“Rutledge”also is what Gary writes on the board during Eddie’s visit. So they agree upon a codeword: “Rutledge,” which longtime fans will remember was the last name of the person who inspected the elevator where the guys originally met, and was the name of the trust Jon set up to care for his family after his death. “How will we know it’s time?” Eddie wonders. But Rome grudgingly agrees that they won’t tell Maggie - but he wants to get Gary on video explaining it to her in case Plan C comes to pass. ![]() Neither of the guys is comfortable with any part of this idea. But the intense physical pain that accompanies Stage IV cancer is different from the pain of depression, Gary says - kinda angrily, and also kinda understandably - and he just wants to die with dignity. Rome points out that when he wanted to end his life, Gary worked tirelessly to help him see that there was another way. He says when he gives them the signal, they should get in touch with oncology nurse Kevin from the chemotherapy sessions, and he’ll give them the drugs that will “put me out of my misery.” They immediately think he’s kidding, but he’s not. But eventually Gary grows series, asks Rome to turn off the camera and asks them to help him end his life it if it looks like he’s not beating the cancer. Then, we flashback to not that long ago, as Rome films Gary busting on Eddie. And when Maggie steps into the kitchen, Gary asks Eddie to call Rome and have him come over as soon as possible. ![]() ![]() Maggie and Eddie marvel at Javi, who’s trying out his new walking skills, and act like everything is normal. Some time has progressed he’s no longer able to speak, a side effect of his illness, so he communicates by whiteboard. THINGS HAVE GOTTEN WORSE | The hospital bed that the hospice nurse suggested in the previous episode is now smack in the middle of Gary and Maggie’s living room, and Gary is in it.
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