Moondance Alexander Page #3

Do you want some amino acid?

No, thanks. I'd rather die.

You know, honey, you said something

today that... was a little upsetting.

Yeah? What was that?

That you don't have any friends.

Oh. Yeah, that.

Well, what happened to Mary Powell?

Did you guys have a falling out?

Uh, no. She was my math tutor.

You paid her to come over.

Oh. Well, how about Ernie Shmelding?

- Uh, he moved.

- He did?

Yeah, like last year.

Wow. Oh! You know that

Veronica from my art class?

Now, she seems like a really nice girl.

Maybe we could invite her over for tea.

Mom! She's old.

She's like 20.

Well, then I don't know what to say.

You don't have to say anything.

I mean, I've come to grips with my situation.

And besides, I've got

a new four-legged friend.

Just promise you'll

be careful out there.

I will. Don't worry.

I'll even wear that funky helmet.

Thank you.

Now eat your dinner.

Yeah, that, uh, soy cheese

really kicks it up a notch.

I don't know why you make me eat these.

- Kids should not have to eat veggie burgers.

- It's not that bad.

Mom, it's not beef.

I love beef.

(# Tired of waiting Gets so frustrating)

(# Well, it's time to move)

(# Gonna make changes

Some rear ranging)

(# Got nothing to lose)

(# I've been lost it seems most all the time)

(# Now on my own and I don't mind)

- (# The sun's about to shine)

- Hot!

(# It only gets better from here)

(# Clouds are starting to clear)

(# There'll be no more stormy weather)

(# It's gonna get better than this)

Hi there, big boy.

How are you doing this morning?

I have a treat for you if you

promise not to tell my mom.

Good morning, Mr. Longpre.

You may as well start

with Tinkerbell's stall.

- You gonna help?

- Here.

Probably need that too.

- (# It's a long road home)

- Tinkerbell.

(# And I'll get there)

(# When I do I'll be so aware)

(# Everytime that someone cares)

(# It only gets better from here)

(# Clouds are starting to clear)

(# There'll be no more stormy weather)

(# It's gonna get better than this)

(# 'Cause now I insist)

(# I've got my life together)

(# The time is finally here)

(# It only gets better)

Wait. Wait.

(# If you never take chances

you will never know)

- Okay.

- (# It's a wonderful feeling)

(# To finally let go)

- Okay.

- (# Through all this confusion you'll find you'll be)

Well, that- that was

supposed to be my job.

- Okay. Okay.

- Have at it.

(# It only gets better)

Yeah. Good, huh?

(# There were times I thought I never should)

(# Somehow I felt I understood)

Sorry.

I'm gonna come back later.

(# It only gets better from here)

(# Clouds are starting to clear)

(# There'll be no more stormy weather)

(# It's gonna get better than this)

(# 'Cause now I insist)

(# I got my life together)

(# My time is finally here)

(# It only gets better)

I'm finished, Mr. Longpre.

- Did you give Fireball his supplements?

- Yes, sir.

What about the water trough in the pasture?

Did you check it?

I filled it to the brim and made sure

that I locked the gate behind me.

Okay, go into the tack room...

get that little western saddle

with the striped blanket.

- I'll be in there in a minute.

- Yes!

Sorry.

I won't make any more noise.

Give a good tug on

the cinch like that...

and the rabbit back

through the hole, got it?

Got it. Now, how often do you

wash the saddle blanket?

- Don't worry about the saddle blanket.

- Okay.

- You can get on now.

- Okay.

Uh-uh. Wrong side.

Don't be darting around.

Horses are unpredictable animals.

You gotta think before you move.

Get on the box.

Here. Come on, Tinkerbell.

Whoa.

And always get on from the left.

- How come?

- Stop asking so many questions.

- Sorry.

- And stop apologizing all the time.

- Okay.

- Put your helmet on.

- Right.

- All right. Good.

- You've got a natural seat.

- I do?

Yeah. Sit up straight.

Good.

Keep the weight on the balls of

your feet and your heels down.

Okay.

- Can I ask you one more question?

- If you must.

How did he get the name Tinkerbell?

He, uh- He came with that name

when I bought him.

Well, I don't think he likes it.

Does he look like a Tinkerbell to you?

- No.

- I think that he should be called Checkers.

Call him whatever you want.

Take him in the ring.

Checkers.

Good name.

- Sweetheart?

- Mm-hmm?

Sweetheart, have you, uh,

seen my car keys?

No. Did you check your purse?

Oh, no.

Where is my purse?

I'll help you find it.

Oh, where did I put it?

- I wonder if l left it upstairs.

- Ah, here it is.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you very much.

- Ah.

- What's going on, Mom?

Um, nothing.

- You look pretty.

- Well, thank you.

I mean, you always look pretty.

It's just that... today you look extra pretty.

Well, remember I told you,

I'm going to that poetry reading.

And... that's it?

All right. If you must know,

I'm- I'm meeting someone there.

Oh, you are? Well, who?

It's no big deal. I mean,

it's just a casual thing.

No big deal? Well, when were

you planning on telling me this?

Well, who is it, Mom?

I-I need names.

Names? How many people do

you think I'm going out with?

So it is a date. It's that guy

from the juice bar, isn't it?

No, it's not the guy from the juice bar.

His name is Ben.

Ben, your student Ben?

The one with the tie and the button-down?

Well, yeah, but why do you

say it like that?

Just be prepared.

- For what?

- I think that he's a meat eater.

Well, I ju- Okay, you know what?

Just hold on. Why?

Why are you being so negative?

Because you've tried this before

and it's never worked.

You know, I've- I've gone on four dates

in the last three years.

- Oh, no, I'm missing a button.

- See? He's already got you all off-kilter.

No, he hasn't.

You have.

I just don't understand why you

can't be happy with the way things are.

Why do you have to go

and change everything?

Sweetheart, I'm not

changing anything.

I'm going to a poetry reading.

Oh, and now I'm late.

So go.

Well, I don't feel good

about leaving you like this.

Mom, I'm fine.

- I don't believe you.

- I am.

- Really.

- All right.

- Well, how do I look?

- You look great.

- Thanks. Okay, I'll be home before 9:00.

- Okay.

And, um, I have my cell phone

if you should need me.

Mom, just go.

Okay. I'm going.

- I'll be fine.

- Okay.

There you are.

I wish you were here, Dad.

Hey.

I just wanted to let you know

I was home.

Mmm. How'd it go?

It was very nice.

That's good.

Is that Daddy's sweater?

Yeah.

Sweetheart, I want you

to know something.

You're the most important thing in the world

to me and nothing would ever change that.

I know that.

And I will always love your father.

No matter what happens,

I would never try to replace him.

You understand that, don't you?

I'm trying to.

I know.

I know it hurts.

But it's gonna be okay.

Really, it is.

I love you, Mom.

I love you too.

Moondance. Hi.

- You trying to wear a hole in that leather?

- No.

- Sorry.

- You know what time it is?

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