Ricki and the Flash Page #2

- She is your Max.

- What?

She walked out on you...

Hey, no.

Just like Max walked out on me.

But I was

never unfaithful, Julie.

Ju-jee.

So, um...

We'll try again in the morning.

Yeah, of course.

I'll, uh, give you

a ride to the hotel.

Oh...

Oh. Ha-ha-ha.

I... I'm so sorry.

I could hardly afford

the plane ticket, you know?

And, uh...

Well, you know, I lost my car.

Yeah.

I'm filing for chapter 11.

I know.

So I just thought since you and

Maureen built this big, new house

that it wouldn't be a problem.

It's not a problem, space-wise.

It's, uh...

It's just...

I don't know, a boundary thing.

But it's fine. Mm.

Hope Maureen doesn't mind.

No, mo's very chill.

I'm the one that tends to get

worked up about certain things.

Maybe Julie gets that from you.

The bathroom is en suite.

Oh. Okay.

So, um, welcome.

Sigma, come.

Come.

I trained her myself.

Heh-heh-heh.

Okay, well...

Welcome. Okay.

Good night, Linda.

Good night, Pete.

Linda.

Linda! Huh?

I was a real b*tch

last night, huh?

Well, it was late. Heh.

My therapist has me on Effexor,

and we need to titrate

down a little bit

because it's made me

volatile, anorgasmic.

You're having orgasms?

Anorgasmic. "An" means "not."

It's Latin. Oh, i...

Yeah, I know. I knew that.

I just didn't hear you.

What time is it? It's almost 10.

Blowing up here, mom.

Who's Greg?

He's the lead guitarist

in the flash.

The flash?

My band, the flash.

I sent you the Facebook page

a long time ago, remember?

Give me the phone.

He calls you "babe."

Yeah, that's an L.A. thing.

Uh-huh. He also makes copious

use of the smiley face emoji.

As well as the cat

with the hearts for eyes.

How long has Greg

been getting it in?

Hey, let's go to krupke's.

I need a doughnut.

Uh, I don't have any money.

You have a credit card?

Yeah, but it's linked

to Max's account.

Oh, that's not a problem.

Hop in.

'Cause you're really not

that fragile so walk on

you know, it's hard

to find a good cruller

in California. Heh, heh.

I guess you got to give up a lot

of special things

to become a rock star.

Crullers were the least of it.

Yeah, Linda,

that was the subtext.

Listen, honey, I came out here

because I wanted to help you.

I know you're

in shock right now, right?

And I know

you're probably feeling lost.

I tried to kill myself.

You... you...

Hm. Dad didn't mention that.

Oh. Really?

Three Fridays ago,

Max came home,

told me that he was in love

with a girl named Nicole

who works in traffic.

Julie... i thought for a

while about what to do,

and ultimately, I decided to...

Take a bunch of sleeping pills.

I had them on hand

because I'm an insomniac.

Like me.

And millions

of other Americans, yeah.

What are you doing?

I can't believe...

I can't believe you tried

to kill yourself.

Julie, you... you're precious.

Listen, a lot of horrible things

have happened to me

since you left.

Oh, don't.

This is just the incident you know about.

Excuse me.

Could you guys

take this outside?

What, are you listening in?

That is so midwestern.

Excuse me...

Hey, you can't raise kids

in a bubble, man.

I can enjoy my time with my kid

when it's my weekend.

Your weekend? Your weekend?

Maybe you should've tried

to stick it out with her mother

instead of leaving the second

that your boner wilted.

Let's go, journey. Come on.

Journey?

Ugh. Aw.

That's sweet.

I like that name.

Oh, you would.

It's a great band.

He lays this one

right down the center

of the fairway.

Unh! Oh.

You went to krupke's.

I was wondering where you went.

You bring one for me?

Nope.

She's eating.

Our child attempted

suicide and you didn't tell me?

I didn't... I didn't even find

out till the day after, okay?

And I was little more concerned

with Julie than ricki.

You should've

called and told me.

I did. That's why you're here.

I didn't realize

that she was suicidal.

I thought she was just depressed

because of Max leaving.

Depressed?

No, I could've managed that.

No, I'm...

Julie's always been a moody kid.

I wouldn't have even bothered

to call you.

Well, why not?

Because, Linda,

you don't really give a damn.

Yes, I do!

You shut me out of this family.

I shut you out? Yup.

You came back here

from California,

if you recall,

with a chip on your shoulder.

You were shut down.

Well, I did come back. Well...

You had moved on.

I had to move on.

I wanted the kids to have

a mother who was there!

It was my dream, man.

And stupid me.

I thought we were your dream.

I can't have two dreams?

No. In fact, Linda, you can't.

Hey, you guys are fighting.

It's like the '80s

all over again.

Too bad Adam and Josh aren't

here to relive the trauma.

Oh, good grief. Oh.

That's enough.

Speaking of, uh,

Josh and Adam, um...

I let both the boys know

that you came into town.

Oh, g...

Do they wanna see me? Josh does.

Adam doesn't.

In fact, they're up

for dinner this evening.

Josh is gonna bring

his girlfriend, Emily.

They've gotten pretty close.

- Mm. Is Adam bringing anybody?

- I...

I don't think so.

Well, I'll have

all my kids in one room.

What a treat. Yeah.

It should be really enjoyable.

Hey, here's ricki.

Oh, tell her we love her.

I gotta be careful with

the l-word. She's gun shy.

Oh, you'll get there.

Hey, babe.

So, uh, my daughter, Julie,

she apparently, uh...

She tried to kill herself

with sleeping pills.

Oh, man.

Yeah. Yeah. Whoa.

How is she?

Oh, no, no,

she's okay. She's okay.

But, uh...

I don't know what to say.

I mean, you know my son, Derek,

freaked out on acid

but it was an accident.

I blame myself.

No way.

Blame that punk

that cheated on her.

You got

on the first plane to Indiana

to be by her side.

You're a great mom.

Oh...

I'm seeing my boys tonight.

Oh, that's great.

Enjoy it, okay?

I'm scared. I'm just...

They're all grown up now. No.

No, you grow them,

you know them.

They're the same kids

whose diapers

you changed way back when.

Enjoy it.

Mr. brummel,

it's nice to see you.

Hi, Mabel. Nice to see you.

Thanks for squeezing us in.

Anytime.

Your party is waiting. Yup, follow me.

Oh, okay.

Five minutes late.

Yeah. So now we have to...

Here she comes.

Oh, boy.

Josh. Hey.

- Hi, mom.

- Aw.

Josh.

This is my girlfriend, Emily.

Hi.

It's a pleasure

to finally meet you, Linda.

Yeah. Hey, hey. That's

ricki rendazzo.

You're in the presence

of greatness. Don't forget.

Heh. Adam.

You look so handsome, sweetie.

Oh, thanks, mom.

Why don't you take that

seat? We can flank them.

Good to see you. Sorry we're late.

Yeah, you are.

Nice to see you're so punctual.

It's okay.

Can I get you some drinks?

Sir, would you like

another Martini?

Yeah. Why not? Keep 'em coming.

I'll just have water.

Me too, water.

With scotch.

So, um...

How is Maureen's father doing?

Oh, not well at all.

No, the disease is progressing

more rapidly than they'd

anticipated.

So you've met Maureen?

Yeah, of course.

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