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Lowell Anderson

‘Lowell Anderson’

Season 6, Episode 13 -  Aired March 18, 2021

The Cloud 9 founder's son, Lowell Anderson (Dave Foley), visits the store. Dina considers breaking up with Brian. Meanwhile, Sandra helps Jonah spy on Amy's social media.

Quote from Dina

Garrett: Oh, you know what? Here, you had a delivery come in for you.
Dina: Oh, Brian made me some dried fruit. He's getting really good at it. Look how small. That is like 40 pears.
Garrett: That seems like too many pears, but cool.
Dina: Huh.
Garrett: What?
Dina: Oh, he's just surprising me with a visit this weekend.
Garrett: You seem more excited about the fruit.
Dina: Yeah, well, the truth is, I'm planning on ending things with Brian. I just thought I had a couple more weeks before I had to deal with it, but looks like it's dump o'clock. It's tough, you know? Normally I would just tell him I'm no longer stimulated by him mentally or physically, but Brian's such a good guy. He deserves better. I just want him to look back and think, "You know, that was nice."
Garrett: Yeah, there's no such thing as a nice break up. Just make it quick and clean. Rip off the Band-Aid.
Dina: Wow. Quick and clean. You cannot wait for me to be single.
Garrett: Oh, no, that's not what this is about.
Dina: Look at you. You're literally glowing at the idea.
Garrett: Okay.

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Quote from Cheyenne

Lowell Anderson: You know, people like to call me the Elon Musk of big-box stores, but to me, he's the Lowell Anderson of, you know, whatever it is he does. [bites into apple] Yuck, that's mealy.
Cheyenne: Mm. Actually, I just remembered, um, it's almost lunchtime. You probably have to head out to some fancy fish and strawberries place.
Lowell Anderson: Oh, no. I got all day. Yeah, when I visit my stores, I like to get involved. You know, really roll up my sleeves.
Cheyenne: Oh, cool. I bet your elbows are rad.
Lowell Anderson: Oh, hold on. Oh, look at that. That customer couldn't get a feel for that blender because of all this damn packaging. You know, the customer wants to have a hands-on experience with the product, but... You know what? Let's take everything out of the boxes.
Cheyenne: Everything? Like in the whole store? Maybe we should talk the idea through before we decide if it's... good.
Lowell Anderson: You know, I don't really expect you to grasp this kind of out-of-the-box thinking, but I'll tell you what. Just for now, let's go with my idea. And once you build a billion-dollar company, we'll go with one of your ideas. [blows nose in a towel] All right, let's empty these boxes.
Cheyenne: Ew!

Quote from Dina

Brian: [answers video call] Hey, you!
Dina: Hey, you got a minute?
Brian: Yeah, what's up? Did you get the dried fruit?
Dina: Yeah, no, they were very small. Um, so, look... [sighs] I just wanted to say that... I'm sorry. I didn't think I was gonna get emotional. But I'm not too emotional.
Brian: Dina, is everything okay?
Dina: "Is everything okay?" See, this is just like you, always asking probing questions. [groans] I'm a monster. How do you even put up with me?
Brian: It's fine.
Dina: Look, Brian, here's the deal. [silence] [goes to close laptop]
Brian: What are you do... Are you closing the... Dina!

Quote from Cheyenne

Cheyenne: Uh, I'm sorry for the wait, but we're being told that this is... better.
Lowell Anderson: Yes! This is very exciting for you. You're at the forefront of innovation. You're like those chimps they sent into space.
Cheyenne: Oh, oh, hang on, Elias, let me help you with that. [TV smashes on floor]
Lowell Anderson: Well, this doesn't seem to be working at all.
Cheyenne: Yeah, that's what I said.
Lowell Anderson: Well, there was no way we could have known. All right, here's what I want to try next: Once you get everything back into the boxes, let's get rid of the shelves.
Cheyenne: No! Okay, I'm not doing that. You have really bad ideas, all right? You're not a genius, you're just a rich dick!
Glenn: Cheyenne Taylor Lee. That is no way to talk to Mr. Anderson. Sir, I am so sorry.
Cheyenne: I was just... You was all like... Gah! You know, this is so messed, but your hair looks really good, and if you could text me Trinity's number, that would be great.

Quote from Glenn

Glenn: Do you like it? I mean, please, be honest.
Lowell Anderson: I don't. It's bad. And honestly, I find it a little odd that you would get a haircut in the middle of a workday.
Glenn: Wait, you said that I should...
Lowell Anderson: Now, about this Cheyenne person. I assume you're gonna write her up, remind her who's in charge.
Glenn: I-I don't think that's necessary. I mean, she knows who's in charge. I've got the good clipboard.
Lowell Anderson: No consequences, hmm? Like father, like son. Glenn, I'm gonna tell you something painful, but you need to know. I didn't exactly buy your dad dinner that night. Truth is, that night, I offered your dad a chance to save his store. I told him I'd stop underselling him if he could prove he could run with the big dogs by eating a can of dog food. It was very funny.
Glenn: What's the funny part?
Lowell Anderson: Well, he ate the dog food, and I closed his store anyway. I mean, you get it?
Glenn: I can see why dad changed some details about that evening.
Lowell Anderson: Glenn, there are two kinds of people in this world. Weak people, who eat dog food, and strong people, who make them eat it. Now, what kind are you?
Glenn: Are we sure there's just the two?

Quote from Garrett

Garrett: [answers video call] Hey, Brian. What's up?
Brian: Hey, look, I'm sorry to bug you. It's just that I had this strange conversation with Dina just now, and she's not picking up. Is she, like, really busy or something?
Garrett: Yeah, that's probably it. You know, Thursday and everything.
Brian: Yeah, okay, good. 'Cause I was... I was starting to wonder if maybe she was trying to break up with me.
Garrett: Oh, no, I wouldn't know anything about that. But, look, Brian, you're a solid guy, and if, by some chance, Dina doesn't see that anymore, you'll be fine. You're a vet. That'll be great on the dating apps. You'll have pictures of you...
Brian: Dating apps? You think she is trying to break up with me.
Garrett: No, I didn't... I didn't say that. You said that.
Brian: Yeah, but then you said it.
Garrett: You... [Dina enters] What I said was just like maybe... mm. [holds phone to chest]
Brian: [muffled on phone] Garrett, can you hear... [sighs] Am I frozen? Garrett!
Dina: Is that Brian?
Brian: I think we have a bad connection.
Garrett: Yeah.
Brian: Can you hear me?

Quote from Dina

Dina: What is going on?
Brian: [on video call] Well, Garrett just told me that you're breaking up with me.
Dina: Garrett, what the hell?
Brian: So it's not true?
Dina: No... It is. But he wasn't supposed to tell you. I've been working on a whole thing.
Brian: Dina. Just tell me.
Garrett: Okay, the thing is... I just don't think I'm ready to date someone as great as you.
Brian: Honestly, Dina? That is like the nicest thing I've ever heard someone say to me. I mean, I'm, like, flattered. You know, if you're not ready, you're not ready. But is there any chance that maybe you could... get ready? Like over time?
Dina: No. That's how great you are.
Brian: Damn.
Dina: Yeah.
Garrett: See you later, man.

Quote from Glenn

Lowell Anderson: There you are, Cheyenne. Do you have a moment? Of course, you do. Go ahead, Glenn. Tell her.
Cheyenne: Tell me what?
Glenn: Um, Cheyenne, I'm sorry. I have no choice. Actually, I don't have anything to tell you. Except that I'm sorry.
Cheyenne: Oh, okay.
Lowell Anderson: Two kinds of people, Glenn.
Glenn: That's right.
Lowell Anderson: Where are you going?
Glenn: And I'm the kind of people who make other people eat dog food.
Cheyenne: Okay, what?
Glenn: This is for my dad. And for all the other little guys that you shoved around. So yeah, you... you eat it! Come on, y-you jerk. [Cheyenne laughs] Yeah.
Lowell Anderson: [grunts] Okay, Glenn. [eats dog food] [disgusted groans]
Mateo: Oh, he's just insane. That's why he didn't like the cardigan.
Glenn: Give it back.
Lowell Anderson: No, no, I gotta finish it. All the best stuff settles down at the bottom.

Quote from Glenn

Glenn: Okay, Mr. Anderson. The parking lot's right out here and thank you for coming, and you are welcome back any time.
Mateo: Yes, or you can check out any other Cloud 9 in St. Louis.
Cheyenne: Yeah, I hear Quincy is dope.
Lowell Anderson: Oh, the skylight one. Huh, that's a great idea. Yeah, I would like to see as many as possible before Zephra shuts them all down. Anyway, hey, don't let my wife know I spoiled my dinner.
Glenn: Oh, no, sir. We wouldn't do that. [both laugh] [Lowell exits]

Quote from Jonah

Hannah: We are so close to settling this thing, but Carol just keeps pushing and pushing. Now she wants it in writing that Sandra has to deliver the settlement to her in cash in her teeth. [laughs]
Jonah: [sighs] This is good, you know?
Hannah: Uh, yeah.
Jonah: No, I was just thinking, you and me, it's... It's good, and I'm happy.
Hannah: Okay, what's going on here? Are you dying?
Jonah: No, no, it's just... No, I... Last year was tough, and being here with you is... It's better. It's a lot better. [chuckles] I mean, obviously, if Carol were here, that would be best. That would be the ideal scenario.
Hannah: Oh, do you want me to... I can text her. [laughs]

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