Best Day Ever Page #2

For your information, Greg, I'm completely

aware that there is only one Spielberg.

You know, people aspire to be

great film makers with big ideas.

But I've always been completely

realistic about my career.

All I ever wanted was

to make decent films.

I don't have to be Spielberg,

I don't want to be Spielberg.

But we see a film like

Jaws and say "Hey",

that's what I want to do.

Make movies!".

But it's a different world,

Greg, things have changed.

It's a different business... you have

no idea how this business operates.

Now I'm fairly sure you

have no idea who I am.

Look at me.

I went to college for 4 years.

I have a degree.

Because my parents kept pushing me,

to do something... you know,

to want something better.

So I finally got through it.

I did it.

I made something of myself.

I just wish...

You wish I that I'd made

something of my life.

That I had taken a different road?

That I'd finally see the light?

So you could be proud of me, show

me off to your parents. Right?

You're not proud of me.

I know you wish that you didn't

have to be embarrassed by me

in front of your stuck up

Ivy League friends.

So I'll ask you again.

Greg, do you love me?

I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.

It wasn't my intentions.

What were your intentions?

I guess I have my answer.

Your answer. What does that

mean you have your answer?

- If you love me.

- Babe, you know I love you.

Look, I have this

business trip coming up.

Can we just... Can we just talk

about this when I get back, please?

Yeah.

Maybe we should break up

for awhile, you know?

Just until you figure out

whatever it is that you want.

I'm here for you,

if you want to talk but...

you need a break from me.

You know?

We just...

We have so many differences.

You could use some time to do some soul

searching.

We could talk about it

more when I get back.

Later.

I'm going to hit the sheets.

I mean, I can stay with Jack and Hannah for

a few weeks until we get us worked out.

They have an extra bedroom.

Okay, you look like a sad puppy today.

Are you going to tell me

what's going on?

Did something happen between you and Greg?

We broke up. I guess.

I don't know.

What?

He left on a business trip. He...

wants me to work on my

life's plan while he's away.

- Go ahead. Say it.

- What?

Finally! I mean... Oh...

God... what happened?

Didn't he like his dinner.

I don't know. I'll figure this

all out and let you know.

I'm sorry. I know this

must be hard for you

and I'm your best friend and

I should be supportive, but...

it's no secret that I did not like Greg.

I don't know what you saw in him.

He is a cold bastard.

And I'm sorry if that doesn't make you

feel better, but it makes me feel better.

Come on, you're such

a genuinely nice guy

and I hate seeing you

so upset all the time.

This is a good thing! You'll see!

And my cousin is still coming to visit and

he's gonna be staying with me for a while.

And I want you to meet him.

What? Come on, he's

a loner, you're a loner.

You guys would be great friends.

I just broke up and you've

already got me dating?

No, no not dating. He's just

a cool guy, and frankly...

I don't really even...

know if he's into guys.

Uh, maybe.

He's shy, and I think people

take advantage of him.

I want to see him with someone great.

He means a lotto me. OK?

Listen, I'll have him message you.

You know, I think you settled

when it came to Greg.

I didn't settle.

I don't think I did.

I thought I was in love with him.

James, I'm almost 50. I'm supposed

to be happy and in love. You know?

I see this in a lot of people, you know?

People would rather be

sort of okay

and they'll do whatever it

takes just to not to be alone.

I mean, do you really want that?

Do you want to be sort of in love and sort

of not in love and completely unfulfilled?

You know, he always just wanted to be

romantic when it was on his terms.

I, frankly would rather

be single and liberated

than unhappy and disconnected

for the rest of my life.

There. I said it, mister.

I guess I never expected much because

I didn't want to let myself down.

I don't know what to do.

Things are just getting to me.

You know what?

See this, James?

Do you know what this is?

It's a state-issued food stamp.

My mom used to have to use these to feed

me and my brother when we were kids.

That's nothing to be embarrassed about.

That's great James.

The point is, is that I hate this.

But I carry it with me to remind me

to work hard in my life and

never let this happen to me.

It mocks me and reminds me that if

I use this I have failed as a man.

I don't know what the answers

are, can you tell me?

I'm going to make damn sure I

don't end up on food stamps.

I'm almost 50 years old.

I'm supposed to be financially secure.

I'm supposed to have peace,

I'm supposed to have a husband,

and a dog and be enjoying

a Doris Day Life!

I don't know.

I guess I'll get another job to

help out until things get better.

Oh, and I got another call back

from another distributor today.

They said they will take my next movie

if I'll do a 50/50 deal plus

pay all of the marketing costs.

This business is a trap!

Well did you tell them no?

Of course! It won't even cover

the movie's costs... it's ridiculous!

I just want my camera crane shot

over the Kansas wheat fields.

Okay, come on.

You need a drink.

I need a drink. Great.

So I'm going to be a drunk just

like all the other writers and directors.

Well, at least you will be part of

a crowd that's lonely at the top.

Come one, things'll be OK David.

You know, life has it's own plan, I guess.

And Greg isn't worth

giving up hope for, okay.

Maybe life has a new future mapped out

for you, something completely different.

A new husband, maybe?

All my friends used to try to get

me to go out to bars and clubs.

You'll never find anyone

if you stay at home.

I used to think I would be single all

my life, and I was OK with that.

Then I met Greg.

I thought he was the one.

You know, I jused to joke that I was

holding out for my Indiana farmboy?

Hey, you know, I'm from Indiana.

There are some really good people there.

Oh, GOD no way. No way! Haha

I reckon the Gods have

something else in mind for us.

Come on. Let's go make some

margaritas and get smashed!

Things'll be OK David.

I promise.

Hi, uh... Shane!

Hi, David, yes hi. Hello.

It's nice to meet you, in person.

Yeah, you too.

Welcome. Sorry, come on In.

Can I get you a drink or something?

I've got water/coke/beer...

I'll have a beer. Thanks.

Have a seat.

So, you said on Facebook that you

were really into video games?

Yeah. Yeah, I play them all the time.

Sorry.

So, you like horror movies.

Yeah, mostly 40's and 50's sci-fi horror.

Oh, I love those. I'm a big

fan of 70's horror movies.

Race with the Devil, Piranha...

Oh my god, you are an awesome person, Hove

those memes.

You know, talking to you on facebook,

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