Almost Friends Page #5

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I just heard you talking

in the bathroom at the bar.

I heard what you said about me.

- It's not what it seemed like.

- Yes, it is.

But that's fine.

It's how you feel.

I can handle it.

I'm so sorry. I don't

blame you for being mad.

I'm not mad. I'm embarrassed.

And mad, obviously. I'm mad.

I think you're really great.

That's why I said those things.

Obviously.

Don't be like that.

What I was trying to say

is that I don't get you.

I mean, you have so much

going for you. It's frustrating.

You're smart and you're nice.

And you're cute. You're funny.

I'm not funny.

Well, maybe not on purpose.

What?

Oh, hey guys.

Towel. On the bed.

That was a mistake.

No, I know. I'm really sorry.

- Okay.

- Okay.

Okay. I'll talk to you soon.

- Okay.

- Okay.

I don't normally do this

type of thing, you know?

No, i...

I don't usually either.

I'm sorry I said that stuff.

Did you ever go to

cooking school or anything?

Oh, I went to college,

but I never finished.

Why not?

Why won't you talk to me?

I was home for the summer

after my junior year.

And Ben and I were on our

way back from some party.

Don't remember what we

were talking about.

This car...

The headlights of this car

just came out of nowhere.

What happened?

Were you drinking?

No.

No. The girl who was

driving the other car was.

Julie Redding.

She just ran the red light,

and I tried to get out of the way

but I just couldn't react in time.

Was she okay?

It's...

It's amazing.

People say these things

happen so fast and they do.

One second you're living

your life and the next...

Nothing's the same. I don't even

remember myself before that.

Not really.

Think about myself back then, it's

like thinking about somebody else.

I tried to go back to school,

but I was all screwed up,

so I came home. And I was only

supposed to be here for a minute,

but one day became a week, week

became a month, a month became...

Yeah, it was the devil's deal.

I could have eternal comfort, but I had

to trade in all my drive. And I took it.

- It's not true.

- It is true. It is.

But it's okay.

You were right about me.

I'm scared.

I'm scared.

You don't think I see what's

happening all around me?

Don't think I see the world

moving forward every day?

I'm terrified. I'm terrified

that I'm so content

and terrified that I'm so not.

Does that make any sense?

You know, I never told Brad

that I took that pregnancy test.

That's all right. I mean, it would

be one thing if it were positive.

Okay, but the point is I should

be able to tell him everything.

Especially something like that.

And I can't.

That's okay.

You told me.

I really like you.

I should go.

Where you been?

Out with Brad.

Well, that's funny. 'Cause he's been

calling here all night looking for you.

You leading a double

life, Pinocchio?

Aw, come on.

It's cool. People consider me

shady too, believe it or not.

So I've still been thinking

about your friend Heather.

Oh, yeah?

Can I get her number?

Well, I should probably

ask her before I give it out.

Don't be such a b*tch.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean that.

Oh, how's...

How's Amber?

That's funny. She asked the

same thing about you last night.

Oh, that is funny.

What did you tell her?

Said you were all right.

Crawling up my list little by

little every day, popcorn man.

Great news!

Charlie!

What's that number?

You drink a lot, huh?

You get sick all the time?

You're being rude.

No, I find it makes

me feel better.

All right, let's cut to the

chase. What's your story?

- My story?

- Yeah, your dude situation.

Okay, uh, well I'd say

pretty standard.

I've been in a whole bunch of dead end

relationships, et cetera, et cetera.

I'm a romantic.

But I think co-dependency

is pathetic.

So I just keep my distance unless

the guy's totally worth it.

Noted.

How about you?

Uh...

I don't really date.

I was engaged a little while back but I got

left two weeks before the wedding, so...

Oh, wow. Really?

She said that some day I'd

understand and then she hung up.

Did you ever understand?

Nope. No.

Wow. I can't believe you were

so close to getting married.

Yeah. Well, close only counts

in hand grenades, right?

You ever speak to her?

Uh, no, sir, I do not.

That makes sense.

Well, I don't believe

in real closure anyway.

It's like having a last meal

before an execution.

What, you know that 'cause

you were executed?

Chris? Thank you.

No. I'm sorry.

I was being nice.

Okay, Jack, are we ever gonna

get to a point in the night

where you take down that "I'm obviously an

insecure a**hole" wall? Or should I go?

'Cause I know that

guys like you do this,

but you're making me wonder why

you called me in the first place.

Okay, um, I'm gonna go.

I'm sorry.

Hola.

"Hola" means "hello," d*ckhead.

Right.

Something on your mind?

Yeah, I'm just overwhelmed.

Do you wanna talk about it?

Is it Brad?

- Hi,

- hi.

How's it going?

It's good.

Can we talk?

So what's wrong?

Okay, here's the thing...

I'm going to school in a few weeks

and I have a lot to figure out.

- I know.

- Do you?

What is happening right now?

I never should've gotten myself into

this position in the first place.

I don't think we

should talk anymore.

Mmm.

I'm sorry. I have to go.

Amber...

That day, those keys

I said weren't mine...

I was just so nervous.

I've been having to break in

to my house for the last month.

Hey, fellas.

Steve-O. I have a question

for you. Don't lie to me.

- You like playing video games?

- Yeah!

- Is that arcade on government

still open? -Uh-huh.

All right, I want you two guys

to go on down there

and get some games in on me.

That job in New Orleans came through, and

I ran into a little bit of cash, so.

Okay, take it easy there, pal.

I just had this washed.

All right, go celebrate for me.

About time I made someone's

day around here, huh?

Yes! Come on!

What's wrong?

I'm just dealing with

some stuff right now.

Like what kind of stuff?

You know. Anxiety?

Rejection. Inferiority. Paralysis.

Character issues. Moral issues.

Life stuff.

I've never been

the bad guy before, you know?

But I love you.

I love you too, buddy.

- Ow! Jesus, Steven!

Come here, honey.

Charlie...

What happened?

I was out running errands,

and I came home to this.

Where's dad?

The neighbors said they saw him

our front with a moving truck.

Do you have any idea

where he can be reached?

No.

I'm sorry, mom.

It's not your fault, honey.

"Dear Chucky.

"I'll return it all.

You have my word.

"Just make sure your mother

doesn't get too mad.

I know deep down

she understands. I love you."

Are you serious right now?

- What's your problem?

- Nothing.

All right.

Brad! You okay?

Charlie? What are

you doing here?

Oh, my god.

It's a bad fracture.

Shouldn't be career ending,

but his season's over.

What the hell happened?

Uh, it was an accident.

We were racing...

- you were racing? -We were,

you know... he was...

I was being an a**hole.

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