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So you say that I'm your servant.

Well, that's fine.

That's fine.

I just hope you know that I'm observing.

I've gotten under your skin, your mind.

So you kill all the witnesses.

Cause you want to remember.

they've seen and I will protect the mistedness

cause who wants to say what they really

in charge now

You really should speak up in class more often. You have a lot of important

things to say.

Thanks, Mr. North. Keep on writing, okay?

Okay.

Deanna, your locker smells putrid.

Putrid? Good work, Spinelli. Did your F .A .T. tutor teach it to you? Gross.

You know, we're not in middle school anymore.

Right, because in middle school I was under the impression you were my friend.

It was three years ago.

When the video of me and Tommy Webber went viral.

Holy crap.

What?

Deanna hooked up with Tommy Webber.

No way.

Watch it. Hold up.

Yo. Yo, check this out.

Is that Lambert's little sister?

No way. Webber, you lucky prick.

You want to explain that?

Daddy, I'm really sorry.

I can't even look at you.

Hang up.

911, what's your emergency?

Hi, I'm sorry.

There's no emergency.

That's what she told you?

Because on top of everything else, she lied to us. No, I'm not saying she lied

to us.

How is this guy Darren's best friend? I mean, Jesus Christ, he was sitting at

our dinner table practically every night. Calm down, sweetie.

Deanna Lambert's such a nympho. She totally asked for it.

I don't know what happened, okay? My phone must have been hacked or

You're a liar.

Oh, my dad saw that video.

I should have never let you near my sister.

She started it. Yes. Tell yourself that, you thick, ten -file loser.

Bite back!

Not worth it! Stop!

Not worth the trouble. Dick!

Okay. Calm down, baby.

It's... Tommy.

You okay?

Was it Lambert or trash?

Everyone had their version of my story.

I deleted as much as I could, but some stories just stick.

What did you think?

Nothing.

That's what I thought.

Another cop today, Lambert?

Yeah, I think your tits got bigger this year. What up?

Didn't you guys, like, graduate yesterday?

It's kind of pathetic to still be hanging around here.

Are you pathetic?

Get off of him! Didn't you guys have some kittens to torture? The other gets

at the fast bar in like ten minutes. Let's go get the keg.

Two more long years in this hellhole.

Pounding the days.

I feel you.

I'm applying for jobs tomorrow.

Wanna come with?

I don't know, Dee.

Got big plans to binge watch every season of The Walking Dead this summer.

on, please.

I'll buy you a beverage.

Oh, beverage incentive.

Now we're talking.

Did I tell you this, but I won't let you do any work until I barbecue some? No,

you can come in.

I'd love to go.

Really? Yeah.

Oh, hey, sweetheart.

Hey.

You're home late.

Better get started on your homework.

It was the last day of school.

I know.

Just saying.

You said his dad had trouble this summer. Is that clear?

As we fear.

Is Darren home yet?

Oh, no, honey. He's still at work.

And Stacy just left for work and to drop off the car.

Pick up the car.

I can never remember how their schedule was. She got out of here late, as usual.

She's lucky they don't fire her. She made employee of the month.

Why? Don't use that black hole. Well, I'm sure they give her a little leeway

being a new mother and all. You want some beans?

No, thanks.

Hey, sweetheart, I want to make you a plate. Oh, it's okay, I already ate. How

about some ice cream, then?

Yeah, maybe later.

I got cherry vanilla.

You'll have some, won't you?

Still my favorite.

Thanks for the memo.

Morning. We got a busy one ahead of us. You don't mind staying a little bit

late? If I need you to, you don't need to pick up your daughter from

cheerleading camp?

Dad's not a cheerleader, Bob.

Oh, that's right.

Well, you're lucky, because between Ashley's cheerleading and Jason's Little

League, sometimes I feel like I'm the family chauffeur.

Ah, no summer vacation for us, huh?

She needs to get her license.

Morning. Morning.

Oh, my God.

Mr. Lambert. Hi.

Good to see you.

Fran. Mr.

Lambert and I work together at NPC.

I work for him.

What can I do for you today?

Any chance you could squeeze in a quick oil change?

Uh, let me see.

9 a .m. staff meeting, you remember?

Hell, the paper's going up late.

Yeah.

But, I mean, you totally dodged a bullet.

Nobody's making the commissions they used to.

Uh -huh.

Actually, why don't you go ahead and do Fran's oil change first?

It'll be 15 minutes. Oh, that's perfect.

Darren, your brother went to work already.

Okay. You look nice.

And clean.

I'm applying for jobs today. I could totally hook you up with Jiffy Save.

Maybe next month? Oh, that's okay. I actually need something sooner.

Shit.

I'm leaking again.

I need some new clothes. Nothing fits me anymore.

I heard nursing helps you lose the baby weight. Yeah, why do you think I've been

doing it this long?

You are so lucky Tommy didn't get you pregnant. You know that, right?

Mm -hmm.

I don't even know why I bother getting dressed.

I'll be around later if you need any help.

Yeah.

Bye, baby.

I hate it when your parents take you on these long trips. Maybe you could come

with us sometime.

I don't know. Your stepdad doesn't like me much.

That's not true.

Hey. Hey.

I didn't know you were back from... I'm Santa Barbara with my... Right, right,

right. Yeah.

It's like 50 degrees here.

Are you coming with?

Yeah. Is that okay?

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Totally fine.

Let's go before he treats us.

Sandwich artist?

Well, you are creative.

I'm just here to drop off your resume.

Sure, I'll take a look.

Here.

There you go.

Okay. My manager will call you.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

It's just really bugging me.

I know I know you.

I don't think so.

Wait, did I meet you at Jim Friedland's party?

Guys, come on, let's go. Your name, it's just so familiar.

I'm sure I know you from somewhere.

Was it my viral sex video?

Does that refresh your memory? Come on, Jay.

Sorry. Whoa,

V, you need to work on your interviewing skills.

He totally knew about me, I could tell.

Paranoid. No, I'm not. It's a pathetic little town. It doesn't let my old

know that we even care.

Can't imagine they get much foot traffic out here.

Chris, that could be my last chance for freedom.

Careful, I can smell your desperation.

If they ask about cashier experience, tell them you're really good at math and

you're a fast learner.

I'm just... Good luck.

Hello?

We're closed.

Read the sign.

I'm just here to drop off a resume.

Really?

Great.

Oh. I can come back. No, no. Come on.

Come right in.

Right this way.

Business has been a little slow.

Seeing the piece, it doesn't hold the same vision that it once did in the

budget. You know, that is a large change.

It might take me out of the market.

But still, business does pick up a little bit in Montgomery. I'd like to

another person on board.

So, let's see.

baby today.

Hmm.

English honors.

Impressive.

Yeah, everything looks good.

Deanna. Good.

Michael.

Not gluten -free, are you?

Nailed it.

I start tomorrow.

I knew you'd find something.

Yeah, well, it's just pizza, minimum wage.

Well, I still think it's great.

So what are you going to do with your colossal summer?

Don't buy a car that will talk to me first.

I'm moving out.

What? Really?

Seriously? Moving where?

anywhere but here.

Me, Darren, Stacy.

We're taking April and getting our own place.

It would be really nice to take a hot shower in my own goddamn house once in a

while. At least you have time to shower.

I've got the same 24 hours as everyone else.

It's the cardinal sin of doing laundry.

Guess there was no hot water for a shower.

She'd just go one day without crying.

Um, because she's a baby?

I'm really glad you could be a smartass about it, Deanna.

Really. Okay, I'm sorry.

Hey, it's not like we have to be here much longer.

What? I mean, you won't.

And I won't someday soon, you know?

I'll be out of here.

Look at you, Miss Sunshine, looking on the bright side.

I could barely get through today.

You want to go for a run?

Yeah, let me get my kicks on.

How was work?

Same old, same old.

I got a job.

Hey, that's good.

You can start saving for college.

Okay, yeah, I will.

What? I'm serious.

No, no, no.

I don't want you stuck here after you graduate. Just because I blew it doesn't

mean that you... You could still go one day.

Yeah, maybe.

But you are definitely going.

Oh, why? You don't want me to get pregnant and live in Mom and Dad's

with my girlfriend and work at the chip you saved my whole life?

Exactly.

Smart ass.

Come downstairs later and hang. Let me just check my schedule real quick.

Yeah, totally free.

Okay, bye.

Bye.

Morning.

Hey, sweetheart.

I was thinking French toast.

Aren't you working today? They ask people to volunteer for some days off.

Don't ever work in retail, honey.

What about pizza?

What about it?

I got a job.

Craven's Pizza.

Your father know?

Mom, it's not a tattoo or a nose ring. It's a job.

No, you're right. It's a job. That's great.

I thought you were going to babysit this summer. Well, it's not steady enough.

Cravens is going to give me 40 hours a week.

You have to work nights?

Some, yeah.

I just wish you would have told me. Maybe I could have gotten you something

that Spinelli's. Okay, Mom, thanks.

Cravens will be fine.

Okay, well, French toast it is then, huh?

You never get a chance to cook Sunday breakfast for your kids anymore.

I miss us all eating together at the table.

Grandma would roll in her grave assuming that I work Sundays while you all stay

home and eat donuts.

Not one of us in church.

It's okay, Mom. If we can't have church, we'll have French toast.

I think Grandma would understand.

Well, hey, sweetheart.

Hey.

Stacey and April still sleeping?

Sort of.

Dad's at 10 o 'clock.

She should be up.

Can't you drink from a glass? She was up at 5 to feed the baby.

Does she want a reward for being a good mother?

It's part of the deal when you decide to get pregnant.

Okay, who wants French toast?

Me.

Me, too.

Okay. I hope you're not making any for Stacy.

Or maybe we should make this a hotel, you know? We could do room service.

Yeah.

You know what? Never mind.

We're gonna go out for breakfast.

Oh, no, you don't.

Not after your mother's cooked for you. Oh, it's all right, Ray. I haven't

really started. No, it's not all right. Don't be like that to Mom just because

you hate Stacey.

Hey, well, excuse me! For one, there's nothing better for you than this!

Who died?

Would you like some French toast, honey? Sure.

No, never mind. We're going to go out. Hey, come on. We are? Yeah.

Hey, come here.

Pick up some orange juice while you're out.

Hope I'm not late.

No, you're right on time. As you can see, we're in the middle of a big rush.

Does it ever get busy?

Yeah, we have our regulars.

Oh, this is Tommy. Tommy, Deanna, Deanna, Tommy. Tommy is a pizza -making

master. I taught him everything he knows.

Hey, Dee Dee.

You two know each other?

Yeah. In the biblical sense.

Back to work, Weber.

And you come with me.

We've got some paperwork to fill out. And you get a shirt.

Just the essential.

Wow. I needed that.

I hope you don't smoke. It's a disgusting habit.

I quit last year.

Oh. Good for you.

Quitting is on my to -do list.

I have an older brother. We quit together.

Cool.

Isn't it illegal to smoke in our truck?

No. Technically, yes.

I don't know if I can do this.

Don't say that. I'll stop.

Oh, no. Actually, it's not that.

Oh.

What is it, then?

To see her every night?

Well, no, not every night.

It was a recent breakup.

Too young to have a past.

It was like three years ago.

Three years.

That would have made you a felony.

Yeah, it's a long story.

all the gin joy, son.

No? Nothing?

Listen, you never have to be nice to Tommy. I'm here most of the time anyway.

have no wife.

I'll keep an eye out for you.

You have to do what they did, man.

I'm going to get your shirt.

You're not even going to say hi to me, Dee Dee?

Nobody calls me that anymore.

I wanted to message you a couple times, but you're like a virtual ghost.

What happened to community college, Sherlock?

Don't tell me you graduated in just three short years.

College wasn't for me.

Girls were too stuck up.

Oh, what?

They weren't impressed with your erudition?

I like your ponytail.

Oh, you're still here?

Oh, I'm just waiting for my brother.

You take that in every night? Are you kidding? This is my third Giuseppe.

I am about to turn into a pumpkin.

Can I give you a lift?

Oh, no. He'll be here. You don't have to wait.

So?

So is it awful?

Are you never coming back?

I need the money.

Of course.

I mean, why else would anybody work here?

My brother and I are getting our own place.

Really?

Oh, there he is.

All right, well, good work today, kiddo.

Who was that guy?

Michael.

My boss.

He's after you already?

Not like that.

Well, if he's slimy, I want you to quit right now. I'm pretty sure he's dead.

I just think... It's called affection. You might have heard of it.

Anyway, if you're on time, you wouldn't have needed to wait with me.

Okay, I'm sorry.

Stacey can get me from now on right from work.

How was it, by the way?

You smell so much like onions.

It's bad.

How was your day off?

It was good.

We drove into the city and checked out new places for rent.

What? I thought you had to save up like a couple thousand dollars for like first

and last and the deposit and everything.

Yeah.

I was thinking about asking Stacey's mom for help.

Stacey's rarely talked to her mom since April. Why would you ask anything from

her? You'll just owe her forever.

Calm down. We probably won't ask her.

All we did was talk about it.

But you know we have to get out of the basement.

Yeah, I know.

I do too.

Yeah, I got news for you. You're above ground.

Lullaby and goodnight, see the moon on the water.

Close your eyes, shut them tight, there's a whippoorwill on

high.

Lullaby and goodnight, hear the angels all whispering.

Ocean Crest Mayor Anderson campaigned on creating more jobs in the community.

He said, quote, I would like to see a greater number of living wage jobs.

Where you going?

Jason's. With Lee?

No, just me and Jason. Why?

Because Lee can't come.

Why not?

Because she's busy.

Lee doesn't mind you being alone with her boyfriend?

I think it's the way he flicks his cigarette.

It's not exactly proof of gayness.

Well, like, sometimes he, like, I don't know, he enunciates his words in a kind

of gay way, but it's not in, like, that over -the -top, queen -y way, you know?

Yeah, it's cool he likes people you work with.

Yeah, Michael's cool.

I should get a job.

You.

Nah, you're right.

Totally cut into my binge -watching schedule.

You should get home.

I don't want to go.

Let's crash here.

Yeah, I don't think so.

My mom won't care.

My dad would.

He thinks we're...

Making out and snorting coke and piercing each other's nipples or

Imagine how disappointing it would be in the military.

Dee

Dee.

Hey, Dee Dee.

Want to hang out after closing?

Got some killer cash.

You think I'd like that?

You want another thing that's really nice?

When a girl is clean and fresh, like you just got out of the shower?

Yeah.

Just like that.

Do you see how beautiful you are?

Come on, dude. It'll be fun.

I know you don't have a boyfriend.

How do you know that?

Just a hunch.

Besides, Stacy is picking me up after work, and if she sees you, she'll tell

Darren and he'll kick your ass.

I'm scared.

Tommy, he says to be on the register.

Sometime today.

I'm hoping.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, gotcha.

Is he bothering you? Tell me if he's bothering you.

No, he's nobody.

You sure?

Yeah.

Hey, honey.

You know, it just pisses me off that she didn't ask permission.

She's been such a good girl. She got practically straight A's.

Did you see her report card?

Her honors English teacher told me she might be eligible for a merit

scholarship. Isn't that place served alcohol?

Yeah, but what? Seems like a good way to get into trouble. Hanging around there

at night?

And whatever happened to babysitting? Well, I guess she changed her mind.

I'm sure she was planning to mention it. Yeah.

Yeah, like you mentioned, Stacy, getting pregnant three weeks after you find

out. I mean, don't I have a right to know what goes on in my own house? Maybe

you ask questions, talk to them more, they would tell you things. I ask

questions. You interrogate.

You would, too. You can't see what I did. You need to let it go.

It was so long ago. Thirteen years old, you know. It was a crime. She was a

child.

That is the point. So was he.

Well, that's debatable.

I can't keep doing that.

You don't want to do this.

We're too young and sweet.

You have no idea what happens in junior high, do you?

It's been a while.

Give me that.

You can't tell your brother about this.

You promise?

None of Darren's business.

I have my own life.

I like your pretty face of clothes.

You're prettier than any of the girls in high school.

They're all so made up and fake.

Okay. You started it, remember?

So, we're leaving tomorrow.

Mm -hmm. My church organized this family camping thing for like two weeks.

Sounds fun.

Eh, I know. It's kind of weird. No, really, it sounds nice. You're a whole

family together.

So, Dee Dee doesn't love me any longer.

I'm wondering, do you have a boyfriend?

Shut up. She's way too old for you.

Um, why are you still meeting him?

He's not bad.

Never mind him.

Invite? It's about sex, right? Okay. You don't have to say it so loud.

He wants to have it and you don't, right?

Yeah.

If you don't want to, then don't.

I'm not going to force you or anything. No.

Then what's the problem?

I don't know.

Maybe I kind of want to.

Kind of want to what?

Go on a date with me? What if I let her ruin her life? Can you please leave us

the hell alone? Fine.

I think I can take a subtle hint.

How about you come back and see me some other time?

If you can't see through a jerk like Tommy, you shouldn't even be thinking

having sex.

I'm talking about Jason.

Wait. That's, like, Tommy, like, Tommy, Tommy.

Yeah.

Why didn't you tell me you worked here?

I was going to.

Whoa.

He's not like I pictured.

But, I mean, I get it. He kind of has this energy. You want my advice?

I can't believe you wanted my advice.

But you asked, so... My advice is you're not missing anything.

And in a couple years, you'll be in college, and Jason and I will be here

working crap -ass jobs and hanging out at the strip mall, so... Why waste your

time?

On either of us.

Why are you saying this?

Deanna.

Have fun on your spiritual camping quest or whatever.

Maybe you'll find the answers you were looking for.

Deanna, are you serious?

Tommy.

Can you Twitter or whatever it is you do on that thing to all your millions of

adoring fans and tell them we're having a two -for -one pizza sale, pepperoni

pizza next Saturday?

You need a new marketing strategy.

New? Mm -hmm.

Catch you on the flip side, Diddy.

You know, I'd ask you to do the same, but look at this thing. I mean, come on.

God, it's like a dinosaur. Hello?

It's for you the 90s are calling.

Shut up.

It's all I need.

I don't do Twitter.

Or any of that.

Doesn't that make you like a freak of nature in high school?

Yeah. Oh.

Gotta fix this thing.

Can I ask you a question?

I'm an open book.

You're like an adult with freedom and money, right?

In theory, yes.

Well, then, why would you choose to live here?

You kidding me?

I love this place.

Really?

Why? It's got everything I need. It's got the beach, it's got Jiffy Saves,

Starbucks, rent I can almost afford.

And the fog.

Don't you love the fog?

When you say love, you mean hate with a white -hot passion with a thousand suns?

Then, yeah, I love the fog.

Oh, Deanna, you are so adorably cynical.

There's your ride.

Have a great night.

See ya.

Hey. It's still early.

We should go out.

Girls' night, you know?

We never do that.

Like, drinks and karaoke and acting stupid, right?

I'm working on getting you a fake ID.

What about April?

Darren put her down before he left.

And your parents are home.

Come on, it'll be fun.

You can invite your friend.

What's her name?

We? No, we.

She's the one.

Yes,

we're going home.

It's nice.

It's nice.

What are you doing?

Laundry. Want me to do your nails?

Oh, yeah.

Okay.

What color do you want?

Um, I think there's a blue in there.

Oh, my God.

Didn't you know you have a box of hot pepper red in here?

Oh, yeah.

I remember I got that a while ago because I thought I needed a change.

Then I got pregnant, and I figured that was enough change.

Maybe you can exchange it for blonde highlights or something.

Yeah.

Or maybe Darren could come home to a hot redhead in his bed tonight.

Yeah, let's do it.

He's gonna freak.

You totally did not look like you. I know.

I could be anyone.

I hear Darren's car.

I can't help. Yeah, help.

What else is there? Why are you, why are you still on? I have to show you.

Hey, baby.

What's your name?

That looks great, babe.

That's all you're gonna say?

What?

I said you look great.

You do. You look hot, I mean.

Forget it. It's just hair.

You know, while you girls were playing dress -up, I was working.

I gotta take a shower.

Sweet.

We're running low on pepperoni. Push the salad bar. I think they're gonna know

the difference.

Great, thank you. You're welcome.

Here you go.

Let me know if you guys need anything else.

Seriously, how much is that?

Oh, my God.

No way. Do you have a Lambert work here?

He's delusional.

I guess Tom... Whoa.

Hey, Spinelli. Tommy, we've got a keg of Suzette.

She can buy it to work.

Yeah, I've got to work, Clay.

How much do we owe you?

This one's on the house.

Oh, big shot in an apron.

I look good, right?

You okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

Are you crying?

I've just got a headache, that's all.

The mean girl's just laughing, just so you know.

Okay.

All

right,

I'm driving you home.

I can just imagine explaining to your parents why I let you walk home alone

they find your blood -soaked body lying in a ditch. Come on.

Wow, such a pleasant thought.

Not sure they care.

Have you always been such an optimist? Don't trust me, that's the G -rated

version. I grew up on a steady diet of B -horror movies, Wes Craven classics.

Oh, Craven Pizza.

Got it.

Really? Just now?

Okay, can you take me to the Jiffy Save? That's where my brother's girlfriend

works. Sure, no problem. And trust me, your parents would care.

Excuse me?

Excuse me, have you seen Stacy?

She left early, wasn't feeling well.

Are you sure? Because her car's still here.

I'm sure she left at 9 .30, probably got a ride.

How long did you party with her?

Dude, she's probably married now. It's baby and split. If you liked it, then

should have put a ring on it.

You guys are clowns. You're

having

so much.

I think probably diapers.

What happened to you?

You're his sister.

I'm supposed to pick her up. Here, quick. Put your head down, okay? She's

going to see you.

Hey,

pretty

lady.

Need a ride?

Not going to jump you or anything.

Miss, you want me to?

You think she didn't show up, huh?

Obviously.

She always was kind of a flake.

Seriously, get in.

Come on.

Well, it's exactly the same.

You're a man, so you don't want to kill me?

I'll take that to his grave.

All right.

I'm still crazy.

He's not crazy.

He was unemployed.

Oh. But not anymore.

Okay, well... Good night.

Hey, nice of you guys to finally show up. What are you talking about? I waited

45 minutes and Stacey never came.

What, you mean she isn't with you? No.

What? The car is still at the jiffy safe. They said she left at 9 .30.

Hey,

where could she be?

Hey,

you heard Stacey.

Leave me a message.

Nothing?

Not even a nope?

No.

What kind of mother just leaves her baby?

Don't jump to conclusions, Ray.

She could be in trouble.

She's just looking for attention.

I don't want to hear it, guys.

You sure you don't want to call the police, honey?

Yeah, I did.

And the hospital.

Let's just hang out for now.

Okay.

Did you call her mom?

I didn't hear anything.

I suppose she's just taking a little break.

It's hard.

Hormones. They make a young mother crazy.

What are you going to do?

You know, she was acting kind of funny the other night.

And she wanted to go out, like, partying or something.

Maybe she just decided to blow off some steam, you know? Like you guys used to

do before the baby.

Yeah, well, why'd she have to go out all night?

Why didn't she call or text?

Send me a message.

I need to drive around the neighborhood, check out some friends' houses.

I can't just stand around and wait.

Hey.

I thought you went to work already.

I did.

When I got there, I told them I had a family emergency and I came home.

Let me take the baby. Why don't you make a bottle?

Oh, that's okay. I can do it.

Well, I'm sure you can, but I do know how to hold a baby.

How are you doing?

It's down the hallway, if that's okay.

Yeah, Dan's going to fix your bottle.

Right now.

He's going to fix it right up.

Soon, Daddy's going to be back. And did I tell you?

Grandma needs a new windshield.

A little pebble smacked it on the highway.

And ever since, the crack has been growing bigger and bigger.

Just like you.

Growing bigger and bigger, but a cracked windshield.

That's not a good thing.

Not like you, April.

Hey,

what's

going on?

I was just... He's about to give her a bottle.

There's a star in the sky

for my little baby girl.

What are you doing?

I think I know where Stacey went.

Where? You know how she is about lighthouses?

I'm going to check out that hostel where I took her for her birthday last year.

Okay, well, I've already called into work and told them that I'm not coming

today. You're not coming with me.

You seriously think you're going to drive three hours with April screaming

head off in the back? You haven't slept for like 24 hours. Don't be such a drama

queen. I deal with April all the time. Anyway, she likes car rides.

Fine, go without me.

Come on, Deanna, don't be like that. You're not even...

Dude, she needs, like, twice as much. Look, this is definitely something that

have to do alone.

You and me, we can't do everything together anymore.

Why?

Couldn't I live with you guys?

Shit, Deanna, don't do this right now.

I'm serious. I could watch April in the Afternoons, and I could clean the house.

I can help with rent. and everything. It's not a joke.

We're not playing house, Deanna.

This is our life. This is April's life. I know. I could help you guys. I really

could. I'd better care of that baby than her own mother does.

Hey, listen.

Okay, I know you're miserable right now, okay? I know. I know.

You're gonna have to find your own way out.

Okay?

Stop.

I have to go.

Be back soon.

Ten minutes, okay?

No problem.

Bye -bye.

I need to be having car trouble. You guys good closing up without me?

I think so.

I'll rock the sign.

Lucky for you.

Are you okay alone with him?

Yeah. Because if not, you can leave now.

Go. We've got to keep her.

Good.

Hey, Diddy.

Give me that friend of yours' phone number, will you? Stop calling me that.

mean it.

If you're talking about Lee, she's taken.

Oh, you're jealous, huh?

You don't want to see me with another lady? I get that.

Seriously, though, why'd you and your friend get in a fight the other night?

None of your business.

Okay, fine.

Just trying to be nice?

Guess I'm just mean old Tommy, the guy who ruined your life.

It wasn't a fight, exactly.

It was just a total bitch for no good reason.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who brings out the best in you.

Need a ride?

Don't want to drain the battery.

I used to love doing that.

Hey.

What's wrong?

I used to love doing that.

Okay, it seemed like you did.

I thought I made you feel good, too.

I don't remember feeling anything.

What'd I do?

Tommy, I was 13.

I know, okay?

I never meant to hurt you.

What was I to you, Tommy?

What did you think of me?

I liked you. I thought you were cute.

You thought I was an easy target.

No.

I mean, you started it.

Remember?

Yeah.

I just wanted to kiss you.

Come on.

We were having fun.

It's not like you said no or anything.

I never said yes.

You know, this whole situation messed with my head too, okay?

Your dad and your brother threatening me.

And I lost my best friend.

I'm sorry, okay?

I guess I should have been more careful.

But can you get back in the car?

Please?

Hey, it's Jay.

Just leave me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Jay, I really need to talk to you. Please call me back as soon as possible.

I'm calling.

Do you have a shirt?

Yeah.

Stop what's on me never happened.

Would you have asked me?

There's no good answer to that question, right?

Right.

You'll be a great girlfriend.

No, Dean.

Like, seriously.

I can't.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God, are you okay?

Where have you been?

Kim?

Is Darren with you?

No.

Isn't he at work?

No, he's been driving all over the place looking for your ass.

God, you look and smell repulsive. Where were you?

Kim. Who the hell is Kim?

You remember Corvette Kim?

She came to Jiffy's Save for Beer.

I just went to a party with her.

Wait a minute. You went to a party for two days?

Two days, and you didn't think to, like, call or text or even try?

I know. I know.

I lost my phone. I feel really bad.

But I'm back, so it's okay.

No, it's not okay.

Mom thought you were dead.

We were all really scared.

God,

I have to go talk to Darren.

What is he going to? What is he going to? Nope.

Hey, cutie.

Come around here.

I like that.

Thank you.

Hey,

all you got to do is be nice to me and my buddy. Have a good time. We're going

to leave you a real big kiss. Just a tip, Johnny boy?

Why are you here for the whole session?

Very generous. Very generous.

Oh,

dude.

Honey,

want to clean up here?

Thank you.

Oh, thank you, sweetheart.

Thank you.

Cheers.

Hi,

boys. Let's hit it.

Hey, sweetie.

Here's my number.

Text me yours.

Hey, he's trying to be friendly. Why are you being such a bitch?

I'm a bitch.

I'm the bitch. I'm the bitch.

You've been acting like a goddamn dog in here all afternoon, but I'm the bitch.

Hey, hey, are you bothering my waitress? Was I talking to you? Get out.

Johnny. Who the hell are you? Cheerio. Get out.

Let's go.

Move it. Come on.

Michael, they haven't paid their bill yet. That's all right.

Don't come back. Your pizza sucks.

You okay?

Yeah. All right. Back to work.

You

want

to talk about what happened?

That guy was such a jerk.

Mm -hmm.

I said...

Yeah, you look like you can't wait.

I'm not in a hurry now.

Have

you ever

done something really shitty to a friend? Yes.

No, I mean really shitty.

You doubt me?

Let's examine the facts.

I dropped out of Stanford in my sophomore year for no good reason, mind

other than I just did not like doing homework.

You can imagine what that did to my parents.

Then I got married and divorced twice.

I love both my wives dearly.

And I knew the whole time I was gay.

Talk about doing something shitty to a friend.

Yeah, that's pretty bad.

Thank you.

You're next.

I just need to get out of this town.

And you will.

You will.

Eventually.

But don't confuse a new place with a new you.

I've made that mistake more than once.

You know, you asked me before why I...

Stick around here.

Maybe that's why.

Might as well face myself right here.

It's as good a place as any.

And as for your friend, I'd be worth it to

say I'm sorry.

Just saying.

You're back, obviously.

How was the trip?

Oh, it was fine.

It was like getting bitten by one of the mosquitoes.

It was a nightmare.

Hey, we got a lot of fish and chips.

You can share some of mine if you want. Oh, that's okay.

How's work and the whole Tommy situation?

Oh, we're working it out. Oh, really?

Mm -hmm. Good?

Yeah. So you, um, still moving out?

Nah, I'm not moving out this year.

I have to go.

Oh my God, please. I am so sorry.

I'm gonna go grab some cinnamon things. I'm really, really hungry.

Okay, I'll be right back.

Don't be mad at me.

What? I'm the one who's sorry.

It just felt like I was going to puke all the time until I told her.

We didn't hear you come in last night.

You must be asleep already.

I suppose so.

Are April and Stacey here?

Oh, honey, it's a long story.

Why don't you have some breakfast first? How about some oatmeal? I'm not hungry.

I just want to know where they are.

Well, Darren's still sleeping.

And, uh... Well, I'll let him tell you the details. Do you want some oatmeal?

Mom, I don't want any oatmeal.

Where were you last night?

Work.

I didn't hear you come in. You must have been asleep, honey.

How'd you get home?

My boss gave me a ride.

I was just telling Deanna it's a good morning for oatmeal.

Do you want some? It'll just take me about five minutes. Your boss's name is?

Michael.

How old is this Michael?

Fifty -something.

And what's he doing giving you rides?

He's nice.

Plus, I screwed him.

Diana.

You think that's funny?

Hey, I'll have some oatmeal.

Not now, dear. I don't think it's funny.

I think it sucks.

I think it sucks that you think I would sleep with my boss.

Hey, isn't your boss gay?

Is he? Isn't he?

Why did you just say so? And if he wasn't, what would you think?

That I let him seal me up for a free pizza?

No, I don't have any. No wonder. You will always hate me for something that I

did when I was 13.

Your father's not... I hate you.

That's what you think?

You think I hate you?

Yo, what's she supposed to think, Ray?

Say something.

What? What am I supposed to say?

Tell her you love her.

Tell her.

You shouldn't have talked to your father like that, Deanna.

I know.

But that's no excuse, is it?

Where are Stacy and April?

They are at Stacy's mom's. I thought they hated each other. Yeah, they do.

Well, when are they coming back?

I don't know.

April will be back tomorrow for a couple of days.

Stacy wants to come back too, but I told her I'd think about it. What do you

mean you'll think about it?

She left for two days so she could party. That's not the kind of girl I

the mother of my baby.

Well, too late, dumbass. She is the mother of your baby. What, you think

going to go out and round up some other chick to be April's mom?

Maybe.

No.

You need to call her and tell her to come back. I don't want to do that.

She wanted you to notice how amazing and different

and mysterious she looked.

What are you talking about?

Her hair.

Remember how she dyed her hair?

She was mad about her hair?

It's like she said when she looked into the mirror. She could be anyone, you

know? No, I honestly don't know.

Well, what if she hadn't had April? If she did have April. Okay, well, what if

she didn't? And what if she was in college? What if she was backpacking

Europe? She looked like...

A different kind of girl, and she wanted you to see all the possibilities.

Yeah, okay, so shoot me.

All I can see right now are responsibilities.

Oh, my God, you sound just like Dad.

Hang up.

Hang up.

911, what's your emergency?

I'm sorry, this is no emergency.

No, you need to hear the whole story.

You look so pretty when you do that, didn't you?

Really pretty.

What are you doing? Stop, Tommy. Turn that off.

It's not porn if that's what you're thinking.

Tommy.

Stop. See how beautiful you are.

Thank you.

Holy crap.

What?

Deanna hooked up with Tommy Weber.

No way.

Did someone post this?

No, she just sent it.

Sent it to me?

Me too.

You want to explain that? You can't go to high school as a virgin.

You know that, right?

What's going on?

Diana?

Be right.

I'm coming out.

Hey. Hey.

What? Why are you looking at me like that?

I just figured something out.

What's that? That it's your day off?

No.

I don't hate you anymore.

I mean, something about you still pisses me off, but... I don't hate you.

Wow.

I feel so special.

Thank you.

Is that what you came all the way down here to say? Yeah.

It is.

Seriously. Look at me.

What? It's okay.

I mean, you said you were sorry, and now I'm saying I'm sorry, too.

Okay. Do you feel any different?

Yeah.

Don't worry.

Be serious for one second.

Do you feel any different?

I don't know, maybe.

Really?

Well, you mean it, right? You're not just yanking my chain? Yeah, I mean it.

Yeah, I think I do feel different.

How?

Different like I don't feel like a piece of shit every time you look at me,

Deanna.

Well, that's good, right?

Yeah.

It's very good.

School starts soon.

Yeah, two more weeks.

Your mom says you've been saving your paychecks.

Yeah.

One of the guys down at the shop took me off to a good deal.

This one's a beauty.

My person would have no problem sending my little girl out in her.

Want to take her for a quick spin?

I can't afford this car.

We'll take her out.

I'll get the keys.

Promise you'll never let anyone else drive.

I mean, I just feel better.

I know that you'll always be the one on the drivers.

Okay, I promise.

A little bit quieter.

That was good.

And my first car was this beat -up old Dodge Dart. But after I rebuilt it, she

was a beauty.

My old man was pissed.

I had a nicer car than him.

I never really knew my dad.

I never wanted it to be that way with you.

Your first car is a big responsibility. You've got to treat it with respect.

I understand.

Do you?

Because she is precious.

You okay?

Hey.

We found a place.

It's a bit of a dump, but...

We're taking it.

Okay.

Well, I've saved up a couple thousand dollars and I want to give it to you

I can wait to buy a car.

No. Well, it's my money. Yeah, it's her money. Yeah, and it's staying her money.

Hey, come here.

You don't have to pay us to not forget about you. You can keep the toothbrush

our place. Yeah, think about all the free babysitting you'll do.

Come here.

I got this thing.

Thanks for talking to him.

He really listens to you. He respects your opinion.

He does?

Yeah. He said you really helped him understand what I was going through.

I'm really going to miss you.

You got a car?

Yeah. Sweet wheels, Dee.

Yeah, my dad hooked me up with a really good deal. That is amazing.

Except now I'm the only one without a ride. I'll just say the word.

Word? Word.

Well, Shotgun D has your name on it. Nice.

Awesome D. You have no idea how happy this is.

Isn't it great?

Oh, my goodness. You said, girl, you got a dream. Give it everything that a man

can see. It was meant to be. Don't you think you ought to give it one more

You've seen the glory and the shame. Beauty and the pain. Weakness and the

strength. Waiting for the fame. Don't you think you are? What a kid.