Previously on "Grosse Pointe Garden Society"...
Did you do something to my dog
Since when did you start packing heat
My dad gave it to me after the break-in.
- Now you owe me. - What do you want
You'll be the first to know.
- Mom, where's Daddy - He left.
- When's he coming back - Never.
I saw you with Joel.
- Maybe you misunderstood. - All over town.
Choose my husband or my son.
Why did you leave me for that guy
You left me first.
- What's our goal here - Dig up dirt on Brett.
Find me something I can use.
How do we get the body to the garden
Then we'll use their car.
Welcome to Monaco Under the Stars.
Don't scratch it.
So first thing to know is, they're all dicks.
You don't have to tell me.
You know what
If you just show me where, I can park it myself.
Don't worry, ma'am. We'll take good care of it.
- Thank you. - Yeah.
Plate number on the ticket. Keys in the glove box.
It's a mess back there. - Seems easy enough.
Why don't you get those first
Who doesn't drive a black Cadillac in this town
Thanks for coming in.
Got to say, I was a little surprised you texted.
Ford got into college.
- What - Early decision.
- My God. - Albion.
- This is incredible. - I know.
Okay, I'll
I'll call my accountant and get everything started
tuition, room and board.
Ooh, I was thinking I could start
a splurge account for him. - No, that won't be necessary.
Just in case he wants to buy,
like, back-to-school clothes or, like, boba or whatever.
They gave him a scholarship.
Wow.
So we don't really need any more handouts from you.
Can I at least congratulate him
I'll tell him you're super pumped.
- I just meant if - I know what you meant.
There is no reason for you to be in our lives anymore.
I just want you to know that I never told him he's adopted.
Didn't change the conversation we had about his last 17 years.
I bet he's pretty upset.
He's forgiven me.
He
he won't return any of my calls.
Well, you're not his mom.
Drink's on me.
Everything has a season.
Just like winter in a garden,
our own lives can feel frozen in time.
You too. You're next. You're next
Yeah
Whoa.
Babe, babe, babe, babe, babe, babe, babe
I can't let you die on this couch.
Okay.
You need a purpose again.
What's more important than surviving
the zombie apocalypse
Babe, can you just
Fostering Gail.
My
Yeah.
Wait, who names a dog Gail
But winter can also be a time of growth,
even if it's painful.
Just because Grandma and Grandpa are getting a divorce
doesn't mean they don't still love you.
- Do we get two Christmases - Sure, why not
- What about two Hanukkahs - We're not Jewish.
Why can't we celebrate both
I think someone's looking to maximize their presents.
Don't you worry, baby.
We will spoil you rotten a little extra this year.
Two Christmases and Hanukkah.
That's what I'm talking about.
Thethe point is that...
it's normal to have big feelings about this.
But nothing's gonna change.
Except we're selling the house.
Wait, what
We want you to be our realtor.
Yay, Mommy.
- Whoo-hoo. - Yes.
Hey, Grandma, can your new house have a swimming pool
Grandpa...
Yeah, both the kids' fevers are really high.
What's he saying
So just keep up with the fluids and the soup and
- What is it - Shh.
Okay, I got it. Thank you so much, Dr. Cohen.
- Rubella - No.
Roseola
No, nothing like that.
- It's just RSV. - My God.
They're gonna be fine.
What about me
You cannot be serious.
I-I have clients coming in from Seattle this week.
So
So I can't be on a ventilator.
Then just do what you do best and avoid the children.
What's that supposed to mean
We both know that you always put yourself first.
It can cause complications in older adults.
- You're not that old. - Exactly.
I'm not even old enough to get the vax.
So go stay in a hotel or something.
Why can't they stay at Brett's
Are you kidding me
- He's their dad. - It's not his week.
They're going to infect the entire house.
I cannot believe you.
Wait, Mel.
Tell them I love them.
What the hell is this
Ooh
It tastes pretty bomb. - Tastes like a hamburger.
These little, croque monsieurs are good.
It's a ham-and-cheese sandwich.
The smell of all of this is making me want to puke.
What about one of those little, chicken roulades
Those taste like nuggets, Brett.
The chef has a Michelin star.
In what Making lunch for my kids
This is the third caterer Marilyn's found.
Okay, no one's paying $500 to come to our gala
and eat fish sticks.
- Now I'm gonna hurl. - I feel dizzy.
- You're under a lot of stress. - Please, I'm fine.
It's not easy selling your parents' house.
Are you kidding
I'm gonna make a killing off that commission.
It's your entire childhood.
Well, I'm a grown-up now.
Besides, you can never really go back.
Moving on...
Marilyn is flying in a James Beard Award winner
from Chicago.
I have no idea what that is, but I'm always hungry.
Tasting menu will be ready Wednesday.
- Now I'm dizzy. - Ooh.
Yeah, I got to a house full of infested kids coming over.
- And I have a new puppy. - Please.
She has to go out every two hours,
and we haven't been sleeping.
Can't you get a night nurse or something
For a dog
Maybe you should've had a baby.
No, that would've been way worse.
But then everyone would want to help.
None of this.
Tell me everything.
Well, Doug's not here yet.
No, I can't wait. I can't wait.
Okay.
We wanted to tell you together.
What is the news, Alice
It wasn't planned.
Stop it right now.
Our family is growing.
Yes. Yes.
Here she is
Here is who
Our new baby, Gail.
Gail
I told you she wasn't gonna find it funny.
We're gonna need a lot of help.
- What about doggie day care - It's just so expensive.
They're, like, strangers.
Yeah, and we would much prefer her to be with family.
Yeah.
Good practice for being a grammy one day.
Aw.
Got to get back to work.
- Okay. Have a good day. - Thanks, baby.
She likes you.
I know what you're up to.
It would really mean a lot to your son.
I'm not doing this.
I just got him to forgive you.
This is blackmail.
You owe me.
Hello
Welcome home.
My God. It's even better on the inside.
We've driven past this house for years.
Do you live in the neighborhood
Always wanted to.
Homes never come up for sale here.
Well, this street's rich with history.
It's hard to let these houses go.
The yard is huge. How big is it
Almost a full acre.
It's perfect for a pool.
Honey, you can put in that smoker and barbecue pit
you've always wanted.
I'm not sure you'd have the room.
You said it was an acre.
Yes, but it's mostly the amazing garden.
- Love the roses. - They've won awards.
Yeah, we'd love a pool more.
Took the owner more than 25 years to grow that garden.
Our kids can't swim in a garden.
This is my favorite room of the house.
Cool little nook.
Right
Perfect for a young girl's afternoon tea parties
with stuffed animals.
My kids are older.
Well, she can also cram for her AP bio test there.
And, hey, maybe even have her first wine cooler
with her best friend when her parents are sleeping.
My daughter is married with two kids of her own.
Well, when they visit
Thinking this will be a workout room.
A living room to make new memories.
What's up with this fireplace
Majestic, isn't it
Pewabic tile, original to the house.
So we could, like, sell it if we chipped it out
Why would you want to do that
Because I'm thinking media center.
Could do surround sound, concession stand,
popcorn, candy.
Yeah, it'll be fly.
Right, Mom
Whatever my son wants.
Hey, how much can I get for that dank chandelier
The whole kitchen could use a facelift, really.
I am not in love with the stone.
- It's got great bones, though. - Totally.
Right
Let's do this.
I'm gonna need you to leave.
- I'm sorry - This house isn't for you.
But we want to put in an offer.
Get out.
- Full asking. - Goodbye
I said, go
- My God. - Go
Go
Thank you
You don't deserve this house
But it's one of the most desirable streets
in Grosse Pointe.
And you had so many appointments.
They all felt the house needed too much work.
Hey, babe. How are the kids
Their dad's taking good care of them.
See I told you everything would work out.
You're never wrong.
Hey, and now we have the house to ourselves.
No, you have the house to yourself.
- Where are you going - Brett's.
Why
Because I am going to stay there, too.
Like a slumber party
I'm not gonna abandon my sick children.
Leaving them with their dad is hardly abandonment.
One sick child is a lot of work.
Two is a pandemic.
- Where are you gonna sleep - I don't know.
Like, in his bed
That's what you're worried about
It just feels weird, okay
- You can't have it both ways. - I'm just saying
No, you cannot ask me to take the kids away
and then control how I do it. - Mel
Parenting is more than just, like, throwing a football
and killing it on the dance floor.
Who took them fishing
It's the things that you don't want to do
that make you their dad.
- I know that. - Do you
- Yes. - Justyou can't leave.
The rental on the heist movie that we were watching,
it expires tonight.
I finished it.
They get caught.
Well, this is a new look.
Coach says I need to condition more.
Yeah.
Wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait
I wasn't done. Wait Wait
Hold on
I know you can hear me
I'm not, like, someone that can run
Would you hold up - Get out of my way.
Will you stop fitnessing for a second
You're not my mom, okay
I know
I know.
I justI just wanted to congratulate you.
I don't need anything from you.
Will you just open it
I already have a mitt. - Not like this one.
Yeah, 'cause it's, like, a hundred years old.
It was your dad's.
Why do you keep doing this to me
What do you mean
You already gave me up.
Yeah. I m-made a mistake.
No, it was the right thing to do.
What
But you didn't have to come back.
Yeah, I chose to.
That's what's so messed up.
All of this was your choice, not mine.
I'm sorry.
And now you've you've put all of this on me,
and now I've got to live with it forever.
Yeah.
Well, this is why I'm not a real mom.
I don't know how to handle this kind of stuff
I wish I never knew any of this.
I'll just go, okay
This isn't this isn't what I wanted.
You okay
It can't be healthy for you guys to run this much.
Maybe you should just sit down.
I'll be fine I just got to
Are you faking it right now
Man.
I swear there was cough medicine here.
Do you want me to run out and get some
- Mommy, I don't feel good. - I know, sweetie.
- Check the drawers. - Okay.
My God, it's a mess in here.
Sorry. I'm between butlers.
- Daddy, my head hurts. - Yeah, coming, buddy
Well, it's just so disorganized.
I have a system.
What, like, total chaos
If you're gonna be here, it can't be like we were.
You used to store weird things in the spice rack.
Right next to the oregano.
- Makes perfect sense. - Ha ha.
Shut up.
Patty, Gail needs to pee-pee.
You forgot something.
If you don't write down her potties,
we can't get on a schedule.
Did you get the Popsicles
Got the last box.
How are the fevers - Sky high.
You need some coffee
I already had four cups.
Good morning.
Hey, okay, here.
Um...
somebody's had an accident.
This is Hermès.
- Still need to log it. - All right, give it to me.
Okay, okay, I got it. - Thanks.
Go. Go. Go.
Bye.
Look what I found with the olive oil.
Both liquids.
Yeah.
No, I-I get the system now, but really, Goldschlager
Yeah, that's what happens when you match with someone
named Coco on the dating apps.
- What grade was she in - God.
It's not that bad.
Come on.
Since when have you turned down something made of gold
Okay, I'm not actually that person.
Low-hanging fruit. I'm sorry.
God, I don't remember parenting being this hard.
Well, what about when Zach had croup
Was that when he was, like, two
Yeah, we had to keep taking him outside
so he could breathe, and it was, like, 20 below.
- Did it work - Yeah.
But it was terrifying.
I literally have no memory of that.
Well, come on, the doctor was worried
he was gonna have to go to the hospital.
Brett, I wasn't there.
It was during law school.
You could have been at the library or something.
Yeah.
I guess I wasn't around much.
But you are now.
How'd you know I was here
Apparently, I'm still your emergency contact.
That says a lot about me, I guess.
Sorry I'm late. I was in London.
Says a lot about you.
Needed to pick up my mail anyway.
So how's the patient - They don't know what's wrong.
You might be dying.
What if you're all I have
Would that be so bad
- It's not the same as family. - Now I'm offended.
- You don't get offended. - True.
You know what I mean.
Heard that son of yours called the ambulance.
What else was he supposed to do
- Good morning, Ms. Bradley. - God.
How bad is it
How far along are you
I just had one too many smoked-salmon cones.
I saw you pour your champagne into a plant.
I'm just trying to pace myself.
Whose is it
I
Joel's
I'm not seeing your husband anymore.
That's not what I asked.
Please don't tell him.
I'm not looking, but we got cars around the corner, Misty.
Coming.
Congrats on another kid you don't deserve.
Love all the natural light.
South-facing windows,
so you get sunrises and sunsets.
Don't always find that in these older estates.
What do you think about the fireplace
Pewabic tile Are you kidding me
Landscaping out back might need some updating.
Not with those roses.
And how old did you say your daughters were
Four and eight.
It really feels like this house should be yours.
Do have one stipulation, though.
What is it
She's giving us 10% over asking.
- Why - To take it off the market.
All cash, no escrow.
- That's fantastic. - Look at that.
You'll have enough to build a humidor
for all your stinky cigars.
And you'll have enough
to constantly replace all your rugs.
I won't have to 'cause no one will constantly forget
to take their shoes off.
Guys, you'll both have more than enough to stay as far away
from each other as possible.
This calls for a toast.
We're so proud of you, honey.
You done good, little girl, real good.
At least she seems to love the house as much as we did.
Buyer's name seems familiar.
Isn't that Gus and Natalie's daughter from the club
Who are they
Her father is one of the biggest commercial developers
in the state.
Wait, you mean, like, condos and apartments
No wonder she wants the house as is.
She's gonna tear it down.
To fresh starts.
Yeah, who's a good pup
Yeah.
Yeah, who's a good girl
No, you're too good.
You better run, you brain muncher.
Got him - Great, okay, I'm dead.
Awesome. Thanks.
Try now. Hey.
Turns out Mom's a total psycho.
Did the landlord come by
If he did, we didn't hear him.
Yeah, hey, we're saving civilization here.
Yeah.
Hey. Hey.
Did somebody have a good walkie
- Yes, you did. - He...
he knows about the dog.
How did he find out about Gail
Good question.
Okay.
I'll head down there and see if seeing this cute little face
can't change his mind. - Really
- Yeah. - Thank you.
What's the problem
We're not supposed to have dogs.
How did he know, Patty
Maybe he saw the poop bags in your trash.
Why would he be going through our trash
You know what
Make sure you write that last one down, by the way.
Hey. I was finishing that level.
We had Molly for seven years.
- So - And the landlord never knew.
Okay.
Never went through our trash, never snooped through anything
because he never even suspected we had a dog.
Well, you got lucky, then.
What did you do, Patty
No. No, no, no. No. No.
Don't be ridiculous. No.
This is a whole new level even for you.
Look who's talking
Is this how you thank me
I have lost sleep.
I have gone above and beyond just to help you out.
- It's not like you want to. - It's just a dog, Alice.
Not to me.
You know what the crazy part is
You don't want a baby, but you are willing
to put in twice the effort, twice the work,
just for some stupid pet.
She is way more than just a pet
Right, your generation you put them in strollers.
Youyou bring them into restaurants.
You buy them seats on airplanes.
- She is my baby. - She's an animal
You know...
I really thought you would come to your senses after Molly.
What is that supposed to mean
As long as you have a dog, I'll never have a grandchild.
Their fevers broke.
My God.
I-I'm so sorry. The door was unlocked.
- It's fine. - I didn't see anything.
- I'll be out in a minute. - I'm going. Take your time.
My God.
I am so sorry.
Well, it's not like you haven't seen
any of this before.
It's just the last couple nights felt so normal.
Yeah, the kids, all of us together again.
It's like I never left.
Well, I got a pretty good handle on everything now, so...
- Are you sure - Yeah, yeah.
No more fevers.
Kids can go back to school tomorrow.
W-well, I should help you clean up.
This is cleaned up.
My God.
Connor would go crazy if our kitchen looked like this.
You know he's gonna make you quarantine
when you get back home.
He's gonna make me sleep in the car.
Um...
he's not a good dude, Melissa.
You are.
it's totally cool if you want to go.
What if I don't want to go
You should probably...
- Yeah. - Get that.
Sorry. Um...
Hey, babe.
We might have to hire someone for the attic.
I don't think we ever threw anything away.
What was this
Christmas Eve, maybe.
You look about nine.
I mean...
the looks on your faces,
the smiles.
We were excited for Santa.
Was it all a lie
Honey.
How can you throw 40 years away
It doesn't erase what your mother and I had.
- Did you even try to fix it - Of course I did.
- Therapy, date nights. - All of it, baby.
Tucker and I figured it out.
This isn't a rough patch.
It's the end of the road.
But how are you so sure
Thethe glue,
the stuff that keeps you together when you're younger...
it just lost its bond as we got older.
But...
Nothing's ever gonna be perfect.
Let's be real.
I got more yesterdays than tomorrows.
Dad, that's dark.
I'm not looking for perfect, baby.
I just want to be happy.
Your mom, too.
I just wish there was something I could have done.
None of this is your fault.
That's what you're supposed to tell your kids.
Because it's true.
But I don't want two Christmases.
Cathy, I'm giving you my Tupperware
'cause I noticed some of your lids were stained.
Thanks, Mom.
Sweetheart, what happened
Cathy's having big feelings.
It's so unfair.
How can they just jack our rent up out of nowhere
Um, they can when we get a dog out of nowhere.
The rescue said, um, we can take her back anytime.
I can't believe we're a home a dog needs to be rescued from.
Well...
maybe we'll win the lottery and get her back.
How could someone in our building
have a problem with such a cute puppy
Unless it's not someone in our building.
Okay, that makes even less sense.
It was just an anonymous phone call
to the rental company, right
Yeah, so
It could be anyone.
Hey, puppy...
And the worst part is,
it really felt like Gail was my dog, too.
Just please don't get sucked
back into the gaming life again.
I just need to beat the high score,
then I'm throwing it away
Aren't you already the highest score
I was.
Then my mom beat me the other night.
Seriously
Yeah.
Turns out she's a lucky shot.
Maybe it's not just luck.
Right.
I mean, she could just really hate zombies.
Doug's dad gave him the gun,
which means Patty had access to it.
Okay.
Plus, she told me I'd never give her a grandchild
as long as I had a dog
And when you think of all the insane things she has done,
shooting a dog actually fits the profile.
She got rid of Gail.
Maybe she also got rid of Molly.
Am I being crazy
- Yeah. - 100.
But...
it's a good crazy.
The last time I went down this road,
I got fired and almost divorced.
Yeah, but that was bonkers, and we just couldn't tell you.
I cannot lose my mind again over some wild hunch.
You don't have to.
What do you mean
You still have the gun, right
- Yeah. - And the bullet
Then all we need is Tucker
to call his old FBI buddies, and they'll run tests.
I don't know.
Don't you want to know the truth
I'm not sure my marriage could handle it.
But this shrimp toast is bussin'.
At least we found our chef.
Let's make this quick. So what do you got
- Some real dirt on Brett. - What'd he do
Your wife.
Hey.
Just wanted to make sure you didn't die.
Thanks for calling the ambulance.
Yeah. II followed behind in your car.
That must have been traumatic.
- Made me want to try harder. - Yeah.
These moments really show us that life is short, right
Actually, just made me want to earn a fat stack
so I could buy a Porsche.
Okay.
Glad something good came out of it.
So, are you...
dying or something
I just...
need to stop mixing booze and diet pills.
Okay.
What was my dad like
You know that guy who's, like...
super smart and doesn't even have to try,
everyone wants to be like him
I guess.
Your dad was the opposite.
So what He's, like, a loser
He never lived up to his potential.
But I have a feeling that you will.
Well, um...
I'm really glad that you're not dead.
Um...
Can I ask how your other dad is doing
He's not sleeping on the couch anymore.
Good.
He left my mom.
So, yeah, everything has a season.
And even though you know the next one's coming...
You never quite know how hard it's gonna hit.
What's the ETA on the black Cadillac
Everyone's trying to get out of here.
On it.
What the hell are you doing - We got to talk, lady.
You do not want to be alone with me right now.
I'll take my chances.
Your funeral.
Because let's face it, Mother Nature's a bitch.
And then you die.