Lady Bird Page #7

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You know, Davis

has a terrific theater.

If you're still interested

in theater. Are you?

I'm probably no good at acting.

Why don't I look like the girls in

the magazines?

It's too bad I can't

meet this Kyle before prom.

He's not my boyfriend anymore.

I mean, maybe he never was.

I'd still like to meet him.

It's too tight. F***!

Well, I suggested you not take

that second helping of pasta.

Mom!

Honey, you seem upset about it,

And I'm trying to help you.

Mom! You're giving me an eating

disorder!

I wish I could get

an eating disorder.

I love it.

Is it too pink?

What?

Why can't you say I look nice?

I thought you didn't even care

what I think.

I still want you to

think I look good.

Okay, I'm sorry, I was

telling you the truth.

Do you want me to lie?

No, I mean. I just wish...

I just...

I wish that you liked me.

Of course I love you.

But do you like me?

I want you to be the very best

version of yourself you can be.

What if this is the best version?

You look really pretty.

Really?

You look like a bad

ass girl in a band.

Thanks.

Um, I guess, that's my date.

You aren't going to get in the car

with a guy who honks, are you?

I think, yes, I am.

Let me get your picture.

Mom's pissed. She

had to work a double.

Even you deserve better than this.

- Have a good time!

- Yeah, good luck!

- See you.

- See you.

I think she's weird.

She is weird.

Hey guys. I guess

I'll just, sit shotgun?

Yeah.

You look really nice, Kyle.

- You look good.

- Thanks.

- Hi.

- Hi!

Hey.

Hey, what's going on, man.

Hey, yeah,

OK, that sounds great. OK.

Do you guys want to ditch prom

and just go to Mike's instead?

Yeah, I hate dances.

Yes!

Yeah, okay.

No prom.

I f***ing hate this song.

I love it.

I actually want to go to prom.

Okay, yeah, I mean,

I don't really wanna do that.

Can you take me to my

friend Julie's house, please?

Sure.

Who is Julie?

She is my best friend.

Julie, honey, there's

someone here to see you.

Hey.

Are you okay?

I'm fine, I'm fine.

What happened?

Nothing, really nothing.

Why are you crying?

I'm just crying.

Some people aren't

built happy, you know?

Oh my God!

We ate all the cheese!

It's okay, blocks of cheese vary in

size, this one was a small one.

So small.

Tiny, it's almost as if we

would not have eaten it.

F*** it, let's go to prom. Does

not your Mom have a dress?

Let's be honest, I've had

a dress for months.

It's purple and you're

really gonna like it.

I promise that I will love it.

People make so much

noise in the movies,

but it's really not a big thing,

you can totally be quiet

during it.

Was it amazing, though?

I wanted it so badly but then I

found that when it happened,

I really like dry

humping much more.

You're NOT a virgin.

- I can't wait for State Fair.

- Ah, I know!

- LOG RIDE!

- LOG RIDE!

Oh, sh*t.

What?

I'm not going to be here this

summer. Like all summer, basically.

Why not?

Well, my Dad, my real Dad, he

resurfaced in Yellowstone and

he wants me to come there for

the summer before I start SCC.

I'm not going anywhere to college,

so it seemed like a good opportunity.

Yeah.

I'm going to miss the f*** out of

you.

I probably won't get in.

So I'll go to Davis and

I'll see you every day.

Now I want Spirits to

enforce, art to enchant,

And my ending is despair.

Unless I be relieved by prayer,

which pierces so that it

assaults mercy itself

and frees all faults.

As you from crimes

would pardoned be,

let your indulgence set me free.

Yes!

Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson.

Yes.

To Miguel and his new job!

Here, here, yes.

To Lady Bird going to Davis!

To Davis!

- Yeah.

- Congratulations.

Good school

Hey, so, I talked to my manager,

and you can totally take over my old job.

Thanks, Miguel!

I'm so proud of you, Lady Bird.

You walked weird across the stage,

but you did it.

I didn't walk weird!

It seemed a little weird,

the way you walked.

Mom!

I miss you guys!

Did you find out about the

wait list?

Oh, f***!

What?

I'm not even in yet,

so this might

not even be a problem... Mom?

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have gone

behind your back,

I just... It's not like I'm definitely

going to New York.

Mom. Mom.

Aren't you sort of proud that...

I'm so close to

getting in? Just a little?

I mean, yes, I know

it was probably...

easier because 9/11

and less people applying with

terrorism and all that, but still though.

I'm sorry, I know I can lie and

not be a good person but.

Please, Mom, please

I'm so sorry,

I didn't mean to hurt you. I appreciate

everything you've done for me,

I'm ungrateful and I'm so sorry,

I'm so sorry I wanted more...

Just, please, talk to me.

I know, I know I'm so bad,

I know I am,

but please just talk to me.

Mom, please talk to me.

Here, now next one.

That'll be 3 dollars.

You passed.

- Seriously?

- Yes.

Thanks.

Not a thanking situation, you

either pass or you don't pass.

Yay.

Come in.

Happy Birthday to you!

You remembered!

You are my only daughter.

Well, Shelly too, kind of.

Thanks.

Make a wish.

Are you and Mom gonna get a

divorce over this?

No... we can't afford to!

Dad...

I'm kidding, no.

I love your Mom.

Does Mom hate me?

You both have such...

strong personalities

She doesn't know how to help

you and that frustrates her.

I wish she'd talk to me.

She will, I know.

Happy 18th.

Thanks. Do you want some?

Yes.

One pack of Camel Lights, please.

And a scratcher.

And a Playgirl.

ID?

There would be

ten eighty-seven.

It's my birthday today.

I'm eighteen.

Which is why all these things.

I can buy them.

Okay. Happy Birthday.

Thanks.

With her scholarships and then if we

re-finance the house... then where are we?

You're only supposed to

use it for emergencies.

It's my tracking device.

GRADUATION '03 THE ETERNAL FLAME

Thank you for driving.

You're welcome.

You are not coming?

You can't walk up to the gate

anymore, anyway.

Yeah, but, I'm going to college.

Well, dad will walk you to security.

Parking is too expensive here.

There it is.

It's okay.

She'll be back.

She'll come back.

Dear Lady Bird...

She was worried that

there would be errors,

or mistakes or something...

that you'd judge her writing abilities.

I wouldn't do that.

I thought you should have them.

But...

I want you to know

how much she loves you,

but also don't tell her I

salvaged them, okay?

Okay...

- Hey.

- Hey.

Do you believe in God?

Ah. No.

Why not?

Ah, it's ridiculous.

People call each other by

names their parents...

made up for them but they

won't believe in God.

What's your name?

Christine. My name is Christine.

I'm David.

- You shake.

- I shake.

Okay.

- Where are you from?

- Sacramento.

Sorry, where?

San Francisco.

Oh cool! Yeah,

San Francisco is a great city.

Bruce!

No, my name is David.

Jesus Christ, you have really bad music.

It's all Greatest Hits.

But they're the Greatest,

what's wrong with that?

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