The Step Daddy

- Alright, guys, thanks for coming, (chuckles).

Oh boy, what a party.

Birthday boy.

Oh, hey babe.

- Oh, so Peter, how'd you make out with your gifts?

- Son? Son, how'd you make out with your gifts?

- Oh, sorry. I didn't know you were talking to me.

The kitchen's clean, but

the rest of the place is a mess.

I still can't believe everyone came for Pete's party.

- What? Why would you think that?

I mean, of course, they did.

We sent the invitations out last month.

People responded, they showed up.

That's how it works.

I know that.

You know, have I told you just how amazing

you are to Pete and I?

- Hmm, no, you haven't. So maybe you should remind me.

- Your hands are so smooth, I love them so much.

Come on, stop.

I'm sorry, I'm just, just self-conscious about my hands.

You know, ever since I was a kid

and I was stuck in that fire, just, it's just bad memories.

- Your father. I'll always be here for you.

I love you so much, Tim Porter.

- I love you too. You and Elliot mean the world to me.

Who the hell is Elliot?

You mean Pete?

- Elliot, (chuckles), oh, silly me.

Oh, this guy at work just popped in my head

for some strange reason.

Yes, of course, Pete.

- Well, you know, Pete is going to be playing

with his birthday toys very soon, so maybe it's time.

Time for what?

Babe.

Oh, that.

Well, come on, love. You know how I feel about that.

I just really want it to mean something.

I want it to be special, like on our wedding night.

Okay.

And with that being said,

so Valerie, would you make me the happiest man in the world

and will you marry me?

Oh my God.

Tim, ahh.

Oh, I love you so much.

Oh, baby.

Baby, Tim just asked me to marry him.

We're finally gonna be a real family officially.

Isn't that great?

Petes, what's the matter?

Pete, isn't that great?

Had to do it today.

Couldn't wait till tomorrow,

you had to do it on my birthday.

Peter.

- Today is my birthday, it's supposed to be about me.

But no, it's about him.

You okay, son?

You don't call me that!

- Peter, you get back here right now.

- No, no, no, no. It's okay, it's okay.

He's right, I should have waited, you know?

I just felt like the time was right, and-

No, no, baby.

No, I love you. He'll be okay.

- Alright, let me go talk to him.

Have a coffee.

- I love you so much, Tim Porter.

And I love you too.

Petester, buddy?

Hey, Peter, can I come in?

No!

Ah, come on, buddy.

I'm not gonna do this through the door.

Hey.

Hey, I, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry.

You know, you were right.

I should have waited until tomorrow,

but, you know, I just got so excited.

I just love you and your mother so much,

and I just thought that the time was...

Okay, um,

why are you playing with a knife?

Is that one of your gifts?

- Yes, my uncle Robert gave it to me.

Oh my goodness.

Why would he give a 10-year-old a knife?

Look, look, if you're gonna play with it,

you can't be playing with it by the blade.

That's what the handles are for.

Here, give it here. Let me see.

Okay. Thank you.

Hey, give it back, man.

Excuse me?

Let's have some respect, mister.

I am your father, and I will hold onto this

until I think you're ready for it.

- You can't do that. Give it back.

Yes, I can and yes I will.

As a matter of fact, you're grounded, champ.

Until you can show your father some respect,

you'll be grounded for weeks.

You're not my father.

Oh, well, that,

that just,

that just hurt.

You know what, you are not allowed to leave this room

until you tell me you're sorry.

Yeah, right.

- Well, he knows you have to work.

Well, soon you'll be able to do lots of man things with Pete

and your soon to be brother-in-law.

Yeah, he proposed today.

That's exactly what Pete said.

I know. Okay, I get it.

But aren't you at least happy for me a little?

Yeah.

Hey, you know, I have to go.

Okay, okay.

Ah-huh. Okay, I love you too, okay.

Pete?

Tim?

Oh my god, baby? Wake up, baby.

Oh god.

Baby!

Why gotta be such an idiot?

(indistinct talking)

Hey, I will talk to you both!

Hello?

- I will talk to you both when we get home.

Here, wait in the car

and try not to kill each other in the process.

Stop it!

Ugh.

You know, honestly, I really don't know

what I'm gonna do with both of them.

Come on.

- They're kids, that's what they do.

I'm more concerned about you.

Me? What about me?

- It's been almost two years since Davis died,

it's time for you to get back out there.

- Mom, we already discussed this.

I'm in no rush to get into a relationship,

I'm still grieving.

Besides, I don't even have time for a man.

Mm-hm, it's been enough time.

There are plenty of eligible men here in the church.

You could have your pick of the litter.

- Okay, pick of the litter. Come on.

Robert,

where are we at on that Anderson case?

- Oh, yeah, I was just gonna get to work on that.

I was just looking over

my sister's file real quick.

Your sister's case?

Jesus, Robert, it's been a year.

I mean, the fire department's report clearly indicated

the fire was an accident, birthday candles or something.

I just, I feel like, Sarge,

I feel like it's more than that.

- The fire was investigated by the fire department.

The lead detective is very thorough, someone we know.

Every rock was unturned.

I'm not gonna say I understand how you feel,

but I am gonna say that you gotta move on.

At least day to day.

Your caseload, it's, it's fallen behind.

Work on this on your own time, okay?

Okay.

I need the Anderson case.

You got it, boss.

(indistinct station announcement)

Your sister, she,

she got engaged that night, right?