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and there's nothing you can do about it?

Nothing's new, and there's more

behind you than in front of you?

Nah, me either.

Hey.

Hey, "Our finest flowers are

often weeds transplanted."

This one though,

I don't know if you know, it's um,

it's nightshade.

Poisonous.

It can be deadly for

children, animals.

If you want to dig it up, I'd be happy

to take it over to my compost pile.

Oh, yeah, that'd

be great, thanks.

So-

How you holdin' up?

Well, I'm holding.

I brought you some wine.

Oh. Thank you.

So, I've got a confession.

Ok.

The man last night-

was my husband.

Or more recently, ex.

It's Marcus.

The boys' father.

We're, uh,

we're separated.

For obvious reasons.

I'm so sorry.

He thinks I tried to take the kids,

which maybe I did,

but it was only

to keep them safe.

He called today.

We're in the 'smoothing

out' part of the cycle.

Sorry that you had to

get in the middle of it.

I noticed some bruises

on Titus and Billy.

They're ok?

Kids are resilient like that.

It's good to have him gone.

But I'd rather have roses on my table

than diamonds around my neck, you know?

So, I don't want to get

into it any nore than that.

I just-I thought

you should know.

How long have you

guys been married?

Ten, almost eleven years.

No seven year itch?

It was more like a

burning sensation.

We'll have to do

dinner part 2 sometime.

Yeah, I'll try not to

have the police escort.

Billy's welcome any time.

The same.

Thank you.

I'll get rid of this.

Thank you.

Wow.

Man.

Brian?

Brian?

Brian!

- Where's...

- I got my hand caught in the fan belt.

Oh, are you ok?

Yeah, ow ow ow ow.

I'm fine.

The car's comin' along.

Maybe an "I'm OK"

scream next time?

Yeah.

Titus, I just

talked to your Mom.

She told me about your dad.

You know, if there's ever anything

you need, we're always here.

Em's in the 'People

Care' business.

Kind of her bit.

Thanks. Uh,

I'll let you get healed up.

Alright.

I'll see you later, Titus.

So, I just talked with Tamara.

Turns out that last night,

that was her husband.

What!?

That's crazy.

I guess that explains Mr.

Conversation a little.

Oh, Titus?

He's a good kid.

He just needs some

direction, that's all.

Billy seems like he's doing ok,

in fact I think

Olive has her first

official crush.

Poor kids.

- Something seems strange, though.

- No...

I can't explain it.

Come on.

OI finally has a riend

that lives close by.

Let her enjoy it.

Just relax a little bit.

Ok?

Meanwhile...

What does Dr. Valentine

want to do today?

Not what

you're thinking.

How do you know

what I'm thinking?

Am I that obvious?

Get outta my head!

You're it again, loser!

How many times can

I save your life?

- Billy!

- Oh... oh!

Billy, stop messing around!

You should be more careful.

Not funny.

You sure?

I'm sorry.

So how is it?

Great.

It's terrible, I know.

It's terrible. But look-

you can't be good

at everything, right?

If I ever die,

will you please marry a wife that can cook?

Don't say that.

Besides, I'm gonna

die way before you.

L-O-L, as the kids say.

We don't say that.

So uh,

the um,

Can we move these?

Tamara brought them over.

They're nice, right?

Yeah.

Titus says we might have the Mustang

running within the week, so...

You're never gonna let

that car beat you are ya.

It's my Viet Nam.

And what about Billy?

We gonna have to have the

marriage talk with him?

Take out my shotgun,

rough him up a little bit?

Dad!

Maybe we should do some more

stuff as a family, though.

Come on, she wants to play, let her play.

You like Billy, right?

He's ok.

You guys play a

little rough, though.

Him, specifically.

Yeah, he pushed me

really hard today.

But I put him back in line.

Atta girl.

Did you know anything about

the blood on the patio?

Billy wanted to be

'blood brothers.'

But I told him I was a girl.

He cut himself?

Boys.

Terrible creations, aren't we?

Yes, you are.

Done?

Done. Take your plate.

- Brian.

- Hm.

Maybe reconciling?

Maybe.

Something doesn't seem

slightly off to you?

Do you want me to go over there?

She did say that he

called to apologize.

Maybe I'm just overreacting.

Maybe.

Your "maybes" are always "yes."

- Maybe.

I know.

And I don't care.

I'm not gonna stop until

everybody knows the truth.

I mean, do you have any idea

what I've been through?

Now, you need to do the right thing,

and you need to turn yourself in.

Since when do you

take out the garbage?

- There was blood on the car.

- What car?

On the door of her

husband there was-

There was blood on his car door.

Hello?

Tamara, hi. Are you ok?

Of course. Why

wouldn't I be?

I'm sorry, I just saw your ex-husband

leave, and I just thought, uh...

I'm sorry-I was

just worried.

It's all good.

Thanks for the call, though.

Uh, carpool tomorrow?

Yeah, yeah.

See you then.

Ok.

Everything ok?

I guess.

So, are we that boring

around here, or...

Huh! Oh! Wait! Look!

Someone lit some candles!

Someone is a very lucky woman.

I am sorry.

I guess I'm overreacting.

Wait- you? Overreact?

That's crazy.

You are...

Perfect?

Ruggedly handsome?

The feel-good hit

of the summer?

Did I say "Perfect" already?

Perfect.

Sweet.

- Thanks.

- You're welcome.

Losing my appetite.

Mm Hmm.

Gaining something else...

Housekeeping.

- Morning.

- Morning.

Have you seen Hunter?

Uh, probably out back.

Hunter?

He isn't upstairs, either.

Oh, maybe check again?

Ok, Olive, you ready?

I'm on it.

Have you seen Hunter?

I have not.

Hunter!?

I'll take her today.

- Really?

- Yeah.

Ok.

Come on.

You don't want to be late.

Oh...

Everything all right?

Yeah, yeah.

We're good.

Ok, have fun at school.

Learn lots.

- Love you.

- Love you too, Mom.

Come on.

Carpool. We have

mornings this week.

Right.

You guys have a good day.

All right. Take care.

Love... you.

Oh Jeez! Ok.

Why is the alarm on?

Because...

I don't know.

Are you ok?

Yeah.

By the way, have

you found Hunter?

Honey, we probably left the gate open.

He'll be back.

He's done this before.

He's out there peeing on stuff.

It's what he does.

You're ok?

I'm fine.

Good. Alright.

No alarm.

I'm right here.

Hunter...

Hunter!

Hey Livvy.

How was school?

Good.

Thanks for picking them up.

Yeah.

They had a great day.

They really get

along well together.

It's such a relief.

Relief?

Yeah, you know sometimes

kids mesh, other times...

You know how it is.

It's true.

It's nice having you so close.

Yeah.

I just want you to know

I really appreciate

everything that Brian's

doing with Titus.

He's really...

opening up.

He's kind of a quiet kid.

But, um, well,

everything that's

happening with his dad,

and I'm working

all the time, so...

I miss work.

Enjoy te time while you have it.

Kids grow up quick,

and then one day,

poof.

They're gone.

Oh, have you seen

Hunter by any chance?

No- he can't be too far.

I guess.

See ya.

Livvy!

Livvy!

Livvy...

- Billy, what'd you do?

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