Compound Fracture

From the dawn of time, the Wolffsen family

has always taken the idea of the pack very seriously.

Rituals of binding members together are bloody and sacred.

But more unforgiving are the ones who break that bond.

All that matters is who is in the family...

and who is out.

My father has always been a fervent believer

in the family lore.

You are part of the family. My family!

Now hold still, son.

Now and forever, I bind you to the wolf!

He was a very hard man to live with.

You don't just walk away from being a Wolffsen,

yet twenty years ago, that's just what I did.

And now I have to go home.

We about done here? That storm's getting close.

That's very funny, Michael,

because from the amount of help that you offered,

I thought you wanted to get wet.

I don't know the first thing about fixin' stuff.

Only breaking it. I know.

I told you this trip was a shitty idea.

Hey, I take no responsibility for that.

I don't know what happened. And, Brandon, no one asked you.

I cannot get in here and get enough leverage on this wrench.

Hey, bring your big man arms over here.

Didn't you just mention I was good at breaking stuff?

I know. Sometimes you're good in a clinch.

Come on.

I just...

I need you to just really tighten that right there.

- Okay, I got it. - And we should be good.

I don't know how that even came off.

The tension rod was still on.

There.

What are you lookin' at? I did it right, right?

Yeah, I think so.

Can I have my ring back?

That was romantic.

I'm gonna piss.

Whoo-hoo!

Hey, kiddo.

Uncle Michael?

What?

Don't be so nervous.

I'm not nervous. I just don't understand

why this is so important to you.

It's your family, Michael.

My family is not like yours.

Doesn't matter.

- Family's family. - Right.

'Cause you're the one who said, "He's your nephew, Michael.

You gotta take him in."

Ohh...

You were right.

It's only one weekend.

We can make it through one weekend.

- I'm trying to be supportive. - "Go or I'm leaving."

That's pretty much what you said.

And it seems like you're real eager to make nice

with the old fart that holds the family purse strings.

Jesus, Brandon, what did you do?

Nothin'. I didn't do anything.

- Let me look at that. - Hey, don't-- don't touch me.

Brandon, let her take a look at it.

It was a tree branch, all right?

I said I'm fine. I don't need you playing mom.

Let's go.

I just want you to know that your little trust fund

has nothing to do with how I feel.

It's the only reason I stick around.

Jesus, these potholes!

The more you hit, the more points you get.

- So you're trying to hit them? - Yep!

- I'm a good driver. -

Welcome to the Wolffsen family compound.

You grew up here?

Yep.

That's a little more high-tech than I remember,

but just as homey.

It's beautiful grounds,

but what's with all the security?

What's he so afraid of?

Being alone.

Oh, he's been busy.

Wow.

What the hell?

Wow.

God damn.

Well, we're here.

Get ready for a fun-filled weekend.

That must be Anabelle.

How'd you get in here? You need to leave!

- Get off my property! - Gary, I let them in.

Calm down.

Go say hello to your son, Gary.

Junior?

It's Michael.

My boy.

Is that you?

Look at you.

I'm sorry.

For everything.

But you're here now, and we're all together.

You and me and Chloe.

That's Juliette, Dad, my girlfriend.

Your fiancee, actually.

It's nice to meet you.

Mint. They say if you keep it in your pocket...

It's just a superstition.

But if you're gonna be part of the family,

we'll want to take care of you.

Let's get her in.

Wait.

Brandon, come here.

Dad, this is Brandon.

You look just like her.

Just like her.

The eyes.

It's uncanny.

Maybe it's the eyeliner.

What the hell are you waiting for?

Get their bags!

It's my son. He's home at last.

No, I'll get them. Brandon!

- What's with all of this? - All what?

You don't like my decorations?

We should have a toast.

There's nothing there, Dad.

Well, we all shouldn't just stand around out here!

You still like scotch right?

Michael, I'm sure you know where your room is.

A welcome home present.

These have good mojo.

I am so glad you're home, son.

Now you go to your room and put your things away,

and I'll tell you the good news.

I have news!

Ah. Good eye.

My latest addition.

What is it?

An eyeball.

A camera.

Military issue.

Military issue?

What the hell do you think's gonna happen

in your living room, for God's sake, Dad?

It's a little bit of overkill, don't you think?

To homecomings.

Def Leppard?

That's hot.

Hey.

Do you wanna make out on your tiny bed?

You know, I changed my mind. I think this is going to be fun.

That's new.

Nice.

Well, at least the first thing that he said was he's sorry.

I know. Sorry. He does not get off that easy.

Not after what he did to us.

Michael, what is this?

That is my high school diploma.

Chloe and I were home-schooled. She made it for me.

Why does it say your name is Garrison Michael Wolffsen?

Am I marrying a Gary?

No, you are not.

Don't forget to wear your PJs.

I don't know if I got 'em all.

Michael, here.

He's watching.

Good.

I was coming to talk to you.

The intercom has been on the fritz lately.

- Can I have a minute? - Oh, of course.

Brandon is...

Brandon.

I'm sorry. Take your time.

I'll be unpacked in a second.

I'm sorry. I didn't know what else to do.

I'm in one guest room, and the other...

It's just a little weird, that's all.

It's kinda girly, but I'm fine.

Okay, if you're sure.

You can come in if you want.

I don't know how you lived without iPods.

It was her favorite.

Chloe said it reminded her of mom.

Dad hated it.

I saw you had a guitar in your room.

I didn't know you knew how to play.

Not well. Why?

If you want to learn, you should ask Gary.

He's really good. At least he used to be.

I don't why you talk so much shit about Gary.

He's weird, but he's cool.

You should try living with him.

Anything to get me out of your place.

You should cover that.

Wow.

This is what I wanted to talk to you about.

What is this?