Fantastic Four Page #7

say something?

Reed, I'm saying it now.

[ Chuckles ]

That's my nose, genius.

Remember this place?

Of course. This is where

I first asked you out.

I think it was me

that asked you.

Oh. Right.

[ Clears Throat ]

Well, you can be a little intimidating.

A girl can grow old waiting around

for you to take charge.

- Well, we can't all be as bold as-

- As who? Victor?

You know,

there is no me and Victor.

Never was.

Well, I guess that's what I thought

you always wanted.

A stronger man.

I did, Reed.

But I wanted you to be that man.

Well, why didn't you say so?

I guess it kind of would have

defeated the purpose.

But I'm saying it now.

So take charge.

That's not fair.

[ Loud Burp ]

Excuse me.

- [ Slurps ]

- I know it's not easy.

Life hasn't changed that much

for Reed, Sue orJohnny.

At least they can still go out in public.

But for you-

If you're tryin' to cheer me up, you're doin'

a hell of a job. Know what I mean, Scarface?

I'm just saying I know what it's like

to lose something that you love...

to see it slip away

and know it's never coming back.

Look, Reed is gonna

fix me up. Okay?

For your sake,

I hope you're right.

Look, he's a brilliant man We should all

trust that he's working as hard as he can

- [ Grumbles ]

- You're his best friend

So what possible reason could he have

for taking his time?

I mean, other than

spending more time with Sue.

I figured the only way

for me to get you in here

was to put that

in the window.

How'd you know

it was me?

'Cause I'm blind,

not deaf.

So, what do you think?

Eyebrows are a little big.

Please.

You have to come in.

Whoa! I'm not up

for a party.

- I'm not dressed.

- Relax. It's casual.

Well, what I mean is,

I'm a little... dusty.

I can take care of that.

Come on.

##[ R&B ]

##[ Ends ]

[ Blowing ]

Those your puppets too?

Those are my stepdad's.

I try to stick to more

mature work-

the kind that brings

big, strong men into the door.

You could've just put out an ad

in the personals.

[ Laughs ]

Oh, yeah. "Sensual blind chick...

seeks deep, spiritual connection

with a two-ton, rock-hard he-man."

Hey! This ain't permanent.

My friend Reed's

lookin' for a cure.

I hope.

You feel okay

to me, Benny.

Oh, you don't know what it's like

to be out there, walkin' around...

like some kind of circus freak,

people starin' at ya...

- whisperin'.

- Yeah. I wouldn't know anything about that.

- L-l-

- How many astronauts did

you know growing up in Brooklyn?

- Uh-

- None. Right?

But you dared to be different.

You didn't care what

anybody else did or said...

or thought.

So why start now?

You gonna let me finish?

[ Laughs ]

Yeah. Why not?

Good...

'cause we got

a party to get to.

- [ Cheering ]

- Thank you. Thank you so much.

- Hi, guys.

- [ Girls Screaming ]

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

[ Camera Shutters Clicking ]

Hey, guys, I'm sorry. I gotta take a rain check.

I'm sorry. Sorry.

Need a ride?

##[ Hip-hop ]

##[ Rapping, Indistinct ]

[ Chatter, Laughter]

- I hope you don't mind.

- No, no.

Gotta take care

of the fans, right?

Look, I built my business

knowing what people want.

- Right now, people want you.

- Thank you, Victor. I'm flattered.

- We don't wanna let the people down.

- No, we don't

Which is why we need to strike

while the iron's hot.

I'm talking video games,

action figures.

- Sponsors

- Action figures?

- Really?

- Hmm.

- Mm-hmm.

You talk to Reed

and Sue about this?

Johnny, let's

be honest here.

Reed, Sue, Ben-

Good people, all

but stars?

I don't wanna break up the band,

but you're the one that people want.

- That's right, baby. It's all about you.

- Mm.

Don't you think

it's time to go solo?

- [ Knocking ]

- Take the car for a spin.

Think about it

Is this the life you want?

- Or would you rather live in Reed's lab?

- [ Laughing ]

Hi. So this is it.

You okay?

- I guess so.

- Good.

Come on in.

Check it out.

I'm gonna get us some

beers or wine or somethin'.

They always let the blind girl

to the head of the line.

[ Giggles ]

Oh, hi!

Thanks.

I don't know about this one

It lacks a certain realism

She's always had a thing for runaways

and strays, but this is ridiculous

I know. Does she really think

these sculptures are gonna sell?

Who would want this thing in their house?

The girl's a one-woman charity.

Mm.

[ Laughter ]

[ Laughter Continues ]

Benny?

- It's true

- [ Sue Giggles ]

Yeah.

I have that effect

on people.

- Ben.

- Oh!

So you remember my name

now, do ya?

Well, do you also remember what you swore

to do with every breath in your body?

We're working

as hard as we can.

[ Chuckles ]

Yeah, I can tell.

- Victor was right.

- Victor?

I don't know if this thing will change us back

or make us worse.

I need you to be patient

for a little while longer.

- Reed, look at me!

- I am looking! That's why

I can't make a mistake!

I've gotta get it right,

and it's not right yet!

I spent my whole life protecting you,

and for what?

So you could play Twister with your girlfriend

while I'm the Freak of the Week?

- Ben, stop it!

- You stay out of this, Susie.

Stop it, or I will.

- [ Reed Grunting ]

- Get off me, Rubber Boy!

You guys, quit it!

Ben!

[ Yelling ]

Calm down!

Calm down!

[ Grunting ]

[ Growls, Grunting ]

Good thing you're flexible enough

to watch your own back...

'cause I ain't doin' it no more.

You two are on your own.

Hey, look what

the marketing guys gave me.

Check it out. Listen.

You'll love this.

It's clobberin' time!

It's catchy. Right?

[ Laughs ]

Isn't that great?

[ Toy ]

It's clobberin' t-

That was the prototype!

- [ Grumbles ]

- [ Bell Dings ]

Ben!

- Johnny, have you seen Ben?

- Yeah. Sunshine just left.

Look, Sue, I'm sorry.

I can't stay in this freak show.

I gotta get back to the real world.

You're calling that the real world?

You're not Mom.

Don't talk to me like I'm a little boy.

Maybe I would if you stopped

acting like one.

Do you even hear yourself?

Who do you think you are?

Why is everyone on my ass? If you guys

are jealous, fine. I didn't expect it from you.

You really think those people out there

care about you?

You're just a fad to them, Johnny.

Let's try something new.

You live your life, I'll live mine.

Sound good?

Oh, andjust for the record-

They love me!

[ Beeps ]

[ Pulleys Creaking ]

- [ Alarm Buzzes ]

- Oh, God.

Reed.

[ Rumbling ]

Oh, my God, Reed.

What did you do?

- I can make it work.

- No!

I need more power

to control the storm.

- More power?

- You need a doctor

- Come with me.

- Sue-

- [ Grunting ] One more try

- You need rest

Leonard? Bring Ben Grimm

to the Baxter Building.

[ Boat Engine Rumbling ]

- [ Sighs ]

- Mr Grimm?

They need you

back at the Baxter Building.

It's Reed

[ Whoops, Cheers ]

- Thank you. Want another one?

- [ Cheering ]

- You want one more?

- [ Mouths Words ]

- All right!

- [ Cheering ]

Thank you.

[ Mouths Words ]

Hey. Johnny Storm.

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