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(energetic electronic music)

- I never dance

It's not my thing.

Oh, sorry, 'scuse me.

Excuse me.

This way. Sorry, 'scuse me.

Hey, well it was really nice to meet you.

- Oh, yeah.

- Do you think that I could call you?

- Sure.

- Do you have a pen?

- Sorry.

- Oh hey!

Actually, I can just punch you directly into my cell.

- Oh great.

- Go ahead.

- I can give you my work number.

- That's cool.

- Actually...

- Your home is fine too, or cell phone, I mean, either way.

- Well...

- It's okay, go ahead I'm ready.

- Nine.

- Nine.

- One.

- Nine, one, seven.

- You know what, I'll give you my home number.

- Ooh, home number, okay.

- Five.

- Five, one, six.

Five, one, six.

- Six, five, one, six...

- Cinco, uno, six.

("Night Like This" by Hilary Duff)

(car alarm activating)

- Hi, did you have a nice time?

(office noise)

- Here you go.

- Thanks, Justin.

- Did ya finish the spreadsheets?

- I'm on top of it Dad.

- I need them done by Monday morning.

- I know, I said I'm on top of it.

(phone rings)

- Need a hand?

- Thanks Marie, but really,

I can deal with this on my own.

(sighs)

(knocking on glass)

- How's it going cuz'?

- Fine.

- Are you going to see Tron Legacy?

The trailer looks pretty good.

Where are you going?

- I have a meeting.

- Oh.

(upbeat pop music)

(car alarm activating)

- 'Scuse me.

- Hi, can I help you?

- Yes, I would like to make a return.

- Was there something wrong with the item?

- Well, I bought it here last week

and when I opened it,

I saw that it had a scratch mark on it.

- Ugh, but you opened it.

- Yeah.

- Sorry, once you've opened a sealed item

it's no longer returnable.

- But it had a scratch mark on it.

- I'm sorry, you opened it.

- Can I speak to the manager?

- He's not here right now.

- Well then, when will he be back?

- Gee, I don't know.

He's on break.

- I want his name and his telephone number.

- Well I'm sure if you wait just a few minutes...

- I have no time for this shit!

You'll be hearing from my attorney.

(dice rolling)

(scoffs)

Do you know what?

I gotta go to the bathroom.

- No, no, I'm winning.

- It's not a forfeit, I'll be right back.

(phone ringing)

- [Woman] Hello?

- Hello, is this Miranda?

- [Miranda] Who is this?

- It's Abe, how you doing?

- [Miranda] Abe?

- From the wedding.

- [Miranda] Oh yeah, how's it going?

- Fantastic.

- [Miranda] That's great.

- How's it going with you?

- [Miranda] Okay, can you hold a sec?

(computer beeping over phone)

Hello?

Listen, sorry but I have to go.

- Oh no problem.

Would you like to get together on Saturday?

- [Miranda] Okay, bye.

- I'll come by at three.

("Now is the Time" by Curtis Marolt Project)

(car alarm activating)

Hi, I'm Abe.

Is Miranda around?

- No, was she expecting you?

- Um, yeah...

You know, I probably got the times mixed up.

I'm so sorry, do you know when she'll be back?

- No, not really I'm afraid.

- That's okay, I'll just wait in the car if that's okay.

Thanks.

(car alarm activating)

(sighs)

Marie, what are you doing here?

- I couldn't help myself.

I know how hard it is for you to get things done

and I didn't want to see you get in trouble with your dad.

- Oh Marie really, you didn't have to.

- One thing though,

give up on the girl.

- But, how did you...

- Please Abe, I wasn't born yesterday.

Forget about her.

She's too good for you.

You haven't got a shot.

(load bang)

- Hey.

It's me, Abe.

- What are you doing here?

- We were supposed to uh...

- Oh, right.

I'm sorry.

- It's okay.

Got some reading done.

But hey, I brought you some flowers.

- Thanks.

Well, come inside if you want.

- Sure.

- Mom, Dad?

- [Miranda's Mom] Hi.

- I have a visitor.

Abe...

- Abe Wertheimer.

- So, can I get you something to drink?

Juice, soda?

- Uh, I'll have a diet coke if you have.

- So sorry, I forgot you were coming by really.

- Oh really, don't worry about it.

I had some stuff to do in the area.

- Really?

What?

- Eh, just some things I had to check out, you know.

- No, what?

- Nothing interesting, really.

Work stuff.

- Oh, okay.

Well, make yourself at home.

Sit down, I'll be right back.

- No problemo!

(soda can cracking open)

- What do you do for a living?

- Got a company working real estate.

Property management, commercial developments.

- You mean like all those strip malls?

- Mmhmm.

- Where there used to be parks and mom and pop stores.

- How'd you get into that line of work?

- My dad.

- Work for your dad?

- Yeah but,

he wouldn't've hired me if I weren't up to the job.

He interviewed a lot of people so,

it's not like it's nepotism or anything.

(inaudible TV dialogue)

I really like the way you named your dog "Dog."

So ironic.

No thanks.

I used to smoke.

- It helps me relax.

- Exactly.

That's why I smoked.

Then I started thinking about cancer.

Friend of mine from high school got testicular cancer.

Lost both his testicles.

Can never be a father now.

I mean I guess he could adopt but,

it's not the same.

Not that I am anti-adoption.

Sometimes you know I feel like I was born in the wrong time.

Like if I was born a hundred years ago,

I'd probably already be married with...

Five kids.

- You could have a really low sperm count.

(laughs)

- I don't think so.

- Why are you so sure?

- I had myself tested.

Just in case.

Two points.

(can clinking against ground)

You a Giants fan?

Follow the Super Bowl?

- No.

- Yeah but,

in general are you more into front runners or dark horses?

I kind of see myself as a front runner mentality,

but then I like to play on my dark horse qualities.

Just strategically, if you know what I mean.

When's your birthday?

- January, 30th.

- Interesting...

- Why?

- We met on September, 30th...

- Yeah?

- Well a lot of people will tell you there's no meaning

to dates and numbers but I'll tell you something,

they're wrong.

It has nothing to do with astrology,

which is like total bullshit.

"What's your sign?" "I'm a Gemini." No, no.

It has to do with the dates and numbers themselves.

- Why?

- Because they mean something.

- What's the meaning?

- Takes time to figure out.

But it's there.

And it matters.

Kind of like in the Kabbalah.

Only not the Madonna kind.

Trust me.

Dates and numbers have to be right.

- Okay.

- Miranda,

I have something I want to say.

- What?

- I know this might take you by surprise.

I mean, like totally wild and crazy.

I know I'm just a dark horse at heart,

but I always just tell myself,

"Abe, go for it!"

- Uh-huh.

- Miranda, I want to marry you.

Will you accept?

Don't say anything.

Just think about it, I know.

It's totally crazy, I know.

I just wanted to put it out there, let you know how I feel.

But let's just push that aside for now.

You wanna go to the movies, go to the mall, or something?

Pick up some tacos...

- Hi there.

Did ya have a nice day?

(sighs)

- You finish the spreadsheets?

- Yes.

- Then, where are they?

- The computers jammed.

As soon as I fix it I'll email them to you.

- Jammed?

- Yeah, jammed.

There's a technical glitch in the software.

- I told you I need this stuff done today at the latest.

- Yeah, well it's not like it's my fault.

- Well then whose fault is it?

- I can't take anymore of this crap.

You always blame me for everything.

Well fuck you, I quit!

- Fine.

And you can pack up

and move out of the house while you're at it.

- You can program the TiVo yourself.

(car alarm activates)

(jazz music)

George Clooney.

Nicole Kidman.

Brad Pitt.

(car alarm activating)

- Abe, honey?

Is everything...

(knocking)

- What do you want?

- Honey.

Talk to me.

- Dad's such an asshole.

- I know honey.

- I hate him.

- I know.

- I mean like, I'm always so nice to him, like,

showing him how to work the TiVo and other stuff.

- I know.

- I'm moving out.

- Where you gonna go?

- Away.

As far away as possible

- Do you need any money?

- I have savings, I don't need anyone's help.

I mean like,

Mom I'm...

- Remember, I'm always here for you.

- Mom?

- Yes honey?

- Actually, you never did pay up for my Backgammon winnings.

- Oh, well I'll write you a check in the morning.

- Eight hundred and forty five dollars as of October fourth.

- You're always so good with dates and numbers.

Hey, you wanna play a quick round just for fun?

- First the check.

- Can I pay in installments?

Otherwise, if your father finds out...

- He won't.

- Don't leave us please.

Where you gonna go?

- I haven't decided yet.

Maybe France.

- The dollar's not so strong these days.

- I can go to Mexico.

- But you hate the heat.

- They have air conditioning there.

In some places.

- Then, go to Mexico.

If that's what you need to get out of your system.

(scoffs)

- What's the point?

Wherever I go...

- Maybe you should go back into therapy.

- Psychiatrists are idiots, the whole profession's a joke.

I know my problems better than anyone

and there's no solution.

- Doctor Sawn-ing-shine...

- Doctor Sawn-ing-shine's the biggest

fucking idiot of them all.

- He helped your father and me.

He helped us with our marriage.

Remember, we almost got a divorce.

- You should've gotten divorced.

- Maybe some medication?

- Fuck that, I don't do drugs.

I don't need drugs.

People should just face their problems head on.

Face the truth.

- What is the truth?

- We're all horrible people.

Humanity's a...

Fucking cesspool.

People look in the mirror every fucking day

and lie to themselves saying they're good, or caring,

or loving, but deep down...

But also deep down, they only care about themselves.

People,

people treat you like shit.

Every fucking day

and then they act like other people are shit.

So they get a pet that's all cute and cuddly,

but even an animal knows the hard primal truth.

It is all about what you want

and if there is any kindness or generosity,

it only comes after being well fed,

or having good sex, or knowing that you weren't wiped out

like all the other suckers on Wall Street.

- Baby.

I care about you.

(crying)

(office noise)

- I've got the spreadsheets.

- Thanks Marie.

- Oh, hey Abe.

How's it going?

- What are you doing here?

- My job.

Uh dur...

- Now listen here Abe.

- What are you gonna do, fire me?

- I can't fire you, you quit.

(laughs)

- You wish.

- Abey.

- What?

- Maybe you should go back to school, finish your degree.

- You didn't finish yours.

- Things are not the same.

- So what, like I'm retarded or something?

Like I need the degree but you don't?

- Your brother got a degree.

Talk to him, he's a doctor, maybe he can help you.

- Richard and I don't talk.

- You're the older brother you should make up with him.

- Are you outta your fucking mind?

- But he's your brother.

What'd he do to you that was so horrible?

- You don't know what it was like growing up with him.

You can never understand.

- I'm gonna tell him to give you a call.

Enough is enough.

- This is between me and him, Dad.

Stay out of it.

Can you believe my father?

Like I didn't even do anything

and yet somehow, it's always all my fault.

- Well, family and business is always a tricky combination.

- Everything would be fine

if he wasn't such a fucking asshole.

You see the way he talks to me.

- I know, it's hard.

- I mean like, I got a lot going on.

I do not have time for this shit.

I'm like in the middle of a relationship.

- Really?

That's great.

Who is she?

- I met her a week ago at a wedding.

- And?

- I'm in love.

(laughs)

- Aww.

- I asked her to marry me.

- Wow.

I mean, isn't that a little...

- She's thinking it over.

- Do your parents know?

- If I told them, they'd totally fuck it up.

I mean like, this is my life not theirs.

- So um, how often have you been seeing her?

- Just saw her this weekend.

- Does she live nearby?

- Yeah, yeah, about three hours away

but really it's not a problem.

- So you only see her on weekends then?

- That's the plan.

For now.

- Well,

I really hope it all works out.

- She said no.

Do you think that I should keep going after her?

- Oh kiddo.

- I should just blow out my brains.

- Don't talk that way.

- You know if it wasn't for my dad I could've been a singer?

That's what I really wanted to be but...

He said I had no future.

Now I'm even too old for American Idol.

("Turn Back Time" by HitparkMusic)

(toilet flushes)

- Hello?

- Hey, it's Richard.

- Hey.

- How's it going back home on the range?

- Okay, how's California?

- Hot.

(laughs)

- So, Mom tell you to call?

- She said you were going through a rough patch.

I just though I'd call and see if...

Well, if you need anything.

- Like what?

- I could lend you some money.

- I don't need any money.

- Listen, I know how tough things can be with Dad.

- Things are just fine with Dad.

- You know, I don't know.

Maybe if you just finish your college degree.

- If I'd wanted a college degree

I'd of gotten one and been like you.

- Listen, I was just trying to help.

I know we're not close anymore.

- We were never close.

The most I ever saw you was like twice a year

when you were in med school.

And you were always late showing up when we did meet.

- Abe, I really have no recollection of being late.

- I know,

that's cuz you don't remember anything you did to me.

- What I did to you, what are you talking about?

- Uh, like the time we planned on going on a cross country

road trip and you cancelled on me at the last minute

because you got invited to go to Fire Island.

- Abe that was like ten years ago

and I paid you back for all of the camping gear.

And alright, I am sorry if you think

that I ruined your summer vacation ten years ago.

- You always ruin things for me

and you always act like it was my fault somehow,

but you're like, you're so superior.

Like, you're not really sorry cuz it's not possible

for you to be wrong.

No, cuz you're so fucking moral.

("Turn Back Time" by HitparkMusic)

What?

- [Miranda] Hi, it's me.

- Oh.

- [Miranda] I'm so sorry about this weekend.

Really, I've been feeling horrible ever since you left.

Can you, can you come over tonight?

- I can do that.

(upbeat pop music)

You know,

not that I'm an expert on these things but,

maybe you should start taking a little less medication?

- Please tell me something.

And I need you to be honest.

Are you for real?

- Absolutely.

200 percent.

- And you're not being ironic?

Like, performance art or something?

- Well, I suppose it's true that most people

would describe me as having an ironic sense of humor,

but I'm definitely not into performance art

or anything like that.

No way.

- And you were serious, about what you said last time?

- Absolutely.

- A thousand percent.

- Even though you hardly...

- I know all I need to know.

Do you think you might want...

- I want to want you.

- That's enough for me.

(sighs)

- I had a long Skype with Mahmoud, my ex.

And I told him all about you.

How different you are from what I'm used to.

All the downside, everything.

And he agrees.

I should stop trying to slit my wrists.

Give up on a literary career.

Give up on hope, ambition, success,

independence, self respect.

I should just get married and have children.

Oh my god, that wasn't horrible.

Things could've been so much worse.

- I know.

- I mean,

like so much worse.

- [Abe's Father] So, how was the traffic?

- Not so bad, I'm pretty good at timing things out.

Still I mean we would've gotten here sooner

except we missed the exit.

- [Abe's Father] Coming off of 95.

- [Abe's Mother] It would've been better

to take the parkway I think.

- I told him to take the parkway.

- [Abe] 95 is the fastest.

- [Abe's Father] Anyways, there's construction going on,

now on the parkway.

Have to take a detour, pain in the ass.

- Well actually, the construction's over.

I think the parkway is much better

- [Miranda's Mother] That's what I said.

- They're supposed to be building a thruway.

Off the turnpike.

Might simplify things.

- Oh yes.

- Going to be rush hour soon.

Terrible.

Wouldn't get stuck in that.

- Uh yeah, so uh...

Let see, here's the walk-in closet, hamper room.

Bathroom.

My mom's a licensed interior decorator,

so she gets really good deals on designer furniture

and fixtures.

Richard's room.

(vomiting sound makes dialogue inaudible)

This is my parent's room.

And, you see this door frame?

- Yeah.

- My dad used to mark here me and my brother's heights

when we were growing up.

- Oh neat, where?

- Well you can't see 'em now.

They were wallpapered over during the first redecoration.

- Oh, that's too bad.

- I know, classic Wertheimer move.

They forgot about it, then it was too late, my dad...

- What?

- Nothing.

Anyway, Richard's shorter than me

and he's super insecure about it, so what do I care?

Now,

this here.

My room.

Whaddaya think?

I'm kind of in love with James Bond 007.

This hat, over here...

It's a copy of the one originally worn

by Oddjob in Goldfinger.

Don't worry,

I am not a Trekky or anything super nerdy like that.

- Is this Richard?

He looks nice.

- Um, eye check.

Don't worry, you'll meet him eventually.

He's a total asshole, just like my dad, you'll see.

I was thinking.

Maybe one day, we could live here.

- What do you mean?

- No, no, no, not in this bedroom, of course.

Or at least, only for a little while.

It's too small in here, no, no, don't worry.

We'd move in my parent's bedroom.

After they move to Florida.

You could redecorate it.

- You mean, you don't want to get your own place?

- What for?

We could keep this home in our family for like, generations.

Our kids could give it to their kids and then to their kids.

Only instead of assholes,

everyone would be totally cool and respectful.

We have central heating and air conditioning.

Outdoor swimming pool.

What more could you ask for?

- Abe?

- Yeah?

- There's something I have to tell you.

- Yeah?

- Before we have children.

- Go on.

- And before we get married.

- Yeah.

- Oh, I should've told you before.

- Before what?

- I'm sorry.

- Tell me.

- I feel so stupid, so guilty.

- What?

Whatever it is, it's okay.

- I have a condition.

- What do you mean?

- I have Hepatitis.

Hepatitis B.

- What does that mean, I mean, exactly?

- There's a chance,

a small chance I could infect you.

I could have already.

Although, don't worry, the doctor says

it should have no impact on any pregnancy.

(sighs)

- I, uh...

Is it fatal?

- Rarely.

But still, I thought you should know.

- Thanks.

- This is a hard thing to talk about.

I'm in treatment now.

The doctors are optimistic, but still.

- Still...

- I haven't told anyone.

- No one?

- Except Mahmoud.

Of course.

- Of course.

- Is this gonna affect things?

Make you change your mind?

- Oh, oh god no.

I love you, that's all that matters.

- Thank you, Abe.

I knew you'd be good about this.

- [Voiceover] Hepatitis B is caused by a virus

that attacks the liver.

Though most commonly spread through injection drug use

or unprotected sex, it can even be transmitted

through contact with such bodily fluids as sweat and tears,

or shared toothbrushes.

The virus leads to chronic irritation

and inflammation of the liver causing cirrhosis,

which is often merely setting the stage for liver cancer.

These complications result in the deaths

of 5,000 Americans each year.

- Well I guess that takes care of that.

- What do you mean?

- Come now Abe.

First she wants you for your money,

now she's going to infect you with a terminal condition

if she hasn't already.

Really, come on.

- But it's not terminal.

Hardly anyone ever dies of it.

- Well if you want to take that chance.

- I love her.

- Do you?

("Turn Back Time" by Hitpark Music)

(phone ringing)

- [Woman] Doctor's office.

- Hi, this is Abe. Can I speak to Richard please?

- [Woman] I'm sorry, "Abe" who?

- His brother.

- [Woman] Ah, please hold. I'll see if I can find him.

(classical music)

I'm sorry, he's with a patient now. Can I take a message?

- Yeah, just have him call me back.

- [Woman] Sure, could I please have your number?

- He's got it.

- [Woman] But just so I can have a record.

In case he's misplaced or lost it somehow.

- If he's lost it he doesn't need to call me back.

("Turn Back Time" by HitparkMusic)

- Hi.

- [Miranda] I've been trying to reach you all day.

Is everything okay?

- Yeah, no, sorry, it's just been so crazy at work and all.

- [Miranda] Well listen, I wanted to tell you,

I spoke with Mahmoud, he's back from Dubai

and he said he would love to get together this weekend.

I'm so happy.

Would you like to come with us?

- Um...

Okay.

- [Miranda] Oh good, I was so afraid you'd be all uptight

or upset or possessive neurotic or something.

This is gonna be so much fun, you're gonna love Mahmoud.

- Some Russian immigrants

just bought the house across the street.

It's a young couple.

- It's good to own something.

Owning can change the way you look at the world,

the way you experience it, it can make you more

complete as a person.

You know, people who don't own...

- They have to rent.

- Listen, your mom and I,

we've been talking,

and we've decided if you're gonna want to buy a house

we'll help you out.

- Isn't that wonderful Abey?

- But we haven't decided yet what we want to do.

- Well, where do you plan to live?

- I told you we haven't decided.

We don't think the same way you and Mom do.

- What's that supposed to mean?

- Jackie...

- Maybe I don't want a marriage like yours.

- Abey,

did something happen?

- Like what?

- Well, I mean, is everything...

- What?

No, say it.

You think she's changed her mind about me,

that maybe she's come to her senses?

- I didn't say that.

- Mom, you didn't have to.

Anyway...

Maybe I've come to my senses.

(indistinguishable chatter)

- Hey.

- Oh hi, Abe, I'm so happy you made it.

I was getting worried.

- Yeah, me too.

- Abe, this is Mahmoud.

- It's nice to meet you.

- I love that shirt.

That color, where did you find that?

Loehmann's, hmm?

- Hi, can I get you something to drink?

- Um, diet coke please?

- Sure, I'll be right back.

- So, where are you guys going to live?

- Well, we haven't really gone into detail on that yet.

- We have to see.

- Well you should do it now,

because it is a total buyer's market out there, yes.

- Possibly we'll move into my place.

- But don't you live with your parents?

- Yeah but they're planning to move to Florida.

- Really?

- They're in the planning.

- They're in the planning stages.

- Still, nothing wrong with living with your parents,

it's how most of the world lives.

It's just us Westerners

who are all fucked up and weird about it, right?

- You are such a post-Marxist cliche sometimes.

- At home on the range.

- He's so cute, where did you find this guy?

Oh my god.

- Could you excuse me for a sec?

(panting)

- This feels so good.

Say, do you work out?

- No.

- Oh, you should.

I like watery sports myself.

Don't worry, not golden showers eh?

- It was you who gave her the Hepatitis.

Wasn't it?

- What?

("Place I love" by Nina Persson)

- Ah!

(panting)

- Way to go kiddo.

Oh, it's okay.

You did good.

You did good.

- Wow.

- I uh, got it after I sold the estate.

Your father helped me out.

(sensual mood music)

You want something to drink?

- Um, diet coke?

Or whatever you're having then, would be fine.

Gee, all this time I'd imagined you living in

some depressing place with, I don't know,

stuffed animals and pictures of cats.

- Not quite.

- I never met your husband, what was he like?

- Forgettable.

- Does that mean you weren't sad when he left you?

- We hadn't fucked since '98.

- Did he cheat on you?

- It's not cheating when you despise each other.

- So then,

why didn't you divorce sooner?

- The kids.

- I didn't know you had kids.

- Twins, almost your age.

- What are their names?

- What's it to you, they're dead.

- I'm sorry.

- For what?

- I never...

How did they die?

- One jumped the other OD'd.

- Suicide?

Oh.

Sometimes I've though about ending it all.

- Don't think about it, do it or shut up about it.

- You are so different here

from the way you are at the office.

- I'm not on payroll here.

- You're like,

a cougar.

- Because I like fucking younger men?

- No I didn't mean...

I mean...

- What do you mean?

- I'm sorry Marie, I didn't mean to imply...

- Imply what?

- Look, Marie.

I'm not as inexperienced as you may think I am.

I've been with cougars before, a lot of them.

I'm not a kid.

- I know.

Next think you know, you'll be fifty

and your life will be over,

and you'll still be living at home.

- You know it costs a lot of money to move out.

I'm not rich.

- You're a cheapskate and a freeloader, face it.

- They're my parents, they need me!

- No, grow up.

No one needs you.

(phone ringing)

- Hello?

- [Miranda] Abe, how are you?

I tried reaching you at work but the secretary there,

she said she didn't know where you were

and your cellphone was off,

so I figured I'd call you at home.

I hope that's okay.

- I was running a little late.

- [Miranda] Listen,

I'm so sorry about last night, it was my fault.

Mahmoud...

- It's okay it was nobody's fault.

- [Miranda] I feel so stupid about the whole thing.

I should've known better.

We spent practically the whole night together in the E.R.

It was a nightmare.

I had to hold his hand the whole time

he was being stitched up, he was so freaked out.

I think his jaw might be broken, but really,

he feels bad about the whole thing.

He's litigious, but he's also empathetic.

Anyway, I miss you and I hope you can come over tonight.

I bought you a new toothbrush

so you won't have to borrow mine again.

Abe?

Abe?

- So if you remember what happened

way back on the Roseland project.

The zoning issues, the bank headaches,

the sellers who said they could get approval

when they couldn't, yadda, yadda, yadda.

So what I am thinking on East Lake.

Now here's what I think we oughta do.

If we can possibly get the seller,

we fund the sellers,

and then we stay in the backroom.

We fund them as they go for the approvals, you...

- I'm sorry.

Let's not make issues.

- Okay, well we can decide whether or not it's worthwhile

to go forward and then once you've submitted the wetlands

deliniation, we'll probably do a phase one environmental.

We can also look for some adjacent properties,

of course you know, if you want.

And then as the deal starts to fall together

we can enter into contracts and options

on the adjacent properties so we can get contingent uses.

- [Abe] Very smart.

- So, does that make sense?

- [Abe] Sure, yeah. No, I get it.

- I have to make some calls.

Marie, make copies and Justin, we'll talk about this.

- Ugh, this season Jackie.

So you still bet on the Giants?

- They're not exactly the dark horse team these days.

- Well you say you like the dark horse

and then you throw a fit when they don't come through.

- What can I say?

I like a winner.

- Alright I'll talk to you new week okay?

- Yep.

Abe, come with me inside my office.

I have some things I want to go over with you.

- Okay if it's short,

cuz I got like a lot of stuff I gotta take of.

- Abe, we have to talk.

- We are talking.

- Sit down.

- What for?

- Your cousin Justin.

- I know, total loser.

- I'm giving him your job.

- What?

- Be honest, did you ever even want this job?

- Well my job is my job.

- Justin isn't creative like you.

He doesn't think out of the box, he does what he's told,

he's happy.

You?

- I'm your son.

- I know and this is eating me up.

- No it's not.

- Really, we can't go on the way things have been going

or it's going to be the end of me and the business.

- What you think that I was faking having a stomach problem?

You know Dr. Baskin thinks that I might have an ulcer?

- No.

- A bleeding ulcer.

Or do you actually just think that I'm lazy.

- I think you're in the wrong line of work

and it's my fault I allowed things to go so far.

- Damn right!

It's your fault.

I've given you my best years.

If it wasn't for me, this whole business,

it would've gone under years ago.

- Stop.

- I was supposed to be the dark horse.

- What?

- Does Mom know?

- We've discussed it for a long time.

- All this time,

Now,

you stab me in the back.

- Abe.

- I'm not young anymore.

How am I gonna survive, on my fucking bar mitzvah savings?

- Don't give me your tough love.

- Fuck you.

(tires screeching)

(horns blaring)

(heavy breathing)

- Don't listen to your father.

- I can't believe you didn't discuss this all with me.

- How would it have changed things?

- You don't understand it changes everything now.

This whole time I though I knew you.

That I could count on you, could trust you.

All this time, my whole life, it's been lies.

- Abe honey, no one ever lied.

You just didn't see the truth.

- What fucking truth are you talking about,

that I'm a failure?

- Sweetie, we'd written you off as a failure years ago.

Everyone knows, Richard's the success

and you're the failure.

Life just turned out that way, what could we do?

- Why didn't you screw Richard up?

Why did he have to be the one to get all the praise,

all the prizes, all the...

- I worked for what I got in life Abe.

Nothing was handed to me on a silver platter.

- It's true, I treated you equally.

- Except Richard was the favorite.

- Is it my fault if I studied in school?

- You cruised through school.

Homework was easy for you.

You never had to study.

- I was smart so shoot me.

- It's true, he was gifted,

but I still loved you both the same.

- Bullshit!

- Your problem is that you were lazy.

You had opportunities and you blew them.

- It's true, you always had an attitude problem.

I can remember even from when I nursed you as a baby,

some babies cry, it's true.

Even Richard cried from time to time,

but you were a screamer.

- I can't help it if I was a screamer.

- And I can't help it if I was easy.

- So this is why you put me out on the street?

What am I gonna do now?

- Oh please, don't be such a drama queen.

You know Mom and Dad

will never kick you out of your bedroom.

- No, never.

Although, we are thinking of selling the house

and moving to Florida.

- Fuck both of you.

The wedding's off.

Miranda and I are gonna elope.

- Whatever makes you happy sweetheart,

but are you sure she's going through with it?

- Are you sure that you're going through with it?

It seemed to me when you called there might've been

a little bit of a health issue.

(cars honking)

(tires screeching)

- [Richard] What are you doing?

- [Abe's Mom] Abe, don't.

- Get out of my car!

- What the hell are you doing?

- Can you believe it?

I mean, Justin.

- Justin's a good kid.

- He's a fucking moron.

- Maybe,

but he does what he's told.

People like him.

- What are you saying, you're on my dad's side or something?

- I like Justin.

He's easy on the eyes.

- Are you fucking him?

- Are you jealous?

(retching)

- How could you?

- You're out of shape.

Maybe if you worked out things would be different.

- But Justin, he's like practically in high school.

- He's already been to college.

And he graduated.

Justin?

Justin.

- Hi Marie, hi Abe.

How's it going?

- Let's show Abe life passing him by.

(joyful pop music)

- Oh hi, can I help you?

- Yes, I'm looking for my fiancee.

- Oh I'm sorry, we don't carry any fiancee's here.

- But I know she's here.

- Maybe you'd like to try one of our other outlets?

- Look, I just told you she's here.

Do I have to talk to the store manager?

- Sorry, he's out for lunch,

but he'll be back in a few minutes if you'd like to wait.

- No, I would not like to wait.

I paid for a fiancee and I want her now.

- Maybe you'd like to flip through our catalog.

We could special order for you if you'd like.

But I'm afraid once a purchase has been opened

it can't be returned.

Store policy.

- But, I have a receipt.

- I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't make out the date.

There's a little smudge.

- You know what?

Just give me a store credit.

- I'm sorry, but this was a final sale.

- I need a store credit, I need a store credit.

- Sorry.

- I need a fucking store credit!

(inaudible speech)

- My jaw is permanently damaged.

There are things I will never again do with my mouth.

It's okay.

I know you didn't mean it.

You have no sense of irony.

You don't even really know what it means.

I know you don't mean to be

a total asshole like your father.

I know that you are courageous and loyal

and sticking by Miranda

despite her deadly and contagious disease,

even though you know

she was never really serious about you.

And she would have been far better off

with your brother Richard.

With whom she has so much more in common.

And very good looking, isn't he?

Abe, I know that life has been unfair to you

because it has given you every possible advantage,

so your feelings of inadequacy are endless and unrelenting.

Your toy collecting.

A reflective textbook pathology

of western consumerist capitalism.

But still,

I am afraid I cannot give you any credit.

No credit, no exchange.

No refund.

- But I have a receipt.

- Poor thing, you really don't get it do you?

- Get what?

- Everyone has a receipt

and it never adds up.

It's called...

(Abe mumbling)

- Mom, Dad, he's awake.

(gasps)

- You're okay.

You had a little accident.

You're gonna be just fine.

- What accident?

- Well you totaled your Hummer leaving the office.

- Don't worry, the insurance is covering it.

- You had a very low deductible.

- Your father's been so upset, he's hardly slept a wink.

- When did this happen?

- Almost two months ago.

You were leaving the office parking lot.

- Apparently you didn't look both ways.

- Abe listen, I don't want you to worry.

I won't give Justin your job.

You can work for me as long as you like.

- Where's Miranda?

- I just texted her, she's on her way.

She wants to know if anyone wants bagels.

- [Jackie] Tell her to bring something over.

- And some cream cheese.

- I need to speak with her now.

- She's coming.

- [Richard] Low fat, regular?

- Low fat.

- [Richard] Onion, or garlic?

- Miranda...

- She'll be here.

- Hey.

- Hey.

- How are you feeling?

- Okay.

How 'bout you?

- Okay.

- And, your treatment?

- It worked.

I'm all better.

- It's weird it's like I was dead for two months.

- We thought you weren't going to make it.

We were sure it was over.

The doctors...

- But I made it.

- How do you feel?

- I don't know.

I have no feeling I mean,

my legs, my feet,

toes...

Nothing it's like I'm...

And it's funny because you know what?

I feel like dancing now.

It's weird.

Cuz I had like a lot of dreams.

And you know how people say they wish

their dreams could come true?

Well I don't.

I prefer reality.

I prefer what's here and what's now.

I prefer being with you.

What's the matter?

Why are you crying?

- I know we hardly know each other.

And I know we have nothing in common.

And I know I was never really attracted to you.

And I know how I wasn't going to

let any of that get in the way.

But...

But I never knew.

I never knew I would care.

- About?

- I'm sorry, I have to go.

- Wait, what were you saying that you cared about?

- Care, what?

- You were saying that you never knew you'd care.

- Yeah.

- What were you referring to?

- Nothing.

I'm just talking, being silly.

- Miranda.

- Yes?

- My mother says that she thinks you're

pregnant.

Is it true?

- You know your mom.

- I know, that's why I'm asking.

Because if it's true.

If you're carrying my baby,

it's gonna be okay.

- Don't worry.

I'm not.

(flat-lining)

("A Night Like This" by The Jon D'Agostino Band)

- You know,

the doctor said it's like one in a billion people

that basically lose their legs in a car accident,

come out of a two month coma,

and then develop Hepatitis B.

Marie, could you do me a favor?

- Sure hon, whaddaya want?

- Can you go to Toys 'R' Us and return something for me?

- Sure, no problem.

- If you have to, get the store manager,

I've got the receipt.

- Marie?

- Yes?

- Come closer.

Closer.

Closer.

(sensual mood music)

You don't have to say anything, I know.

I've been told before.

I'm a really good kisser.

(flat lining)

(birds chirping)

(somber, brooding music)

(circular saw)

(crying)

- You know, technically, he actually died on February 6th.

- Technically, what?

- The date's wrong.

- It's okay leave it.

Your mother doesn't need to hear an unimportant matter.

No one cares.

(smooth jazz)

- [Jackie] Did you finish the spreadsheets?

- [Justin] Oh, sure thing Uncle Jackie.

- [Jackie] Show me what you got.

- [Justin] Here you go.

That's a list of all the units and property.

- [Jackie] Has the nail salon paid up?

- Uh no, we are still waiting on the final payment.

- Call Phil again, tell him to follow up.

What about the bagel place?

The attorney's get back to you?

- Yes, they requested

that we move the court date to the end of next month.

- And the dry cleaners, they gonna pass environmental

or they still working on the cleanup?

- The work is done we're just waiting for the inspectors.

- Ask Joe what he can do to speed things up.

I don't want East Lake to fall apart.

- Of course, of course, Uncle Jackie.

("Who You Wanna Be" by Michael Kisur)

("Everything You Need" by Kate Booye)