Jitters

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So typically British...

Not a chance.

- My name is Markus.

- Gabriel.

Gabriel. Neat name.

Well...

Just a wild guess...

You're the cuddly one, right?

You know, the one girls can talk to

when someone's been mean to them.

They come to you when their boyfriend

has dumped them or something, right?

- Is it that obvious?

- Kind of.

- Isn't that right?

- Maybe.

- I mean, that's all right.

- Yeah.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Someone has to do it.

- Aren't you going to get dressed?

- No.

Come on. You have to show up

on the first day.

- This is OK.

- Yeah, this is all right.

- She's hot.

- The teacher?

You little weasel.

The chick who sat next to me.

- She's not exactly a 10.

- No, maybe not.

I just hope there are some pubs

in this place.

- Pubs?

- Yeah.

I doubt we'll get into any pubs.

I came prepared. I got some

ID from my brother, Aron.

But I'll have to do something

about your look. - My look?

- Is there something wrong with it?

- It's fine in the Icelandic sticks.

I'm not digging this.

Your hair is cool.

What's with this shirt?

This is just my shirt.

It's cool.

What are we supposed to do?

Just sit here?

- No, we'll just chill a little.

- OK

Check this out.

What?

- This hairstyle is f***ing great.

- F*** off.

You've ruined my hair.

Admit it, I'm the man.

- OK, you're the man.

- I'm the man.

I'm going to get a drink.

Do you want something?

I'd like a coke.

You don't ask for a coke at an

English pub. What's wrong with you?

My mom will kill me

if I mess up this trip.

Save some of this.

I'm going to the bar.

Want a coke?

- Coke.

- Thank you.

- Cheers. A toast for the coke.

- For the coke.

What are you doing?

I'm trying to study.

Relax. You're taking this

too seriously.

I'm taking this too seriously?

How would you know? You've never

shown up. - Sure I have.

Mom will kill me if I mess this up.

That's not good. But we'll have

to have some fun tonight.

I have to finish this.

OK, we'll have an icecold beer

when you're done.

- I have to finish this.

- OK.

Yes.

- Finish it then so we can go.

- Shut up then!

- Yes.

- Thank you.

Are you done soon?

You can't finish if you

don't have a pen.

- We ruled the dancefloor.

- I know.

Can you open this?

Did you check out

that Asian chick? - No.

- At the bar?

- No.

- Too bad for you.

- Yeah?

She was wearing

a crotch-high skirt.

Wait a second.

Let's make a deal.

If you guess who this is,

I can have your beer.

Why would I want to

give you my beer?

What are you doing?

Matthew MacConaughey,

Dazed and Confused.

You have to give me your beer.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Are you going to school

next year?

I don't think so,

although I want to go

to hairdressing school in London.

If that doesn't work out I'll

just get a job back home.

I could never leave school

and get a job. - Why not?

You know,

all the kids at school...

- All my friends...

- Of course.

What about your friends?

Aren't they in school?

Yeah... I don't know.

What are you going to do

when you get back home?

I'll probably try to find some work

until school starts.

Mom had found a job for me.

It's in an old folk's home, though.

- Washing old men?

- Yeah. Not a chance.

How are they?

Who? The old folk?

Your mom and dad.

They're all right.

They're divorced.

Dad is all right.

Mom can be a little difficult.

- Isn't everything all right?

- Yeah.

Well, aren't you going to

tell us about your trip?

It was fine. I got to know

a few Icelanders.

Wow! A few Icelanders...

Sounds great.

No, really. How was it?

Mom, we were just in school.

It was fine.

Well, dear.

It would be nice to hear

something about your trip.

I'm not in the mood.

Someone is feeling depressed.

Wasn't it fun?

Yes, it was just fine. I'm not

in the mood to talk about it.

Do you think you'll be

in the mood tomorrow?

- Hi.

- Hi, man.

- Are you home?

- Yes.

Nice. Great not hearing from you.

It was a little hard to be alone

with the girls all the time.

You're not going to be gone

for so long again.

- Yeah, I'm so damn irreplaceable.

- Have you started cursing?

- What happened in Manchester?

- Nothing. What do you mean?

Is it Gabriel?

Tell him about the party.

- What?

- The party?

We're having a party tomorrow

at Greta's. You have to be there.

Stella is dying to see you.

Shut up, Teddi.

Has she been OK?

Yeah, you know... I don't know.

I haven't been watching her.

She's probably fine.

What about you and Tara?

Have you quit fooling around?

You know how the chicks go after me.

You know how they dress.

- I don't have much of a choice.

- You're such a slut.

- Welcome back.

- Thanks.

- I've missed you so much.

- Likewise.

- You're here already?

- Yeah, what's up?

- How was the trip?

- It was fine.

- Did you score?

- Score?

Don't be so naive.

- What's this? How strong is it?

- 74 proof.

Not too much.

Relax, don't be such a p*ssy.

- And?

- And what?

- How was it? What happened?

- It was fine.

Nothing special happened.

You were away for three weeks

and nothing special happened?

We were just in school.

It was fine.

This mix is a little strong.

- Come to the bathroom.

- No.

Stop it!

- Have a drink.

- No, I don't want to.

Are you having your period?

No, I just don't want to.

Stop it.

Have some water.

- How have you been?

- It's been up and down.

- Did something happen?

- No, nothing like that.

What's this?

- What's going on?

- I missed you.

What are you doing, Teddi?

It's always something, you know.

Your period or something.

Are you retarded?

Tara, wait!

- What's the matter?

- She's been such a b*tch tonight.

Gabriel, my dear!

How you've grown.

Mom, what do you think

you're doing?

What are you doing?

I don't want to talk to you.

- Can I have a word with you?

- Isn't this my home?

- Yes, but isn't this my party?

- I live here.

For once, I'm having a party.

Can you just leave me alone?

- Let's just get drunk.

- You know I don't drink.

I don't want to listen to this.

You're boring.

Why do you always have to act

like this? - I live here! Relax!

You're such a moron.

Didn't you just

say it yourself?

Yes, but I said it myself.

What were you thinking?

You've made a mess of everything.

I was just horny that night.

Anyway, I only fingered this girl.

That's all right then.

No... You have to call here

for me. She always hangs up on me.

I can't always clean up

your mess for you.

You can at least talk to Stella.

She talks to her many times a day.

Stella is furious with you.

- Is she?

- Yes.

- There's not a chance.

- You can at least try.

I can try,

but I can't promise anything.

It wasn't my fault. I was

so juiced that night.

- Juiced?

- I don't know...

Try to tell her that

my conscience is killing me.

- Did I wake you up?

- Kind of.

Where are you?

Wait a second.

I'm just home.

Tara slept over tonight.

What a crazy night.

Teddi is a moron. I know he's

your friend, but he's a moron.

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