The Beach House Page #6

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She's going to leave

and then how will you feel?

She left before

and I was just fine.

Really?

'Cause I remember you being

pretty torn apart back then.

We were kids.

Come on.

And now you're not.

[laughs]

You know, Flo, you bring

a whole new meaning

to the term "grilling".

Oh, please.

Alright, who's hungry?

Food is on.

Linnea and Cooper are having

so much fun.

Yeah, they are.

You should bring them

out here more often.

Their sports and music.

Their schedules are busier

than mine.

Besides, you'll be seeing plenty

of them in Charleston.

Mom, the house looks great.

I see you got your roses back,

too.

It's good curb appeal.

Curb appeal.

Yeah.

To sell the house.

Did you forget

what we talked about?

Apparently you did.

Don't get your feathers ruffled.

Besides, you have your

whole family all together,

just the way you like us.

I didn't wanna bring this up

at the party

but I went down to the bank

to see Mr. Davis.

Why would you bother doing that?

I wanted to understand

my financial situation.

Mama, that's what

you have me for.

Mr. Davis gave me all the time

I needed.

What he couldn't explain is why

there are so many withdrawals

from my account

that I never received.

You're gonna get it all back.

I can tell you where

every penny-

I don't want it back and you

don't even have to explain.

But I did ask Mr. Davis to

transfer the rest of my funds

into a new account

which I will tend to.

What?

You haven't written a check

yourself in 20 years.

If I have any problems,

which I won't,

Cara has always had a fine head

for numbers.

I get it.

She waltzes back down here after

umpteen years of being gone,

figures out the price

of real estate down here-

Palmer, stop.

Dollars to doughnuts she starts

coming down here

every summer

to get back to her roots-

That won't be happening!

I'll put money on it.

Because I am not gonna be here.

What?

Where are you gonna go?

Son.

Mama, what?

I have cancer.

What're you sayin'?

I'm really sorry, Palmer.

There aren't gonna be

anymore summers.

I'm sorry, son.

Mama, no.

Linnea, Cooper, Julia,

let's go.

What? Babe?

Palmer.

Palmer?

Let's go. Let's go, let's go.

In the car.

Palmer, honey, are you ok?

[quiet sobs]

Mama, are you ok?

Oh, uh... he is such

a fragile boy.

You told him.

Oh, I should have

done it right away.

That's what you would have done.

You've always been upfront

about things.

Not always.

My big life in Chicago?

I kinda fell apart.

Baby.

I lost my job.

Oh, but you are such a star.

Well, apparently

I've been out-shined.

You know, all these years

I thought

I was running

towards something

but I think I've been

running away.

You've accomplished so much.

Maybe on the outside.

But on the inside I've been

keeping everyone

at arm's length.

I thought I was being

independent.

One day you'll look back at your

life and it'll all be clear.

The only problem is, sometimes

you realize it too late.

Oh no, no, no.

Go back!

What's happening?

They're confused.

They're going in

the wrong direction.

They're supposed to go towards

the reflection of the moon

on the ocean.

It's that house back there.

Somebody tell those fools

to cut their lights off!

Let's just block the light

for now.

Just drop down.

Get real close together.

What do we do?

Go back.

Get closer so they

don't go through.

Ok, where is he?

Oh, there he is.

How are we gonna-

Come on, go, go, go, go.

There's your light.

Who is that?

Uh, it's Brett.

We called him when we

first noticed these hatchlings.

See the light.

They're turning around. Yes.

Oh, it's working!

Yes, yes, yes, yes!

There you go.

There you go.

It worked.

Just in the nick of time.

Oh, he's taking off.

Go! Go!

Go, babies.

To what do I owe the honor

of this visit?

Come and see her.

At least call.

I'm sure you've got everything

under control.

That's what you're good at,

right?

Y'all don't need me.

Mama made that clear as crystal.

What's gotten into you?

She's sick-

No. No, you don't get

to go there, Cara.

Who do you think's been here

all those years

when you just waltzed off, huh?

I know.

And I'm sorry.

If I could change the past

I would.

Really?

Would you?

What about leaving me here

to deal with him, huh?

Would you do that again?

I used to be so proud of you.

'Cause nobody could stand up

to him like you.

God knows I couldn't.

And if I couldn't then mama

definitely couldn't but you,

you looked that old man right

in his eye.

Ain't that right, daddy?

She could tell you

all the things

we were too scared to say.

'Til one day you just up

and leave.

Leave mom and I here holding

the bag.

I don't wanna fight with you.

She needs you.

[door closes]

Well, hey there!

Hey, Lovie.

The rain's due in hard tonight.

Figured I'd get these closed up

for you before it hits.

What would we do without you

around here?

Cara will be back soon

in case you're wondering.

Yeah.

The only thing I'm thinkin'

about right now

is keeping you out of the rain,

keeping you dry.

Hey, Toy.

Oh, hey.

Not another one of these.

Come on, we have a deal.

Do they get better?

They don't.

You have your doctor's

appointment today,

I'll be happy to take you.

I'm taking the bus today.

Why?

It's just a check-up.

But there's that storm comin'.

I've been through

a storm or two.

Besides, if I can't take care

of myself for one afternoon

how am I gonna take care

of a baby?

Good point.

You just be careful.

Hello ladies.

Hey, Flo.

Hey.

Oh, not again.

Want some?

No.

It gets in your teeth

a little bit, but...

I'll get you an iced tea.

Thank you.

Can I help you?

Yeah, I'm not sure

I'm in the right place.

I'm looking for Cara Rudland.

Uh, yeah, this is the place.

She's out.

Oh, man.

Well, would you mind

if I waited for her?

I'm a friend from Chicago.

Richard Devries.

Richard.

Brett.

Brett, are you the handyman

around here or something?

Or somethin'.

Ok.

Richard?

What're you doing here?

Hey.

You didn't return my calls.

I wanted to come in person.

Brett, this is-

Richard. We met.

Yeah.

Can we go somewhere and talk,

please?

Unless you got plans.

No plans here.

Uh, tell Lovie I'm done

with the shutters.

Thank you.

You seem different.

I am different.

Well, whatever it is,

you look beautiful.

You didn't come all the way

down here to flatter me.

That's one of the reasons.

What's the other reason?

Look, I know you're mad.

I should have told you

I was getting promoted.

You didn't just get promoted.

You got my promotion-

I'm sorry about that.

But look, that's all

in the past.

We got the Barclay account.

We got your baby.

And I let the partners know

that it was all because of you.

And they want you back

as a senior VP

and group director

of the account.

With a salary commensurate

with all of that.

My mom is sick.

I wouldn't be able to start

for a while, anyway. I can't.

Oh my gosh, I'm sorry.

But look, we'll wait.

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