Little Accidents Page #3

Gus, but I'll learn it.

Well, thanks, y'all. I'd

say we got a lot done today.

Bill, can you stick around for a second?

Yeah. Sure thing.

As you probably know, there's

gonna be an internal investigation.

we've already started looking into

timelines and events and things.

And based on these findings,

we really think it's best for

you to seek your own counsel.

Sure. I understand.

And it's customary

that you'll be suspended

for the length of the investigation.

This is... This is a rough time

for you, Bill, we both know that.

but you're gonna have to be

gone by the end of the month.

And then we'll see how it goes.

I'll see you out, John. Take care, Bill.

You're a lucky stiff

with this swing set.

I know.

What happened in the woods,

that was an accident.

Yeah, accident.

Like dad, remember?

Yup. He didn't come home.

That's right. It happened by mistake.

Mom was upset. She cried.

Yeah, you don't want her to cry

again, right? You understand?

You better keep your mouth shut.

Where's that boy?

Forget about that boy.

You promise to be quiet?

Yes.

I won't give these to

you anymore if you don't,

you understand?

- Yes.

- Good.

Good night, Georgie.

- Take it easy.

Why are you home so late?

Sorry. I'm just going

through some files from work.

I already had a sandwich, I'm good.

I've got three meteorologists on record

saying lightning struck

at 6:
28 and 6:29 a.m.,

and apparently they were strong strikes.

Maybe everyone will

stop pointing fingers.

Bill, company counsel is already

talking criminal negligence,

Just be careful what you say to

the other employees, all right?

Yeah.

At least Jenkins ain't talking.

And seems like he's not

joining the class action.

- Yeah.

- That's good news for you.

I could sure use some good news.

Will you try to take it easy?

I will.

This is Joel Kitts from

Wexler, Burnham and Kitts.

We're a firm that specializes

in coal-related personal injuries.

Carl Bishop may have given you my card

a while back and I've called a few times.

I can't seem to reach you.

I'm representing a number of families

in the class action suit

against Bonford Coal,

and I'm gonna be organizing

a closed-door meeting

with the victims'

families at Sherry's Diner

at 7:
00 p. m. on Monday night.

I would really encourage you to join us.

Your involvement could

really help these folks.

My number is 555-7653.

This is a Bible study. We're in session.

I know. I, uh...

I, uh...

Would you like to have a seat?

Could someone please

make a space for her?

Welcome. Have a seat.

Thank you.

Thank you so much. I'm sorry. So sorry.

We all welcome you here tonight.

And we're all praying for

the safe return of your son.

It must be a difficult time.

Thank you.

We were discussing this week's topic,

the importance of sharing your

weaknesses with each other.

Let's continue around the room.

Nellie, we're at you, right?

Well, it's hard for me to

talk about my weaknesses,

since weakness isn't really

something that we talk a lot

So... And we're always just

trying to put on a happy face.

I'm trying to be strong for my

sister and my nephews, especially.

You all know what I mean.

I've been praying a lot to

help me in the past few months.

my baby sister lost her son

in the accident, you know.

It's causing her lots of depression...

Ma'am, you having trouble breathing?

Are you okay? You need some air?

It's fine.

Oh, gosh, I'm sorry.

It looks like you're

hyperventilating, sweetie.

Let me get a bag for

you to breathe into.

Oh, please, please don't get up.

Would you like to go to the

fountain and get some water?

It's in the hall. -Yes,

I will. I will get some...

Please don't get up.

I'll get some water.

Amos. -Oh, okay. I'm sorry, um...

Well, I ain't sure what to say.

It's been awful rough to

get out of a coma, for sure.

You know, I thank God

I'm alive, I really do,

but I just want to be normal again.

Everything back the way it was.

I don't know what to do

when I wake up every morning.

Lost 10 miners in there,

and I can't get them out of my head.

It's rough on you to know

that you're the only one left.

You feeling any better?

Not really.

I'm happy to give you

a ride, if you need one.

I just need a minute.

That was nice what you said.

It must feel good to have a

group of people to talk to.

Yeah, well, it's about the

most I've said in a year.

We never officially met.

You're Amos?

- Yes, ma'am.

- Diana.

- Nice to meet you, ma'am.

I'm really not in a condition to drive.

I sure ain't the best driver.

You can get me from point

A to point B, can't you?

Yeah, I can do that.

I'm just up here, on the right.

I know where you live, ma'am.

It ain't a big town, is it?

Got no leads?

No, they found a runaway in Tennessee

last week, but it wasn't him.

What are all the folks

in town saying about it?

Everyone's really upset, ma'am.

This is me.

Let me get you to your door.

Oh, no. I'm good.

Oh, it sticks.

Your, uh... Your car gonna be all right?

Yeah. I'll have one of Bill's

guys get it for me in the morning.

All right.

- All right.

Thank you. Good night.

You go down to the police

station to see the new photos?

Yeah.

There's nothing.

And you heard they

brought in some meth-head

for questioning, and nothing came of it?

I guess he was clean.

Yeah, that's what Peterson said.

Everything just bounces

off you so easy, don't it?

Sorry?

It seems like you're

cheerful, grilling your steaks.

Well, we can't expect you to

cook around here, now can we?

We'd be eating potato

chips and onion dip.

Yeah, I'm sorry. I have

something else on my mind.

I don't have the luxury of sitting

around the house all day in mourning.

And I don't have the luxury

of drowning myself in my work.

It must be a nice distraction for you.

I'm just trying to

actively do things, Diana.

Don't you think it pains

me to watch you unravel?

We don't know anything yet.

It's like you've f***ing given up.

I have not.

Pills, cigarettes.

It's hard to watch you. You

should get your sh*t together.

Mrs. Doyle?

I didn't mean to startle you.

No. It's, uh...

It's okay.

What are you doing out here?

New pack.

I wouldn't be out here

too long if I was you.

All kinds of weirdos out at this hour.

God, not much fazes me anymore.

I drive around a lot late at night.

I'm just...

I think maybe I'm gonna

spot him somewhere.

It's crazy.

It's so crazy.

No, it ain't crazy.

What are you doing

out here? It's so late.

I can't sleep. I had

to get some medicine.

Oh...

Can I do this?

I'm sorry.

Please, don't say you're sorry.

What are you giving away?

Free yard work. I can work any

Saturday you want this month.

Oh. Well, that sounds

good. My yard's a mess.

What's your name, ma'am?

Diana Doyle.

I have to put it on the ticket.

Good luck.

I've never been in a motel before.

We used to come to a place

like this in high school.

The seniors would rent the rooms,

and we'd all file in with six-packs.

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