The Beach House Page #2

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We're fine.

And besides, Palmer's got me

on a strict budget.

Palmer has you on a budget?

I have an idea.

Why don't we make

a casserole together

and we can take it over

to Palmer's Saturday night?

Are you sure?

But that's a family thing.

Well, you're family too, baby.

I'd love to. Thank you.

Evening, Caretta.

Hi Brett.

You brought flowers.

Yes I did.

That's very nice.

I try.

Thank you.

You saved me a trip

to the nursery.

I was going right by there.

Now, let's have a look

at that leaky sink.

And you're staying for dinner.

If you insist.

I hope you brought

your appetite.

Oh yeah.

How did you like what Brett's

done with the marina, sweetie?

It's lovely, mama.

Yeah, it has changed a lot

since you two were dating.

Oh, Brett and Cara made

the cutest couple.

It was one summer, mom.

Ta-da-da-da-da...

Actually, I think it was

about a year and a half.

If we're counting that summer

you went to Chicago.

We're not.

Riding on the boat ride?

You stranded us on purpose.

We ran out of gas.

Did we?

Who can remember these things?

I... maybe I had a spare tank

of gas somewhere.

[laughs]

Uh-huh.

Oh, there is nothing like

first love.

I will never understand

why you two broke up.

Me either.

His life is here and mine's not.

Plus, she was a little snooty.

I wasn't snooty.

Was I snooty?

No.

[laughs]

Ok, maybe a little.

To Cara and Brett.

And the turtles.

How about just to the turtles?

To the turtles.

To the turtles.

Well, if y'all will excuse me,

I'm gonna head on up to bed.

Me too.

What?

'Night, Lovie.

Thanks for dinner.

Good night.

Have fun.

Do you believe this?

What?

They're trying to set us up.

Hey, don't look at me.

I just came to fix the sink.

The sink that wasn't broken.

[laughs]

So uh... I saw one of

your ad campaigns.

You did?

Mmmhmm.

Cheese-less mac and cheese.

Yeah, Lovie, she- she cut it out

of a magazine,

distributed it all

over the island.

Oh no.

Oh yes.

And I gotta tell you the truth.

I bought a box.

What'd you think?

It needed cheese.

Yeah.

[laughs]

I'm sorry. I'll reimburse you.

Ah, well then you're gonna have

to reimburse me

for that better butter spray

stuff, too, God it was awful.

Oh God, now I'm really

embarrassed.

[laughs]

Don't be.

Look at you.

You moved away and achieved

your dreams.

How many people can

say that?

A lot of people.

Only one I know.

She's sitting right there.

It's really sweet the way

you look after Lovie.

She does her share

of looking after me, too.

I doubt you need much

looking after.

Every now and then

we all do, right?

Do you remember when we said

the only thing we wanted

was to be happy?

I'm pretty sure I'm the one

that said that, yeah.

Oh.

What did I say?

You wanted more.

I said that?

Yeah.

You have a good memory.

Unfortunately for both

of us that's true.

[laughs]

Well, goodnight, Caretta.

Uh, you know, I was thinkin'...

maybe we finish that boat ride

while you're around.

I don't know.

I got a bigger tank of gas.

Ooh, and a new boat.

It's just that I'm not here

for very long, so...

Did you just see me get down

on one knee and propose?

No.

It's just a spin up

the waterway.

Come on.

It's just that I don't wanna

waste your time

with me leaving and everything.

Uh-huh.

Well, what was I thinking?

Have a wonderful night, Caretta.

You ok?

You alright?

Yeah, I'm ok.

Just got a little dizzy,

that's all.

Oh, hello.

Mama, you ok?

Oh, yeah, I'm fine.

You would think that I would

know to eat breakfast

before I go check

on my loggerheads.

We have a new nest.

Do you wanna come see the nest?

I would love to but I was gonna

do a little shopping

in town if that's ok?

Of course, baby.

You don't need my permission.

Just be sure you're back in time

to get to Charleston for dinner.

Ok.

Oh, oh, oh, and um...

you might wanna change

that dress.

You don't wanna get it wet

in case you're on a boat

or something.

I'm not getting on a boat.

[laughs]

Uh-huh.

[clears throat]

Hi.

Would you like to rent

a boat today, ma'am?

This place is more fancy

than I remember.

Yeah, yeah, you gotta keep up

appearances for the boat people.

Especially the ones

from Chicago.

They're persnickety.

Persnickety?

Uh-huh.

Who says persnickety?

I saw it in this morning's

crossword.

It means picky.

I know what it means.

Here.

Oh, you didn't have to do this.

I put in extra barbecue sauce.

Uh-huh.

I see you kept your

dad's boathouse.

Sentimental value.

I thought maybe, you know,

I don't know,

for old time's sake,

maybe if you wanted to go out

on the water or something...

Are you asking me out?

No.

No, it's just out on the water.

It's not out.

Out is out.

It's not--

Brett?

Yeah?

Hey. Uh, we're from

the Coastal Commission.

Terry said you could help us

with the dolphin research?

Right, no, yeah, he called.

Uh, let me help you aboard.

Come on.

You a dolphin expert now?

Jack of all trades.

Come on, Cara.

There's plenty of room.

No. That's ok.

Join us.

Another time.

I'm gonna hold you to that.

Ok.

Boat ride over already?

Brett was busy.

Mama, what are all these photos?

Oh, it's a project I'm finally

getting around to.

Hmm.

Look at my Lady Bank roses.

They're so beautiful.

The fragrance.

You could smell it all the way

down to the beach.

Mmm.

Who's this?

Oh, that's Russell.

Russell?

Russell Bennet.

He owned some property

on the beach.

Mmm.

You're blushing.

I am not.

You are.

He's the one that taught me

about the turtles, that's all.

Oh, that's all?

It was a lifetime ago.

Before I met your father.

Well, we better get dressed

for dinner.

There might be traffic.

Ok.

Where did I put my pearls?

Pearls?

Mama, we're just going

to Palmer's.

I know, but every time

I go in town

some proper southern lady

takes over.

Nothing fits.

Oh honey, you look so pretty.

Not for your son's house.

Oh, for heaven sakes.

I'll tell you what.

Put this on.

Now there you go.

Let's see.

Oh yes.

You look so nice.

Why don't you just keep it?

Thank you, that's so sweet.

So Palmer's fish AND the boat

keys ended up in the water.

[laughing]

You talk funny.

I do?

That's 'cause she sounds like

a Yankee now.

What's a Yankee?

I'll tell you what a Yankee is.

A Yankee is someone

that leaves their family

without even a backwards glance.

He lost at golf today

which always makes him cranky.

I'm not cranky.

Welcome home, favorite sister.

She's your only sister.

Careful with that drink.

Might put the southern back

in you, Caretta.

How come you call her Caretta?

That's her name, sweetheart.

It was.

I like it.

Me too.

Caretta is the scientific name

for the loggerheads.

The world's largest

hardshell turtle.

Your grandmother thinks I have

a hard shell.

I named you after something

I love.

It's a good thing she didn't

name me "shrimp".

[laughing]

To our family.

All back together again.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Toy, honey, let's go

into the kitchen

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