Novocaine

And folks, if I've learned one thing, it's this:

You can't let your disability hold you back.

You got to wear it like a badge of honor.

You got to go out there and you gotta say, "World, this is me.

This is who I am in all my glory, and I'm here to win."

Here at San Diego Trust Credit Union, we don't have customers or clients.

We have members.

Family members.

And that's...

exciting!

- Yeah, big time. - Yes! Yeah.

And there's nothing more exciting than Christmas bonus day.

Our busiest day of the year.

The day hard-working union members get to turn their labor into holiday joy.

Because tomorrow, we put the "trust" in San Diego Trust.

- And that's it. - All right, that's it.

Nice. Powerful.

Yeah, great job. Good stuff.

- Right, back to work. - Back to work.

Right.

And what about the store? Are you getting by?

Had to let Terrance go.

But I still open every day.

Not sure what else to do with myself now that Betty's gone.

Earl, I'm...

I'm really sorry, but if you can't pay, we're gonna have to foreclose.

I understand.

Okay.

What I can do is I can hold on to this paperwork until after the holiday.

That should buy you enough time

for Betty's Social Security and retirement to clear probate.

Now, I can't promise that it'll save the store, but...

that should keep you in your house.

I appreciate that.

Let me walk you out, okay?

I'm so sorry again, Earl.

I mean, I can't even imagine

what it's like to lose someone after 50 years of marriage.

Time don't matter.

Would've hurt just as bad if I lost her the day we met.

She brought the sunshine in my life.

Know what I mean?

Yeah.

Totally.

Hey, Nate?

- Hi! Hey, what's up? - Oh, my God! I'm so sorry.

- Oh, no. - Jesus!

- That's fine. I can take care of that. - Holy shit. I'm sorry.

No, really, you don't have to.

I'm actually really good at getting stains out.

You actually don't have to. I'm good. I'll take care of it.

I promise. Everything's... Do not worry.

I...

I...

I go... I have to go.

Sorry.

Real smooth, idiot.

- Yeah, come in. - Hey.

Sherr! Hey! Hi.

Hi.

Am I just so very fired?

I know I've only worked here for four months,

but I really feel like I have a lot to contribute.

No, no, you're not fired. You're definitely not fired.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

I feel like I at least owe you a new shirt.

This shirt? No. No, no, no. This is...

It's the worst shirt I have.

Okay. Well, maybe I could take you to lunch?

Yeah. No, actually.

Sorry, I brought mine today, so I'm okay.

Okay. Yeah. No pressure.

Okay.

But if you change your mind, let me know.

Bye.

Hey.

You know what?

- I'm in. - Okay.

- Cool. Leave in ten? - Yeah! Sounds good.

Looking forward to it!

Don't say that so loud.

Welcome back, honey.

I see you've brought a friend this time.

Yeah, this is Nate.

Hey there, Nate. What can I get you?

You know, just a milkshake, please. Vanilla milkshake.

You don't want any food? They have really good sandwiches.

Really good sandwiches?

Nah. I'm good.

Okay.

Then I'll have...

Please tell me you're not out of the cherry pie.

It's your lucky day.

- Got one left. - Oh, yes!

So...

what's your deal?

- My deal? - Yeah.

You're just always, like, I don't know, in your office

and you never come out to the happy hours.

I don't really know. You know? I'm...

I guess I'm just not really a... very social person.

- Okay. - Yeah.

- Do you have a girlfriend? - No. No, I don't.

Not... Not right now.

- Are you on the apps? - No! God, no.

Why not? Really? You'd do great.

I could take a profile picture of you right now.

The reindeer tie would slay.

Okay. All right.

Thank you very much.

Enjoy. Holler if you need anything.

Thank you.

- Oh, my God! This is so good. - Cool.

- Do you want some? - Oh, no, I'm okay.

- You should have a bite. - I'm good. No, I'm...

- Really, Sherry, I'm fine. - Take a little bite.

- It's so good. - I can't. I can't! I can't.

I'm sorry. I just can't have any pie.

What do you mean, you can't?

Okay.

I have a genetic disorder.

Okay.

Go on.

Yeah.

It's called CIPA.

Congenital insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.

It affects my nervous system.

And it...

basically makes it so I can't feel pain.

Or hot or cold.

And that's why I can't have the pie.

Or any solid food, really, because...

unknowingly I could...

bite my tongue off.

The coffee earlier.

Yeah, I couldn't feel that at all.

- Holy shit! - Yeah.

You're a superhero.

Yeah, sure. Yeah.

I have the power to step on a nail,

and not know until my shoe fills up with...

blood.

Right. Didn't think about that.

True story, by the way. We were at the aquarium, my mom fainted.

- Jesus. - Yeah.

My parents, they...

They basically spent my entire childhood at the hospital.

And then when they found out

that the average life expectancy for my condition was 25,

they sort of locked me up.

I'm sorry.

No, hey, I'm, you know, I'm...

I'm still kicking.

Okay. I mean, I hear all that...

but does that really mean that you can't have just a little bite of this pie?

No. Can't. I mean...

Like I said, I could bite my tongue off.

You're not gonna bite your tongue off, Nate.

This is the best cherry pie on the west coast, okay?

I swear to God.

Listen. If anything goes wrong, I'm right here.

Okay.

Okay?

- Here we go. Taking a bite. - Yep.

Open your mouth.

Okay.

Remember, chew softly. Yep.

- Uh-huh. - Let the magic happen.

Uh-huh.

My God, that is so good!

That is so good. Oh, my God!

- Oh, my God! Wha... - Yeah, I told you.

What?

- This is pie? This is pie. - Yeah!

- Pie's good. - Congratulations.

What are you doing later tonight?

Look, she invited me out to this art show.

I'm just not gonna go.

I think I'm just gonna stay here and we'll play, and it'll be fine.

You've been talking about this girl for months.

You're basically in love with her. If I were you, I'd be all over that shit!

But I'm not like you.

I'm not cool. I don't drive a Harley.

I'm not this hunky guy with a man bun.

Again, it's a short pony.

But dude, that stuff is not why I do well with women.

Does it help? Of course it does, I'm not gonna lie.

But confidence is king!

I feel like I'm gonna mess it up somehow.

What's the worst that can happen?

You wind up alone in your living room playing video games?

You're already there, my guy! What do you have to lose?

- Nate, you're gonna die. - What?

Shit. Sorry.

Okay.

No, no, no. That was actually really impressive.

I'm sorry, my head's not in this right now.

Can I call you back a little later?

Sure, yeah. I'll just go fuck myself.

Okay, thanks.