Six Feet Under

In the series finale, David finally embraces a demon; Keith gives 'tough love'; Nathaniel talks to his younger son; Brenda delivers and fights Nate's negativity; Claire gets an exciting call; and Ted inspires sexy photos.

Well, you're not up to being a parent at all.

Yeah.

and you're gonna leave us with him... that's why.

Well... they are kind of gross,

George, I have to go. David's here.

Photographer's assistant.

Yeah, that happens.

Well, that's positive news, isn't it, sweetheart?

I was practically a child when I had him.

- So can you. - Exactly.

And with your gifts, hmm, I'm sure you probably will.

- Huh! - Well, we...

No, not overly so,

- What are you watching? - Hello, Mr. Clean.

Really? I always liked this on you.

I don't think I can move in with you, George.

is a pretty great fuckin' house.

motherhood is the loneliest thing in the world.

What if you got to have your own room?

but I do regret

She's so beautiful.

I can't play it tonight at my big farewell dinner...

I promise.

No offense, hon.

Oh my God, you remember that one dinner that he came to

My sweet baby girl.

Come here.

So as the blood is draining out of the body

Paul Ronald Duncan 1983 - 2005 Billy returns to help Brenda through her difficult time. An inebriated Claire rejects Ted. Rico is eager to discuss the future of the business. George wants to help Ruth tend to Maya while David is consumed with fear.

Nathaniel Samuel Fisher, Jr. 1965 - 2005 David makes arrangements for Nate's funeral with Ruth and Brenda. Keith makes a humiliating discovery. Brenda must answer a difficult question for Nate's daughter, Maya. Claire reminisces on the past.

The boys aren't up yet, are they?

You want me to make you something else?

Oh, thank you, but I'm fine.

Nothing. Never mind.

I want him buried in the family plot next to his father.

- We can't take that funeral. - What do you mean?

But, uh, then...

Your poor mother.

All you've been doing is accusing me of doing the wrong thing!

Are you like, really busy?

I just want to send him to Cabo till he settles down.

It's just so horrifying.

- You and the kids, what would you have? - Nothing is gonna happen.

I just got to get him on a plane and then I can go.

- God is an asshole! - Yes, God is a huge asshole!

Because... um...

The loss of a young person is always a terrible blow.

- It's just going to be family. - I understand.

I can't.

This multiplicity exists in the cluster of grapes;

Well, his music will live on.

One, two...

What you shared? Adultery while your wife's pregnant

Wow, thanks.

Yes, and maybe you find a way

Lawrence Hall Matheson 1971 - 2005 David and Keith begin to feel comfortable in their roles as parents to Durrell and Anthony. Claire shares a common interest with co-worker Ted. Brenda faces common truths. Federico finally understands Vanessa. Feeling liberated after leaving George, Ruth goes camping with Hiram. Nate is checked into the hospital, while the rest of the family (except for Ruth, who is unreachable) waits to hear news from the doctors. Nate enters a brief coma after an operation to repair the damage from his AVM. He appears to be on the path to recovery when he suddenly dies, with only David by his side. MORE -LESS

Pilar Sandoval 1970 - 2005 Claire attends a LAC-Arts benefit show with new friend, Ted. Brenda gets news from her doctor. Ruth babysits for Durrell and Anthony. Nate and Brenda attend a service at Maggie's church.

Huh.

No. No.

- Or you'll whup us. - I did not say that.

Por favor, un momento.

You sold them a casket for $4,000,

which is exactly what I would do if I were 20 years younger.

- I got a piece in it. - Oh, wow.

Sure.

There's no sign of any irregularities,

Then you can take me off your list of babysitters.

Kathy and I are feeling very...

- Okay. - Why?

than what they can see and feel and be right about.

Is that what you're looking for now? A deeply kind person?

Oh, fucking kid.

I've already been called a racist once this week.

or is this just more of a general lecture?

Yeah, uh, great meeting, guys.

I'm not paying for nothing. You pay for it.

through my art.

Well well well. If it isn't the queen of disappearance.

of his penis.

One of my most brilliant students.

Really?

when I want to butter my toast in the morning.

Yeah.

to something that he knows we can't possibly share.

Gracias.

I can always go to a Friends meeting

I don't just mean at work. I mean everywhere.

You couldn't even wait to have dinner with me?

But why?

It smells so good up here.

Peter Thomas Burns 1948 - 2005 David and Keith struggle to create boundaries. Nate and Brenda receive some ambiguous news. Ruth fills her days with activities leaving no time for relaxation.

There's something wrong with my husband.

Nate, it's Maggie.

Get dressed, you guys. Come on. Now.

I figured it was time for me to finally read it.

Sure.

that the baby may have some sort of disorder...

- What are you doing? - Trying to relax you.

than you did when he was living here.

Oh, hey.

You were reading my private stuff.

No no, she said the results were very inconclusive.

This is not about being gay, it's about porn.

I still get so fucking hard.

so you don't have to suck up to him as much as the rest.

God, I wonder if anybody else saw us.

Paul Krugman's editorial this morning, did you?

You want to fly to Haiti for a quickie divorce just for our psyches?

He used to get so excited to look at the moon.

The important thing is not to force it.

I told you not to bring anything, you devil.

Probably to go to some overpriced loony bin.

Then we were both here a couple of weeks ago

Let's circle and see if we can find some nice quirky guy for you.

Thanks.

not to be a parent to these two kids.

That was amazing.

who pontificates about art all the time.

And just how fucking hard it is.

Oh, really, darling. I don't see what the big deal is.

- How can I help you? - I'm not sure.

Oh my God! Children?

But now that I'm standing here looking at you...

Anyway, that's to answer your question from last night.

Lunch.

Fiona Lenore Kleinschmidt 1948 - 2005 Ruth is delighted when her sister Sarah calls. Claire finds a way to keep her money problems at bay. Nate reminisces about his love life while Brenda is away taking time out for a little rest and relaxation. Federico entertains an interesting offer unaware of someone's motives.

- Taylor's a girl. - So?

We have practically a brand-new set back at the house.

That's when you asked me to marry you.

as well as support the support staff in general tasks."

I know.

If you're upset, tell him.

Yeah, I know.

can be here when the cable guy comes

and was dead when they pulled her out. I'm just sick about it.

He's just looking for more proof these kids are too messed up for us.

that it's not going to happen.

Oh, here's the e-mail that's from Fiona's Artist Week group.

Uh, yes, that's the one.

"Sadly, I never learned to play chess,

Shit goes wrong because there's evil in the world, like me!

- All right! - Okay!

- Oh, I haven't met Beverly. - Yeah.

I am the asshole at the center of the universe,

She's at Costco buying hummus by the metric ton.

I bet you never thought you'd see her naked again.

I came back and I said, "Put me to work."

And it's not on their penis.

And I know you do everything by yourself.

Leave him alone. I hate you!

# You fill my soul with hate #

- Men are obsolete. - It's true.

like they've done to us for a gazillion years.

That's what the social worker said.

Okay.

I guess you found it.

I can't. As soon as I get this hot-dog suit off

I felt like she was my first real love.

Fiona let me see all of her.

- But it's okay. - Oh, Fiona.

If you were an artist, you'd have laughed when I said that.

Oh, he's homeless. I was coming out of the Trader Joe's

That'll be it then?

Have you heard from personnel yet?

Oh, okay. Okay. Good good.

Hey, guys! Go put your books in your rooms

Daniel Holzenchenko 1939 - 2005 Keith and David wait anxiously for an update from their surrogate, Mary. Billy extends a dinner invitation to Claire. Ruth discovers a new relaxation method with George not around.

Painful like you would not believe.

Could we talk about it another time?

Should we call Mary?

or ever will get pregnant.

It's a waste of time! There is no God.

They're acutely aware that they're being observed

I'm... I'm just, uh...

This is fun, huh?

Hi, Anthony.

That's not true, is it, Julio?

You couldn't tell me that on the phone?

Can I give you a hug?

Of course he's gonna say that.

I heard Julio got into some trouble at school today.

about going to Tangier for a little somethin'.

- Hello. - Guess who's pregnant!

What about Anthony?

Listen, I hate to call you like this,

and he would like to apologize to your son.

Billy told me everything, Claire.

- This isn't a negotiation. - Everything is negotiable.

Hi.

Okay, I get it.

It's okay.

But if you feel a weird energy in the air,

- to how much you can take! - But I made a vow to this man!

There's something I've always wanted to ask.

And if I get a thought or question in my head,

I can hardly put on a bra.

sitting in front of the TV feeling sorry for herself...

God bless him. He was a son of a bitch, but God bless him.

This is what I want...

I'm trying to have a private conversation with my husband.

Okay, are you guys sitting down?

You told our son's school principal

We can be honest with Maya about Lisa being the mother

Lila Simonds Coolidge 1909 - 2005 Brenda is disturbed by Nate's reaction to her latest news; Ruth shares her feelings about George with her knitting circle; David and Keith "propose" to Mary and meet Roger's equally unconventional family; Rico is shocked at how Vanessa and the boys are doing; frustrated, George shares a beer and a song with Billy, whose recent behavior repulses Claire; and Nate comes home to an unpleasant surprise. MORE -LESS

all heavy today...

Gosh, I'm extra excited. Aren't you?

So...

Well, I have errands to run,

but her beau died very young.

Oh. Big Sur.

Keith Charles!

No, we called her like 10 times,

Shit for you guys, huh?

because he couldn't imagine life without a boy.

I'm giving you the directions. For crying out loud!

he was completely homosexual in his orientation.

- It would happen less! - Really? What a good point.

would Dad still love me?

No, I don't want to risk going through all that again.

I got time.

It's like his job came and found my day and ate it.

you don't have to explain.

This is Jackie from work.

No, thank you, Papito.

and I saw this guy once

This Cuban place in Atwater.

Look, I'm sorry. Seriously, I don't know what to say

Obviously, we don't know. Just open the window,

Yeah, they miss it too.

Shit! God!

It flew in the door. Stop fucking up.

but those kids of hers know way too much about everything.

Yeah, well, at least he knows how to keep a secret.

Yeah?

They say, "You're gonna feel a little prick in your hand."

You must be looking forward to this routine.

Say "Good night, Uncle Keith."

Ooh, good.

Sure.

Nate!

If I could change just by snapping my fingers,

Loretta Smith Sibley 1908 - 1953 Claire is seduced by Billy's new-found lust for life but hits a roadblock trying to fund the next leg of her educational journey; George is haunted by visions of an early trauma; David and Keith meet Mary; Vanessa encourages Rico to mingle, so he does--at a funeral directors' conference.

That's the way it is.

- Excuse me. - Hey hey hey.

- and lie in the sun. - Kiss.

But it would be so good for your art.

Shirley will kick our "gay daddy" asses into the street.

There's all this pressure to be normal.

What's the difference?

No!

I just wanted to make sure we had a copy of your letter in hand.

- All right. - May they be wanted

- Same as you, looking for a date. - Hmm.

- Hi. How are you? I'm Vanessa. - Hi.

God, I forgot for once.

Now in a typical conventional embalming

I remember your work from the board.

Oh, no. That's a mistake. Your computer's screwed up.

You never wanted to adopt in the first place.

So then I called the bank and they said there had been no money deposited.

but, um, I guess not.

- There's Grandpa George. - Hello, there little one!

Our parents... therapists on the frontlines.

"Say, isn't your name George?"

so it's easier for me to be on my own for now.

What's the difference between 21 and 25?

How about some of those little orange crackers?

I'm six inches to your right.

Well, I will if I can.

I wasn't hungry.

I mean, I guess with kids you have to.

Other women have contractions for days. I guess I'm lucky.

She never belonged to me.

You had no right to call that lawyer.

How does it taste?

Samuel Wayne Hoviak 1965 - 2004 Nate hangs with some high school friends but finds that as adults, they share little more than teenage memories; Ruth gets relief from George's daughter Maggie; Brenda is reluctant to accept Margaret's help and struggles in her new internship; David and Keith's latest baby dream starts to resemble a nightmare; Claire bemoans being pigeonholed by her art; Billy defends his career but secretly wonders what happened to his old self; and Rico, mortified that he couldn't take a dating hint, seeks sympathy from Vanessa. MORE -LESS

Andrea Kuhn 1963 - 2004 Ruth dreads George's return from the hospital in light of his recent diagnosis; Nate and Brenda prep for a big day, but an emergency makes them reconsider; David and Keith bring up alternative parenting options for discussion; Rico navigates new waters via internet dating; and Claire enjoys domestic bliss, but crosses a line with her camera, inciting an attack from Ruth. MORE -LESS