Anesthesia Page #5

We treat people the way

we want to be treated.

It's just a compassion.

I don't consider myself compassionate.

I have no respect for my father

because he is bossed around by my mother.

Now, I not only hate her

but I resent her...

...because it's interfering with my life.

All of this is natural.

And... pretty f***ed up too.

You're young.

You don't want your life interrupted.

I love her so much.

Hello, Joe.

F***ing let me out of here.

In about 20 hours, you will

be able to sign yourself out.

So let's skip the f***ing hassle.

By law, I've got to hold you for 48 hours.

Hold a man that wasn't hurtin' nobody.

Come into his apartment uninvited

chuck him in a hospital, strap him down.

If you could kill yourself

right now, would you?

Ain't gonna kill myself.

You'll be dead in a year.

You told me that last year.

Last year I gave you 2 years.

We're right on schedule.

Tell that nurse to

bring me my dinner.

- Not until I...

- I don't think you understand.

You are not here anymore.

Is that what you were

expecting, Mr. Clancy?

It's opening up.

You want to try something else?

I'm good. Thanks.

Hello, Jeffrey.

You too?

- Where is Devlin?

- He's here. The full team.

Care to join me?

Think we can be nice to each other?

I'm optimistic.

- Excuse me.

- His name's Jerry.

First name basis.

- Hey, Jerry, this is Rachel.

- Yeah.

I'm arguing against her in the morning.

Make sure she is hungover.

I'll just have a glass

of that and see a menu.

Sure thing.

Sh*t.

I have to make a phone call.

It'll be a second.

Yeah, who this?

Hey, buddy, how you faring?

How am I faring?

What am I, on a motherfuckin' yacht?

- How are you, Joe?

- You f***ing left town.

I had no choice.

You always got a choice.

Even I know that and I'm

a motherfucking junkie.

A case I've been

working on for 8 months.

So, that's more important than your

friend that you just dumped in a detox?

To a company with $700

million at stake, it is.

Oh, so that is supposed to

belittle me, make me feel small.

What you workin' for Warren F***ing Buffet?

Maybe you could've picked

another day to f***in' commit me.

Hasn't your dad been down?

When I was asleep.

- Well, he'll be back.

- For what?

Says he kept you afloat

for the past 5 years.

And pay for 4 years at Amherst.

You think I haven't heard that?

When you comin' back?

Depends on how long the case lasts.

Hey, man, how much, uh, you make a year?

I read in the newspapers,

you motherfuckers can pull in

2 million plus if you're

a partner at a big firm.

We are not discussing that.

Okay, so what are we going to

discuss because you called my ass.

- I have to go, Joe.

- Why you hanging up so fast?

- I'm in a meeting.

- Don't go, man.

I'll call you later.

Don't forget.

You all I got.

I'll set my alarm to it.

I'll be waiting up.

Hey... hey, Joe?

Yeah?

I love you, man.

I've gotta go.

So what was Ginsberg like?

Fantastic

No way...

When I decided...

F***ing call me.

F***ing call me!

Why didn't you wake me?

You should get the kids up.

Alright.

Hal, it's 6:
45.

No, don't f*** with me this morning.

You know what's happening today.

I don't have the time or energy.

I'm gonna stay at Greg's tonight.

Pardon?

Greg's. He needs, uh...

Are you aware that your

mother is having surgery?

Yes, I thought you'd

want me out of the house.

No, you want to go to Greg's and get stoned

'cause it's harder to do that here now.

- That's actually not the case.

- We're gonna be together this weekend as a family.

That means while your mom

and I are at the hospital

you're home with Ella.

Okay. That's all you had to say.

I just wish I hadn't.

The best thing you can do for

me is to ace that history test.

I got it postponed.

Ella, don't do that.

You could take it with your eyes closed.

Well, I'm not going to.

What are you going to

do during that period?

Talk with Mr. Werth.

Can't you talk with him during a free?

I don't want to.

Why do you care? I'll take it next week.

I need to feel like your life is going on.

That it will go on.

I'd want it to stop for me.

You won't when you're a mom.

Yes, I will.

Just take the f***ing test.

Honey, we should go.

Why do we always have to

play stringed instruments?

It's good for your brain.

So is math and science. So is reading.

Presumably you're being

taught those subjects as well.

They could teach them more and

ditch the hours of violin every week.

Besides, she doesn't let us play any notes.

What do you do?

Spend the first 3 months

learning how to hold the stupid instrument.

You're joking.

It's totally f***ing lame.

Watch your language.

And Mrs. Silver is

nationally renowned.

As what?

As a violin teacher.

And your school happens to have the

top strings program in the country.

You know, families move to

Englewood just to go there.

Is that why we moved to Englewood?

No. I mean, I did check

out the school, but...

Don't you like New Jersey?

- I hate New Jersey.

- I love it.

You're a moron.

I wanted change.

So dad could be gone half the time

and you could get drunk every night?

Holy sh*t.

- Angie, get out of the car.

- Why?

Just get out of the car.

Go to Strings.

Don't you ever talk to me like that again

especially in front of your little sister.

You might be a f***ed up

little monster, but she isn't.

Well, like you say, mom

smart people, girls

especially, are all f***ed up.

You think I'm drinking too much?

It's just wine mostly.

I think you're not happy.

Not happy in the city working.

Not happy in New Jersey not working.

- I don't know what...

- Just don't drink anymore.

It's not that easy.

- Try middle school.

- Gladly.

Aren't there drugs you can take?

I'm on to about every one you can imagine.

So are all the moms you can see.

Except maybe Marta, though she should be.

Real mature, mom.

That will probably be the

highlight of my daylight hours.

- I'm sorry.

- No.

I am.

You should probably get going.

Jesus, f***ing sharks.

- Gracie.

- Good morning.

I need you to give me a hand.

Empty all these.

The ones with screw tops,

you can pour down the sink.

The ones with corks, you can have.

No, I don't drink.

Oh, give 'em to your husband.

Trust me, he'll be happy.

Now.

Are you sure about

these French ones?

He always say...

If he cared, he'd be here.

Where the hell have you been?

I'm on time, aren't I?

For the meeting 2 hours ago?

I'm sure you handled it fine.

I'm second f***ing chair.

This is open and shut.

They should've settled.

All rise.

Counselor, I really hope

you're not going to use

that in my courtroom.

Just turning it off, Your Honor.

Hello, you've reached Jeffrey.

Please leave your name,

number and a detailed message

and I'll get...

Good morning, sunshine.

Speaking of which

where's that paperwork

I can sign myself out

to see some motherfucking sunshine?

What happened to a child like you?

Meaning?

Once you must was a good boy.

Done what him told.

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