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But you're avoiding

the question.

- You've got questions,

we've got answers.

You're still avoiding.

I am what I am.

OK.

Fine. Well, it's,

uh, it's nice being able

to spend some time with you.

You know...

- Quality time.

I'm getting used to it.

Ah.

Good morning. Sorry.

Good morning.

- We never sleep.

- Good to know. Uh, you hungry?

- Time to make the donuts.

How about cereal?

They're magically delicious.

Hey, Meghan! It's time

to get up! You have to work

early today, remember?

I was always up and ready

to work at her age. Always.

Maybe I should have gone

to the movie with her. Right?

Just to show her that I'm

a human being... because I am.

You understand, right?

Got milk?

- Oh, God, I'm so sorry.

You must think I'm an idiot.

Oh, hello, darling. You know,

I don't give you a curfew yet, but coming home

at one o'clock when you have to work is not

a really good idea. And please don't do that

mocking thing with your mouth right now.

Please. Thank you. - It is so nice to

wake up to your morning lectures, Mother.

- Oh, well, that's good because

there's going to be another one

this afternoon.

I hope you can make it.

- Don't be mean.

- I'm not being mean,

I'm being sarcastic.

What's going on?

What's the matter, patter?

- Nothing.

- What's wrong?

- Nothing.

- Yes, there is. What's wrong?

- Nothing!

- What's wrong?

- Everything. - Yes?

- Whatever. I'm just

cranky, that's all.

- I know.

- It's my time of the month.

Oh.

- Happy now?

- Yes, I am.

At least now I understand.

- Bayer works wonders.

Thanks. I didn't need that.

Ohhhh.

Just being nice.

Light conversation.

I think she needs more

than Bayer.

Hello?

- Lucas Foster, President

of Kundle Advertising.

- Mr. Foster?

How'd you get my number?

- Uh, the hospital gave it

to me. Hope you don't mind.

I understand you're

looking after our CEO, Adan.

- Um, yes, I am.

- That's really

nice of you. How is he?

- Um, he... he's doing great,

you know, he really is, except

for his slogan speech.

- Can I talk to him? - Talk to him?

- Yeah.

- Head for the border. - Uh, no, he's...

he's taking a nap right now.

- Yeah. I really need

to see him.

- I don't... I don't know.

- I understand you might be busy,

but this is really important.

- You know

it makes sense.

- Um, OK, um, let's see

each other for lunch then.

Good.

Hm. He hung up.

So I guess we're going

to meet him for lunch.

- You look like you're

in good spirits, Adan.

- Small wonder.

- Yeah.

So, Karen, I heard you're doing

wonderful things for the hospital.

Yes, I am.

- OK, well, if there's anything

I can do, then just let me know.

Mm, there is, actually.

I have two tables left for the annual gala.

- Oh, she's good.

Some of our best men are women.

- Can't argue with that, can you?

I'd be happy to buy two tables.

- Great.

- Adan,

do you need anything...

from me?

- A little dab'll do ya.

- Anything else?

- Even your best friends

wouldn't tell you.

- He's talking in slogans, isn't

he? Is he talking in slogans?

Yeah.

- Well, is it a joke?

- No.

It's not a joke.

That's how he speaks now.

Are you two close?

- Huh? Yeah. Yes. Of course,

yeah, yeah, he taught me

everything I know.

- Even you can have a body like mine.

- Thank you.

Excuse me.

- Don't you wish

everyone used Dial?

- Jenny? Stop everything,

go through Adan's contracts,

anything and everything to do

with his deal. Got it? Good.

Thank you for waiting.

I've had a brilliant idea.

So, I'm going to put Adan up

in a five-star hotel

until we can sort through

these things, yeah?

- Not necessary.

- I know what a burden this is

for you too...

- It's not a burden.

- Well, why don't you

bring Adan in

so we could discuss it?

- I've actually really enjoyed

reconnecting with him.

- And the road will

never be the same.

- Fine, fine, I'm... I'm

all right with that.

You two, you've got a little

thing going on, don't you? Cute.

But I would love for you

to come by the office

just to see how things are

running now.

Any time, any place.

All right, I'm gonna go.

- Zoom, zoom.

- Zoom, zoom.

Karen, I'm really looking forward

o seeing you at the gala.

Bring your cheque book.

Yeah.

Thank you.

It's such a pretty day.

Hey, let's go outside.

Adan?

No, don't do it.

Don't do it.

Not a good idea.

Not a good idea.

Top breeders recommend it.

- What? No.

No, they don't.

- Four out of five dentists

recommend it.

- Why are you talking

like this?

Because I'm worth it.

- OK, as amusing as it is

for you, Adan,

the real world isn't a bunch

of commercials on TV.

I... I wish it were,

trust me, for what's in my head

too sometimes.

But you can't just

flip the channel

whenever you don't like

what you see in front of you.

You can't.

Now, I'm trying to make you

feel comfortable here, right?

I'm... I just want you

to meet me half way. OK?

Delta's ready when you are.

- And in times like these,

the country needs a president

who gets the job done right,

not a man who just gets the job.

Senator James Allen:

he's running for president

and he'll get the job

done right.

- I want you to tell me

how I'm meant to be feeling.

What is this meant

to make me feel?

- Well, I think it...

- No, no, no, no.

I'll tell you:
bored.

That's what.

- Bored? No... - So the next time

you decide to go off-script,

a script that I provided

you with, don't!

- I-I, but I...

- I-I-I-I agree,

it's all your fault.

Film school grad.

Excuse me.

- Yes?

Adan Kundle.

- Uh, yes. I'm still going

through the agreements,

but I will let you know

the second I find something.

Jenny.

Yes?

- I want to tell you

a little story.

- OK.

- There was once this little

scrappy English boy.

He had a really shitty life

and even shittier dad.

He decided when he grew up

he wanted to be powerful

and to have it all.

He thought it would

make him happy.

He thought it would

fill that void, you know?

Guess what?

It only bloody well worked.

He was the happiest

son of a b*tch in the universe.

- Hm.

- Hm. It's nice, isn't it?

Mm-hmm.

- The thing is, he never wanted

to be sad again.

So he strived, he worked hard

to make sure he stayed happy.

He'd do anything it took,

and that included

firing anyone who got

in his way.

I will make you happy, sir.

Oh, I know.

Talk, they'll listen.

- He's right. Uh, Meghan,

we need to talk.

- Can I please finish this

delicious mystery fowl first?

- Finger lickin' good.

- He likes it.

- He's being sarcastic, Mom.

Even I know that.

- I need you

to do me a favour.

- You need me to drive him

to the SPCA so they can find him

a good home?

- Good one, but no.

I have to go into the office

tomorrow, and I know

you're not working,

so can you keep him

company for the day?

Is that OK with you?

- Does she or doesn't she?

- This is a paying gig, right?

- Oh, of course.

Money buys everything.

Even family resorts to blackmail

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