Angus Page #4

but we're kind of stumped on what it should be.

We're hoping maybe you could help us.

Give me a break! What do you want?

- Just give us something we can use to, uh...

- To embarrass him in front of the whole school!

Forget it!

Ow!

Look, it's... it's just for fun, man.

I'm not gonna do it.

Okay. Let's go.

Hey! Let me go! Let me go!

Help!

Ow!

C'mon, man. Let's go.

See? See, tough guy?

I mean, what the hell is your problem?

Look, just help us out with this.

I don't have anything!

Then get something, all right?

This is important, you understand?

Understand?

- I'm still thinking.

- Absolutely.

- What are you doing here?

- Did you take your pill?

Inside coat pocket.

- Angus

- What?

You're making me nervous.

This is my last day as a bachelor.

I need my peace.

- What is your problem?

- Rick Sanford!

- Did you break that kid's nose again?

- I'm thinkin' about it!

What happens when another

quarterback comes along?

Because there's always gonna be

another quarterback, Angus.

I'm sick and tired of hearing that!

People suck, Grandpa.

I could knock this guy out with one punch.

Forget it, you don't understsand.

I don't understand?

That's why I want to go to Jefferson, okay?

Because no one will know who I am.

And if nobody knows who I am,

I don't have to be Angus Bethune.

I can't go to this dance.

You're a coward if you don't.

I can't dance, I can't talk to girls,

but I can smash Rick Sanford's face in!

You're a coward if you do.

You think I don't understand? You think I don't know

what people are saying about April and me?

She's too young? I'm too old?

Screw 'em!

You don't see me punchin' anybody out.

Because you're a fool, Grandpa,

and I'm tired of being one.

I'm a fool, hmm?

Well, April doesn't think so

and I'm getting married tomorrow.

And I don't care what the hell anybody says about it.

I need my moment, dammit!

[ Music playing:
"Funny Face" by The Muffs ]

Why isn't this working?

- Angus!

- Mom, I'm working on my science project.

Oh, okay. You're not wearing this tie.

What are you talking about?

That's a beautiful tie.

It's a clip-on!

Meg, you're making everybody crazy!

You're on me all the time about the wedding.

You're all over Angus about this science school crap!

- It's not crap, Dad.

- It's crap!

It's a wonderful opportunity for him.

It's a chance to excel at something

he's really great at. It's good for Angus.

It's also an opportunity for him to go someplace where

he doesn't have to account for who his parents are.

Screw what other people think.

- You don't have to prove anything.

- Neither does he.

This dance thing is a prank. I don't want him

humiliated in front of the whole school.

You know what you're doing?

You're not giving the boy credit for being strong.

Do you know every time he

sits down in the cafeteria

the kids jump up and pretend

they're being thrown off the bench?

They call him Bigfoot.

- He never mentioned that to me.

- He never told me, either.

You know what they did

with his underwear?

They ran it up the flagpole

just to humiliate him.

And he gets up and he goes

back there every single day.

So don't you tell me I don't know

how strong my son is. I know.

And if he wants to go to any goddamn school where the kids

won't slap their bellies every time he walks by

then he damn well can!

That was you, kid.

Third grade.

Look how you turned out.

[ Music continues ]

Is this... is this a bad time?

- Is this a friend?

- Mom...

- I just wanted to say hi.

- Hi.

Look, Angus, your interview is on the 22nd.

You know how soon that is?

I know when the 22nd is, Mom. Trust me.

It's the day of the dance.

Alright, but that doesn't mean--

Mom...

Forget it!

The interview is at three. You've got plenty of time

to get ready for the dance.

Mom...

Hagen-Dazs!

Come on!

Why don't you bring your little friend?

Since I could remember, my grandfather

was always the big kid down the hall.

It's funny how you can be so comfortable with someone

that you think they'll always be there.

And then one day you realize they're not.

Those are the shrimp rolls?

I thought they'd be bigger.

Oh, God! Are those the meatballs?

I didn't order enough food!

Meg, there is enough food here to feed two armies.

Angus? Angus?

Angus, um, could you help me for a second?

Um, I want you to tell me the truth.

The rosette:
with or without?

Either way.

I can't believe I'm so nervous.

I sent a schedule for Grandpa's pills.

Oh, I know it! Twelve and five.

- One and four.

- Oh.

I've got it all written down in this book, Angus.

I promise I won't forget. Really, I promise.

Would you please tell my husband-to-be

that his future wife is almost ready?

Grandpa, April says she's almost ready.

Good, good. I tell you,

I feel like a kid! Ha ha!

Look at me. I'm nervous!

I'm... I'm sweating!

Got a little secret for you:

I feel like it's my wedding day.

This is your wedding day, Grandpa.

How's April look? She wouldn't

let me see her wedding dress.

I tell you, that woman! Every time I look

at her I get the worst pain

right in the middle of my stomach. You know?

It's a great feeling.

I know.

These things are so stupid. Your mother

wouldn't let me wear a clip-on.

Nobody can tell.

- I'm sorry about the other day.

- I forgot about it.

- I really feel bad.

- It's forgotten.

I didn't mean what I said.

I'm telling you I don't even remember it.

I can't remember anything, not a goddamn thing!

Grandpa, I was a jerk.

I'm glad you're marrying April.

You should see her.

I think she really loves you a lot.

But still, it takes a lot of guts.

You've got balls, Grandpa. More than me.

Angus, Superman isn't brave.

Did you take your pill this morning?

You don't understand.

He's smart and handsome, even decent.

But he's not brave.

No, listen to me.

Superman is indestructible and you can't

be brave if you're indestructible.

It's people like you and your mother.

People who are different

and can be crushed and know it.

But they keep going on out there every time.

I'm not brave, Grandpa.

I'm so afraid of going to this dance.

And I know everybody thinks I'm stupid for trying.

Everybody but you.

I wish I could just stop liking Melissa but I can't.

'Cause I feel sort of like I have a chance, you know?

To be with her, I mean.

I'm not crazy.

I know she's not gonna be struck blind and

ask me to take her home from the dance or anything.

But it's the only chance I'll have.

And I guess I just want one moment with her.

Just one.

I just want my moment.

[ "Reveille" plays ]

Grandpa?

- I'm so glad you were able to do this.

- It's a pleasure, I assure you.

It means so much to Dad.

If we had been moving it,

I might not have been here.

[ Music playing:
"Washing Of The Water" by Peter Gabriel ]

What happened?

Fell of my bike. Pretty stupid, huh?

It's a babe magnet.

So when are you coming back to school?

Tomorrow.

I guess you're not going to the dance?

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