So do you have a boyfriend?
No.
Pretty girl like you must have lots of boys ask you out.
Wil's black neighbor is single...
...always around.
You interested?
No.
- You don't like black people? - Sure, I like...
- She doesn't like black people. - Yes, she does.
- Then why won't she date them? - Let's just eat.
Ma?
You're waiting for me now?
I just want to make sure my baby gets home safe.
Well, what if I have other plans?
Hey, Little Yu. Isn't my daughter beautiful?
She is indeed.
- Say thank you. - Thank you.
Train's here.
Thank your father. I'll be calling him tonight.
Little Yu's got a solid job and good benefits.
I'm getting a bridal contact high.
I feel virginal, fertile.
Where are my bridesmaids?
Seriously, Wil, why don't you just tell her?
- She knows. - She does?
She dropped by my apartment a couple years ago unannounced.
She caught you.
So, what'd she say?
Nothing.
She dropped some dumplings on the table and left.
We haven't talked about it since.
She kept setting you up with guys?
That's when it started.
- Great crab, isn't it? - Smells delicious.
There's an old tradition in Shanghai.
They pick their son-in-law based on his skill at extracting his crab meat.
What am I saying?
You can't have crab because of the...
Your child would be my child.
I would make sure you have anything you want for the rest of your life.
I just want you to be happy.
There are many women who would be happy with you.
Wouldn't you rather have someone younger?
Younger people. Today they love you. Tomorrow, who knows?
It's better to stick with someone who can really understand you.
Besides...
...l've liked you for over 15 years.
I had a lovely time.
You look lovely in this light.
- Hey, Mrs. P. - Hi!
Pardon me. I was just leaving.
He's a lumpy-looking guy.
Yeah.
Are you guys gonna kiss?
No. What?
Are you going to French kiss when you go to Paris?
Go play on the jungle gym.
I got the gig at the Paris Opera Ballet.
Four-year contract.
That's great.
Wow, what an incredible opportunity.
I'm proud of you.
When are you leaving?
I don't know.
Deadline to accept is next week.
Well, congratulations.
Wonder how the gang is doing over at the salon.
Then why don't you go in?
Mrs. Wong's really upset because Raymond's dating a white girl.
And Mrs. Chen, she's been really bitter...
...because her husband lost a pile of money on the stock market.
Carrying one child and sending the other out to do her dirty work.
She never could take care of herself.
Who could the father be?
Do you think the father...
...is someone in our circle?
No way. Fred is too respectful.
Len is too scared.
Too lazy.
Too busy losing money.
Thank God.
Good to know we're safe.
Hello, Wilhelmina. How is that mother of yours?
Didn't you see her the other day at her mahjong party?
Oh, no. I was busy. I wasn't able to make it.
Me too. Everyone's so busy these days.
I heard no one went.
Ma?
Nothing.
Ma?
What?
Do you like Cho?
He's a nice man.
But do you like him?
I just told you. I like him fine.
Do you think Ma should marry Cho?
Does she love him?
I don't think so.
Deadline for Paris is Friday.
You must be excited.
Well, it's Paris.
It's professional validation.
But...
...I have new things here...
...new work.
L... I just...
I don't know if it'll pan out.
It's a pretty big thing to pass up.
Yeah.
Mr. Cho took you to the hospital?
He's a good man.
Don't worry, Professor Gao. Your wife's okay.
Your grandmother's lungs aren't as strong as we'd like to see them...
...but I believe she'll pull through fine.
I'd like to keep her in here for another few days.
Vivian, what are you doing here?
I couldn't sleep...
...so I thought I'd get some coffee with you.
My daughter.
Wil.
Vivian.
Why don't we get breakfast.
After I finish up here, we can talk about your training in Paris.
Wil, can I grab you for a second?
So you're the reason she's dragging her heels on Paris.
She was 6...
...the first time I saw her dance.
She blew away all the other girls.
I haven't missed a single performance since.
Do you love her?
If she doesn't take this job in Paris...
...she may never realize her greatness.
I understand.
What were you all so worried about?
Haven't I been healthy all these years?
This is nothing compared to war.
Don't excite yourself.
That's right, Mrs. Gao. Just relax.
You relax. Preferably elsewhere. I want to speak to my granddaughter.
I'll be back later.
Me too.
Thank God they're gone.
Like I'm so bored I have to listen to his asinine pandering!
How's your mother?
She's doing well.
You're talking to me.
She's totally depressed and humiliated.
Don't tell her about this.
How can I not?
She has enough on her mind.
Your grandfather forbids her to come anyway.
It'll just make her feel bad.
I'll be out soon.
Promise you won't tell her until I'm back home.
Grandma...
Promise me.
You're just in time.
She's watching his plane take off for the States.
Vivian's been leaving messages out the ying-yang.
Hey. It's me.
I wanted to make sure you're okay.
So are you still coming around the theater tonight?
Yeah. Just let me know.
Okay. Bye.
Hey. I'm going into rehearsal in a few minutes...
...so my cell's gonna be off until after the show.
But am I gonna see you after work?
I'll just talk to you later.
And, folks, it will help if you putt to a smaller object...
Your hot dog got cold so I fed it to the birds.
Careful.
We don't wanna train them to eat flesh.
So how's your grandma?
Okay.
Where have you been the last couple days?
It's been crazy.
Vivian...
...there's a lot going on right now.
I'm sorry if I...
If this hurts.
At least it's not a flesh wound.
Ma?
Stupid girl, he's so obviously right for you.
Ma.
We need to talk.
There's not much left on this tape.
I don't think this can wait.
Ma.
I love you.
And I'm gay.
How can you say those two things at once?
How can you tell me you love me...
...then throw that in my face?
I am not a bad mother.
My daughter is not gay.
Then maybe I shouldn't be your daughter.
I can't believe she's gonna do it.
Crazy.
Who are you, a bridesmaid?
I'm not invited.
Ma's not speaking to me anyway.
So...
...you're really not gonna see Vivian off to the airport?
- We broke up. - So?
We broke up.
Hey.
My dad said this is for the bride.
Jesus.
Damn it!
"Hwei Lan...
...you keep refusing to see me.
By the time you read this...
...you may already be Cho's bride.
You've said this is the way fate would have it...
...but if it is your fate to do your father's bidding...
...then it is my fate to try...
...and undo yours.
Yes, people would talk about the age difference..."
Oh, my God.
It's Old Yu!
I may not be what you pictured as your future.
But I know now that I am the one destined for you.
I love you.
I know you love me.
Shouldn't this be simple?
Twenty-nine years ago...
...you married a man you didn't love to be the perfect daughter...
...and now you're doing it again, all for your father's honor.
Dad.
Ma!
Wait!
Wait a moment!
What's going on?
I read the letter. I know.
Wil, quiet! You're causing a scene!
You know what? What letter?
Don't marry him!
Marry the one you love.
Wait a minute.
You don't love me?
Of course she loves you!
Say it! You love him!
No!
No, she doesn't.
She loves him!
This is a mistake! It's not me! It's not me!
- Yes, it is! - No, it's not!
Wilhelmina!
It's me.
Are you insane?
- That woman's karma kills husbands! - Pa, I love her!
I told you to marry the Hong Kong movie star!
At least she doesn't have kids!
- Lf you want a divorce, just say so! - You want it!
- Idiot, I love you! - Dog fart! I love you!
I am indebted to you...
...but I don't love you.
Dad.
I am so sorry.
I can't.
You have thrown away a lifetime of my reputation!
Father, please.
Fantastic! I'll move back in with you.
We'll need a bigger bed, so the baby can sleep with me.
Later, we'll block off the living room for her crib and...
No, Ma. Wait.
We really should repaint. Rose beige would be nice.
It would warm the place up nicely!
No.
You know what I don't understand?
Why did you make us go through this?
Why didn't you just say it was Little Yu and be together?
He's young.
Handsome.
He could have anyone.
He's obviously in love with you.
Today he loves me.
Tomorrow, who knows?
I guess I needed him to declare it. Not just to me, but to everyone.
Besides, I'd never dated before.
I may as well see what's out there.
You know...
...that Vivian...
...she seems nice.
She's leaving for Paris tonight.
You like her, don't you?
Stop the bus!
- You stay... Get... - Wait! Wait!
Vivian!
- I gotta catch my flight. - Don't go. Wait.
That's what I do. I wait.
I hang around, waiting to catch a precious moment with you...
...between your mom and your beeper. I'm sick of it.
We'll have more time after my residency.
It's not the time, Wil. It's how you feel.
You're too scared to look the world in the eye...
...and let it watch you fall in love. You're off and running without a fight.
I'm not the one running off to Paris.
Don't flatter yourself. It's for the ballet.
I thought you wanted to do modern.
What do you fucking care what kind of dancing I do?
Punish me by leaving. Fine.
Don't punish yourself by treating your dreams like they're for shit.
Kiss me.
Right here, in front of all these people.
Vivian.
Vivian, I love you.
- Working late again? - Not tonight.
- Off to Planet China. - Thought you didn't have to do that.
Ma insisted. I have to be there tonight for some reason.
- She still goes to those things? - All the ladies bug her for advice now.
You're late as usual.
Hi, Ma.
Wil, it's been so long.
Busy lately? Try some of this jerky.
Yeah, it's been a busy spring.
Well, a full belly conquers all.
It is 4 a.m. In Paris. Can we please go home now?
I'm not spending my entire break in Planet China.
You promised she wouldn't be here.
She hasn't been coming for a while.
Dance with me?
Wil...
Vivian Shing.
I am asking you to dance with me.
I can't.
There's no music.
So now will you let me move in?
No way!
This is the first time I've ever had my own place.
You're gonna cramp my style.
The world is getting too hard to predict.
It just keeps getting worse.
Revolting!
Let's go.
One more bite.
Folks are leaving.
- Fuck them. - Fuck them.
Fifteen years is too damn long to wait. If you like her, go for it.
How's your squab?
Oh, it's good.
You finally saw Vivian's new show. What do you think?
- I didn't get it. - Me neither.
Well, at least she's marrying a doctor.
Stop patting that side. The baby will turn out lopsided.
Don't be silly.
Patting isn't bad for the kid, right, Wil?
Yeah. But disagreeing with her mother is.
Well said!
The moment that girl is born, I'm coming over every day.
God knows how she'll turn out if she's brought up by you two.
Nice shirt, Vivian.
Now why can't you wear something pleasant like that?
- Because I like to be nagged. - I'll work on her.
So there's only one thing left.
When are you going to have a baby?