The Joneses Page #7

something like that?

[ Jenn ]

No, no, no.

l got it.

You were hitting

on the wrong guy-

F*** you!

Oh, my God.

I knew it.

[ Chuckles ]

Thank you for that.

You know what? Screw it.

l shouldn't have to hide

this sh*t anymore.

l'm gay.

[ Murmurs ]

At least l'm not a slut.

[ Exhales ]

- So-So, what?

- [ Clears Throat ]

l'm sorry to spoil

the coming-out party

here, guys.

- l've got

someplace to be.

- Where are you going?

No, no, no.

We all need to get

on the same page here.

l don't care what page

you guys are on.

I'm gonna go see

my boyfriend.

And while we're

alI sharing here,

it's Alex Bayner.

- Melanie's husband?

- Yeah.

[ Door Closes ]

Alex Bayner.

This family's f***ed up.

- Where did we go wrong?

- We're finished.

lt's gonna get around

that Jenn's out of control.

We've got the police

asking about Mick.

But there's-

The company

doesn't tolerate

this kind of thing.

ey, come on.

And I am responsible

for this unit.

No, we will figure

this out together.

here is no "we," Steve.

l have to go now

and file a report.

Me.

lt's natural

that a family has problems.

We're not a family.

A unit?

[ Door Slams ]

[ Typing ]

[ Exhales ]

[ Singsong ]

Knock, knock.

Hey, sexy.

You hiding from me

down there?

l'm waiting.

Looking for someone?

What are you doing here?

lt is my boat.

[ Chuckles ]

He doesn't love you.

[ Chuckles ]

Oh.

Well, aren't you something?

You poor girl.

You actually think

you're special.

He's met dozens

of girls like you.

You're a plaything.

e's had his fun,

and now it's over.

Please.

Stay away from my husband.

e doesn't want anything

to do with you.

You wish.

[ Door Opens ]

l couldn't do it.

[ Man ]

There must be somethin'

in the water tonight

Little girl

you just don't look right

Stand and deliver

Get rid of that shiver

[ Line Rings ]

[ Alex ]

ey.

Hey, baby.

Look, you can't

ever call me again.

What?

[ Line Clicks ]

Hey, hey

Hey

[ Line Rings ]

This is Alex. Please

leave your name and number

even if you think I know it.

[ Sniffling ]

[ Line Rings ]

This is Alex. Please

leave your name and number

even if you think I know it.

Play in the grass

In the field

[ Doorbell Rings ]

l got it.

Must be somethin'

in the water tonight

Ouch.

Yeah.

You can write me a letter

If it makes you feel

any better

[ Cell Phone Rings ]

Run along now

Why don't you

go do it tonight

Hey, hey

Hello?

Hey

Hey, don't be so hard

on yourself

Hey

Play in the grass

In the field

All right.

Let's get you home.

Come on.

Must be somethin'

in the water tonight

Little girl

you just don't

Feel right

i, Steve.

KC. hat's a surprise.

Kate didn't mention

you coming by today.

l'm here to see you.

Really?

Okay.

I've got good news.

Yeah?

Your numbers have

gone through the roof.

We're aware of some of

the issues in this cell,

and we think

you could do better

in a different cell-

an icon cell.

Well, uh, look,

I appreciate the offer,

but I think this family

can make icon status together.

They're holding you back.

You need a better team

around you.

l know you like her.

lt's her job

to make you like her.

She's a businesswoman,

and she's ambitious.

Don't think for a minute...

she wouldn't leap at this

opportunity and leave you.

What do you think happened

to the last husband...

when she got offered

this job?

l appreciate it. l do.

But l think I've got

a good team around me,

and l'd like to try

to make it work with them.

So where are you gonna go

for vacation? Really.

l haven't decided yet. You?

Kenya.

[ Chuckles ]

No. l'm gonna go to Arizona,

visit my old man.

That's nice.

Yeah.

l'd like you

to come with me.

What do you say?

l say

let me think about it.

You know what's

really crazy?

What?

l don't even know

your real last name.

Well, a girl's gotta have

her secrets, doesn't she?

Can l buy a vowel?

Hi. Hi, everyone.

hank you so much

for coming.

Hi.

Ripple effect.

Ripple.

hank you.

Hello. Hi.

Well, come on

in here.

[ Steve ] Oh.

Ripple.

Ripple.

Look at that.

Hi.

Martini ripple at 3:00.

Thank you for coming

to my Robustion gala.

Really. Come in

and sit down.

Relax, 'cause I just

want you all-

[ Woman ] Shh.

to enjoy the show.

- [ Easy Listening ]

- Now, is this you?

Robustion lndustries

is proud to present

their new product-

Robustion Trois.

[ Continues, Indistinct ]

[ Steve ]

I'd love to really

give this my full attention,

but I'm gonna go see Larry

and tell him I'm gay.

...contains all

the "must haves"-

[ Steve ] Larry.

What up, yo?

Steve. Steve.

Have a drink with me.

Bottoms up. Go ahead.

No, thank you.

...for all skin types

that are concerned about

the signs of aging.

What?

She's furious at me.

his moisturizing formula

is proven-

She is beautiful,

though, isn't she?

Yeah.

[ Chattering ]

l just, uh-

l just wanted her

to be happy.

Well, she is happy.

Just look at her.

You two have a great life.

You don't know

about my life.

You have everything.

...proven to retard

the signs of photo-aging.

Wait till she finds out

they're gonna take the house.

I have samples for everyone.

Don't be shy.

What?

That's right.

Can you say "foreclosure"?

Yeah, but, Larry,

you're doing so well.

[ Coughs ]

You're buying

all this stuff.

Yeah. lt's bigger

than yours, isn't it?

ls that why you

can't pay your bills?

Are you jealous?

ls there any way that you can

return some of this stuff

to pay down your mortgage?

That's it.

You're jealous of me. Huh?

You, uh- You can't handle

not being the center

of attention for one night.

ls that it?

[ Summer ]

Oh.

[ Exhales ]

Um, now what I'd

like you all to do-

Look, you don't understand.

All my stuff-

I don't pay for it.

- I don't pay for that stuff.

- Me neither.

Not for six months, right?

-"Zero payments for six months."

- No, that's not it.

- Zero payments-

- That's not what I mean.

You don't get it.

Shh, guys.

She's doing her thing.

You're supposed to be

paying attention.

You guys are so loud.

Why don't you

come over and-

You know what?

Just a minute, sweetie.

One minute.

Okay.

One- Okay.

Oh.

What?

Oh, I get it.

lt's her money?

Oh.

Your secret

is safe with me, buddy.

[ Sighs ]

Nice work.

l want you to socialize

and have a wonderful time...

and just have wonderful

memories of Robustion.

[ Mouthing Words ]

Okay.

[ Light Applause ]

[ Laughs ]

[ Steve ] It's terrible.

You know, he's a great guy.

[ Kate ] I know. I feel bad.

l actually think that...

Summer did well tonight.

And I broke down.

l even bought

some of her stuff.

That's nice of you.

Thank you.

This needs something.

Hold that.

[ Drawer Closes ]

Treats.

[ Objects Clattering ]

Let me put some in

for you.

Oh, no, no.

No, that's not right.

Mm-hmm.

hat's just-

hat's just all wrong.

It's so good.

Mm-mmm. Wait.

Just the perfect bite.

[ Clears Throat ]

What about Arizona?

What about it?

You gonna come?

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