"Previously on "side order of life"..." "Jenny: have you ever Seen something in a photograph" "That was invisible To the naked eye?" "Woman: a great photograph Can capture a soul." "First we're getting married, And then we're not." "You bounce around Like a ping-pong ball." "Ian?" "Man: it's not ian." "You dialed the wrong number." "I need to talk to someone Who doesn't know me." "I'm your man." "I don't want you to think i'm Insane before we've even met." "It's because we haven't met That we have that latitude." "Jenny?" "You are The right guy for me." "It just seems like The wrong time." "Ian and i, we, uh..." "We broke up." "=ææàãðü×öä"×é=- ·­òë£º¸öèëid Ð£¶ô£º¸öèëid E±¼äöá£º¾æäò·¹´ü êø"¤ììê¹" "Good evening." "How many in your party?" "My party?" "My party's just me." "So..." "That would be, uh, one." "[ chuckles ] Party of...one." "Table for one." "I'm sorry, for what?" "A single." "Just one." "She's all alone." "Right." "Got it." "Guess you won't Be needing this." "Never mind." "I'm not hungry." "Margot: jenny, dear, Is that you?" "Mom?" "I had to open a new bottle." "I assume that's all right." "T-t-the key Was for emergencies, we said." "Yeah, i know, sweetie," "But it's so much more relaxing Here than at the house." "God, what i would have given for My own apartment at your age." "Right, but it doesn't feel like My own apartment when y" "Uh, jenny, this is keith." "He's, uh, A friend of the family." "Hi." "Jenny: ugh!" "i'm tired Of changing locks and sheets." "You got to Give her credit." "she's had more action Than me this week." "You're gonna have to face the Fact that your mom's pretty hot." "You're really Not helping, rick." "My parents Are two unhappy people" "Living under the same roof In separate bedrooms." "Why can't they just get divorced Like normal parents?" "I guess This works for them." "Not really." "The papers Are in my dad's files." "It's been like a year, And they haven't finished them." "You could Forge their signatures." "But then where would i go For thanksgiving?" "So, you're mom's Self-absorbed." "Surprise, surprise." "How long you known her?" "God, it's only Getting worse and worse." "Then we have this lunch today." "What am i gonna do?" "Well, personally, i think When dealing with mothers," "You never regret Taking the high road." "Maybe with your mother." "My mother's a slut." "Ooh, i'll cover That story." "Recess is over." "Back to class." "So, according to this poll I just got off the a.p., 72% of americans would use The word "overexposed"" "When talking about britney In 2007" "Compared to 54% five years ago." "Where's cruise On that list?" "Uh, number 4 at 53%." "At the peak of their careers," "Most celebrities, they say, Average between 3% and 7%." "It's the 24/7 coverage They're getting on the internet." "That's what's creating The burnout." "You don't think We're contributing to that?" "Try putting a nobody On the cover of our next issue" "And see how many copies We sell." "Well, what if the nobody Was about to be a somebody?" "This story is not cover-worthy," "But there's this guy In silverlake " "Carpenter, totally broke, Found a diary" "In the drawer of a desk He bought at the salvation army." "It turns out the diary Belongs to f." "Scott fitzgerald." "Wow." "See, i love stories Like that." "Good." "Story's yours." "And it's about to get bigger." "Uh, christie's is auctioning off The diary on friday." "I once found This mysterious wallet" "In the elevator Of my building." "Empty except For a dry-cleaning ticket." "And?" "To this day, It's my favorite shirt." "Okay, where were we?" "Yeah, my business Was really struggling." "With this infusion of cash," "I think i can get things going For real." "These desks -- They're works of art." "What inspired you?" "Beauty of the wood, I guess." "These old guys, they got unique Personalities, amazing detail." "So, when you got this one home From the salvation army," "Where exactly was the diary?" "Let me show you." "It was right in here." "At first, i thought they were Some old personal records," "Something to toss out, But..." "Can you imagine if you had?" "well, then i guess me And in person magazine" "Wouldn't have much To talk about, now, would we?" "As it is, i think I can get $50,000," "Maybe even $100,000 For the diary." "So, thank you, F. Scott fitzgerald." "I'd love to get a picture of you With it, if i could?" "Yeah, not a problem." "So, uh, What is it they say?" ""one man's trash Is another man's..."" "California dream?" "You know, mom, That whole thing last night," "I feel like Maybe we should " "Oh, no." "No hard feelings, sweetie." "I'm not upset That you showed up early." "Just, no fun friends To go out with?" "Um, no." "N-not really." "Mmm." "Well, why dwell?" "Let's just have a fun lunch." "So, um, work's been great." "I got a promotion." "I have my own byline now." "You're still taking pictures" "Of those celebrities, Though, right?" "Yeah, but i'm -- Good." "My friends Get such a kick out of it." "Well, actually, I'm more focused now" "On human-interest stories." "Like right now I'm interviewing this guy," "This incredibly lucky guy -- A carpenter." "Where's your engagement ring?" "Did you lose it?" "Why aren't you wearing it?" "I-i gave it back to ian." "That spectacular ring -- You just gave it back?" "You didn't expect me To keep it." "Oh, jenny, no." "I thought there was still Some hope for the two of you." "Mom, w-we -- we broke up." "For now." "No, not "for now."" "Nathan, darling, i'm sorry." "Forget the arnold palmer." "A double beefeaters on the rocks With a twist." "Forget the rocks." "Make it neat." "Poor ian!" "Oh, my god." "He must be furious." "How could you just Throw him away like that?" "So handsome and smart, A marvelous job, a good family." "Why?" "Yeah, Ian is all that, okay?" "I-it's just -- i don't know." "It's complicated." "It wasn't right..." "For me." "Okay?" "And that's What i'm supposed to say" "To the 200 people we uninvited To the wedding, "not right"?" ""not right." Don't say anything." "Ian would have Taken care of you." "You don't think I can take care of myself?" "You know what?" "You're gonna change your mind." "You'll see this For the foolish mistake it is." "Oh, thank you, nathan." "You're a dear." "Mmm." "So, was it your sex life That didn't work?" "Sex had nothing To do with it." "Sex always has something To do with it." "I should really send Ian's mother a note." "Or better yet, call." "Guess i can forget About us going to palm springs" "To shop the outlets." "coat:" "Jenny mcintyre, over here!" "of course, Ian has his side of the story," "Which, no doubt, he's already Told his family." "al Sunglasses:" "Buy me, jenny." "That should be Our main concern." "you'll feel great." "Your aunt lisa's gonna be Heartsick about the linens." "Those initials Were embroidered in france." "hat:" "Reese wears me to carpool." "Think of the hell i went through To get daniel to cater." "dress: suede." "blouse: buy me, jenny." "purse:" "What about me, jenny?" "coat: here, jenny." "Cute girl." "purse #2: over here." "me, jenny." "The purse." "The purse will shut her up." "I'll take it." "Good for you, honey." "That bag is heaven." "Really." "Thanks for driving me home." "You're a regular Knight of the round table." "So, you're gonna be All right?" "Yeah." "I'm actually feeling Pretty energized." "If you have an extra Half an hour," "You should go in For radiation." "It's good to know." "I'll book some time." "You know, i was lying there, I was having this brainstorm" "How right now Is the moment for me" "To throw myself 100% Into my work." "So, wait, you haven't Been doing that all along?" "Might not want to tell Your clients about that.o" "I want to take financial Advising to a whole other level." "I want to break the silence On money." "It's the last dark secret Lurking in our closets." "I mean, we share about Our medications, our sex lives," "Our work lives, Our love lives." "Yet talking about money Is, like, this big, huge taboo." "And it causes, Like, unbelievable stress." "Was there a double shot Of espresso in your radiation?" "I want to start this money group That i'm really excited about." "It's women meeting to discuss Their financial lives." "Women have a lot of anxiety Over money." "Hmm." "I thought they Only had anxiety around me." "Continue." "The best way to deal With your financial issues" "To realize that you're Not the only one who has them." "I think this is My real calling in life, rick." "You do it, babe." "Listen, you don't Want to cook, right?" "Why don't you let me Take you to eat?" "Not really hungry." "Oh, i got a better idea." "What?" "Just go." "Come on." "It'll be a surprise." "Really?" "That teeny dot my radiation Therapist put there" "Was so boring." "Now when she goes to zap me, There's no way she can miss it." "It's like a target, Only a hell of a lot sexier." "My mother's so gonna have A heart attack." "Ha!" "You know, it really doesn't hurt As much as you might think." "No, it's not even an issue." "Come on." "This is all about Supporting you, babe." "I never really saw you As the tattoo type." "Well, underneath This polished exterior" "Beats the heart Of johnny depp." "Ow!" "Ow!" "Ow!" "Ooh." "Okay, a bit of a rocky start." "Now i know what to expect." "Ooh." "Ooh!" "You want me to stop?" "Please, i beg of you." "No, go ahead." "We're gonna tell our kids That this was our first date." "Okay, this is not a date." "And do you really want them To know daddy cried?" "Mmm!" "Is that blood?" "Oh!" "S-she's petite, Sort of curvy." "Uh, indian." "Very pretty." "Sorry." "Doesn't ring a bell." "Okay, she has Long, dark, wavy hair." "Y-you sure You don't know her?" "Why are you asking?" "It's just a friend of mine Ran into her at a party," "And i thought You might know her." "They were talking About the diary." "C-could she be An ex-girlfriend, a-a neighbor?" "[ chuckles ] 20 questions, huh?" "Yeah, i guess it just must be A weird coincidence," "Small world kind of thing." "Hmm." "I wish i could help you." "[ sighing ] Yeah." "Me, too." "Hey." "Hi." "Becca." "Hey." "Hi." "I thought, um " "I thought, uh, you were Going back to san francisco." "Oh, yes, change of plans." "Um, come on in." "I'll give you an update." "I just came by to see how vivy Was doing after radiation." "Oh, yeah, Vivy's out with rick," "But she sounded really good In her message." "I'm sorry about the chaos." "I'm staying on vivy's couch," "And apparently I've started to sprawl." "Apparently." "Yeah." "So, are you, uh, hanging around To help out?" "Um..." "Here, sit." "Sit." "Um, at first i was." "Uh, but then i actually applied For a couple of jobs," "And, um, They're looking promising." "Great." "Yeah." "I can definitely see you Hitting it big here in l.a." "Do you think?" "Absolutely." "Oh, gosh." "I mean, i don't want to Jinx it or anything." "I mean, not like I'm into that superstitious," "Hooky-spooky stuff." "No, me, neither." "Man of science." "Oh!" "What's this?" "That's where that went." "Let me know if you find a red High-heeled shoe anywhere." "Will do." "[ chuckles ]" "What?" "Um..." "Uh, okay." "So, i was thinking." "Since you and i have a Relatively good time together " ""relatively"?" "Well, i was gonna go wild And say "pretty good."" "Yeah, you can go that wild." "Um, anyway, i was -- I was thinking," "Since i'm gonna be in town for A little while, i was thinking" "That maybe you might want to Have dinner sometime." "Just the two of us?" "And a waiter, most likely." "Right, a waiter." "Uh..." "We do have fun, yeah?" "Yeah." "You know what, becca?" "I'm sorry." "I can't." "It's just -- it's too soon After the breakup, you know?" "Yeah." "Yeah." "Of course." "Yeah, you're -- I completely get it." "You're not ready yet." "and why would you be?" "No, i -- yeah." "Hi." "Hi!" "Hey." "Hey, ian." "[ chuckles ] So, becca said it went well." "Yeah, it was nothing." "You guys got to see something." "It's fabulous." "Okay, wait a second." "Allow me to strip." "Oh, my god!" "That's awesome!" "I know, huh?" "I accessorized My radiation mark." "I always fantasized about having One, so i thought, why not now?" "And so the guy told me That this symbolizes rebirth," "A time for self-fulfillment And advancement." "Oh, your money group." "Perfect, right?" "I've already thought about Another one or two or three." "Or will that confuse My radiation therapist?" "You asked me To be honest." "I changed my mind." "I can't help it." "I don't like tattoos." "I just don't understand Why you would do that" "To your beautiful skin." "To celebrate myself." "I would have thought, You know, champagne." "Right now i really need To focus on this croissant," "Because my chemo Starts tomorrow," "And supposedly everything tastes Like crap after that." "[ sighs ] i wish i could Be there with you." "I wish you'd stop eating My croissant." "Oh, what time is it?" "I got to get to work." "Here, walk me to my car." "What the hell is that," "A purse or housing For a family of four?" "Okay, this is by far The best bag i've ever had." "I mean, look at that." "it was featured In elle magazine" "In one of those "things i'd kill for" articles." "It's killing me that you wasted Money on a status symbol." "What, i'm guessing, Like, $1,000, $1,500?" "Jealous much?" "More?" "!" "18 hun-- Were you high?" "!" "I-i was shopping with my mom, And i just " "Oh, you were shopping Under the influence of margot." "I'll have you know that "purse" Is latin slang" "For the part of a woman's Anatomy that she puts things in," "Which, for you, is pretty empty Right now if you catch my drift." "Are you suggesting I bought this bag" "Because my "hoo ha" Is empty?" "If the purse fits." "It's like when men buy those Really long sports cars." "They are overcompensating For something they are lacking." "My purse is not A tiny-penis car." "And for your information, my Sex life with ian was just fine." "And then It was not so good." "And then it was great..." "When we broke up." "Okay, look, you know what?" "Would you look at this bag?" "Look at all those pockets For, you know, my...things." "Where you gonna put Your empty wallet?" "You know you're overwhelmed With credit-card debt." "Okay, honey, Does this have anything to do" "With not having ian In your life?" "I know you're going through A hard time," "But an $1,800 purse Doesn't hide it." "Could we talk about this later?" "Or, um, never?" "I'd be up for that." "Oh, come to my money group Tonight." "I can help you." "No." "No." "I got a lot of work To catch up on." "Oh, you'll catch up later." "Come on. 7:30." "My house." "You know, money, It's just not a good area." "It terrifies me." "Everybody there Feels exactly the same way." "And if it matters, Becca won't be home," "So don't let that stop you." "becca, by the way, Who loves my tattoo." "Hmm." "So does ian." "He saw it already?" "Yeah, they were both there When i got home last night." "Stop where your mind Is going." "[ scoffs ] Shh." "Shh." "All right." "All right." "I'll go to the money group." "?" "in the past, zelda's And f." "Scott's letters were our most intimate window Into their relationship." "but now, with the recovery Of this long-lost diary " "Oh hey where are you with that piece?" "I need it after the auction." "Oh, uh, well, i -- there's Something else going on here." "I just -- i cannot Put my finger on it." "This is a cut-and-dry piece." "Why are you overcomplicating it?" "The whole story Is told in the photo." "Okay?" "What's, uh..." "What's that over there?" "Oh, it's -- it's nothing." "Basically i " "I was, uh, Being in solidarity with vivy." "Mm-hmm." "Wow." "That's, um..." "What is that?" "It was supposed to Mean "spirit,"" "Which i thought suited me." "Mm-hmm." ""supposed to"?" "Well, The artist screwed up." "It's actually the symbol For "child."" "Like that makes any sense." "Yeah." "No." "It's totally off base." "...gain a deeper insight into Their complicated love affair." "Ow!" "oh, okay." "Maybe it is a little big." "Jenny, i've been meaning To tell you -- fabulous bag." "I've lusted after it myself." "Yeah, thanks." "It's my best one ever." "I couldn't help noticing No ring, though." "I dumped a guy cold Like you did once." "Treated myself To marc jacobs boots." "How long can you walk around With that droopy face," "Pretending you're in pain?" "Whoa, whoa." "Is that what people are saying, That i dumped ian cold?" "Office gossip." "Take it with a grain of salt." "although, in this case, We are paid professionals." "But that isn't What happened at all." "Regardless, Wait a few months." "We'll be on To a whole nother topic." "Pretending i'm in pain -- I would never " "And why can't this be a private Thing between me and ian?" "W-why is this Everybody else's business?" "Spin." "Just try to control it." "You can't." "Hello?" "Man:" "Hi." "It's me." "I didn't call you Too early, did i?" "Oh, uh...no." "I'm hoping my eyes were open." "Somehow i made it Over laurel canyon." "Man: what is it?" "What's wrong?" "[ sighs ] Nothing." "Nothing." "I'm, uh...already better Hearing your voice." "That's what a guy Likes to hear." "Do you think it's weird" "You and i talk Wrong number to wrong number?" "Frankly, i'm pretty sure it's The most unique relationship" "I've ever cultivated In my life." "Yeah." "It does kind of function On its own terms." "Yeah, yeah, it does." "Which is why I'm calling you now." "I'd kind of like to Change the terms," "As in i'd like to see you When i talk to you sometime." "Oh." "As in, "oh, yes, I'd like to, too"?" "Uh, change is -- is really hard For me right now." "I was just getting comfortable With the way things are." "Don't stop asking, though." "Please." "Oh." "stop begging." "It's so unattractive." "Shut up." "Bye." "Bye." "It would be the focal point Of your collection." "You should buy it." "What did this guy Write again?" ""the great gatsby."" "Oh, yeah." "Paramount did the movie." "Died at the box office." "Boring." "Uh, excuse me." "Pardon me." "I thought u might be here." "Oh." "You're claire philips?" "Yeah." "Hi." "I'm sorry to interrupt." "i'm jenny mcintyre, In person magazine." "Hi." "Jenny: you've been researching The book for two years." "How would the diary Complete your work?" "F. Scott's relationship With zelda " "All we ever read about Is the really dark side " "His alcoholism, Her mental illness." "I think that maybe they weren't Meant to be together," "But they were in love, Nonetheless." "At least with the diary," "I could finally get at the truth And make my case." "Yeah, i-i get that." "I just broke up with a guy," "And everybody around us Is passing judgment," "And everybody's Getting it all wrong." "But how does anybody Other than the couple involved" "Know what went on In the relationship?" "They couldn't possibly." "Right." "Like, the magazine i work for." "Sometimes We get the whole story." "Sometimes we -- we don't." "There's always a bigger story If you dig deeper." "Oh, we end up saying These thohgs about people." "It's all out there For public consumption," "And now i'm the tabloid gossip In my own life." "I, uh..." "I know how horrible it is." "Oh, no, really?" "You got to Get this right, claire." "I mean, i don't like "the great gatsby."" "Sorry." "But it would satisfy The hell out of me" "If you could get the truth Out there for once." "Except the diary Will probably end up" "In some collector's Trophy case." "Who knows If i'll ever get near it." "Of course you will." "I've been down this path With zelda's letters before." "You have no idea How hard it is" "To gain access To this material." "Collectors Are very territorial." "And even if it goes To some museum," "It could be years Before it's transcribed," "And i'm on a deadline." "I mean, My publisher won't wait." "I just want a chance To read it." "I want to help you Do this." "Excuses." "We all make them." "Just today, I didn't go to the gym" "Because then I'd have to wash my hair." "But the more i wash my hair, The more the color fades," "And the color happens To be perfect right now." "?" "So, let's make a list Of the excuses we use" "That keep us From dealing with our finances." "Shout them out, and i'll Write them on the board." "I get overwhelmed." "?" "Love it." "Give me more." "I'm stupid with numbers." "I just let my husband Handle all that." "Yeah." "All right." "These excuses Are holding you back" "From the financial success You deserve." "But here are your money diaries." "For the next month," "You are going to record Your daily expenses." "?" "We're gonna see exactly Where your money actually goes." "Now, a lot of the times When we go shopping," "Our emotions get the best of us." "We do live in a culture that Says "you are what you own."" "What's going on on the outside" "Is what's going on On the inside." "So let's say, for example," "You're tempted to buy, Hmm, an $1,800 purse." "Ah, like the one jenny bought." "Money invested in the market, On average," "Doubles every seven years." "So this $1,800 purse in 10 years Would grow to over $3,600." "In 20 years... $8,100." "In 30 years... $20,000." "Or you could take the money And donate it to a charity" "And get the tax deduction." "But the purse?" "How long before this purse Goes out of style?" "Anyone up for more margaritas?" "Anyone?" "Jenny." "Jenny, wait." "Jenny, damn it." "Get the hell off me." "I've had enough abuse For one night." "Oh, right." "ruin my meeting, And it's poor you." "You were vicious in there at me, At my expense." "But you know what?" "I never should have come." "But god forbid I say no to vivy" "'Cause she is so smart, And i'm the big idiot." "Oh, yeah, well, If i don't stop you, who will?" "Who do you think you are?" "Go save somebody else." "Like who, myself?" "Yeah, right." "Start there." "I can't." "I have to hope That drugs and the doctor and a regimen Are gonna save me." "But you have no idea, Do you?" "No, you don't." "Of course not." "Because you're The lucky one, jenny." "You have all the choices In the world." "And you go and choose A stupid purse." "And i have to leave Everything up to chance." "And i hate it!" "I hate the radiation!" "And i hate the chemotherapy!" "and i hate that i have cancer And you don't!" "Oh, vivy." "I'm sorry." "I'm sorry." "You know, they say" "That we're at the top Of the food chain," "But they're wrong." "Cancer is." "You tell me How i can help you." "[ crying ] Make it go away." "I want..." "I want my old self back..." "The vivy that doesn't Have to be so brave." "How could i have said all those Terrible things to you?" "It's okay." "It's okay." "And i can't even have a drink 'Cause i have chemo tomorrow." "Yeah." "That's too bad, 'cause those Margies were delicious." "Shut up, You big, purse-buying idiot." "Adam, She just wants to read it." "I'm sorry." "I just -- I can't take that chance." "If it's touched, It could be devalued somehow," "Or information about Its contents could leak out." "But she is so, i don't -- Passionate." "I mean, it's like -- It's like these beautiful desks." "Y-you're someone Who sees value" "In the things That other people miss." "She's just gonna have to bid on It tonight like everybody else." "On a ucla professor's Salary?" "Come on." "I just wish you could hear her Talk about zelda and f." "Scott," "This incredible love They shared," "Not all the craziness Everybody thinks." "Yeah, their relationship Was complicated." "And my relationship to this Diary is complicated, too." "It's my lifeline At this moment." "I need to save myself." "oh, don't you just love The smell of my house?" "I guess." "It smells opposite Of the clinic." "You don't have to hang around." "I'm okay, okay?" "You think i'm gonna take off And miss the post-chemo nap?" "They told me you'd be tired." "Yeah, well, i'm not." "Well, i am." "I'm pooped." "Well, then, i like it When you're here, so stay." "But i'm hungry." "Can i fix you A turkey sandwich first?" "No, no." "I'll do it." "No, mustard or mayo?" "Mayo, but i'll do it." "Sit down." "All right." "Weird to be nauseous and hungry At the exact same time." "I wonder which one will win." "Oh, honey..." "Nauseous." "Hold the turkey." "$800,000." "Final warning, then." "Crap." "$800,000." "Selling it, then." "Number 319." "Whoo!" "Sold?" "Are you kidding me?" "Now what the hell is this thing With adam and claire about?" "I-i-it can't be About the damn diary." "I-it..." "Ugh!" "Another sign." "Come on." "Give the crazy person One more sign." "Come on." "Come on." "Oh, why am i looking up?" "That is so..." "I don't do that." "Okay, that's it." "The end." "Okay?" "Hey, jenny." "Adam." "Uh, congratulations." "You -- you must be flying." "Oh, never higher." "$800,000?" "Can you believe That producer guy paid all that" "For something he's probably Never even gonna open," "Let alone read?" "And the guy didn't even seem The least bit interested as to what's inside the diary." "well, were you?" "Oh, yeah, i read it." "I was a big fitzgerald fan Way back when, so..." "Of course i read it." "You did?" "Yeah." "Wow." "I can't believe it." "Maybe this will help." "There you go." "so glad i could bring You kids back together." "While the two of you catch up, I'm gonna go lay down." "I'm gonna -- I'll see if vivy..." "Yeah, right." "I'll take her A bowl or something" "In case she gets sick again." "Yeah, i can't -- I can't stay long anyway." "I've got a work thing, so...?" "So, um, i'm just gonna " "Damn it." "Wait." "Here you go." "No." "I got it, okay?" "I got it." "Fine." "Whatever." "See, this is why This -- i " "We shouldn't even be In the same room right now." "And that's my fault?" "?" "Stop ok,i cannot go through This whole thing again." "?" "six months, maybe we can See each other again." "But not right now." "not when i can't even Look at you, you know?" "I don't even know Who i am without you." "Neither do i, But what choice do we have?" "Such a mess." "Look, we got to figure out a way To get used to this." "Vivy's what's important Right now." "I know that, okay?" "I'm sorry." "I just -- i miss you." "Oh, god." "You can't say that to me when I'm trying so hard to hate you." "And i hate That you're trying to hate me." "I just -- i -- I don't know." "There was A love story here once," "And i don't Want to lose it." "No, jenny." "You can't have it both ways." "You can't." "You know, not one of my friends Fits into her daughter's size." "Isn't it a bit, uh, much For a movie date?" "Keith likes to dress When we go out." "He's one of those Metrosexuals." "Well, You saw the underwear." "Yeah." "Where is that marvelous New bag of yours?" "Just for the hell of it, i'd Like to see it with this dress." "Oh, i, uh..." "I don't have it anymore." "I donated it To the discovery shop." "You donated it?" "Mm-hmm." "They can sell it For whatever they want." "It gives the money to people Living with cancer." "Typical." "Something else perfectly good You're just throwing away." "All right, mom." "You want to fight?" "Let's fight." "First of all, Let me state the obvious." "i am not you, And i never will be." "And if every choice i make In this life" "Is a response to the choices You did or didn't make in yours," "Well, 180 degrees from sick Is sick." "That's cruel." "All i'm saying is that If i don't live my life" "In the most Authentic way i can," "It's not really My life, is it?" "No, i suppose it isn't." "Keep talking." "You think you know What went on between ian and me," "But you don't, Not by a long shot." "You couldn't possibly because I'm not even really sure myself." "It may be a really long time" "Before i fully understand where My heart is actually leading me" "Or what even happened there." "And i really need for you To be okay with that." "Ian was the right guy At the wrong time." "so, exactly Which discovery shop?" "I'm really glad You changed your mind." "Yeah." "Me, too." "You know, you can always tell A good restaurant" "By how the napkins Are folded." "Oh, no." "My dad always says that." "I'm turning into my dad." "Okay." "Then i'll say this." "When was the last time You saw the waiter?" "Oh, maybe he's On his coffee break." "Your mom?" "She would never let herself Order dessert," "But she'd eat most of yours." "And then you obsess about it The entire drive home." "We have the same mom." "How are your parents?" "Are they still together?" "Oh, yeah." "Yeah?" "And i look at them And see how they make it work," "And i got to wonder, will i ever Be able to pull that off?" "It's a really high standard To live up to." "Huh." "What do you think Their secret is?" "They go on a lot Of vacations." "Is it easier to talk about Your problems when you're tan?" "[ laughing ] maybe." "They -- they really seem To listen to each other." "Oh, yeah." "That's big." "You know what i think?" "i think you are the one Who needs to relax" "And have a good time now." "Yeah, i know." "But it's hard now With everything." "My heart's breaking." "Twice." "God, of course it is." "Of -- how could it not?" "That obnoxious producer Won't let me anywhere near it." "No appreciation whatsoever for What i'm trying to accomplish." "Adam: hey." "Adam." "Hi." "Hi." "?" "Adam ?" "When he was stuck In hollywood," "He had to have been so lonely For zelda, right?" "I mean, She was the one person" "Who could empathize With his creative struggles." "Well, it says He couldn't sleep without her." "He had insomnia Night after night." "Great." "Great." "Well, not for him." "Fish out of water On the west coast." "I can relate." "Me, too." "Where you from?" "Madison." "And you?" "Columbus." "Oh, okay." "So a midwestern girl." "Uh, my daughter Is from madison." "Your daughter." "I adopted her" "?" "From an orphanage in madison -- Hogan house." "They said She was "unadoptable."" "Can you even imagine Such a term?" "I had never even thought about Being a single mom, but..." "Then when i met her..." "Whatever her story was," "I knew it had something To do with mine." "We were meant to be together." "What?" "What is it?" "You don't look well." "I spent four years At hogan house in madison before a family adopted me When i was 9." "You're an amazing woman To have done that." "Sort of like you And those desks of yours." "It's all about recognizing" "What's underneath someone Or something." "No one's ever What they appear to be." "You know, i just remembered A line from the diary." "'Cause it -- Well, it got to me." "Please." "What?" ""once we were one person..."" ""...and always it'll be A little that way."" "Oh, yes." "That was also in, um, A letter he wrote to her" "In the last years Of their marriage." "Wow." "i think your story..." "Has something to do With mine." "Jenny: so, he sold it at auction For 800 grand," "And he's giving half of it To hogan house." "Turns out a diary Isn't just a diary." "Well, That diary was a vehicle" "For something far more Than i realized." "A meeting of the minds." "Yeah." "Which is what f." "Scott and zelda Were, ultimately." "Besides, who doesn't like A good love story?" "What happened to that Wannabe purse of yours?" "Turns out a purse Is not just a purse." "Can i get you anything else?" "Yeah, I'll have a, um, decaf latte." "Certainly." "Let me just get these Out of your way." "Uh, actually, Make that a decaf coffee." "I'll save $2." "Over the course of the year, It adds up to a lot." "No, screw it." "Life is short." "I'll have a latte." "You got it." "Hey, you." "Hey, yourself." "What's up?" "I'm just Grabbing some takeout." "Really?" "Not a cook, then?" "Yeah thank u" "?" "?" "4"