''striking Out'' - Episode 2x05 - Out with dad

Rose! Come in. Oh, Alicia. Rose, it's cool. Of course, sit down. You look horrible. I'm sorry. That came out wrong. I'm mean you look really upset. What's wrong? Me and my dad had a fight. And, um... I thought you had, like, a perfect relationship with your dad? He told somebody something that he shouldn't have. And now... I don't know what to do. I mean, he's ruined everything between me and Van... It can't be that bad. We're not even allowed to be friends anymore. It's all because of my dad. I doubt your dad had anything to do... Kenny, this is not a time to disagree with me. I mean it's got to be all her mom, right? It wouldn't be if my dad didn't tell her. ***. Told her what? - Who? - Nothing. - I should go. I should have called first. - No, I'll go. - Clearly, you two have a lot to say. - No! No. Um. Ya, but... I'm going to go to the washroom. I'll just... [cell phone vibrating] [phone rings] Hello Angela. Hey, Nathan, I'm here, where are you? Oh ***. I completely forgot. I am sorry. I got totally sidetracked. Daughter emergency. Is she okay? Ya, no. I'm sorry. She's ah... Not an emergency-emergency... I just, um... She... I understand. Family first. Thanks Angela. I'll... I'll try to make it up to you. I just really screwed up with Rose, and she took off. I don't know where she is. I think she's avoiding me. You know what? Let her. Just, give her the space. She'll remember you're not... ...evil. Wait, you're not there already, are you? I'm fine. Pissed. But I'm fine. No. I'm not pissed. Just disappointed. I... It's okay. We can reschedule. Thanks Angela. I'm really sorry. No worries. Bye Nathan. Bye, Angela. I am really striking out. Do you always drop everything for her? It's not like that. I know you said you're just friends. I thought, you wanted... I do. She's just going through something. She needs me there. I'm the only person she can talk to. Why you? Because... I don't know. It's private. What about Vanessa? Can't she talk to her? No. Not about this. It's not, about you, is it? No. I know that you said that you wanted... You and I, just... I know I must seem like kind of a *** right now. No. Kenny... I want to give this a shot. But, how can I trust you if I know you're going to keep things from me? Well, look: If want to maintain your trust, then I have to maintain everyone's trust. Including Rose. That means I can't betray her trust either. I mean, how could you trust me if I... [Rose bangs head on wall] Sorry guys. Don't be. Look, I should go. No! I should go. I don't want to interrupt you more than I have. Ya but, Rose, you can... [phone rings] It's you. Or, your dad? Hello Nathan. Hi Kenny, Rose wouldn't happen to be there, would she? Ya she is. But she's kind of pissed at you right now. I know. I screwed up. I doubt she's ready to hear me say I'm sorry yet. I just needed to know where she is. Well, she's here. She's going to hang out here for a little while. I'll walk her home later. Thanks Kenny. When did you become so mature? I genuinely don't know. Sometimes I even surprise myself. Tell her I'll have tea waiting when she gets home. Alright. I'll see you later tonight. Bye Kenny. He sounds really sorry. I don't think he meant to do anything wrong. I know. But why did he have to be so stupid? Vanessa's mom is such a ***. ***. Whatever. Bet Vanessa takes after her mom. She's such a *** too. Sit up, Vanessa. Nobody likes a grump at the table. She's a confused girl. My heart and prayers go out to her. It's a shame. I really think if she was parented... Well, I just think it's a shame. Do you have much homework this weekend? Good. You can help your father clean out the garage. Don't even think about it, Steven, not with your back. Besides, Vanessa could do with more time with her father. You're gonna be stuck doing that all weekend. Jacob! I won't have that mocking at the dinner table. Your father agrees. Your father agrees. Sorry. Good... You can stay home this weekend too. You've been out far too much. That's what we need. More time together as a family. May I be excused? Do you have a lot of homework tonight? No you may not be excused. You've hardly touched any of the food on your plate. Or is this the next thing? Not eating? Not eating? Eat your dinner. - If I hadn't come home when I did... - It's not like that... I'm going to assume you don't have an adult understanding of this situation. Until you have a better grasp what's going on: you're going to take a break from your friend, and gain some perspective. It's for your own good. Isn't it? It's for your own good. Now eat your dinner. It's getting cold. Coming out isn’t easy. For anyone. Whether you’re struggling to find the words to talk about your *** orientation or gender identity - or comforting a friend or loved-one who’s just come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans: Please know that you’re not alone. PFLAG Canada is there to help. Visit them online at pflagcanada.ca for more information. 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