A Quiet Little Marriage Page #3

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It's...

Forever, forever,

it feels like.

I really miss coffee

more than anything.

Olive loves her coffee.

That's true.

I do love coffee.

I also love wine,

so maybe I should

have a little more.

Excuse me.

I think

he's an awesome dog.

He is an awesome dog.

He's just neurotic.

Yeah, well, all dogs

are afraid of fireworks, right?

I mean,

that's not too neurotic.

Maybe not.

But last year on the Fourth,

he was so freaked out,

he peed all over the house.

Oh.

He was like

a big furry faucet.

Not this year.

We're ready for him.

We're gonna slip him a mickey.

What?

We're going to sedate him.

Henry got some pills

from the vet,

and we're going

to knock the little pisser out.

That's probably

a really good idea.

Just let him sleep

through the whole thing

and not worry about it.

Exactly.

I think it's immoral.

What?

Drugging a dog just because

it's convenient for you.

It's medical.

I mean,

it's for his own good.

Dax.

Did you know that

Olive used to drug our cat?

What?

She used to blow pot smoke

in its face

until it got high.

I did that once.

I just don't think that

you should be

inflicting your will

on animals that don't get

to participate in the decision.

Wow.

Our dog, he gets

into some pot brownies.

This was years ago,

but I still feel a little bit

terrible about it.

We had a... like an entire

plateful of pot brownies.

The dog devours

the whole thing,

and, like, you know,

you know,

more than is safe.

I love you.

Love you too.

I'm sorry I gave marijuana

to the cat.

Dad.

Dax and I are thinking

about having a baby,

I mean, soon.

Would you like that?

Would you like a grandchild?

That's good.

That's good that

you're gonna have a baby.

See you next time.

Okay.

May I help you?

I'm here to pick up

my wife's prescription.

Her name?

Olive Hughes.

Okay, give me a moment.

Mr. Hughes,

your wife hasn't filled

that prescription here

for some time now.

Ah, yeah,

we've been out of town.

I'll still have to call

her physician.

For birth control?

It is a prescription,

Mr. Hughes.

Right.

Okay.

Of course.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello.

Hello?

Hey, babe.

Oh, hi.

God, you scared me.

Hey, what are you doing home

so early?

Oh, the kids had one of those

motivational assemblies,

and so I got

the rest of the day off.

Hmm, lucky us.

Want to help me wash my hair?

No.

Not... not right now.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I... I just don't want

to get wet.

You know, there was

a sub today at school

who got pregnant,

and she was using the diaphragm.

I just wanted to make sure

that we weren't, you know,

too hasty or anything

in switching it up

and that, you know,

it was safe.

Yeah, yeah, it's totally s...

it's, like...

you know,

it's as safe as anything else,

like, you know, 97%

or, like, 98.8% or whatever.

You know,

I feel so much better.

And I think it's also

supposed to help reduce

the risk of some cancers.

I just wanted to make sure

that you were covered,

you know,

and that you're doing okay.

Dax?

Yeah?

I mean, does it bother you

or something?

Can you feel it?

No.

No, it's fine.

Someone's at the front door.

I'm gonna grab that.

Hey.

It's all f***ed up, man.

What?

Sylvia.

Hey, do you want

to come inside?

I'm sorry.

F***, I just feel

like I'm dying, man.

I can't eat.

I can't sleep.

I can't f***ing do anything.

I just sit and think about her

all day.

What happened?

I wasn't enough for her,

so...

I mean, I tried.

And I lost that job.

But it's just

so much more than that.

I'm a f***ing...

I'm a f***ing weak

son of a b*tch.

Yeah.

What?

I'm sorry.

Maybe you guys

can still talk it out.

She left a note.

She's not coming back.

Hey.

Let's go inside.

I'll make some coffee.

No, man.

I just wanted

to talk to somebody.

I'm good.

Jackson, come inside.

I'm late for something, so...

What?

What are you late for?

Do you know how much it costs

to get to Wilshire?

I got to get some lunch too.

Here.

Thanks, man.

You're a good guy.

Olive is very lucky.

Yeah.

Hey, Jackson,

do you ever...

do you ever think

you're in over your head?

What?

I don't know.

You know, we've got

f***ed-up genetics.

Our mother was a whore.

That has nothing to do

with genetics.

All I'm saying is that,

you know,

I know you drink.

I don't know what else you do,

but if you wanted,

I could help you with that.

I'm, uh...

You know, I could...

I'm not in over my head.

Thanks for the loan.

I'll get you back.

How did you sleep?

Good.

Did you dream?

Hey.

Hey.

What are you doing up there?

Oh, nothing.

How did you sleep?

Hmm.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm just...

I think I'm worried

about Jackson.

Mm.

Thanks, babe.

Sure.

That was awesome.

Yeah.

Hmm.

Is something wrong?

It's a little bitter

or something.

Huh.

I'll run water through

the coffeemaker later.

Have a good day.

You too.

Hey.

Hey, can I... I got to pick up

that prescription.

I know.

I know.

Please, man.

Thanks.

Thanks so much.

Okay.

Dad.

Dad?

You have to be careful.

I have scissors.

Good morning, Bruce.

Time for your meds.

How are we today, Bruce?

How are we?

- How are we?

- How are we?

We are drugged out

of any sort of personality.

We are in

a semiconscious haze

with no ability

to communicate.

And he doesn't even know

who I am.

Okay.

Listen, Olive.

Just... just let go

of the scissors.

Take a time-out

in the bathroom.

You're frightening

your father.

You're frightening your father.

Bruce,

can you open your mouth for me?

Can you just open your mouth?

No?

Can you do that?

No?

No.

Okay.

That's okay.

You all right?

I'm all right.

Hey.

Hey.

It's okay.

I'm okay.

Yeah.

Here you go.

That's it.

What's funny?

Anna's so sweet,

but she can't spell

to save her life.

Her essay is all about

her new soccer couch.

"The couch tells me

I can go far if I just try.

"However,

my couch studied in Brazil,

so I will need to go there

if I want to be better."

She's really cute.

Sounds funny.

I guess you just

have to know her.

Dax!

What?

You're tapping.

I didn't realize.

I'll stop.

Thanks.

I don't even know

why I make these.

Nobody ever buys them.

# Love #

# Oh, love #

# Careless love #

# Oh, love #

# Oh, love #

# Careless love #

# Love #

# Oh, love #

# Careless love #

# See what you've done? #

Jesus.

# Done to me #

# I used to wear my apron #

# Down low #

# Follow me #

# Wherever I go #

# Oh, oh, oh #

# But now I wear my apron #

# High... #

# Ah, ooh #

# Ooh, ooh #

# Careless love #

# I said ooh #

# Ooh, ooh, ooh #

# Ah, ah, ah, ah #

# Ah, ah, ah... #

# Careless love #

Hi.

Okay, Mrs. Hughes.

Well, the home tests

were correct.

You're not pregnant.

I'm not pregnant?

No.

But I'm moody,

and I'm swollen,

and I cry a lot.

Oh, you'll probably

just start your period soon.

Oh.

You were hoping

for a pregnancy?

Yeah, I guess so.

Are you trying for a baby?

Yes.

That's great.

You're healthy.

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