After We Fell

No. You gotta get out now! I can't do this anymore.

I will not let her see you like this.

- You need help! - I didn't mean it. I'm sorry.

- You're always sorry. - Come on.

How am I supposed to believe you?

- Every time! - You've been trying...

Do you know how many times you've promised you would stop?

- This is not my fault. - Not your fault?

You're drunk. In the middle of the day.

- Of course they fired you. - Can we please talk about this?

- You don't give a shit about us. - Please.

- You have to go. - Don't do this.

Get out and don't come back

till you're sober.

Daddy?

Daddy!

Daddy, don't go!

No! No, no, no. Dad, please!

No, don't go.

- Please don't go, please! - Tessa! Tessa!

Please, daddy. Don't go. Daddy, please don't go.

Daddy! No!

I can't tell you how good it is to see you again, Tessie.

There's towels in the bathroom, if you want to take a shower.

- I'll make us some food. - Thanks.

This is good.

I remember you were quite the cook, Tessie.

- Thanks. - Just like your mom.

I tried to call you, you know.

Sent you gifts every birthday, Christmas.

She didn't tell you, did she?

No.

Yeah.

So the prodigal father has returned.

What for? What do you want?

You can stay, if... If you want to.

We have room, and I don't want you out on the street.

- Are you still drinking? - Can you excuse us for a second?

I know that this isn't the most convenient,

but you, of all people, should appreciate me

- giving him a second chance. - Me, of all people, would know

that he's probably out there right now

shoving all of our shit into his pockets.

He's gonna hurt you.

- You don't know him. - Neither do you.

It's been, what, 10 years since you last saw him?

Nine.

Look, I'm just trying to protect you.

I don't need you to protect me.

I know exactly why you're here,

so you may as well just take this and be on your way.

I don't want your money, kid.

All I want is a relationship with my daughter.

- If you hurt her... - Hey, whoa, easy.

I know you have no reason in the world to trust me,

but how about you give me a shot, huh?

Well, have you found a place in Seattle yet?

- Nope. - No?

- Nope. - I'm gonna miss you, dude.

Gonna have to start watching the Kardashians

to get my fill of drama in your absence.

Landon, I'm only going to Seattle.

You're just a facetime away. You can always visit.

Between work and school, you are gonna be swamped.

You're not gonna have any time for anything,

like friends, family and especially not people like...

People like who? Me?

Is there something you wanna tell me, or should I ask Landon?

He seems to know a lot more than I do.

Not today, Satan. I am gonna see you both this weekend,

- at the lake house. - Don't bet on it.

- Okay. - We'll be there.

- What? - What do you mean, what?

When was this supposed to happen?

- A week? - What? A week?

You're going away in a week, you haven't even told me?

When was I supposed to tell you? Because you left.

Yeah, I'm here. I came back.

And I came back for you.

I couldn't get a hold of you for nine days.

I didn't know if I'd ever see you again.

So, what, is that it then?

I mean...

Yeah, this... this job's a huge opportunity for me. And...

And I'm hoping, I was hoping, that you would come with me.

I was hoping that we could move to London after graduation.

And how was I supposed to know that?

Well, I was gonna tell you.

But it doesn't really matter anymore, does it?

You've made up your mind, you've got a plan.

Envisioned your life in a way that doesn't have me in it.

You are in it, if you want to be.

Look, I get that you're angry.

And we do need to talk about this,

except I have to get to class, so...

We will continue this discussion.

Oh, that's really big of you.

To find time in your busy schedule. Thank you.

Hey.

Hi, mom, how's London?

Good. I just wanted to check you're okay.

I heard that Tessa took the job with Vance, in Seattle.

Where did you hear that?

Christian and I were talking earlier.

That's kind of weird.

He and I have known each other

since long before you were born.

I'd prefer not everyone knows my business.

Mom, I'm gonna call you back.

Do you need a ride somewhere?

Uh, yeah. Yeah, sure.

- Thanks. - Mm-hm.

Hey, you wanna come inside?

Fuck it, why not.

Enjoy.

What are we drinking about?

I didn't know we needed a reason.

Cheers to that.

Oh, look at her in this one.

Mmm.

She looks really happy.

I've really been trying. Now more than ever.

- Yeah. - Well...

Clearly not right now. But I am trying.

You know, you really remind me of me when I was your age.

- Fuck that. - Mmm, yeah.

- Seriously? - Hey. Hey, buddy.

Private conversation, if you don't mind.

Hey, just trying to get some ideas.

Whoa!

That is my daughter, you fucking piece of shit.

Hey.

I'm sorry, who is this?

What are you doing here?

Uh, bonding.

- Hey, Tess. - Hardin...

What the hell did you do?

- I didn't do any... - The bartender called me.

Oh, come on. It wasn't a big deal.

- Look, he's fine. - You're drunk.

I had a drink. I just... Look, it was...

- I was backing up your dad. - Really?

I didn't start... He started it actually, so...

Somebody called the cops.

You probably called the cops, you snitch.

Okay, let's go.

Don't be mad at him.

He loves you.

That's all.

Whoa!

Yeah, you see that? Solid guy right there.

- Why would anyone leave you? - I don't know.

Yeah, this is just... It's so enjoyable.

Why wouldn't I stay?

I think we're in trouble.

Hey, hey, hey, easy.

You know, I'm not sure that I like this new friendship.

I was just trying to be nice.

I offered him a ride, and the bar was actually his idea.

He's an alcoholic, and so are you.

Two alcoholics walk into a bar.

I'm glad you think this is funny.

I was showing him some pictures of you on my phone,

and this asshole leans over

and starts saying what he'd like to do to you.

So... I mean, so?

So I told him I've already done that.

- Hardin... - What?

I'm apologizing.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

- Please forgive me. - I, that's...

- That's not fair. - Please forgive me.

- What if...? - Shh, he's asleep.

Tessa.

Oh, Tessa.

Oh, fuck...

So, uh, I heard you guys are moving.

Yeah, yeah. I actually need to start packing.

I'll just finish up and get out of here.

No, no, no. No, I didn't mean it like...

Nah, nah. You don't need me around here.

I'll just... I got a few errands to run anyway.

Dad...

That feels really weird to say.

Well, that'll be my ride.

You're leaving now?

Yeah.

Come here.

Thank you so much for letting me stay.

No, stay, stay. He's coming.

Uh, hey, don't...

Don't disappear on me again.

Hardin.

So you shipping me out next?

- You okay? - You know, it's not like

I want to leave you.

You don't have to.

Vance's offer, it's literally... It's a dream come true.

I've wanted to live in Seattle since I was a kid.