A Little Closer Page #2

Synopsis: In the forgotten corners of rural Virginia, Sheryl struggles to balance her work as a housekeeper and raising her two sons, fifteen year-old Marc and eleven year-old Stephen. Hoping to meet the love of her life and bring home a father for her boys, she frequents a depressing, weekly mixer for the towns aging singles set. Meanwhile, Marc is desperate to lose his virginity, and spends his days working at a used car lot. And his brother Stephen, in the throes of sexual discovery, becomes infatuated with his school teacher while hoping to win the approval of a group of peers who adamantly detest her.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director(s): Matthew Petock
Production: FilmBuff
  1 win & 2 nominations.
 
IMDB:
5.7
NOT RATED
Year:
2011
72 min
126 Views


No.

I can tell

that something's wrong.

Nothing's wrong.

Do you want to do

something else?

No, you're fine.

Do you want me to do

something else?

Well

I mean, just, ya know, an idea-

Yeah, go ahead-

Could you use your mouth?

I've never-

It's just an idea,

you don't have to.

Do you want me to? Do you really

want me to do that?

Yeah of course.

Would it feel good for you?

Yeah, definitely.

Okay well, you have to

tell me when.

Because I don't want

to taste it.

Of course.

Do you promise me?

Yeah I promise,

of course.

Do you pinky-promise me?

Pinky-promise.

Okay.

Look at that car!

That's a piece of sh*t!

I bet that's your car, Stephen!

That was the weakest throw

I've ever seen.

Nice!

Yeah!

Come on guys!

We can do

better than this!

That close up,

you can't do nothin'!

You can't

do any better!

Nice throw,

you weakling!

Come on guys, watch this!

What the f*** you doing?

Whatcha gonna do about it?

What should I write?

What should he write?

"Fag"

Write "fag", Stephen!

Yeah!

I bet he can't

even spell "fag"!

That's what he is!

He can't spell his name!

Hey, you know what

a blow-job is?

It's when a girl

puts it in her mouth.

What does it feel like?

Pretty good. My girlfriend does

it whenever I want.

You have a girlfriend?

Don't tell Mom.

Why not?

Don't f***ing tell her!

I think I love you.

You love me?

Yeah.

Are you in love with me?

Yeah, is that bad?

I'm just not ready yet.

What do you mean

you're not ready?

I can't.

Well, when are you

going to be ready?

If you love me then

there's no rush.

People who love

each other have sex.

That's what happens.

I'm just not ready.

Well when are you

going to be ready?

I'm getting tired of waiting.

I just want you so bad,

is that wrong?

No.

Well then I don't see

what the problem is.

I heard it hurts.

It doesn't hurt.

For girls it does.

No it doesn't, it feels great!

How would you know?

I just do.

Will you just please tell me

when you're going to be ready?

I don't know.

Mom?

Yeah?

Can I have some money?

What do you need money for?

I don't know,

I could just really use some.

Well, you have a job, you

could use that money.

Yeah, well I could have enough

if I waited all summer but, I need it now.

Well, you should know,

as an adult if you...

spend money you don't have,

it puts you in a bad situation.

Please can I just have the money

and I'll pay you back as soon as I

get it from my work?

How much do you need?

Maybe, two hundred?

What the hell do you

need two hundred dollars for?

I want to get something

for my girlfriend.

Well I don't have

two hundred dollars.

So I can't give you

anything I don't have...

You can save the money,

then buy whatever it is this

thing you want with your own

money.

Mom?

Yeah?

Can I have

some money too?

No one's getting any money!

But I need some...

Okay, shut up! Eat your food.

Okay, seven basic

principles of the Constitution,

can anyone name one?

- Yes.

- Freedom of speech?

Freedom of speech, yes, but what

principle does that fall under?

Individual rights?

That's right,

individual rights.

Can someone

name another one?

There's one in particular that

I'm looking for- yes?

Separation of power?

There you go,

separation of power.

The reason I was looking for

this one

is because we just

covered this the other day.

Who can give me

a third basic principle?

Stephen, can you stay

for a minute, please?

Can you come over here?

Everyone else, don't forget

your homework for tomorrow.

Okay, first of all,

you're not in trouble.

But I just wanted to talk to you

for a second,

because I've noticed that

you've been drifting in class

and you seem

a little distracted,

is there something on your mind?

No.

Is everything ok?

Yeah.

You're sure...

Yeah.

Okay,

well how are things at home?

Fine.

That's good, what about your mom

and dad, do you guys get along-

I don't have a dad.

Well what about your brother?

You mentioned you had

a brother... how old is he?

He's turning sixteen soon.

Oh okay, is he your best friend?

No.

How's your eye?

Feels better.

That's good.

Look, Stephen,

I just want you to know that if

you ever have any questions

or you feel like you need to talk to

someone, you can come to me, okay?

Okay.

Yeah?

What are you doing?

Using the bathroom.

Well,

I'm going to go pick up dinner.

Okay.

That b*tch is

pissing me off.

She's always yelling at me about

slacking off and everything-

Wait, Stephen, didn't she like,

make you stay after school?

Yeah, why?

Why, dude?

Got some nice pictures

in here.

We should get her back

somehow... some sh*t.

Maybe we could break into

her house when she's not there-

Nah man, sh*t on her car-

Pee in her garden!

You guys really

shouldn't get back at her,

you guys are gonna get caught...

Because we're the only ones

in the class that hate her-

Shut up, Stephen!

- Everybody hates her!

- If we plan it right we won't!

What, are you sticking up for her?

Nah I ain't sticking up for her-

Then why don't you

wanna go with it?

You guys think I can

shoot this behind my back?

Who gives a sh*t?

- Hey.

- Hey.

- What's up?

- Nothing

- So what are you doing today?

- Working.

Oh, well, you think

you could come over?

Now?

Yeah, just take a lunch break

or something.

I already took it.

Oh.

-Well, I got something for you.

-What is it?

Just something.

Tell me what it is.

I gotta tell you in person,

you gotta come over to get it.

Okay.

Okay, alright.

I'll see you soon, alright?

- Okay.

- Alright, bye.

- Are you ready?

- Mm-hm.

- Are your eyes closed?

- Yeah.

Alright.

Is it a promise ring?

Well, if you want

it to be.

Do you want it to be?

Yeah.

It's so pretty.

Where did you get it?

It's a family heirloom.

And you're giving it to me?

Yeah, I love you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Do you really love me?

Yeah.

I love you too.

Doggy, doggy, doggy!

Doggy, doggy!

Come here!

Come here, dog!

Doggy, doggy, doggy!

You ready?

Come on, Stephen! Come on!

We gotta do this quick!

Stephen, I want you

to look out, alright?

Okay.

Don't be a p*ssy.

- Keep a close eye out!

- We gotta do this quick!

Gotta do this quick guys!

Come on!

Hurry up!

Shut up!

Guys hurry up!

It's gonna be so sweet

when I see her face.

Guys! She's here!

Hurry up!

F***!

Dude, come on!

She's coming!

Come on, Stephen!

Dude, come on!

Just leave him!

Come on!

There she is!

I didn't do it.

Don't lie to me, Stephen.

I'm not lying, I didn't do it-

Who did it?

I don't know!

Leave.

Leave.

I didn't do it-

Leave!

Go!

She keeps looking over

here, man! Tell him!

Look, look...

You gonna show us

how to do it, mac-daddy?

Come on, you can do it.

Get me some chips

while you're over there.

Hey...

- Hey.

You want a... want a beer?

I snuck some in.

Sure.

I'm Sheryl.

I'm Gabe.

Thanks.

This is a great table you're at.

You come all the time to this?

No, you?

No.

Do you want to dance?

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