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I'm sorry.

No you're not.

Can I get a hug?

Who's my little man? Hmmm?

I am.

Just great.

Jordan!

Will he do it?

Yeah, he'll do it.

He say's he prefers a live specimen.

What? Did you sell your little ass last night?

I can't believe that little thing of yours is worth...

Two Hundred and change.

That's mine, it's a gift.

Call it whatever you want boyscout.

This telephone bill will have to wait.

It's two hundred for that, plus what you owe me.

It's primo shit kid.

You test the waters before you go in too deep okay?

Coming sport?

Where's your mom?

Does she still think I'm cute?

Just think about someone else's mom.

Let's go.

He's kinda small.

Show him.

Its gotta look just like the picture.

You draw this?

Most of it.

It's not bad.

Decide which arm, roll up your sleeve.

Hey, your arms kinda scrawny kid.

I'm gonna be late for school.

What grade are you in?

Eight.

You'll be beatin' the chicks off with a stick

when they see this.

You don't like girls.

Do you Nathan?

I like them just fine.

Don't worry, I can fix that.

All right fellows lets go!

Form a line along here!

Move! Hustle! Hustle!

Shirts. Skin. Shirts. Skin. Shirts. Skin. Shirts. Skin.

Skin!

Skin!

What's the matter?

Take it off!

Come on! Take it off!

Yeah!

Yeah! Yeah! Fight! Fight!

Nathan!

Break it up! Come on!

Knock it off! Let's go!

In the corner!

Nose against the wall!

Now!

I'm listening.

So what's going on Nathan?

Is it you or just everyone else?

I'll understand.

I doubt it.

Try me.

I got all day. How about you?

The doctors gave me an allergy test.

What are you allergic to?

That's what the tests supposed to find out.

It's my birthday.

Happy birthday.

Am I in trouble?

Go get changed.

Nathan!

Your mother had another party last night.

I'm sorry Mrs. Ross.

Honey, you're the one I feel sorry for.

Hey Shadow.

Today is my birthday.

Come on back here for lunch, if she ain't made you none.

Mom! I'm home!

Kept you up all night I bet.

Mom!

Wake up, there's a girl in my room!

Oh shut the curtains Nate.

What time is it?

It's noon.

Get her out! It's my room!

Just be a sport baby bear.

Please?

Did you get it?

What would I do without you?

Your cake's in the fridge.

Why don't you smoke it?

Maybe you should mind your own business.

Sure, he's just got to shoot up Indian River.

Are these really necessary?

You're the bad guy remember?

Hey Grant, you got kids, give me a hand will ya?

Ferris.

Palmer.

Stop playing games Boon, I need to know.

I need to know when and where.

For sure I'll spill my guts.

In fact I want you to write my biography.

Chapter one.

I'm sure it's a really fascinating story.

Look Schueller, the more you know, the less I sleep.

For now I keep my secrets.

Are these really necessary?

You're the bad guy right?

Any relatives?

Yes, he says he has a father.

We're checking.

You contact social services?

Yeah, we've got someone coming over.

The kid thinks it's his fault.

Hey Nathan.

This is detective Schueller.

Hi Nathan.

What makes you think that son?

I'm not your son.

That's just a figure of speech.

Over used if you ask me.

Why was it your fault?

I wished she was dead.

Then she was.

I didn't mean it though.

I wonder how she would have felt if it was me.

It'd break her heart.

How do you know that?

I've two sons of my own.

Did you ever sell one?

Didn't think so.

Now I am going to need your signature

on a release before you can take him.

That's him right there.

Hey man are you lost or something?

That's a nice car.

And I might have scratched it.

Hope not.

Whoa... relax man.

End of the road Ned.

Headin' west?

What can I get for you?

Hamburger.

All right, anything to drink?

Just water.

It's real easy.

I'm a genius.

According to the rules.

You heading west?

East.

When you pulled in you were heading west.

Wait, wait, what's the number?

No, no, not tomorrow, the next day.

That's the best I can do.

Because I have something I have to do that's why.

Look.

Why would I fuck you?

Exactly.

Hey, it's Boon.

Does he still want me to come?

Let me talk to him.

Why not?

Alright.

Tell him I'm on my way.

I need that number sunshine.

You've got a pretty shitty memory.

Let's hope you don't.

What have you got to trade?

You're life.

You're not the type.

Jesus Christ.

Cool.

Move over.

If you're heading for Vancouver,

I figure it's about 8 hours tops.

Maybe 7.

I'm not going that far.

I think you are.

I'm not a Greyhound kid.

You should maybe slow down a little.

Your ticket not mine.

What's on the coast?

My father.

You black mailing him too?

I wouldn't have to.

Don't stare at me.

There's nothing else to look at.

Jesus Christ.

You know what makes a good dad?

Since you're so interested I'll tell you.

One that helps you with your homework,

takes you to movies, camping and stuff.

And listens to what you have to say.

Even when it's just dumb stuff.

Did you read that in a dictionary?

Didn't yours?

My Dad? Oh yeah.

Everything but the homework and the camping

and the listening.

I'm hungry.

These are cough drops.

No it's a fucking cheeseburger.

This real?

Holy shit.

You okay?

Give me that.

Let me see, move your finger, let me see.

Oh yeah, it's not so bad.

It's not so bad. It's got quite a kick don't it?

Here.

I'm real sorry mister.

It's Boon.

Sorry Boon.

You could have killed me.

You gonna bleed to death over there?

I'll be all right.

Name's Nathan.

It means God's gift.

You don't say.

Here. Clean that up.

World's biggest ball of string is down that road.

How would you know?

I know a lot of things.

Can we stop?

Hey.

Check it out.

It's not as big as I thought.

Maybe it's the heaviest not the biggest.

But you've got to admit, that's a lot of string.

You ever notice how in science fiction movies,

they always make the world look so grim?

Like a nuclear bomb's been dropped or something.

I never noticed.

You probably haven't watched many.

So what can we expect?

I hope it's good,

because I have to live through it and so do you.

Right now is enough to think about thanks.

You're up to something aren't you?

Everyone's got secrets.

Maybe even you.

I grew up in this town.

What side do you want?

That's your side.

Come on.

How is it?

First rate.

Nathan, I need that number.

It's important.

I can't give it to you.

Why not?

You'll have what you want, and leave me here.

I won't do that, I promise.

A promise from a grown up doesn't mean very much.

Yeah, you're right.

You've got food on your face.

So do you.

You take care of number one Nathan.

You give away all you've got

and you won't have anything left for yourself.

You understand?

You stay here, I've got something to do.

I really like you.

How do you like me now?

I'm not your friend.

You need that number.

And you need a ride, so be here when I get back.

How long has he been like this?

You said he asked for me.

What's new Pop?

I got nothing to say and you never did.

Maybe this isn't such a bad set up.

I found a stray.

Not like me, he don't bite.

He just wags his tail.

I like him.

You're looking real good Pop.

Nathan!

Wanna play?

Suit yourself.

Hey.

It's nice out here.

Did you get your business done?

I've got to spend the night.

We'll drive to Vancouver first thing in the morning.

You've got your number.

You still need a ride.

Why don't you play?

I don't know how.

You hit a ball with a stick.

It's impossible not to know how.

Come on, show me what you've got.

Go on, come on.

Ha ha, way to go ace.

Alright.

Choke up on the bat a little bit.

It's too big for you.

And watch the ball hit the bat, okay?

Mom.

Hi honey.

This is...

Nathan.

And...

Boone.

Hi Erin, it's been awhile.

Good looking boy.

So, what are you doing here?

My father.

I heard, I'm sorry.

We've got to go.

It's good to see you again.

It's good to see you too.

It was nice to meet you.

Have you ever seen Forest Rangers?

Kids with the fort?

A thousand years ago.

Which one did you want to be?

I don't know, Chip I guess.

She wanted to talk.

Good for her.

You said we were staying.

You stay, I'm out of here.

Did she break your heart?

Something like that.

Only love can break a heart.

Neil Young said that in a song.

He did, did he?

Something about mining for gold?

Yeah, miner for a heart of gold.

I'm not sure of the exact quote,

but that sounds right.

Jesus I hate this town.

I thought I'd feel different but I don't.

You saw your father. Is that why we're here?

Yeah.

Was he happy to see you?

The man's a fucking asshole okay?

So just save the happy reunion questions.

Don't take it out on me, I'm just curious.

Don't waste your time.

Did he ever hit you?

I hope that's not your story Nathan.

My Dad never touched me.

Hey.

Hi.

We were just on our way out.

Stay.

I think it's a Ferrari.

GTO.

What about mine?

Jaguar.

Aurora plastics corp. 1960.

My dad got it free.

Where? Did he win a spelling bee?

No, his best friend got caught stealing.

So his dad gave away all his stuff.

My Dad got the race set.

And he didn't give it back?

That's harsh.

I bet they weren't friends long after that.

Guess not.

You never made it back for your mother's funeral.

Yeah, well, you know.

Hey... you married Ray Sullivan.

Yeah... he's gone.

Ray never was a reliable type.

He died when I was four.

Sorry kid I ah...

It's okay.

What do you think your doing?

What?

What do you mean what?

I didn't think anyone would mind,

there's four left.

Ahh... that's not a good idea.

I'm hungry. Are you hungry?

Angels, is it still here?

I'm starved mom, let's go.

Yeah, it's still here.

I'm sorry.

I should have asked.

It's just that most boys your age don't drink beer Nathan.

Sometimes Boon let's me have a sip

when we go fishing.

You call him Boon?

Sometimes Dad... mostly Boon.

He says titles are for government officials.

Hey, come on let's go.

Boon.

There's no smoking in here.

Come on.

Sorry.

It's been a lot of years.

Twenty Boon, that's how long it's been.

I didn't know if you were dead or alive.

Not a word.

Yeah.

At first I thought it was your father,

and then I thought it was me.

I was 17.

You did better with Ray.

I never meant to hurt you.

He's quite a little character.

He watches your every move.

You've done good.

You should!be proud.

Yeah%he's something.

What about his mom?

What%did!Nathan say?

He didn't.

She died of an overdose.

He's done fine without her.

I loved you.

You don't know me anymore.

Who's your girlfriend Lloyd?

See that kick ass dude over there?

That's my girlfriend's Dad.

You in to smoking a bone later?

I might be.

Meet us in front of the Tempo at seven.

You smoke right?

How long are we staying?

Lloyd and me wanna go to a movie.

So can I?

Sure why not?

You told her I was your father?

It just came out.

I kind of look like you.

No you don't.

You don't look like me.

Just a little.

Did you set her straight?

No.

Hey, I'm not allowed in there.

Why not?

Come here, I'll show you.

More

Fegause M$waw e$little$wlit.

M nevev need,a$reason why.

Nesuw Ghrist.

Me neither.

Hey, you!know better than that!

You broke them.

I know you're up to something.

I don't think it's right.

I ain't going in there alone.

Yeah, macaroni with ketchup.

- No. - Yes.

- No, no... you're not. - Yes.

Nathan get her off me!

She's your mom.

Is he okay?

What's wrong with Nathan?

I don't know honey.

Now that's a car.

Plymouth Superbird, 446 pack, 390 horsepower.

Dodge supercharger.

'69 Tornado, totally ugly.

Do you read this stuff?

Mostly just tear out the pictures.

She's pretty sexy for a mom.

Yeah she is.

I could take Lloyd in a fight if I had to.

I thought you liked him?

Sure, I just thought that was important to you.

What's your favorite car?

GTO Judge, '69 convertible.

Very impressive.

You want that?

No, you got the real thing.

They're still talking.

I think he's going to mow the lawn.

I doubt it.

He's lucky he didn't electrocute himself.

Last year he was my little boy,

and this year he's 13 going on 30.

He wants to hang out with all the big kids.

Last week he invited this boy over for supper,

I swear it was like the Pope was coming for dinner

the way Lloyd behaved.

It was Wendy Ferguson's son Clay,

he'll be 16 in October.

And you're not going to believe what I caught him doing

in the bathroom last week...

you know...

I think I'm going to have to tie his hands

behind his back so he doesn't injure himself.

Maybe you should talk to him.

From what you tell me he's already got

his technique down.

Boon, I'm serious.

Does Nathan?

I think he's well beyond that.

Well?

Tut some$sugar$in it.

It ou÷4i4bit.

Nathan-

We're heading out.

Wanne go with them?

You wouldn't like it mom, it's just gun blasts

and drug dealers.

Oh really?

Well why don't you guys go watch your movie

and us old folks will go sit on a swing and sip lemonade.

Good idea Mom.

Hey.

I want you to treat Lloyd.

See how fast you can spend that.

It's five bucks just to get in.

Since when?

Since always.

And leave this.

My old man always made me bring my own.

Come on.

It's been in the fridge for awhile.

I'll have a sip.

I'll keep this.

Let's go.

You know what?

I'll walk with you.

I'm gonna walk with them.

Nathan we haven't got time for that.

Why can't we meet them later?

Because, let's go.

Come on.

So you came here to see your Grandfather huh?

Yeah, I think he's dying or something.

Boon won't talk about it.

Old4man0Palmer?

You know lim?

Everyone knows everyone qround4here.

It can get e little scary sometimes.

What's le like?

Put it this way; I don't think he'll be missed.

Why didn't your Mom come with0you?

She gets carsick.

You$know,$they used to go out.

My mom end your dad.

I4know.

Did4he love$her?

How am I supposed to know?

Yeah, I guess so.

Boon's hard to read.

My mom's not.

I wish you guys could stay longer.

Me too.

I don't think this was such a good idea.

They're real cool Nathan.

They didn't look so cool.

They've got a car what more do you want?

Whatever.

He's pissed.

Yeah so?

Put the fucking bottle down Dennis.

I mean it!

Your turn Junior.

Door's open.

So what's with the happy face?

It's a sad face stupid!

You're looking for a bruisin'.

I'll be old enough to vote by the time

you finish rolling that.

I suppose you could do better?

Just about anyone could do better.

Do it hotshot!

On the paper not on my eyes.

So what else are you good at?

Your old man got a job?

Yeah.

It doesn't look like he does,

the way he dresses you.

I'll tell him you said that.

What does he do exactly?

He's a tattoo artist.

Sure he is.

Cool.

I got it for my birthday.

You promised me a lemonade.

That's right I did.

You did.

Well I could always get up now and go and get you one.

No, no.

What's that?

How did that get there?

I got shot.

How?

I trusted someone I shouldn't have.

I'm a little more careful now.

If it makes you feel any better,

the guy who did it went to jail.

A long time ago.

I wanted to see the movie.

Tomorrow night's half price.

We're leaving in the morning.

I can get pissed whenever I want to.

I don't have to hide in a car

in the middle of nowhere.

Lloyd's having fun.

Well he's drunk on his first beer,

what do you expect?

Your eyes are going to burn a whole

right through me.

Your tattoo... did it hurt?

A little...

A lot.

Nathan.

I used to do it with my mom.

It turned her on if I watched.

It turned her boyfriends on too.

Sometimes they'd want to feel me up and stuff.

I bet your mom sings in the church choir.

Yeah, she does.

I just want to be a good kid, that's all.

Nathan, just don't tell anyone okay?

Our secret.

You don't tell mine, I won't tell yours.

It's not real.

It's hollow man I'm telling you.

No it's not.

How stupid are you?

Ask Clay, his old man saw the x-ray.

You're a dick.

Hey give me that back!

Your friend's stupid.

Is it real?

I guess it's as real as you want it to be.

Prove it!

What's he doing?

What are you doing!?

Shit!

Are you okay man?

Shit. You're screwed.

Fuck.

It looks solid to me.

It's real.

Hey, I can't go.

You gotta get Nathan for me.

He's your son.

I can't risk going in there.

What?

It's complicated.

What are you talking about?

I can't explain it right now,

I need you to trust me.

He's not mine.

What?

Nathan's not my son.

He told you I was.

I went along with it.

I wanted you to think I had someone.

Who the hell is he?

Who the hell are you?

Don't let them see you cry man.

That's what they want.

They don't send kids to jail.

Besides we didn't do nothing.

It'll be okay.

I can't believethis is happening.

I'd like to see my son now.

Erin.

Excuse me.

I'm looking for a little guy, Nathan.

I'm sorry Boon.

Come on.

Let's get the hell out of here.

Get your things together we're leaving at first light.

Vacations over.

I don't have anything.

Then get some sleep.

Where are you going?

Out.

It's not fair, I didn't get to say goodbye to Lloyd.

Well you can send him a postcard when you get

to where you're going.

One last screw huh?

You watch it.

I'm your ride to Vancouver.

That's all.

After tomorrow we go our separate ways.

You can save that for someone who cares.

Erin open the door.

You have to trust me.

A ball of string crushed a squad car?

Why didn't you call Ripley's Believe it or Not?

One of the vandals was wearing a yellow happy face,

upside down.

You think it's our birthday boy?

Could be, his father bailed him out.

Great, happy ending.

Can I leave now?

But I didn't know that Boon Palmer had a son.

Hey Lloyd.

I snuck out.

Why did you say Boon was your dad?

It's what I wanted.

He loves my mom.

He said that?

He didn't have to.

It's not so bad you can stay in my room when you come back.

What makes you think I'm coming back?

Boon said so, I heard him, he's coming back.

You're a liar! You're supposed to be my friend!

He's mine!

Get out!

Screw you man!

Hey, move over, come on.

What happened?

You can fuck me if you want.

You think that's what I want?

I'm pretty good at it.

No charge, it's free.

You stop that! You stop that!

She doesn't need you.

Don't leave me.

Nathan, it's cold out there.

Is he here?

No, he never showed up.

Alright, if he does...

give him this.

It's that simple?

Yeah, it's that simple.

I gotta go.

I'll call.

You haven't changed.

I told you everything, I thought you understood.

I don't even know his last name,

I can't help him Erin.

Who are you trying to convince?

He's got a father.

No Boon, he went looking for one and he found you.

Well I've got something big going down,

can't you understand that?

I'm not about to kiss it off over some fucked up

little hustler with a broken heart.

I'll take care of number one and if he's smart

he'll do the same thing.

He's a little boy, Boon.

You gotta stop running!

You're not your father!

What's going on?

Nothing sweetheart.

You never asked for me.

So what are you doing here?

A lot can happen in a day.

You want to talk about it?

I don't know.

We're waiting for him to make the call.

I don't think he knows when the drop is yet.

Listen to this.

I need the phone.

Hey!

Hey I'm here.

Now what?

No, it's at 67.

Look why don't you cut the cloak and dagger shit?

It's getting a little tiresome.

40 kilos.

Yeah that would be the magic number.

Wow that's almost 90 pounds.

Fuck me; you're dead.

So you keep saying.

What you see is what you get.

Get into your car.

Make a right at the first intersection,

at the end of the block, turn left.

Then what?

Don't screw up.

Go! Go! Go!

Get out of the car!

Are you famous or something?

Not exactly.

Here we are.

You bring a lot of boys up here?

No you're the first.

Yeah right, you're not my first.

You seem nice enough.

I won't go all the way, just so you know.

Hey, come on.

Let's have some fun hmmm?

Where did you go?

Did you see a boy come in here?

Could you be more specific?

Who owns that Cadillac out there?

I can't give out that kind of information,

I'm not allowed.

Is this bullet proof?

Are you kidding?

Who owns the fucking Cadillac?

I have to check in my book.

Open the door.

Alright, let's go check the book.

Hurry up! Come on!

Get your little ass out here!

We had a deal!

Deals off!

Let's go.

Go! Run!

Open the fucking door!

Where is he?

Bathroom.

Get down! Get down!

Now you listen to me!

You move an inch and I'll kill you!

Nathan, you in there?

It's Boon, open up.

Did he hurt you?

I don't have a dad.

I asked my mom.

She didn't know.

How's that possible?

I don't have anyone.

Come here.

Why?

Because I$said so.

Closer.

Is this close enough?

Let's see.

Don't worry.

I won't let go.

Let's get out of here.

All that money in the trunk of this car?

You need a lot of bate when you go fishing for sharks.

And you've caught one?

Yeah that's what they tell me, a big one.

I thought you were a drug dealer.

What made you think that?

Cool.

What?

I'm hungry.