Less Than Zero Page #4

at the station #

#At 6:
00

in the evenin'...##

You have something for me?

Man, I had it

all worked out.

Christ, I thought I did.

I f***ed up.

I don't have any money.

I don't know where

I'm going to get it.

Julian,

this cannot go on forever.

You owe me a lot of cash.

I'm carrying you

like I'm stupid.

But if you just

give me a chance--

Please don't cut me off.

I'll do whatever you want.

Listen, uh...

I want you to do

a favor for me.

Sure.

You're going to work for me, just

for a while, till we're even-Steven.

Business? Like sales?

I can do that.

I just want you

to meet some people.

They're very cool.

You'll like them.

These are very important people,

Julian.

Cool.

Bill's gonna take you there.

It's just a party.

Everything's going to be

just fine.

Even-Steven.

# Oh, yeah! #

# Lookin' for love... #

#Tonight #

# So shake it slowly #

#And do the bump 'n grind #

#Well, I can tell

you got a few reservations #

# More value,

bang for the buck #

# Shake it slowly #

#And do the bump 'n grind #

#Whoa! ##

You enjoy the party?

Can't hold.

Got two more stops.

Then we'll call it a night.

Julian!

We haven't seen you

for a while, Blair.

I've been busy.

That's a--

a lovely dress.

You modeling?

Yeah, I had a great year.

Better than I expected.

Are you planning

to go to college?

I haven't

decided yet.

You seem happy here.

Sure.

Are you playing tennis?

No-- My elbow.

I tried a different wrap,

but, you know.

Yeah.

It's a better environment for Clay,

all things considered.

What?

School.

I guess so.

What the hell

are you doing?

Just watching.

I feel like

Tiny-f***in'-Tim.

Come inside.

No, no,

it's too crowded.

- What's wrong?

- Do I look like something's wrong?

- I need money, Clay.

- How much?

How much?

I could use that.

Jesus.

Yeah, Jesus.

- What for?

- Drugged out.

What do you think it's for?

- All right. I'll talk to Rip.

- No, you won't.

You don't wanna talk to him.

I can't get that much--

Not right away.

Clay, I'm f***ed,

all right?

I don't know what to do.

You're the only one.

What happens when you pay?

- I don't know.

- Think about it.

- Do you start over?

- Clay, I need the f***in' money.

I don't need a discussion on

the finer points of morality!

How much do you have?

Nothing!

I'm out of here.

Merry Christmas.

Wait. Just wait.

Just wait.

Dad?

- Yeah?

- Got a sec?

I need your help.

I need some dough.

- How much?

- I need 50 grand.

- You're not asking me for $50,000.

- Yeah, I am, Dad.

What are you doing here?

Trying to salvage what's left

of a very important relationship.

Ah, Jenny, I've been sitting

by the phone, but it didn't ring.

You don't call,

and you don't write.

We just don't communicate,

you know?

It pains me deeply to accuse,

but I just--

I suspect you're

freezing me out.

Yes.

You're just such

a heartless preteen hussy.

Why are girls so cold?

Huh?

Oh, and then she laughs.

Girls learn this

really early.

They break guys' hearts

in pieces.

You know what

the sick part of it all is?

You know you love it.

- Uh-uh.

- Don't play innocent with me.

I know what girls like.

Diamonds are

a girl's best friend.

Sh*t.

I saw him go inside.

Where did you get--

where's Julian?

We were playing.

Get that stuff off

before Ma sees you.

Julian?

Jesus.

What?

My mother's jewelry.

Hey, Clay!

# In-a-gadda-da-vida, baby #

# Don't you know

that I want you? ##

How you doin'?

Seen Julian?

No, I haven't.

- You been here all night?

- All night. Sorry.

# It's Christmastime

in Hollis, Queens #

# Mom's cookin' chicken

and collard greens #

# Rice and stuffin',

macaroni and cheese #

#And Santa put gifts

under Christmas trees #

# Decorate the house

with lights at night #

# Snow's on the ground,

snow white, so bright #

# In the fireplace

is the yule log #

# Beneath the mistletoe

as we drink eggnog #

You seen Julian around?

Thanks.

Sweetheart,

you seen Julian?

No, man, uh-uh.

# Run so loud and proud

you'll hear it #

# It's Christmastime,

and we got the spirit #

#Jack Frost's chillin',

the hawk is south... ##

You seen Julian?

No, man, I haven't seen him.

Blair, how you doin'?

You remember Bill?

Hi.

You look wired tonight.

- Is there anything I can do for you?

- No, thanks.

- You looking for Julian?

- Bill, please.

Do you know where he is?

'Cause we called the loft, and I can't--

-Julian doesn't stay there anymore.

- He doesn't?

Where's Julian?

F***in' game show.

What are you doing to him?

What's going on?

Clay...

Why don't you ask Julian?

I bet he knows.

F***!

Relax. Relax, sport. Julian will

show his face. He always does.

You're on vacation.

Don't forget that. All right?

See you later.

# Don't be a slave #

# No one can tell you #

#You've got to be afraid ##

- Let's try the beach.

- I don't want to. I wanna go home.

You want to find Julian?

It's a coyote.

We hit it.

Nothing.

Maybe we missed.

You OK?

This cocaine...

too much speed or something.

- That's a relief.

- What?

You're f***ed up, you look shitty,

but hey, all you need is better cocaine.

You walking home?

- I've had enough fun for one night.

- Are we having fun?

- It doesn't feel that way to me.

- You don't know what you're saying.

I know what you're doing.

I know what Julian is doing.

- I'm not like Julian!

-Julian's messed up. Talk to him, Clay.

Julian has a problem. What makes

you think you're so different?

- You weren't here to help anybody!

- Do you want me to stay?

- No!

- You want me to be just like you?

Putting sh*t up my nose till it bleeds,

no matter how much my friends care?

Very romantic. We'll all go down

together. I won't do it. I can't.

I love you, but I am leaving

as soon as I can.

Julian.

Julian!

You guys be careful!

- You're gonna scare somebody!

- What's wrong with you?

Nothing a little coke won't--

- Let's get him to the hospital.

- No!

I'll handle it!

Come on. Come on.

OK.

It's safe inside.

It's home.

Let's lie down right here.

No, come on.

It's safe here.

Come on in, OK?

See?

OK.

OK. See?

You're home.

OK.

- Come on, sweetheart.

-Just let me sleep.

Wait, I got to go.

Rip's looking for me.

Shh.

Just take a deep breath.

You can do it.

Go real slow.

- I'm gonna throw up.

- The bucket's under the sink.

Honey, hold on.

OK, baby, hold on.

Just hold on.

OK, hold on.

We're here, baby, OK?

Just stay here

till I'm out, OK?

Who's gonna take care of you guys

when I'm gone?

Come here, baby.

Sit up.

Come on.

Julian, sit up, OK?

Drink this.

It'll stop you

from throwing up.

You don't know what it's been like

with Julian sick all the time.

I'd get so angry,

but it didn't do any good.

He'd just promise me he'd get better,

and then he'd start all over again.

Police even came here once

looking for him

and I was here.

I took care of him.

I did the best I could do.

That's what it's been like

while you were gone.

I'll do whatever I can,

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