Lullaby Page #2

Am I old enough to die?

Oh, I knew you were packing.

That one works every time.

So I take it it's not from smoking.

No, it's bone cancer.

I don't get it. Where does cancer come

from, anyways? Nobody f***ing knows.

Yeah, it's f***ed.

Those kids down there are, like,

so young, it's depressing.

They're young? What about you?

Shouldn't you be on your way

to homecoming or something?

Prom, Einstein.

Homecoming is in the fall.

But I doubt I'll be

around that long.

I like to pretend

it's a next form of

human evolution.

We're evolved.

We're the only ones who can

see life for what it truly is.

What is it?

Shouldn't you be with

your dad or something?

Said he's got 24 hours, right?

Yeah.

What's your problem?

I don't know.

If you think he wants

to die, you're wrong,

and if says he's not

afraid, then he's lying.

So, I'm Meredith. I'm 17,

and I'm on the 22nd floor if

you want your lighter back.

See you later, alligator.

Once the pressure equalizes

in the center of a bubble,

the strongest thing

exerting force on it

is the weight of the universe

pushing down equally.

Follow those points out...

Hey. Hey. Uh...

I thought you'd be halfway

to Kennedy by now.

What, and miss the party?

- Hey, Jonathan.

- Well,

well, I'm really glad you're here.

He could be a witness.

Yeah, that'll be fine.

Jonathan, I need you

to witness your father

making his last

wishes and statement.

And keep in mind that...

you may be called

to testify in court

that he was of sound mind

when he made the statement.

Well, I don't know.

Dad, are you of sound mind?

Yeah, you know I am.

Who started game seven for

the Yanks, 2003 ALCS?

Clemens.

What happened bottom of the eighth?

Grady.

Grady listened to Pedro

and left him in too long.

He juiced the bases,

and Posada doubled to tie it up.

Who came on to relieve?

- Wakefield.

- Yeah.

Then what happened?

Aaron f***ing Boone

is what happened.

Aaron f***ing Boone.

And we never made it, 'cause...

Your sister tripped going

through the turnstile

and split her chin.

I'll never forgive her for that.

Me either.

There you have it, Doc.

Can we say tomorrow, 8 A.M.?

I need you to say it.

Oh.

I w... want to be unhooked

from these machines

at 8 A.M. tomorrow.

This is my wish,

and I am of sound mind.

Ryan Hu is only 12,

and she's already played

with the Philharmonic.

You're 14.

Well, Ryan Hu looks

like a shih tzu.

Kids, can you come down

here for a minute?

What happened?

Your daddy has something

he needs to tell you.

Are you guys getting a divorce?

No.

No, honey, never, no. No.

Your father is very sick.

With what?

I have cancer.

It's not a big deal, though.

You're not gonna die, right?

Are you gonna die?

I don't know.

But I... promise you, sweetheart,

I will do everything I can not to.

The doctor gave me six months.

Shh. Okay.

John.

John, do you have any questions?

Do I still have to play violin?

Well, that's something

you're gonna have to

decide for yourself.

Okay.

Jonathan...

you all right?

Jonathan, are you all right?

Yeah.

Talk to me, son.

This is it.

It's not fair.

What?

I don't know how to do this.

We just talk.

What do you want me to say?

I'm not ready.

This wasn't how it

was supposed to end.

How was it supposed to end?

I don't know. I'd...

I'd have it all figured

out, you know.

I'd have my sh*t together.

I'd be able to come back

here and just maybe...

Forgive me?

Forgive you for what?

Well...

I don't know.

Whatever it is that you've

been mad at me for.

Getting sick? Dying?

Hey...

how's the music?

I'm not really doing the

music thing anymore.

Oh.

Why? What are you doing?

How are you living?

I sort of wanted to

talk to you about that.

I mean, right now, it's

not the right time,

but I could sort of...

Hey, sweetheart.

Hi, Daddy.

Wow, look at you.

Did you just come from court?

Not exactly.

Hi.

Hey.

You give your dad a hug?

I really missed you, Daddy.

Missed you, too, sweetheart.

I can't let you do this.

Karen, I love you.

I love all of you,

but it's my decision.

I hear you,

but you're just not thinking right.

The drugs are clouding

your judgment.

He's thinking as clearly

as he ever does.

How do you know what

he thinks like?

I'm surprised you remember

what he looks like.

- Was his name on the door?

- Oh, that's cute.

Did you learn that in law school,

little playground put-downs?

You can't just waltz back in here,

Jonathan, and start acting like you care.

Well, I'm not acting

like anything, Karen.

- I'm just saying...

- You don't have a say.

You gave up that right

when you walked out on us.

Would you two just stop?

Yeah. Why don't you talk

to him for a second

before you declare him incapable

of making his own decisions?

So just let him die?

- Oh. Just...

- Is that what you're saying?

It is, isn't it?

You just can't wait

to get your hands on your

inheritance, can you?

You just came for your money.

I didn't need to come

for the money, Karen.

I get it every f***ing month in

a blue envelope like you do.

I don't need his money.

I make my own.

Please. Your f***ing salary

wouldn't pay for those shoes,

let alone that stupid briefcase.

The shoes were on sale,

and the briefcase was a gift.

- Hah!

- Hey, hey.

Okay, you done?

Yeah. Are we done?

Yeah. Sorry.

No, no, it's okay.

It was kind of nice.

It's like being at home.

I need to...

I need to tell you something.

The money...

is gone.

What?

You heard me.

I gave it away.

What do you mean, gone?

Your mother gets the house

and what's left of the trust

and the dividend on my

life insurance policy.

Everything else, gave it away.

What do you mean, you gave it away?

There are people who need it.

You don't need my money.

You just said so.

Why are you doing this, Daddy?

'Cause I love you both...

and I raised a couple

of spoiled brats.

I filed an injunction this morning.

What?

It's a preemptive measure

intended to prevent Dr. Crier

from performing any form

of assisted suicide.

She didn't have anything

to do with this.

God.

What's so funny?

Nothing. F***.

I need a cigarette.

Unbelievable.

Your kids, man.

Ho! Hey, hey. Illusion.

Yay.

Hat tricks. How 'bout

some hat tricks?

Here we go. Hat tricks. Hup!

Hup! Ho! Hmm? Hmm?

Hmm? Duck.

Oh! Oh!

Whoa ho ho ho ho! Whoa!

You're not funny.

Anybody gonna laugh?

Ha.

Oh, you're too generous.

- You're too generous.

- Can I help you?

Yeah. I'm looking for Meredith.

Are you a relative?

No. She has, uh...

She has something of mine.

Are you her boyfriend?

No.

Why not?

Because I have a

girlfriend back home.

I don't believe you.

Okay.

What's your girlfriend's name?

Uh, I think Meredith just

got out of radiation.

She should be back

in her room, A-2112.

I'm gonna go find her. Thanks.

Have fun!

Okay, you. Come on.

It's time to go.

Hey!

Hey.

Hey, you.

Came to get my lighter.

You look like sh*t.

I do?

Yes.

Okay.

What happened?

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