1 00:00:01,001 --> 00:00:02,710 It's freaking freezing out there. 2 00:00:02,711 --> 00:00:05,004 Mr. J, I know you told us to go gentle with the thermostat, 3 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:07,089 but I am cranking mine all the way up to 70. 4 00:00:07,090 --> 00:00:10,885 Well, set that bad boy to 72, Mel. The repair guy finally showed up. 5 00:00:10,886 --> 00:00:12,970 He's down in the basement fixing whatever's wrong with the heater. 6 00:00:12,971 --> 00:00:15,014 - Oh. - Only a genius could fix that furnace, 7 00:00:15,015 --> 00:00:17,225 and this bub don't smell like no genius to me. 8 00:00:17,226 --> 00:00:21,270 All right, folks. I got good news and I got bad news. 9 00:00:21,271 --> 00:00:23,065 Why do repair guys always say that? 10 00:00:23,774 --> 00:00:25,984 I don't know. 'Cause I don't actually have any good news. 11 00:00:26,735 --> 00:00:27,818 Your furnace is broken. 12 00:00:27,819 --> 00:00:30,363 It's a miracle she's pumping out any heat at all. 13 00:00:30,364 --> 00:00:31,447 And whose fault is that? 14 00:00:31,448 --> 00:00:33,824 The district's. I don't want to open it up for a guessing game. 15 00:00:33,825 --> 00:00:36,327 Mr. J's been trying to get you down here for months. 16 00:00:36,328 --> 00:00:39,080 So is it something you can fix right now as quietly as you can, 17 00:00:39,081 --> 00:00:41,082 or something you'll address over break while I'm on the beach 18 00:00:41,083 --> 00:00:42,250 and don't care how loud you are? 19 00:00:42,251 --> 00:00:45,878 You're not understanding me. You need to close the school now. 20 00:00:48,090 --> 00:00:49,341 All right, I'll bite. 21 00:00:50,759 --> 00:00:52,219 Where's the cookie from? 22 00:01:05,524 --> 00:01:08,568 {\an8}Well, it's been a good run, but we got to shut the school down for good. 23 00:01:08,569 --> 00:01:10,611 {\an8}I hope the first graders have learned enough to keep 'em out-- 24 00:01:10,612 --> 00:01:13,614 {\an8}We are not shutting down the school on the last day before break. 25 00:01:13,615 --> 00:01:16,659 {\an8}Yeah, it's winter show day, and my students have sold 26 00:01:16,660 --> 00:01:19,704 {\an8}tickets to their parents, their aunts, anyone who feels guilt. 27 00:01:19,705 --> 00:01:21,539 {\an8}It's part of our lesson on percentages and skimming. 28 00:01:21,540 --> 00:01:22,790 {\an8}But the repair guy said-- 29 00:01:22,791 --> 00:01:24,000 {\an8}He's bluffing. 30 00:01:24,001 --> 00:01:26,627 {\an8}It would've been the same story if he came out two months ago. 31 00:01:26,628 --> 00:01:28,087 {\an8}We made it those two months. 32 00:01:28,088 --> 00:01:30,506 {\an8}Yeah, the only reason the furnace needs to be replaced today 33 00:01:30,507 --> 00:01:31,591 {\an8}is because he's here today. 34 00:01:31,592 --> 00:01:37,639 {\an8}Well, suit yourself, but any more strain, and that furnace is gonna crack. 35 00:01:38,473 --> 00:01:40,725 {\an8}Hey, hey, hey, don't leave me. Take me with you! 36 00:01:40,726 --> 00:01:42,143 {\an8}Hey, calm down. 37 00:01:42,144 --> 00:01:43,853 {\an8}We just give the furnace a stress-free day. 38 00:01:43,854 --> 00:01:45,980 {\an8}We'll turn the heat down on the third floor 39 00:01:45,981 --> 00:01:49,900 {\an8}and move those kids downstairs and then double up on second floor classrooms. 40 00:01:49,901 --> 00:01:51,986 {\an8} Is that my Harvard showing? 41 00:01:51,987 --> 00:01:54,155 {\an8}Stress-free sounds great. 42 00:01:54,156 --> 00:01:58,034 {\an8}Like physically I'm here, but mentally I'm already in the tub, 43 00:01:58,035 --> 00:02:01,162 {\an8}two nogs deep, Dean Martin playing in the background. 44 00:02:01,163 --> 00:02:03,956 {\an8}Would y'all take my warning seriously if I had hair? 45 00:02:03,957 --> 00:02:06,542 {\an8}Brr. It's cold out there. 46 00:02:06,543 --> 00:02:10,171 {\an8}I hope Jack Frost has 401 matching because he is working overtime. 47 00:02:10,172 --> 00:02:11,380 {\an8}You said that in the parking lot. 48 00:02:11,381 --> 00:02:13,090 {\an8}I'm trying to see how much mileage I can get out of it. 49 00:02:13,091 --> 00:02:16,636 {\an8}You two, your winter show doesn't involve temperatures above the high 60s, does it? 50 00:02:16,637 --> 00:02:19,889 {\an8}Oh, ask Jacob. I know you assigned it to both of us, but I didn't want to do it. 51 00:02:19,890 --> 00:02:21,682 Which worked out because I really wanted to do it. 52 00:02:21,683 --> 00:02:23,517 Well, it better be good. 53 00:02:23,518 --> 00:02:26,771 I'd hate to be disappointed by you two yet again. 54 00:02:26,772 --> 00:02:29,982 All decisions were made by Jacob. I didn't weigh in because I do not care. 55 00:02:29,983 --> 00:02:32,068 See, that's the difference between you and me. 56 00:02:32,069 --> 00:02:35,113 I don't care about anything, and yet I be weighing. 57 00:02:36,573 --> 00:02:40,660 This winter show, it's gonna be a whole vibe shift, starting with the mood music. 58 00:02:40,661 --> 00:02:43,371 Think Sufjan Stevens' second holiday album. 59 00:02:43,372 --> 00:02:45,122 - Yawn. - It's pronounced Sufjan. 60 00:02:45,123 --> 00:02:47,249 You really thought that was the best choice for the winter show? 61 00:02:47,250 --> 00:02:49,878 I did. I also thought you said you didn't care. 62 00:02:51,838 --> 00:02:53,089 You're right. 63 00:02:53,090 --> 00:02:56,676 - I don't. Do your thing. - Okay. 64 00:02:56,677 --> 00:03:01,847 - Good morning, Janine. And happy birthday. - Morning, Barbara. Oh! 65 00:03:01,848 --> 00:03:03,307 What are you gonna do to celebrate? 66 00:03:03,308 --> 00:03:05,726 Okay, so last night, I was still 29. 67 00:03:05,727 --> 00:03:08,145 I go to Rubenstein's and turn up with my friends, 68 00:03:08,146 --> 00:03:10,564 - but today I'm 30. - Mmm. 69 00:03:10,565 --> 00:03:11,649 Very adult. 70 00:03:11,650 --> 00:03:15,112 So I'll be going to a very mature dinner with Gregory and my mommy. 71 00:03:16,363 --> 00:03:17,738 - Your mother? - Yeah. 72 00:03:17,739 --> 00:03:21,409 Oh, and she is arriving now... ..."Breezing past the front door biddies. 73 00:03:21,410 --> 00:03:25,037 Meet you in the room with the sad people and the free food." She's on her way here. 74 00:03:25,038 --> 00:03:28,082 I'm really happy my mom can make it for my birthday dinner. 75 00:03:28,083 --> 00:03:30,543 I'm turning 30 and this is a real chance to start 76 00:03:30,544 --> 00:03:34,630 a new relationship with her and just breeze into a new decade of life. 77 00:03:34,631 --> 00:03:38,634 Whoo, it is cold outside. I can't believe I left my house today. 78 00:03:38,635 --> 00:03:41,053 Mom, welcome back to Abbott. 79 00:03:41,054 --> 00:03:42,888 - Happy birthday. - Thank you. 80 00:03:42,889 --> 00:03:48,144 And happy 30th anniversary to me for creating a whole ass person. 81 00:03:48,145 --> 00:03:49,478 Mom. 82 00:03:49,479 --> 00:03:50,980 Okay, well, I know you wanna get your coffee 83 00:03:50,981 --> 00:03:52,731 but I do need to run back to my classroom. 84 00:03:52,732 --> 00:03:56,152 So you guys just catch up and come meet me whenever. 85 00:03:56,153 --> 00:03:57,820 - Okay? - All right. Mm-hmm. 86 00:03:57,821 --> 00:04:00,240 Oh. Hello, Vanetta. 87 00:04:00,866 --> 00:04:02,741 Mmm. Mmm? 88 00:04:02,742 --> 00:04:05,995 "Glomma." Is that like a gay llama or something? That's cute. 89 00:04:05,996 --> 00:04:07,872 Thank you. 90 00:04:07,873 --> 00:04:12,585 So this is the first birthday that you have been in town for 91 00:04:12,586 --> 00:04:14,336 since Janine started here at Abbott, 92 00:04:14,337 --> 00:04:18,215 and I'm just wondering what brings you around this year? 93 00:04:18,216 --> 00:04:19,592 Oh, ease up, Mrs. Lady. 94 00:04:19,593 --> 00:04:22,720 I'm just here to support my daughter in her time of crisis. 95 00:04:22,721 --> 00:04:25,222 - What crisis? - Losing a man like Tariq. 96 00:04:25,223 --> 00:04:28,309 Still teaching the second grade. When is she gonna get promoted to third? 97 00:04:28,310 --> 00:04:30,478 - But that's not how it works-- - And you know what's even sadder? 98 00:04:30,479 --> 00:04:31,937 Janine ain't got no friends. 99 00:04:31,938 --> 00:04:34,774 See, when I was turning 30, I wouldn't invite my mama nowhere. 100 00:04:34,775 --> 00:04:37,151 I was down in ATL at Magic City 101 00:04:37,152 --> 00:04:39,945 eating chicken wings off of strippers' butts. 102 00:04:39,946 --> 00:04:43,949 But my 30-year-old daughter is celebrating her birthday 103 00:04:43,950 --> 00:04:47,036 with her backup boyfriend, uh, George. 104 00:04:47,037 --> 00:04:48,120 - Gregory. - Whatever. 105 00:04:48,121 --> 00:04:52,625 And her mom, who people are surely gonna think is her sister... 106 00:04:52,626 --> 00:04:55,377 ...who is also not here, you get it now? 107 00:04:55,378 --> 00:04:58,672 However Janine chooses to celebrate, that is what she wants to do, 108 00:04:58,673 --> 00:05:01,008 and I can assure you she is not in a crisis. 109 00:05:01,009 --> 00:05:03,260 She is in fact doing quite well. 110 00:05:03,261 --> 00:05:06,263 It's like you weren't even listening to nothing I was saying. 111 00:05:06,264 --> 00:05:09,810 Janine's life is tragic. She needs her mother. 112 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:12,687 - Bye, girl. - You-- 113 00:05:14,147 --> 00:05:16,565 All right, kids, find a new classroom and squeeze in. 114 00:05:16,566 --> 00:05:18,108 This floor is a movieplex today. 115 00:05:18,109 --> 00:05:19,401 Yeah, hustle it up. 116 00:05:19,402 --> 00:05:21,987 We got a date with Bruce in five minutes. 117 00:05:21,988 --> 00:05:23,739 Die Hard in five. 118 00:05:23,740 --> 00:05:27,326 And in my classroom, we'll be watching The Nightmare Before Christmas. 119 00:05:27,327 --> 00:05:29,411 Wait, no, Nightmare on Elm Street. 120 00:05:29,412 --> 00:05:31,080 Oops. My bad. 121 00:05:31,081 --> 00:05:32,206 Muppet Christmas Carol. 122 00:05:32,207 --> 00:05:33,874 Mixed up my Freddys with my Fozzies. 123 00:05:33,875 --> 00:05:37,169 I'm telling you, the furnace ain't a happy girl. 124 00:05:37,170 --> 00:05:38,754 You're playing with fire. 125 00:05:38,755 --> 00:05:40,631 Oh, please, if we'd listened to you, we'd be home by now. 126 00:05:40,632 --> 00:05:41,716 Yeah. 127 00:05:42,884 --> 00:05:45,470 Damn. Tricked myself into working. 128 00:05:47,597 --> 00:05:50,015 Hey, uh, Dia said these came for you. 129 00:05:50,016 --> 00:05:51,434 Oh. Yes. 130 00:05:52,060 --> 00:05:54,062 - The hell is this? - Do you love it? 131 00:05:54,604 --> 00:05:58,232 Doesn't totally seem like you do, but maybe you're doing one of those fake-outs. 132 00:05:58,233 --> 00:06:00,317 Feels like I'm on the Crown Royal bag. 133 00:06:00,318 --> 00:06:02,278 You wouldn't believe how much chiffon 134 00:06:02,279 --> 00:06:04,990 you can get from Amazon on an elementary school play's budget. 135 00:06:05,574 --> 00:06:08,076 The theme of this year's show is the color purple. 136 00:06:08,660 --> 00:06:11,245 - The movie? - No, the color. 137 00:06:11,246 --> 00:06:15,208 Purple. It's inclusive in that no winter holiday includes it. 138 00:06:16,459 --> 00:06:18,002 You know, if you don't like it, we can brainstorm. 139 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:19,128 No need. 140 00:06:19,129 --> 00:06:21,381 It's great, love purple. 141 00:06:22,841 --> 00:06:26,802 And then you unfold it and voilà. 142 00:06:26,803 --> 00:06:28,262 Ooh. 143 00:06:28,263 --> 00:06:30,431 Yes, and guess who taught her that? 144 00:06:30,432 --> 00:06:31,599 - Lamb Chop. - Vanetta. 145 00:06:31,600 --> 00:06:34,643 Uh-uh. No, girl, I taught you snowflakes. And guess who taught me? 146 00:06:34,644 --> 00:06:37,771 Nobody, 'cause I had to do everything my damn self. 147 00:06:37,772 --> 00:06:42,401 Okay. Note, guys, the next step is the most important. Glitter. 148 00:06:42,402 --> 00:06:45,195 Ooh. Look at you getting the hang of this teaching stuff. 149 00:06:45,196 --> 00:06:46,447 Yeah, I really am. 150 00:06:46,448 --> 00:06:49,950 I started a fashion club with members and everything, 151 00:06:49,951 --> 00:06:52,286 and they're gonna walk the runway at the winter show. 152 00:06:52,287 --> 00:06:53,996 It's like, small, but it's cute. 153 00:06:56,833 --> 00:07:00,210 Mom, this incredible, amazing human being is Gregory Eddie. 154 00:07:00,211 --> 00:07:01,712 Oh. 155 00:07:01,713 --> 00:07:04,048 Okay, nice to meet you, Gregory Eddie. 156 00:07:04,049 --> 00:07:07,092 It's nice to finally meet you. Janine has told me so much. 157 00:07:07,093 --> 00:07:08,177 Mmm. 158 00:07:08,178 --> 00:07:10,304 Ms. Teagues, I messed up. 159 00:07:10,305 --> 00:07:11,388 Okay. 160 00:07:11,389 --> 00:07:14,016 Well, remember, guys, there are no mistakes in snowflakes, 161 00:07:14,017 --> 00:07:16,394 so we are gonna try another. I'll be right back. 162 00:07:17,437 --> 00:07:18,812 It's really great that you can come tonight. 163 00:07:18,813 --> 00:07:21,690 So my firstborn is dating a teacher, huh? 164 00:07:21,691 --> 00:07:22,941 Yes, I'm a teacher. 165 00:07:22,942 --> 00:07:26,029 You know her last man was a rapper? Lots of upside there. 166 00:07:26,905 --> 00:07:29,365 - Tariq? Y-Yeah, we've met. - Mm-hmm. Yeah. 167 00:07:29,366 --> 00:07:31,659 - So what's your deal? Do you rap? - Huh? 168 00:07:31,660 --> 00:07:33,577 Not on purpose. No. 169 00:07:33,578 --> 00:07:37,164 Mmm. I guess your side bitches don't like that, huh? 170 00:07:37,165 --> 00:07:38,499 Um. 171 00:07:38,500 --> 00:07:43,337 Just, you know, a friendly reminder, we are surrounded by second graders, so... 172 00:07:43,338 --> 00:07:44,963 Child, these kids done heard at all. 173 00:07:44,964 --> 00:07:50,387 Okay, um, but I want to assure you that I do not have any side... 174 00:07:51,596 --> 00:07:52,597 women. 175 00:07:53,598 --> 00:07:55,432 Oh. Oh. 176 00:07:55,433 --> 00:07:57,476 Low T, huh? I won't say nothing. 177 00:07:57,477 --> 00:08:00,813 - That's not-- I'm-- - What did I miss? 178 00:08:00,814 --> 00:08:04,400 Oh. Did he spoil the big B reveal? He's from Baltimore. 179 00:08:04,401 --> 00:08:06,527 - Mmm. - We hadn't quite gotten there yet. 180 00:08:06,528 --> 00:08:07,945 - Aw. - Mmm, yeah. Well, he's cute. 181 00:08:07,946 --> 00:08:10,030 He's not my type, but he's about your speed. 182 00:08:10,031 --> 00:08:11,198 Aw. 183 00:08:11,199 --> 00:08:12,533 - He is, isn't he? - Mmm. 184 00:08:12,534 --> 00:08:14,451 - I'm so glad you like him. - Mmm. 185 00:08:14,452 --> 00:08:15,912 Is that what she said? 186 00:08:17,747 --> 00:08:22,334 I got more kids in my class than a Mormon bouncy house, but it's working. 187 00:08:22,335 --> 00:08:24,128 Yeah, shutting down the third floor is going great. 188 00:08:24,129 --> 00:08:26,755 I should do it year round and rent it out as a coworking space. 189 00:08:26,756 --> 00:08:28,716 Yeah, we're gonna make it to the winter show. 190 00:08:28,717 --> 00:08:30,051 Did you hear that, Mr. J? 191 00:08:30,969 --> 00:08:32,469 Uncover your ears. 192 00:08:34,013 --> 00:08:35,222 Well, that's a weird rumble. 193 00:08:35,223 --> 00:08:36,348 Ah. My bad. 194 00:08:36,349 --> 00:08:39,018 Intermittent fasting. It's hell. 195 00:08:39,602 --> 00:08:41,688 Oh. 196 00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:43,689 That rumble. 197 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:45,024 That's just the school's bones. 198 00:08:45,025 --> 00:08:47,359 Yeah, that's the sound bones make. 199 00:08:50,613 --> 00:08:54,074 Either the rats have elected a new pope, or the furnace is about to go. 200 00:08:54,075 --> 00:08:56,161 Oh. 201 00:08:57,537 --> 00:08:59,539 Everybody, down another floor! 202 00:09:04,127 --> 00:09:06,587 Okay, everybody, find your homeroom teacher. 203 00:09:06,588 --> 00:09:09,465 Ask whose class you're loitering in for the rest of the day. 204 00:09:09,466 --> 00:09:12,301 I turned the heat down on the second floor, and the thermostat snapped off. 205 00:09:12,302 --> 00:09:14,261 Okay, well, it's not gonna get any more broken. 206 00:09:14,262 --> 00:09:18,307 Let's just throw on a jacket and nut up. Paying parents are on their way. 207 00:09:20,894 --> 00:09:22,937 Stay calm, Mr. Johnson, you're gonna freak the kids out. 208 00:09:23,980 --> 00:09:26,315 Oh, my God! Hurry up! 209 00:09:26,316 --> 00:09:30,360 All right, guys, s-so it's gonna be a tight squeeze, but, um, that's okay. 210 00:09:30,361 --> 00:09:31,737 It's only for one more period. 211 00:09:31,738 --> 00:09:33,614 It's always something with this school, huh? 212 00:09:33,615 --> 00:09:36,241 Yeah, you know, it definitely keeps us on our toes, 213 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:38,995 but I'd say it's exciting that way, right? 214 00:09:39,871 --> 00:09:41,831 Thank you. Here you go. 215 00:09:42,791 --> 00:09:46,418 I used to get so stressed out when things went wrong here, 216 00:09:46,419 --> 00:09:48,796 but I'm feeling much more confident. 217 00:09:48,797 --> 00:09:51,423 - Mmm. - I'm really coming into my own. 218 00:09:51,424 --> 00:09:56,011 I learned a lot in my 20s and turning 30, I think there's a lot to look forward to. 219 00:09:56,012 --> 00:09:57,096 Like what? 220 00:09:57,097 --> 00:10:02,101 I don't know, maybe... ...saving up and buying a house-- 221 00:10:02,102 --> 00:10:03,602 With what money? 222 00:10:03,603 --> 00:10:05,062 That's the "saving up part." 223 00:10:05,063 --> 00:10:07,439 Look, I don't own a house. You... 224 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:10,192 You need to be more realistic about your expectations, hon. 225 00:10:10,193 --> 00:10:12,319 I don't think it's unrealistic. 226 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:13,403 It's not easy. 227 00:10:13,404 --> 00:10:18,076 Look, I just don't want you to dream so big that you get crushed, baby. 228 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:21,121 Yeah, no, right, I know. 229 00:10:21,621 --> 00:10:23,539 Okay. It was just a thought. 230 00:10:23,540 --> 00:10:25,792 - Girl, let that thing go. - Yeah. 231 00:10:27,168 --> 00:10:30,045 Well, one of the older kids accidentally sat on one of my littles, 232 00:10:30,046 --> 00:10:31,256 so we're here early. 233 00:10:31,756 --> 00:10:32,757 What's this now? 234 00:10:33,508 --> 00:10:34,800 Theater in the round. 235 00:10:34,801 --> 00:10:35,926 What in the what? 236 00:10:35,927 --> 00:10:38,637 My vision was for the seats to be on a rotating turntable, 237 00:10:38,638 --> 00:10:41,932 but... [clicks tongue] ...call me a lazy Susan because I just couldn't get it done. 238 00:10:41,933 --> 00:10:45,102 Oh, why not just use the stage like normal shows where everyone can see 239 00:10:45,103 --> 00:10:47,396 and you don't have to make eye contact with the person across from you? 240 00:10:47,397 --> 00:10:50,566 Mm-hmm. Yes, that almost sounds like a note, but it can't be, 241 00:10:50,567 --> 00:10:53,277 as I distinctly remember you saying you didn't want to give any. 242 00:10:53,278 --> 00:10:55,112 I don't want to give any, 243 00:10:55,113 --> 00:10:58,241 but the choices you're making leave me with no option. 244 00:10:59,284 --> 00:11:02,412 Mr. Eddie, why is it purple in here? 245 00:11:04,205 --> 00:11:05,456 Don't nobody know, Meera. 246 00:11:06,541 --> 00:11:07,541 Don't nobody know. 247 00:11:07,542 --> 00:11:08,917 Go on, take a seat. 248 00:11:08,918 --> 00:11:10,044 Uh... 249 00:11:11,921 --> 00:11:14,173 Vanetta, may I have a word with you, please? 250 00:11:14,174 --> 00:11:16,092 What now? 251 00:11:17,010 --> 00:11:19,720 I couldn't help but overhear what you said to Janine 252 00:11:19,721 --> 00:11:21,889 earlier about her dream of buying a house. 253 00:11:21,890 --> 00:11:23,640 Oh, you couldn't help it, huh? 254 00:11:23,641 --> 00:11:26,768 You know, you got a real problem minding your business, you know that? 255 00:11:26,769 --> 00:11:29,646 Janine is telling you about things that she's excited about, 256 00:11:29,647 --> 00:11:32,232 her hopes and dreams, and you're acting like they won't happen. 257 00:11:32,233 --> 00:11:33,817 Because they won't. 258 00:11:33,818 --> 00:11:37,404 See, as her mother, my job is to keep her grounded. 259 00:11:37,405 --> 00:11:40,365 Listening to people like you is only going to get her broke. 260 00:11:40,366 --> 00:11:43,535 To some people, it might just sound like you're jealous. 261 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:45,746 Oh, really? Well, what people might that be? 262 00:11:45,747 --> 00:11:48,166 'Cause I know they're not gonna say it to my face. 263 00:11:49,042 --> 00:11:51,001 Don't you want your daughter to be happy? 264 00:11:51,002 --> 00:11:53,003 Of course I do. I'm her mother. 265 00:11:53,004 --> 00:11:54,713 Well, she's happy now. 266 00:11:58,593 --> 00:11:59,885 It's good. 267 00:11:59,886 --> 00:12:01,804 Be happy she's happy. 268 00:12:09,687 --> 00:12:11,688 Okay, purple circles. 269 00:12:11,689 --> 00:12:13,232 Now this is theater. 270 00:12:15,944 --> 00:12:18,403 Okay, in 45 minutes, we'll be on break, 271 00:12:18,404 --> 00:12:21,114 and in an hour I will be drunk dialing Wendy's. 272 00:12:21,115 --> 00:12:22,491 We're right on schedule. 273 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:24,534 And with all these people, it's actually warm in here. 274 00:12:24,535 --> 00:12:26,496 - Yeah. - Does anyone else not hear that? 275 00:12:27,205 --> 00:12:28,664 Not hear what? 276 00:12:28,665 --> 00:12:30,041 So you don't hear it too. 277 00:12:34,337 --> 00:12:36,421 Oh, you all look so good. 278 00:12:36,422 --> 00:12:39,007 I finally get why they call her Anna Wintour. 279 00:12:39,008 --> 00:12:40,926 All right, go ahead, get ready. 280 00:12:40,927 --> 00:12:44,264 You know, too bad they didn't have fashion club when you were in school. 281 00:12:45,014 --> 00:12:46,598 Why? 'Cause then I would have dressed better? 282 00:12:46,599 --> 00:12:49,184 No, I think you would have really enjoyed it. 283 00:12:49,185 --> 00:12:50,270 Oh. 284 00:12:51,479 --> 00:12:56,067 You know, I was thinking, I really can see you owning a house. 285 00:12:56,943 --> 00:12:59,778 Yeah, you were always better with money than I was, so... 286 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:04,534 Ooh. Speaking of... Happy birthday, baby. 287 00:13:05,118 --> 00:13:08,370 - Ah... - Yes, you can start on that down payment. 288 00:13:08,371 --> 00:13:12,416 Mom, you did not have to get me anything. 289 00:13:12,417 --> 00:13:15,003 Mmm. But I did. A dollar for every year. 290 00:13:15,878 --> 00:13:17,504 Once again, I am 30 though. 291 00:13:17,505 --> 00:13:19,631 Yeah, but they don't make $30 bills, now, do they? 292 00:13:19,632 --> 00:13:21,508 You are right. 293 00:13:21,509 --> 00:13:23,135 Thank you, Mom. 294 00:13:23,136 --> 00:13:24,928 Aw. You're welcome, sweetheart. 295 00:13:24,929 --> 00:13:27,181 I'm so proud of you. 296 00:13:27,724 --> 00:13:30,142 All right, well, do you want to go ahead and take a seat? 297 00:13:30,143 --> 00:13:31,810 Because the show's about to start. 298 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:34,521 I'll tell you what, I'ma go to the bathroom instead. 299 00:13:34,522 --> 00:13:36,106 Okay. And then you'll come take a seat? 300 00:13:36,107 --> 00:13:38,735 Girl, I gave you $20, now don't be greedy. 301 00:13:43,781 --> 00:13:44,866 Uh-oh. 302 00:13:54,042 --> 00:13:56,461 Easy girl, easy. 303 00:14:12,894 --> 00:14:13,894 'Sup? 304 00:14:13,895 --> 00:14:16,230 We're about to have a real big problem at Abbott. 305 00:14:16,731 --> 00:14:20,150 There she is, the birthday girl. How's your day going? 306 00:14:20,151 --> 00:14:22,861 You know, honestly, it's kind of perfect. 307 00:14:22,862 --> 00:14:26,240 I think my mom and I are actually rounding the corner on our relationship, so... 308 00:14:27,575 --> 00:14:29,744 - That's wonderful, sweetheart. - Thank you. 309 00:14:32,121 --> 00:14:34,123 Gregory, would you mind, uh, helping me move this tree? 310 00:14:34,999 --> 00:14:37,667 Sure, I can help you move this fake tree made out of wood, 311 00:14:37,668 --> 00:14:39,294 which real trees are already made out of. 312 00:14:39,295 --> 00:14:41,088 - What an astute observation. - Mm-hmm. 313 00:14:41,089 --> 00:14:42,381 Actually, while I got you, one more? 314 00:14:43,049 --> 00:14:44,383 Is it another abomination? 315 00:14:45,176 --> 00:14:46,385 You tell me, Gregory. 316 00:14:48,054 --> 00:14:49,805 - I have nothing to say. - Really? 317 00:14:49,806 --> 00:14:51,598 You don't have a problem with this rainbow tree? 318 00:14:51,599 --> 00:14:53,935 Maybe something about how trees like this aren't natural? 319 00:14:54,769 --> 00:14:57,938 - You're setting me up. - I'm setting you up to participate, okay? 320 00:14:57,939 --> 00:15:00,023 I love your input. I don't need your criticism. 321 00:15:00,024 --> 00:15:03,276 And if you don't like the LGB tree, well then I have a cue for you. 322 00:15:03,277 --> 00:15:04,695 Would you please take your seat? 323 00:15:07,949 --> 00:15:09,324 Why do you look so smug? 324 00:15:09,325 --> 00:15:13,870 I was right. The furnace finally died, and there's no more heat. 325 00:15:13,871 --> 00:15:15,956 Well, too bad, so sad. 326 00:15:15,957 --> 00:15:18,416 The district will fix it over the break like we told them they would. 327 00:15:18,417 --> 00:15:20,836 Yeah, and for the rest of the day it's pretty toasty in here. 328 00:15:20,837 --> 00:15:22,380 I hope you like your toast wet. 329 00:15:26,384 --> 00:15:30,221 ♪ Snow ♪ 330 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:36,893 ♪ In Wisconsin it snows ♪ 331 00:15:42,316 --> 00:15:44,902 Oh. 332 00:15:47,321 --> 00:15:48,905 Jacob got fake snow? 333 00:15:48,906 --> 00:15:50,533 It tastes like crap. 334 00:15:52,368 --> 00:15:53,577 It's dust. 335 00:15:53,578 --> 00:15:54,744 Ugh. 336 00:15:58,499 --> 00:16:00,458 Oh, shoot. 337 00:16:00,459 --> 00:16:02,711 Everybody, leave. Slowly. Come this way. 338 00:16:02,712 --> 00:16:03,713 Go slowly. 339 00:16:04,380 --> 00:16:07,507 - Go outside. - There you go. Come on. 340 00:16:07,508 --> 00:16:08,759 Walk carefully now. 341 00:16:10,511 --> 00:16:13,806 So, how's that plan working? 342 00:16:16,684 --> 00:16:19,477 Hey, who do I need to speak to about a refund? 343 00:16:19,478 --> 00:16:22,106 - 'Cause-- - No refunds. Merry Christmas. 344 00:16:23,524 --> 00:16:25,400 Mr. Johnson, call the repair guy. 345 00:16:25,401 --> 00:16:28,111 He's on his way. And so is a water slide installer. 346 00:16:28,112 --> 00:16:30,489 We'll see who we want to go with when they arrive. 347 00:16:32,575 --> 00:16:34,534 Have a great break, everyone. 348 00:16:34,535 --> 00:16:35,953 Oh, here, take-take some grapes. 349 00:16:36,537 --> 00:16:39,122 It would have made sense if we got to do the show. Um. 350 00:16:39,123 --> 00:16:41,082 Well, I managed to save this. 351 00:16:41,083 --> 00:16:43,085 The LGB tree. 352 00:16:43,586 --> 00:16:45,462 See, huh? I knew you liked my ideas. 353 00:16:45,463 --> 00:16:46,546 I hated your ideas. 354 00:16:46,547 --> 00:16:48,215 Don't even get me started on the grapes, 355 00:16:48,216 --> 00:16:50,801 but I shouldn't have criticized if I wasn't gonna help. 356 00:16:51,302 --> 00:16:52,802 So, I'm sorry. 357 00:16:52,803 --> 00:16:55,972 That is mean, but self-aware. 358 00:16:55,973 --> 00:16:58,683 Oh, but the theater in the round was amazing. 359 00:16:58,684 --> 00:16:59,769 - Right? - Yeah. 360 00:17:01,771 --> 00:17:03,104 Sorry your play got soaked. 361 00:17:03,105 --> 00:17:04,315 Yeah. 362 00:17:05,524 --> 00:17:09,904 But the bunting will be dry just in time for a very purple Saint Patrick's Day. 363 00:17:12,406 --> 00:17:16,785 Well, then the kids can kiss the Barney stone. 364 00:17:18,537 --> 00:17:19,622 You all right? 365 00:17:21,123 --> 00:17:24,626 I know I didn't laugh, but that is the funniest thing 366 00:17:24,627 --> 00:17:26,671 you have ever said by a mile. 367 00:17:30,216 --> 00:17:31,258 Nice. 368 00:17:31,259 --> 00:17:33,301 Mom, thank you so much for coming. 369 00:17:33,302 --> 00:17:35,053 I'm sorry the school started crying. 370 00:17:35,054 --> 00:17:37,305 Ah. Don't worry about it, baby. 371 00:17:37,306 --> 00:17:40,433 I am looking forward to dinner tonight. 372 00:17:40,434 --> 00:17:43,019 - Yeah, me too. - Gregory seems like a good man. 373 00:17:43,020 --> 00:17:45,355 - He paying, right? - Yes, he's paying. 374 00:17:45,356 --> 00:17:47,399 He planned the entire night. 375 00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:50,151 He's really detail oriented. Sometimes, I think if we ever have a wedding, 376 00:17:50,152 --> 00:17:52,737 he's just gonna have so much fun with the seating chart. 377 00:17:52,738 --> 00:17:54,531 Uh, wedding, you pregnant? 378 00:17:54,532 --> 00:17:56,324 - No, no. - Oh. 379 00:17:56,325 --> 00:17:58,868 It's just marriage, buying a house. 380 00:17:58,869 --> 00:18:02,539 They just seem like the, uh, natural next steps for a brand new 30-year-old. 381 00:18:02,540 --> 00:18:04,208 Well, I never got married. 382 00:18:05,084 --> 00:18:06,085 I might. 383 00:18:07,378 --> 00:18:08,588 Well, it's still new. 384 00:18:09,130 --> 00:18:12,632 You guys are in the early stages, y'all don't live together yet, 385 00:18:12,633 --> 00:18:15,510 and he doesn't know the real you yet, does he? 386 00:18:15,511 --> 00:18:17,096 The real me? 387 00:18:17,763 --> 00:18:21,559 I say this with love, babe, but you know you annoying, right? 388 00:18:22,351 --> 00:18:25,645 Okay, I know I may, like, occasionally get a little overenthused, but-- 389 00:18:25,646 --> 00:18:29,774 Look, all I'ma say is I had my pick of men begging to marry me, 390 00:18:29,775 --> 00:18:33,069 but you and your sister would drive 'em right on out the house. 391 00:18:33,070 --> 00:18:35,780 You better watch that if Gregory ever asks you to move in with him. 392 00:18:35,781 --> 00:18:37,741 Just my two cents. 393 00:18:37,742 --> 00:18:38,826 Mmm. 394 00:18:40,494 --> 00:18:41,661 You know what, Mom? 395 00:18:41,662 --> 00:18:44,540 Um, I don't think that you need to come to dinner tonight. 396 00:18:46,876 --> 00:18:48,001 Are you serious? 397 00:18:48,002 --> 00:18:51,838 I-I-I sat up here all day and watched these kids snatch boogers out their nose. 398 00:18:51,839 --> 00:18:55,384 Right. It's been a long day, so you should probably go home and get some rest. 399 00:18:55,926 --> 00:18:57,511 But thank you so much for the card. 400 00:19:00,056 --> 00:19:01,641 Okay. 401 00:19:02,516 --> 00:19:05,102 - Well, happy birthday or whatever. - Thank you. 402 00:19:07,980 --> 00:19:10,107 Wasted my whole damn day. 403 00:19:27,917 --> 00:19:33,963 Oh. Definite burstage, serious floodness, and your furnace is completely donzo. 404 00:19:33,964 --> 00:19:36,174 So is that an official diagnosis or... 405 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:38,468 Uh. You're gonna need a brand new one. 406 00:19:38,469 --> 00:19:41,096 Fine, one new furnace and a nice one this time. 407 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:43,223 Oh, no. Not a new furnace, a new school. 408 00:19:43,224 --> 00:19:44,641 - Come again? - Excuse me? 409 00:19:44,642 --> 00:19:48,019 At least for a while. This isn't gonna be some quick repair job. 410 00:19:48,020 --> 00:19:50,146 Yeah, okay, but we've been in a place where the school 411 00:19:50,147 --> 00:19:51,606 wasn't in a fighting shape, you know. 412 00:19:51,607 --> 00:19:52,982 - We manage. - Great. 413 00:19:52,983 --> 00:19:55,860 Well, you'll have no heat, no water, no usable kitchen. 414 00:19:55,861 --> 00:19:58,154 You're gonna need significant drywall repair, 415 00:19:58,155 --> 00:19:59,572 otherwise you're gonna get black mold. 416 00:19:59,573 --> 00:20:01,449 Yeah, see, I don't think you're understanding 417 00:20:01,450 --> 00:20:03,201 the level of infrastructure we're used to. 418 00:20:03,202 --> 00:20:05,745 Plus construction guys coming in and out all day, 419 00:20:05,746 --> 00:20:08,123 and your whole parking lot's gonna be totally taken over. 420 00:20:08,124 --> 00:20:09,875 Wha-Where will we park? 421 00:20:10,376 --> 00:20:12,836 Mmm. I don't know. Ooh, the street. 422 00:20:12,837 --> 00:20:14,254 We need a new school, y'all. 423 00:20:14,255 --> 00:20:17,675 I hate to say that I told you so because I like to sing it. 424 00:20:19,885 --> 00:20:25,057 ♪ I told you so ♪ 425 00:20:28,102 --> 00:20:29,644 - Hey, you ready? - Hey. Yeah. 426 00:20:29,645 --> 00:20:32,021 - Where's your mom? - She's not coming. 427 00:20:32,022 --> 00:20:34,150 Oh. Okay, everything all right? 428 00:20:35,735 --> 00:20:38,027 Yeah, I'll tell you about it over dinner. 429 00:20:38,028 --> 00:20:39,196 Okay. 430 00:20:39,739 --> 00:20:41,906 Lord, have mercy. 431 00:20:41,907 --> 00:20:43,199 - Hey, Barbara. - Oh. 432 00:20:43,200 --> 00:20:44,701 Hey, do you have any dinner plans tonight? 433 00:20:44,702 --> 00:20:47,037 My mom actually can't make it, so... 434 00:20:47,747 --> 00:20:49,498 I'd love to join. 435 00:20:50,082 --> 00:20:51,459 Okay, good. 436 00:20:57,965 --> 00:21:01,551 {\an8}So instead of sipping mai tais on the beach all break, 437 00:21:01,552 --> 00:21:05,264 {\an8}our hero, Ava Coleman, has been looking for a new school building. 438 00:21:05,848 --> 00:21:08,308 {\an8}Zillow, Craigslist, Tinder, the works. 439 00:21:08,309 --> 00:21:11,145 {\an8}Turns out I have to use the options the school district gave me. 440 00:21:11,812 --> 00:21:15,273 {\an8}Welcome to the brand new Abbott Elementary. 441 00:21:15,274 --> 00:21:19,445 {\an8} It's an old mall, okay? We're gonna make it work. 442 00:21:21,322 --> 00:21:22,364 {\an8}Happy holidays.