a IMS Subtitles. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Able 2017 (OPERATIC SINGING) (BOTH SING) I can't sing. That was fine, Henry. I can't sing like you. Of course not, you're supposed to sing like you. Dad says I can't carry a tune in a wheelbarrow. Dad was joking. I love your voice. We both love your voice. How about Jingle Bells? That you can sing. (BOTH) # Jingle bells, jingle bells # Jingle all the way # Oh what fun... # ..By my side # The horse was lean and lank # Misfortune seemed... # (TYRES SCREECH) Mommy! Henry. (TYRES SCREECH) > ..For the third time, and said, "What will you give me if I spin this straw for you this time also." "I have nothing left that I could give," answered the girl. "Then promise me if you should become Queen, your first child." "Who knows whether that will ever happen..." No! Mommy! Henry, Henry. There's nothing you can do. Let me go! Mommy! There's nothing you can do. Listen to me. I don't have much time. You were in the car, it was spinning. Suddenly, you were back at home and it was two weeks ago and you were watching yourself watching your mom and dad read to you. You time travelled, OK? Just like I did to come to see you. I'm you, Henry. Understand? When you're grown up. We're the same person. I know that's hard for you to understand but you will some day. I have to go now. You don't need to be afraid, Henry. We're going to be OK, I promise. That took you long enough. You have no idea. OK. So, Christmas Eve. Got any plans? Yeah, yeah, big plans. < Anything else? No, thank you. (RINGS BELL) (RADIO) "Good morning, Chicago. ChiTown radio time is 8am." "News and sports coming up next." "Shaping up to be a warm first day of spring in the Windy City." Excuse me, I'm looking for something on paper-making at Kelmscott. The special collections librarian can help you with that. Can I help you? (Henry?) Yes? (Henry. It's you.) You told me this would happen. And I'm supposed to act normal but I'm not really acting very normal. I'm sorry. I really have no idea who you are. I'm Claire. Claire Abshire. Now, I know you don't know me. Look, I know how odd this must be for you. It's... It's odd for me. But, erm... Would you like to have dinner with me? And I'll explain. Henry, we've been planning this dinner for a long time. We have? We'll go to the Beau Thai, it's your favourite. It is. Mm-hmm. You look like you've been having a hard time. You know, everything is going to be OK. So, erm... is it "yes" then, to dinner? OK. OK. OK. Yeah. Erm, so, Beau Thai, 7:00? Mm-hmm. See you there. Oh, shit. (THUNDER / RAIN) (CAR HORN) < Hey. Oh, man. Going somewhere, asshole? I wouldn't bother. Yeah? Why's that? You'll see. Shut up. Dispatch, unit 11. "Go ahead, 11." I've got a... Jesus Christ. Would you like another glass of wine? Sure, thank you. Sorry, I was... detained. Are you OK? Yeah, no big deal. Thank you. You do understand why it is I don't know you? Er, of course. When you're older, you'll travel back to when I'm a little girl. For me... I mean, I've known you since I was six years old. Since you appeared in the meadow behind my parents' house where I used to play. Erm... You're not really supposed to drink. Why's that? Well, you told me that Dr Kendrick said that you should stop drinking because it makes you travel. Who's Dr Kendrick? He's your doctor. He wins the Berger for his work in genetics. He... he helps you. This is too much. I'm sorry. You told me to go easy on you and I'm... I'm not. I wrote down every time that you came to visit me. Which I gather I did. Or will do fairly often. The last time that I saw you, I was 18. It seems that you go back to the same places a lot. Yeah, it's like gravity. Big events pull you in. I was a big event. So it would seem. Claire, right? Yeah. Could we pretend, just for a minute, that this is the first time we've met. OK. Sure. It's just that... It's just that you're my best friend. I've been in love with you all my life. Is this really necessary? Yeah, count to a thousand. Er, OK. One. Two. Three. 400. 600. 800. A thousand. Do you want a drink? I don't want a drink. You're so young. Tell me again. How did we meet? You're older than you are now. Maybe I'm not supposed to tell you. Well, I think I need to know. (BIRDS CHIRP) (RUSTLING IN TREES) Who's there? Greetings, Earthling. Mark, you idiot! Ow! Claire! I'm not going to hurt you, just don't throw anything at me. Who are you? How do you know my name? And why can't you come out? Can you just hand me the blanket? Maybe I should call my mom. No, no, no, don't call your mom, please. Just hand me the blanket and I'll leave. What do you need the blanket for? I'm a time traveller. I come from the future. And when I do, I don't get to bring my clothes. There's no such thing as time travellers. Yes, there is. In fact, you and I are friends in the future. When you're a lady. Am I pretty? Yes. Very. Prove you're from the future. Well, your name is Claire Abshire. Born May 24th, 1972. Your parents are Philip and - So you know things. That doesn't prove you're from the future. OK. This weekend, your brother Mark, who's a real pain in the ass, falls out of a tree and breaks his arm. Yeah, but I won't know until then if you're telling the truth or not. Well, if you hang around long enough, you'll see me disappear. But you just got here. I'll be back again. Lots of times. In fact... ..I'll be back next Tuesday at 4:00. And it would be great if when you come then, you could bring me some clothes. Something your dad won't miss. Nice to meet you. . . . Don't worry about that. It's been over for a while. This is weird. I never knew you at this age. I've only known you as this... ..mature, worldly person. I'm competing against myself. No. You were just kinda my perfect guy. I just can't get used to this. I mean, I just keep waiting for you to disappear. Oh, it'll happen, believe me. How does it feel? I mean, I know what it's like to watch you go, but what's it like to always be the one that's going? Sometimes it feels like... you've stood up too quickly. Your hands and feet are tingling. And then they're not there at all. Sometimes it feels like your attention has wandered, just for an instant. "Then you're standing naked someplace." "Maybe you've been there before, maybe you haven't." "You don't know how long it will last so you start walking until you find some clothes." (CAR ALARM) "Then you seem just like everybody else." "Except you're stranded and all alone, just waiting to disappear." "But you get to see people from the past." People who are gone, like your mom. Yeah, but the thing is, you can't change what happens to them. I've tried, it just happens anyway. Who's this? This is Charisse, my room-mate. Hey. Hi. My best friend. Welcome. And our excellent cook for tonight, because I don't cook. You should know that going in. She's a lovely girl but she can't cook toast. Gomez? It's short for Gomolinski. It's really nice to meet you. No, we really didn't want to meet you but seems to be the only way to catch a glimpse of Claire. Ignore Gomez. Do you want some wine, Henry? No, I'm fine. Do you want some water? Yeah, sure. You didn't tell me how cute he was. He's not that cute. Don't talk much either. I couldn't get anything except he's a librarian. Well, maybe if you would stop interrogating him. All these years, you've never had a boyfriend. You spend every waking minute with the guy. Leave her alone. She's co-dependent like the rest of us. You thought she would dodge that bullet? I don't know. > I just think he's not that cute. Alright, so can we put the potatoes in yet? Or do you want to wait until the vegetables are done? > Where's the pan? > How do I know? You can help. Clean up. I don't even live here. You - First of all, I'm a man. Second of all, I'm a guest. Are you reading my diary? I told you that was private. I didn't read it. It kind of looked like you did. I was trying to find the dates. The dates that I go to see you. So I could tell the little girl in the meadow. If I'm that important to her, I wanted to tell her when I was coming to see her so she wouldn't have to wait. Christ, I'm sorry. I don't know what I was thinking. I should go. I'd like you to stay. (CHATTER) Come on, kick his ass! Guys, check this out! (SHOUTING CONTINUES) Come on, he's a fag! Kick his ass! Hey, hey, hey, break it up. Henry! Gomez. What are you doing? God damn homophobe. Dude, what in the hell are you wearing? What's the date? What - What you mean, "what's the date?" What year? What do you mean, "what year?" Forget it, I've got to get some clothes. Yeah, the pink is not working for you. Hey! What are you doing now? Picking the lock. Huh? Close the door. You want to tell me what the hell's going on here? What are you on? Seriously. Hey. You know, if you have a problem, maybe I can help. Yeah, right. I don't give a shit about you, but Claire I care about. Why don't you tell me what this is about? You want to know? I'm going to tell you. Because you and I are going to be friends for a long time, so you might as well know now. Know what? I look older, right? That's because I am. I've come back to this night from the future. I'm a time traveller. Oh my God, you're out of your mind. Started when I was six years old. I have fits, I disappear, I travel through time. I've come to this night from 2003. What year is this? 1995, I don't like this. I get dislocated in time. I never know when or where I'm going to end up. I have to break and enter, steal clothes from the first person I see. You name it, I've done it. Uh-huh. There's something wrong with you. Yeah, there is. But I care about Claire more than you can imagine, so you don't have to worry about that - Whoa, hey, I'm reassured. Listen, in the future, do Charisse and I get married? Do I go bald? Does Charisse go bald? I'm not going to tell you. Knowing stuff in advance makes you crazy. You're full of shit, you know that? You won't think that in a minute. Yeah? Why's that? (KNOCK AT DOOR) Hey. Hey. Charisse is out. Henry here? No, he's at the library. Don't marry him, Claire. What? Just don't marry Henry, OK? You know, he hasn't asked me yet. You know what I'm talking about. I love him. Here. Come here. I saw him last night at the Vic. Barrel of laughs. He beats up a guy in the alley and then we burglarise the Army and Navy store. And then he tells me that he's a time traveller. You know, because he travels through... time. And did you believe him? Not until he disappeared right in front of me. Like, he just disappeared. Yeah, it's a problem. Are you saying you know about this? I've known for a very long time. OK, I don't know what the hell is going on, alright? And I really don't need to know how it works because I don't care. But just presuming for a second that we're not all out of our frickin' minds. Whatever Henry has, it's, er... it's not good. I've been waiting for him my entire life, and now he's here. It's already happened, I couldn't even change it if I wanted to. Well, you're worse off than I thought. (LAUGHS) Maybe I am. (SIRENS) > That guy stole my wallet! My wallet! > That guy stole my wallet! Hold the train! Excuse me. Are you Annette DeTamble? Yes. I love you. I mean, your work. Your singing. You have a great voice. Thank you, I appreciate that. People don't usually recognise me. Not on the subway, anyway. My name is Henry. How funny, I have a son named Henry. But he's just three. I met a girl. And since I've been with her, I feel safe. I haven't felt that way for a long time. Not since I was a kid. I wish she could hear you sing. Maybe she will one day. I'm really glad I met you. I'm glad I met you, too. Make sure that girl knows how you feel about her. Your son loves you very much. I know. . . Hello? Dad? What are you doing here? I was worried. I called you several times. I've been... ill. Yeah. I called the orchestra. Mmm. They told me you've been on sick leave since September. August. Makes it hard to play the violin. That's not going to help. Sure it does. Want one? No. I don't drink any more. Pity. It was our one shared enthusiasm. We've got to get someone in here to clean the place up. Make you some meals. I mean, do you even eat? I mean, do you want me to come around more often? Take you to the doctor? Help pay some bills, what? No. No? No to everything or just some of that? Get your own life in order before you start telling me how to live mine. I'm getting married. Who would marry you? Does she know about - She knows everything about me. Everything. Her name is Claire. Claire Abshire. She's an artist. And I'd like to give her Mom's wedding and engagement rings. That's why I'm here and I think Mom would really like that. How would you know what your mother would like? You barely knew her. I knew her. I still know her now. I've just seen her on the subway. I see her pushing me in a stroller. I see her with you, too. This thing I have isn't always a curse. Then why don't you keep her from getting into that God damn car? I would if I could, you know that. I've watched her die hundreds of times. I can never get there in time to change it. I still miss her. I miss her every day. So do I. (Henry.) I never wanted to have anything in my life that I couldn't stand losing. It's too late for that. It's not because you're beautiful and smart and perfect. I don't feel alone any more. Will you marry me? No. I didn't mean that. I... I just wanted to try it. I wanted to say it to assert my own sense of free will. But my free will wants you. So it's a yes? Yes. (LAUGHS) Of course. (A thousand times yes.) You ever handled a gun before? Not exactly. Hello? Mom, we're home. You are in for a treat, my friend. Oh my God! That dress looks like it's been through the wars. I told you to have it shipped. Mom, it'll be fine. Henry, I don't mean to be a nag, but any word on your father? We'll need to adjust the seating plan. I'm not sure he's going to make it. (GUNSHOTS) Shame, he could have joined in on the killing spree. It's how men bond apparently. Philip? Pull. Philip, they're here. (GUNSHOT) Are you ready for this? It's a real circus. Yes, I am, sir. Hope you know what you've signed on for, with Claire, I mean. I'm not sure I understand. Her mother and I didn't succeed in preparing her for the real world, I'm afraid. I don't know about that. She seems to manage pretty well for herself. Well, that's good to hear. Do you ever do any hunting? No. Never. Well, maybe I could take you out some time. I'd like that. Yeah. Usually I'm the one who's getting chased. You know what they say. Life's a hunt. (DOOR BELL RINGS) Good morning. Morning. Have a seat. What can we do for you today? Cut it off. All of it? Yeah, I'm getting married tomorrow. And my wife, she likes the short hair. Congratulations. Let's see what we can do for you. Try to make you happy, the both of you. (CHATTER) (PHONE RINGS) Dad. You came. Well. I suppose I'll have to meet her parents. Her dad is a Republican. And a hunter. Oh dear. Just give us a second, I've got to take a Valium. Valium? Is that a good idea? It wouldn't be a wedding without a groom. Freak. You OK in there? Oh shit. This hair, it's always been difficult. Mom, stop already, OK? It's fine. My God, you are beautiful. When Henry sees you, he's going to pass out on the spot. Could you go check on the boys? OK. Oh God. OK. Oh shit. (KNOCK AT DOOR) Are you guys nearly ready? Yeah, we're good, we're fine. We're just... Great day for a wedding. The flowers look really pretty. Everyone is downstairs waiting, so what do you want me to tell Claire? It will probably be another half-an-hour or so to get pretty, and then, er... and then, er... you know, put some pants on and then we'll be ready to go. Five minutes. I'll let Claire know. What year are you from? You look like my grandpa. Don't worry, it all works out. Oh, great(!) I hope no-one notices the grey hair. You're not going to have time to shave. I don't know where they are. (MUTTERING) (VIOLINS PLAY) Good luck, darling. He's got grey hair. What the hell? Don't swear, we're getting married. We are gathered here today to celebrate the marriage of Henry and Claire. In the presence of family and friends and before God, they exchange these vows. (GIGGLES) To have and to hold, from this day forward, For richer or for poorer, for better or for worse. In sickness and in health. Or you work from home, so drive mostly on the weekend. You might only drive short distances to work each day. You might not drive your car to work at all. You might park securely at work. Or these days, everybody travels to you. Maybe you only do school runs. Or you work from home, so drive mostly on the weekend. At Youi, we get that everyone's not the same, so we tailor your insurance premium to how you use or don't use your car. Call: Or go to youi.co.nz today. . And now, I'd like to invite my lovely daughter and my gallant new son-in-law to the dance floor. (APPLAUSE) (ROMANTIC MUSIC) Howdy, stranger. Sorry I missed the ceremony. You didn't. Do you wish I was him? But you are. # When routine bites hard # And ambitions are low... I wonder if I'm a bigamist. I think you're allowed to marry the same person as many times as you want. (LAUGHS) # Love # Love will tear us apart again # Love # Love will tear us apart again # (LAUGHS / SHRIEKS) Oh no! No! (SCREAMS) (BIRDS CHIRP) Finally. Claire. Who did you expect? I brought you a turkey leg. Our cook roasts the best turkey around. Well, that's what everyone says anyway. My dad was saving it for lunch. He's been ignoring me, so I really didn't think he deserved it. He's been ignoring my mom, too. Elisha says they're really going to get a divorce this time. They're not. You never told me anything like that before. I don't want you to worry if you don't have to. Maybe they should get a divorce. Yeah. Maybe. Are you married? Yes, I am. Is your wife a time traveller? No. No, thank God. Do you love her? Yes. Very much. What's wrong? Nothing, I was just hoping you were married to me. (TV) "Did you ever think about time?" "It goes, Alec." "That's the business of time." "Tick, tick, tick..." (GROANS) I was with you in the meadow. You were? You were jealous of my wife. I was. I used to... try and convince myself that you were married to someone fat with a moustache. Well, that is my type. (BOTH LAUGH) Come on, let's do this. That's great, guys, thanks. You're welcome. Honey? # "Gone to Earth" - The American Analog Set Get him, Charlie! # Worlds on end # Seen through # A rocket window screen # Millions left to roam # Engines burn (PLATE SMASHES) # Beautiful and bright # Always bring me home (TRUCK HORN) > Get back here, you son of a bitch! You're back. Did I miss Christmas? And New Year's. Henry, you've been gone two weeks. I couldn't get back. I tried everything. Even got drunk trying to trigger it. I guess that didn't work. I have to go. Now? I just got here. I know, but I have a show in two weeks. Jeremy gave me a space to work in. This place is too small, I can't work here any more. Henry, my life doesn't stop because you're gone. I never said it did. Can we talk about this? Talk? I have been here for two weeks wanting to talk to you. What do you want to talk about? How bad it feels to sit here and wait for you? I'm going to work. 5 This is going to be great. Have no worries, alright? Alright. Thank you, sir. Good night. Good night. We'll never make it in time. In time for what? "Somewhere in America, moments from now, there could be a new millionaire." "Good evening, everybody, I'm Dave Long..." Henry, what are you doing? You can't be in here. You have to watch. The TVs will set you off. You have to watch something. "To win that jackpot..." What's that? "..All you have to do is match all five white balls. Good luck." What did you do? "Our first Winning 5 number is..." 17. "17." "Up next..." Maybe a 23. "Number 23." Or even a 32. "32 is next." Couldn't possibly be a 40. "Followed by 40." That shouldn't be a 12. "And the last number is... a 12." "So here are your winning numbers." "17, 23..." You just won $5 million. You can't do that. It's - It's cheating. OK. Let's rip it up. No. Look, there are a lot of downsides to my condition. But this is not one of them. Exquisite plaster work in every room of the house. Isn't it gorgeous? This is not it. But I like it. You'll like another one more. Just look at the fireplace. It's got the wow factor. The details, the architecture. The windows are spectacular - No, not the one. Er, thank you. Just look at this landscaping. Wouldn't you love to see it in the spring? Now, it's a little smaller than the other places, but big on charm. Now, the main entrance of this house is actually towards the rear where there is a charming garden. But look at these features, the fireplace, that staircase, it's so handsome. The wide plank flooring. Love that. Claire. We're home. See the garage? That's your studio. (GASPS) Come on. Come on! So, here's the garden, and over there is my studio. Wow. Well, things are going OK, I guess. Mint? Yes. And black for you? Mm-hmm. How many more of these you want? Three's good. He's awake. He's kicking. He's kicking! Oh! (GROANING / COUGHING SOUNDS) (COUGHING) Do you know when you're going to die? No. I've never seen you older. I've never seen you older than forty-something. Never. Maybe you stop. Maybe you stop travelling. Somebody... somebody finds a cure. There's got to be some kind of drug you can take. There's got to be someone... Something. Something that can help. We're having a baby. What? I think it's time. It's time we find Dr Kendrick. How did you say you found me? When I'm older, I travel back in time to see my wife when she's a little girl. And she says I mention a Dr Kendrick. I found three in the Chicago area. One an ENT, one a podiatrist, so... I'm a geneticist. And I have a genetic anomaly. It's called chrono-impairment. It's a term you came up with apparently. That's what she says. Of course now I've mentioned it, you will call it that and it will be hard to tell which came first. You see, that's the thing about time travel. Did my students put you up to this? Because man, you are good. (LAUGHS) Oh God! You got me. I knew this would be a waste of my time. Wait a minute. Wait. Here. Henry, wait. (GASPS IN PAIN) (MACHINES BLEEP) Hey. I lost the baby. (SOBS) Kendrick. Mr DeTamble. My wife had a miscarriage. I am very sorry about that, but I don't see what I can do to help. What if the baby is a traveller like me? What if it has the same genetic anomaly? What if it travelled out of the womb? You need help. Not the kind of help I can give you. How can I prove it to you? You can't. It's impossible. Just do one test. If you don't find anything, I'll leave you alone. You can go back to your life. I'm calling security. The grant. The Berger Grant. Have you applied for it yet? How did you find out about that? You win. We're going to start the first series, it'll take about ten minutes. (BASEBALL COMMENTARY ON TV) (BANGING SOUND) (BLEEPING) Oh shit. . Your brain emits a blast of electromagnetic energy akin to an epileptic's, right at the moment you travel. And you can see it right here. Now, there are drugs for epilepsy we can use. But... all of these drugs are way too strong for a foetus, if indeed it is a similar condition which is causing the miscarriage. I'm ten weeks in now. And we've never been that far along. So maybe the baby isn't going to travel. We're going to find out. We're going to take a look at Henry's genetic code. We'd like to take a look at the clock genes. And then I would like to run the same test on the foetus. Not to worry, it's a non-invasive extraction of cells. But perhaps we'll get some sort of indication as to how to bring you to full-term. (DOG BARKS OUTSIDE) (Honey.) Wake up, you're bleeding. We could adopt. What's wrong with me wanting one normal thing in my life? I want to be a mother. I want to bear a child. Your child. Why can't I have that? I've never seen us with a baby. I've travelled to the future and I've never seen it. I- I don't want to hear that. You heard what the doctor said. You'd be putting yourself in - Stop. (CAR HORN) OK, Henry. Just to be official about this, I need to ask you one last time. You're sure you want to do this? Yeah, yeah. I've signed the papers. Yeah, I know, but a vasectomy is rarely a one-party decision. Well, this time it is. You alright? You need us to call someone? No. A cab? Henry! Hey. What's the matter? I don't really feel like being here right now. Is it me? No. I did something. It was hard and you won't like it. What did you do? You won't like it. Then why did you do it? To stop us from fighting. We're fighting? Why? Well, just once, one time, could you... ..could you tell me the answer to something I'm asking you? You wouldn't get it anyway. That wasn't very nice. You've never kissed me before. I was with you in the meadow. When? You looked about 18. It was our first kiss. You were having a bad day. I did something. Something I felt I had to do. Please don't tell me something that will make me hate you. I had a vasectomy. I'm not going to have a child with the same genetic disorder as me who's going to die. I- I'm not going to do it. How dare you? You tricked me. You... you came to that meadow and you forced yourself into the heart and the mind of a little girl. What, you think that I wanted this life? This husband that disappears without any kind of warning? Do you think anyone would want that? Who would want that? You have a choice. I never had a choice. (MACHINE STARTS) (DOG BARKS OUTSIDE) (PHONE VIBRATES) Hello? Thanks for coming. It's freezing out there. Where's Henry? Er, I left him sleeping. I needed some time away from him. How's that working out for you? (LAUGHS) You OK? We got in a fight. It was bad. Yeah, well, he can be a pain in the ass, that guy. (BOTH LAUGH) It's really good to see you. Hi. Hi. . Hi. Hi. What's up with you? What? You're weird. You've been weird all week. I'm pregnant. Do you remember the night in the parking lot? When I came to get you? You were younger, before the surgery. (Oh, my God.) I mean, it's not like I cheated on you. If we lose this baby, if something happens to you - From now on, we're not going to fight any more. We're not even getting excited. I mean, if stress is what's causing the travelling, then we should give this baby the most serene gestation on the planet. 18 weeks and perfectly healthy. And you asked about the sex. It's a girl. It's a girl. It's got a really strong heartbeat. What about Mia? That's really pretty. Where did you get the book? From Charisse. Jane? I used to name all my dolls Jane. I'm not sure we should be talking names yet. I'm just getting some ideas. (CAN DROPS) < Look, there's a man in there. He doesn't have any clothes on. < What is he doing in there? Shit. Check this out. (LAUGHTER) Daddy! Daddy. Come on, let's go. Come on. this is the first time we've ever met. How do you do? How old are you? Ten, how about you? 38. (CHUCKLES) So tell me about you. How's school? What are you learning? Well, not much at school. But I read all the time. I read about Egypt. And Mom and I are reading "Lord of the Rings." And Grandpa's teaching me the violin. And I heard Grandma sing. It was beautiful. At the opera, Aida. What, you time travelled? Mom says you and I are exactly alike. Except Dr Kendrick says I'm a protege because sometimes I can choose where I go. You can control it? When you go and when you come back? I'm learning. I saw you and Mom walking in the street before I was born. You walked right by me. You were arguing. I bet. It's so good to meet you, Alba. It's so good to see you. Me too, Daddy. Me too. I've really missed you. How long has it been? How old were you when I died? It's OK. Five. Five? I'm sorry, I shouldn't have told you. No, it's OK, it's OK. I just... I haven't travelled past my own life before. How's your mom? She's OK. Sad. Alba, what are you doing? That's my teacher. Get over here right now. You better go, I don't want you to get in trouble. Come here. Go. I love you, Daddy. I love you too, honey. Alba. Alba? We name her Alba. You met her? Yeah. She's so beautiful. And so smart. You're going to love her so much. So everything's going to be OK? Yeah. Everything's going to be OK. Push. Keep breathing. She's coming. Push. Keep going. Come on. More. There you go. (SCREAMS) Congratulations. She's beautiful. Oh, thank God. (BABY CRIES) (BABY CRIES / VIOLIN BEING PLAYED) Shh. (VIOLIN BEING PLAYED) Henry? Do you know who Alba is playing with? < It's going to happen. That's Alba. < When? Yes, but who's she with? Your daughter. They're both your daughter. She's time travelling. Oh. This year. Is it too weird? No. I think it's kinda magical. (DOOR OPENS) Hey. Where's Alba? She's gone. Honey, you want to talk about it? No. (HORNS BEING BLOWN) Do you want a hand? No, I'm good. (CHILD) # Row, row, row your boat That's it, sing. # Row, row, row your boat... What was that about? What was what? Why is she so upset? She was just sad for a minute, I guess. OK, what does she know? Tell me or I'll... I'll imagine the worst. Go ahead and imagine it. You're going to do it anyway. You alright? Mm-hmm. Thanks. Did you have a nice birthday? Honey. You know if something's bothering you, you can always tell Mommy. No, I can't. Why not? Because Daddy told me not to. Oh. And you love Daddy. But sometimes Daddy can be wrong. You want to tell me what it is? It's OK if you do. You promise? I promise. Daddy's going to die. Who told you that? Alba told me. She did? She told me that Daddy would die when I was five years old. Alba told me that you die when she's five years old. The day that you landed in the hallway, you were shot. That's it, isn't it? You get shot. I honestly don't know. I- I... I'm scared. (THUNDER) > It's dead. But why? That's just what happens. We're born, we live, and when we get old, we just die. (HENRY SCREAMS) (SCREAMS) (DIALS PHONE) How did he get hyperthermia in October? The need to let them do their work here. He said that some guys were chasing him and it was snowing. He got on a freight car train and somebody locked him in - (SCREAMS) And he... Oh, God. They're going to save his foot. He's going to be in a wheelchair for a few months but he's going to be alright. But he has to be able to walk. He has to be able to run. If he can't run... (THUNDER) Daddy? Are you dying? No. Are you going to have to be in this chair from now on? Only for a little while, honey. Things are happening fast now, honey. I'm travelling a lot. It might be because of what they're giving me for the pain. Try to stay, Daddy. How do you do it? When I feel like I'm going, I sing. I sing to myself. Let's try that. # Daisy (BOTH) # Daisy # Give me your answer do # I'm half crazy # All for the love of you # (FIREWORKS) Claire! Claire! Phone the hospital. 4 This will come in handy one day. No, you need to feel it, honey. It'll tell you when to twist. Oh, that's my girl. This smells great, Mom. That's ready, straight over. Don't forget the baster. Got it. Be generous. Yeah, it's hot. Lots. Careful. (LAUGHS) There you go, OK, it's ready. Done. Look, everyone, it's snowing! Oh, honey, your coat. (GIGGLES) OK. There. There you go. Wow. It's beautiful. Can we open the presents tonight? What presents? Santa doesn't come until you're asleep. I already looked in the closet. Alba, that closet was locked. Christmas is in the morning. That's the rule. No presents on Christmas Eve. Then what are we going to do? (WOMAN SINGING OPERA PLAYS) I'm going to get you! Slow down. You almost slipped there. > Come on, this way! > (LAUGHTER) You guys need anything? No. I'm good. Hey, Gomez. Hey. Come outside for a minute. What? It's cold out there. Don't be an old man, come on. It'll just take a second. What... what's up? Just wanted to say thanks for everything, man. You've been a great friend. What are you talking about? Something might happen tonight. Alright? I just want to let you know that... I know I've been a pain in the ass but you've been great. It's all been great. Yeah. Don't mention it. Are you guys crazy? It's freezing. Baby, put this on. Gomez, just give us a minute, man. We're going to give them a minute or two. Henry? No. No. Come here. Come on. Why did you let me invite all these people? I don't want you to be alone. Hey, hey. I wouldn't change anything. I would not give up... one second of our life together. (I love you.) (FIREWORKS) (DEER GRUNTS) (WHISPERING VOICES) (GUNSHOT) I knew I clipped it. I don't see any tracks. Let's try over here. "Claire!" Claire! Phone the hospital. (I love you.) More than anything. I love you. I'll always love you. Stay here. (Alba, sweetie.) Daddy. Oh, Henry. (Henry.) (Sweetheart.) (CLOCK TICKS) Whoa! Daddy? Alba. Daddy, I knew I'd see you again. I knew it! How old are you? When is this? I'm nine. You're nine? And your Mom still leaves clothes? She says you never know. You remember Max and Rosa, don't you? Gomez's kids. They're so grown-up. Run back to the house, you guys. Tell Mom he's here. Tell her to come! Let's go. Wait up! Tell me the story, of how you and Mama met. Doesn't she tell you? She does, but not like you do. Well, it was right here in this meadow. And one fine day, your mom, who's just a tiny little thing, goes out to the clearing. And there's a man there. With no clothes. Not a stitch on him. And after she gives him a blanket she happens to be carrying, he explains to her that he's a time traveller. Now, for some reason I'll never understand... ..she believes him. Because it's true. Henry! I'm going. No, Daddy, sing. I can't sing. Henry. Where are you from? I'm 39. Alba is just a baby, we're in the house, we're happy. Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I'd have been here waiting. I didn't want you to wait. I don't want you to spend your life waiting. I love you. I can't stay. I know. Sometimes I think he's in the trees. Deciding when to come out and surprise me. I used to think that when I was a little girl. That he was always here, even when he wasn't. I guess he is, isn't he? IMS Subtitles. www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Able 2015