to 1999?
Because if that's true, that means...
Oh, God. What does that mean?
I don't even care what that means.
You have been lying to me
since we were 15 years old!
I was helping Alice.
Trying to walk her through all of this. She's...
She's... She's my kid.
Okay? I can take care of my own family.
Really?
Then why don't you?
Alice has been travelling through time
for how long without you noticing?
And what about Del?
I have been here all night with her
while you were off navel-gazing in the past.
Look at the house.
Take a look at the boat, Kat.
This place is falling apart, and she is all on her own.
You should be helping Del, not making her life harder.
Del: Elliot!
Oh my gosh!
Colton gave me Old Miss's mama as a gift.
After he died, I sold the herd.
It was just way too much work for me to do by myself.
So, he is the last descendant.
The last trace of what Colton and I did here.
I couldn't...
I couldn't lose Old Miss.
I couldn't bear for...
one more thing to change here.
I want to thank you, Elliot.
You already did, Del. It's okay.
No. Not just for tonight.
I want to thank you for everything.
Yeah. Thank you, El.
Thank you.
Brady.
What... What are you doing here?
I missed Alice, so I booked a flight.
Happy to see me?
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