Family Blood

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Bobby?

Mom? Bobby?

Mom?

Bobby?

Don't.

Richard?

Where are they?

Don't open the door, Kristen.

I love them, like I love you.

I really wish

That I could bring them back.

I could have

but I couldn't

help myself.

And I tried this time. I really did try.

This doesn't work.

And I wish that it did.

Uh, no.

You should go before it's too late.

Go!

I'm sorry.

I've roared through my family,

so they don't want me around no more.

My friends,

they don't want me around no more.

Sh*t, there are times

when I don't want me around no more.

I've lived in alleyways,

under bridges, and then

I found this this cool park

so big that I can get lost in it

when I want to.

Then one day,

I saw these weirdos walking

into the building across the street.

I saw it through this tunnel,

like it was magical and sh*t.

I wanted to know

what was going on in there,

and if there was any food

or maybe drugs.

So, here I am.

I wasn't expecting any of this.

But, um, maybe this is some of that

act of God type sh*t,

that I found this place

and all of you people

and all that food over there.

My name is Eddie, and I'm an addict.

Thank you.

Thanks, Eddie.

My name is Ellie, and I'm an addict.

Welcome, Ellie.

Hi, Ellie.

Sorry, I've, um

It's hard doing this all over again

in a new place.

It's okay.

It's just that I just moved here.

So here goes. Um

It started with one drink.

And then that one went into another,

and then a whole hell of a lot more.

I was an addict, but I thought,

It's no big deal. Everyone is, kind of.

But, um

I thought, This is

I can handle this. This is easy.

But then I I hurt my back.

And they gave me these pills,

these goddamn pills.

And they took the edge off

like nothing else.

Sorry, I know I'm not supposed to say

what drug, sorry.

But they took the life out of life,

which was exactly what I wanted.

And

my husband left me

which, to be honest,

wasn't such a bad thing.

But I lost my kids.

And, uh

at first, I didn't really care,

because I wanted the pills

more than I wanted them.

I can't believe I'm saying that right now.

Anyway, I got my kids back.

And we have a new home

and hopefully some new friends.

My Lola don't like the smell of smoke

inside the house.

We just moved here.

I heard all the noise.

There's been a lot around here lately.

Screws, nails, sharp edges.

And they say they're trying

to make this neighborhood safer.

Okay.

I'm not leaving.

You're not buying me out.

We're just renting.

We just moved into our new house.

It's huge.

Yeah.

It's not in the best of neighborhoods.

Little sketchy.

Um, I just wanted to tell you

thank you so much for this opportunity.

I I couldn't No, I really couldn't

have done it without you.

I really appreciate it.

Yeah, the kids are doing well.

Up. Come on. Hurry.

Amy.

Amy.

Come on. There could be a fire.

There's no fire.

It's just my stupid brother.

I called your mother.

This has been

a pretty eventful first few days, Kyle.

You got into a fight

defaced school property,

and then another fight.

Do you have anything to say for yourself?

I didn't tag the bulletin board.

In order to stay here,

you have to want to be here.

I don't wanna be here.

Well, you won't be.

Not this week.

Wait outside for your mother.

Meegan, get in here.

Meegan.

You get suspended?

Yeah. Yeah.

He's an a**hole.

Yeah.

He's a huge a**hole.

The second fight wasn't really a fight.

It was just you getting the sh*t

beat out of you type of thing.

Yeah.

What'd you do?

Tagged a bulletin board.

What?

I like your work.

Can I see?

Ah, come on. You saw my work.

Wow.

Wow like they suck wow, or wow what?

Wow like you might be

a serial killer, Kyle.

In a good way.

Mom? Kyle?

Mom?

Kyle?

Mom? Kyle?

Have you talked to Dad yet?

He's gonna be so pissed.

I tried to call a few times

since we've gotten here,

but he hasn't answered.

He's traveling.

He's always traveling.

For work.

Okay.

Why haven't you unpacked yet?

You know,

you can at least try cheering up a bit.

Kyle, you're being a child.

Can you just get the hell out of my room?

Kyle.

Don't.

Look, I know

you don't ever want to listen to me,

and I know I don't deserve

to say anything to you,

but please don't screw up your life

because you're mad at me.

Please?

I promise this time it'll be different.

You say that every time.

Hey.

I'm going for a run.

You don't have to call it that.

I know.

Why do you always go for a run so late?

It's not that late.

Kyle said it's a bad neighborhood.

It's not bad.

Maybe it once was,

but it's being gentrified, which means

I know what it means.

Rich white people move in

and kick everyone else out.

You're my little girl.

Mom, I'm 13.

I'm gonna be 14 in two months.

I know, I know. Don't remind me.

So, first off,

is there anyone

who's at their first meeting

or from out of town?

Uh, yeah.

I don't know whether to sit or stand,

but they always stand in the movies, so

You can do

whatever makes you feel comfortable.

Thanks. Um

I'm Christopher,

and I'm not sure what I am.

Welcome, Christopher.

Hello, Christopher.

Thank you for being so welcoming.

Yeah, I guess I am an addict. I just

I never thought about it that way.

And I've

I've just torn through so many people

and I can't stop myself.

So I guess that is an addiction.

And I need help.

I don't want to be alone anymore.

Thanks, Christopher.

Thanks, Christopher.

My name is Ellie, and I'm an addict.

Hi, Ellie.

I got a new job.

My friend, she's a tenured professor.

She's my age, and she got me it.

But sometimes it's a little hard, because

I should be where she is right now.

But anyway, I'm not supposed to be

thinking about stuff like that, right? So

Uh

Sh*t, I'm really trying, but

I swear to God, I'm trying.

My name's Ellie, and I'm an addict.

Thanks, Ellie.

Thanks, Ellie.

Hey.

Eddie. You weren't at the meeting.

Are you okay? You need anything?

Okay, well, uh

I'll see you at the next meeting, okay?

You take care of yourself.

Do you need anything?

What?

In there. You said that you do pills.

I:

I said I used to.

F*** you.

This is better

than your suburban housewife sh*t.

Ohh!

Come on, Mom. Time to go.

Mom.

I'm up. I'm up, baby.

Just go get ready for school.

I am ready to go to school.

What happened to your head?

I, uh

I:

I tripped while walking to the car.

Can I see?

Okay, well,

it's not as bad as it looks, right?

I don't see anything.

What?

I guess I didn't hurt myself

as bad as I thought.

It was dark.

Okay.

I used to watch this with my mom.

Admit to God, ourselves,

and others our wrongs.

Ready for God to remove

defects of character.

Ask him to remove our shortcomings.

Made a list of harmed

and willing to make amends.

Then make amends.

Be accountable and admit when wrong.

Pray for the knowledge of his will

and the power to carry it out.

Then be awakened through these steps,

and practice them

throughout everything in our lives.

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