Interstate 60 Page #2

Dad, I told you,

I wasn't sure yet.

Well, I can be sure for the both of us.

Last candle gone.

Take it with you.

That is, if you want your wish granted.

Thanks.

Oh, cool.

That's my colour too. Thank you.

Sable brushes.

Nance.

You are the best Nance.

You are welcome.

As for last.

Happy birthday son.

Isn't it perfect?

Fire engine red.

You have no idea,

how hard it was to find a red convertible in this town.

Fuel injected. 160 horses.

Car phone.

Yeah, I even got you special plates.

Oh boy, I would have killed for a car like this,

when I was your age.

Aw, you know I thought it was high time for an image change,

and what better way to start.

Now, you see, the engine is a 2.5 litre dual overhead cam, inline...

As usual, it was all about him.

His idea of cool.

Red was his colour. Not mine.

It was his pet phrase on the licence plate.

Clearly he was expecting me to become him.

Well? Isn't it the best present,

you could ever get?

It's awesome. Come on Neal, take me for a ride.

Well, son...

Neal!

Oh my God!

Son!.

Somebody call 911.

Neal, Neal,

are you all right?

Talk to me son.

Neal.

Get better soon honey,

Love Mom + Dad, XO

St. Louiss finest thin crust

You're all right Neal?

Yeah, yeah, just...

it only hurts when I think.

They want to keep me overnight,

to log some tests in the morning

make sure,

my perception is like worked, yeah.

You're goddess, Nance.

I know.

So, what's your perception of a dad

who buys you the gift,

he wants for himself?

About the same as toxic wastes.

Your perception is fine.

That is one hell of a way

getting out of answering dad about the car.

Mom and dad are going to be here soon,

what are you gonna tell them?

Lies.

The truth is just gonna piss him off.

Well maybe that's a good thing.

No, no.

Because then I' gonna get the whole riff,

about how I'm letting him down

It's just easy if I roll with it.

And maybe someone will steal it.

First a little visual warm up?

I'll hold up a card, you name the suit.

I'm gonna go faster and faster.

So, see if you can keep up.

OK.

Diamond.

Club.

Spade.

Heart.

Diamond.

Spade.

Diamond.

Heart.

Club.

Spade.

Heart.

Diamond.

Club.

Heart.

Spade.

Diamond.

Club.

Spade.

Heart.

Club.

Spade.

Heart.

Did I pass?

No.

But a few people do.

Black hearts, red spades?.

Come on, that's like cheating.

Aah, experience has conditioned you,

thinking that all hearts are red,

and all spades are black.

Because their shapes are similar.

It's easier for your mind

to interpret them...

based on that passed experience,

than open to an idea that they can be different.

We see what we expect to see.

Not necessarily, what's really there.

Children who have never played cards

always pass this test.

Makes you wonder how many other things

are right in front of you, sight, sound, smell

that you can't experience,

because you've been conditioned not to?

The good news is ...

If we'll do the test again you will pass.

Once you are aware,

that there can be black hearts and red spades,

you'll be able to perceive them.

Your brain is wired,

just like the Interstate highways system.

It's easier to go from one well to go

from one well travelled place to another

but the places in between, off the highway ...

Even though they're there, most people just zip right pass them.

Well, that's cool trick

But there aren't any card games with red spades and black hearts.

Well, how do you know?

Mr. Oliver. I'm Dr. Craig.

You ready to take some tests?

Yeah.

Well, that was some warmer back to you got there, that guy Ray.

Who?

Ray. You know, that guy, who was ju ...

He just left.

You know, the tricked cards.

No, there is no one on staff, named Ray.

No, he was just here.

Wacky guy, with the cards...

with the light-green lab coat.

The staff wears blue here, not green.

But we can test your colour perception.

Dropped seven of hearts.

Come on in son.

So, how's that new car?

- Awesome?

- Yeah dad... it's very awesome.

What is on your mind, son?

I'm not so sure

about this Bradford thing, dad.

Seams little too easy, you know.

I spent years working very hard,

so it would be easy for you.

What? You want to work nights

in that warehouse for the rest of your life?

Come on dad,

that just so I don't have to ask you for cash.

Son, let me give you

some Daniel Olivier philosophy.

And you can take it to the bank.

When ever someone offers you an advantage,

take it.

And this program is an advantage.

It will get you

to any law school in the country.

America needs another lawyer.

Another good lawyer.

We can always use one of those.

- That was costs 30 Gs ?

32,200.

I outbid two major collectors

to get it.

It's a lot of money for a drop cloth.

That shows you how much you know.

That is Franklin Samuel original.

He's a name artist.

If you ever sell anything,

the operative would been if,

maybe... maybe... your opinion will count.

Look dad,

I'm just not sure, OK?

I thought about,

maybe taking some time off.

Time off for what?

Sort of take stock, you know,

try figure some things out.

Waste your time with your art?

It's a hobby son.

Would you live it that?

Look, I got you into Bradford,

because Prat's on the board,

and he won't be next year.

So if you don't take advantage of it now,

there won't be a next time.

Why not just go thru the program?

If you ultimately decide, law school is not for you,

then, I'll... live with it.

But at least you'll be Bradford fellow

and that's something you can always take to the bank.

Then you can, you know...

figure things out.

So you're going Bradford, ha.

- I thought you weren't sure.

- I'm not.

I think it would be stupid,

not to at least give it a shot.

Can't let down the old man.

Bought you off with a fancy car?

He's maximizing his options, Frank.

It's very mature.

We should be supportive,

not judgemental.

Look for the good in your fellow man.

The warm wind of romance

blows around you.

With good health,

prosperity will follow.

October 15th.

That's the day of my Bradford interview.

Let me see that.

OK, you got me.

It's blank.

What the hell?

I would never get on that sh*t, never.

Just, leave everything behind,

not know where are you going.

I can't believe that you would Neal.

Just, leave your friends, and your family,

and for what?

Hey, earth to Neal.

What's the matter?

Sally my fortune.

Didn't it say:

October 15th, are you sure?

Obviously it didn't.

At the restaurant, when I showed it to you,

isn't that what it said?

Why do you make such a big deal about this?

Because it is bugging me. That's why.

You're just projecting your anxiety, about your decision,

and that is natural.

It's OK. You'll do great.

Because that's who you are.

Here.. Just take a nice deep breath, relax.

Sally, listen to me.

What are the chances?

That of all cookies in that kitchen,

that exact one ended up on a plate,

that was taken to our table,

Rate this script:0.0 / 0 votes