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I would love to.

Which bakery?

Y- You know, "the" bakery...

The jazz bakery.

Oh. Yes, the jazz...

club that I love.

On crescent.

Yes.

The show starts at 9:00.

Okay.

Friday night, then.

Friday night, then.

Yes.

So, I also need to learn

everything I can about jazz

Between now and Friday.

Yeah. Jazz.

Mm-Hmm, mm-Hmm.

Jazz nut.

You heard that?

What were you

thinking?

Miles Davis, Stan Getz,

Dave Brubeck?

When did you become

a fan of jazz?

Just now.

It's a little crash course

before my date with Jonathan.

I see.

What will you play them on,

your imaginary turntable?

Okay, so...

it's kind of just for show.

I just, I want to

have them.

It's very hip and

intelligent.

Well, in case

you forgot,

You're already

a very intelligent woman.

Yes, mom.

You tell me to be

open to new things?

I'm open to new things.

Jazz!

Mm-Hmm.

John Coltrane,

If you really want

to impress him.

Oh, listen to you.

oh, I wish you would.

Wow! That was sublime.

Yeah.

You know, I don't

meet many women

That are into jazz.

I don't meet many men

Who use

the word "sublime. "

You want to go

somewhere for a drink?

Sure.

Okay.

And... go.

Whoa!

Good boy.

Well done, mate.

Wow, you two

are getting along.

Don't take it

personally, though,

He likes everyone.

Adam should meet eve.

Uh, metaphorically

speaking?

No, eve.

My dog.

You have a dog named eve?

Are you kidding me?

What are the odds of that?

Well, cheers

To Adam and eve.

Cheers.

She's a good girl.

Eve can be

a bit moody.

Kind of goes

her own way, you know?

Well, I adore all dogs,

so I'm happy to meet her.

Miles, Brubeck,

Coltrane.

Classic.

Yeah. I mean, right?

It just doesn't get any

better.

And on vinyl no less.

Very cool.

Where's your turntable?

Let's give them a spin.

Um, my, uh, turntable...

just completely died last

week.

It's being fixed.

Ah, well, a shame.

Another time.

Yeah.

Salinger,

Bronte, dickens...

yes, as you know,

I teach literature, so...

very cool.

But I kind of dig

the tougher stuff,

Thomas Pynchon,

James Joyce,

Marcel Proust.

Talk about deep.

So deep.

You've read Proust, right?

What am I saying?

You teach literature.

Of course, you have.

I'm aching to know

where you stand

On "in search of

lost time. "

It's such a huge

conversation.

Why don't we just

save it for next time?

Proust?

You're kidding.

It's amazing.

I can't believe

I've never read it before.

Hmm.

Page five.

You're really

ripping through it.

It's one of the most

important literary works

Of the 20th century, so

I'm...

said the tall, hot playwright

with the dreamy accent.

He's also

a really good kisser.

Hmm.

Keep reading.

Oh!

I want to invite Jonathan

over to mom's

For Sunday dinner.

You and Travis

will be there, yes?

Don't you think

you should go through

A few more chapters first?

And I'm not talking

about the book.

It'll be fun.

I just want him

to meet you guys.

Okay.

'Kay.

You all right?

Yeah.

I'm just

a little worried

About the ending

of my new play.

Does it work? Not work?

I mean, the rest

is pretty great,

Even if I do say so myself.

Well, you wouldn't have to

if you'd let me read it.

Thanks, but I'd rather

you heard it fresh.

You know, for the first time

at the staged reading next week.

It's a writer thing.

Okay, well,

I'm sure it's brilliant,

Including the ending.

Well, here's hoping.

Hey, speaking

of brilliant,

Are you ready

to rap about Proust?

You know, I am re-Reading

"in search of lost time,"

And...

it's incredible.

Which volume are you on?

The first.

Okay.

Okay, well, we'll wait until

you've revisited all seven,

And then we'll go at it,

You know, page by page.

Would you like to

come over for dinner

At my mom's house on Sunday?

It's kind of a weekly ritual

with my friends.

And I want

to meet eve.

Unless you have plans.

It's...

I'm not all that big on...

ritual.

But, sure...

If it means spending

it with you.

okay, good.

Adam and eve

sure are getting along.

Jonathan, how do you

like your roast beef,

Medium or rare?

Mom, Jonathan's

vegetarian.

Oh.

You know what,

I can grill you up some

salmon? I do have some frozen.

Pretty sure

fish is an animal.

No, some vegetarians

do eat fish, don't they?

Pescatarians eat fish.

Okay. You're the teacher.

Rice and salad

will be just fine.

Thank you.

Okay.

When it comes

to vegetables,

Nothing beats

Dina's candied carrots.

They're amazing.

Yeah, I try to

avoid sugar, too.

But I will take a roll.

Go crazy, pal.

Jonathan, tell everyone

about your new play.

Oh, yes.

So exciting.

Well, it's called

"suffer time. "

I'm sorry?

- "Suffer time. "

- "Suffer time. "

Okay, uh...

what's it about?

Well, uh, dashed hopes,

lost dreams,

Unrequited love.

So it's a comedy?

You know, I'd really

rather not discuss it,

If that's all right.

Oh, yeah.

Well, everything

looks lovely, mom.

It's super,

as usual, Dina.

Hey, Jonathan, after

we're done eating,

Do you want to watch

some football?

I think Michigan's gonna

crush Penn state!

American football's

a little rah-Rah for me,

But, hey, enjoy.

I hope Jonathan

enjoyed himself.

He seems a little...

serious.

No, he's just deeper

than most guys.

And he had a great time,

I promise.

What about you?

You hardly touched

your roast beef.

I told you,

everything was delicious.

I'm just trying to be...

Trying to be considerate

of your new boyfriend.

Did you know

Vegetarians can live

eight years longer

Than meat-Eaters?

Doesn't matter if a guy

lives to be a hundred

If he isn't for you.

Well, what if

he is for me?

Look, all I'm saying

is just...

watch out for

those kind of...

complicated ones,

okay, honey?

Okay.

Adam...

look what I have

for you.

There's a good boy.

Look what I have for you!

Want me to pack this up?

Yes, please.

Thank you.

Our fate chooses us.

It's not as easy

as all that, tom.

It's as easy or as hard

as you make it,

Wouldn't you say?

I would say we're

just lucky to be alive.

Or are we?

Lucky?

No... alive.

Jonathan, hey.

You hated it,

didn't you?

No, I didn't.

It was... stunning.

Oh, save it, bailey.

It stank.

You know it, I know it,

They certainly know it.

You're being

way too hard on yourself.

You should be proud, you

know?

You really... You really

accomplished something.

Seriously?

Seriously.

You know, you made

something...

So... special.

You're right.

It probably just needs

a little bit of work.

Yeah.

Maybe...

fill in a few gaps,

clean up some dialogue,

Maybe even trim a scene or

two.

Trim. Trim, trim away, yeah.

You know, less is more.

That's what I tell my

students.

Thanks, bailey!

Less really is more.

Hey.

Oh.

Cheers.

To trimming.

And genius.

So it was

really that bad?

I'm an English teacher

And my boyfriend

is a terrible playwright.

It's deeply awkward

and ironic.

At least you didn't twist

your ankle this time.

No, just the truth.

oh.

Dinner is ready.

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