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Enough.

Mark.

You two get to class.

Only if you?re worthy

can you make it into the den.

Up there?

I told you.

It's for real men.

Now, focus.

You can do it.

Guess that'll have to do.

Dammit.

Piece of crap. At least you

didn't shoot fireworks this time.

Maybe you could get that money.

We could fix the lights.

See, the school doesn't think

we should share the gym

with other more noble sports.

We found this sketchy place.

And we love it.

So... you ready?

Show time.

This is the best on YouTube.

No, please, don't.

Hey, you should try it.

Yeah, man, you guys

cajoled my crippled sister.

I guess I'm not

cut out for this.

What about you?

How did you...

Oh, this?

Do you?

No.

No, my mom would kill me if there's

another neck breaker in the family.

Grandpa fireman, father fireman.

Brother aspiring fireman.

There's always too much

disaster in the family.

I, uh, did this

practicing ballet.

Right.

How do you know?

Uh, 'cause you're, uh...

Way you walk.

You usually notice how people walk?

Yes.

H, show Ricky

some moves, will you?

Why do they call him H?

H2O.

You'll be like water, my friend.

Like water?

You've never heard of Bruce Lee?

Oh, the actor.

No, the philosopher.

Uh, no.

Be like water, my friend.

Shapeless, formless.

Like water.

You see, water can

flow and crush.

As water, you can

find your way around

or through obstacles.

As water, you can be

as light as air.

Or as strong as a bullet.

You know, I can hook you

guys up if you want.

I'm just saying.

Oh, I'm-I'm not.

I'll see you later, Deshawn.

I'm not gay.

Poisonous.

Come on.

Hey, man.

Hey.

You're late.

What happened?

Nothing.

Then what happened?

Just checking out

the neighborhood.

Know your world, right?

Absolutely.

What are you cooking?

Meatballs.

Nice.

Hey.

Wash your hands.

I found a new hit.

You'll love this place.

But you got to be careful.

Cops get involved, we're toast.

All right, this is the spot.

Don't be late.

Let's go.

No watches this time.

In and out fast.

No messing around.

I like the night 'cause I can

watch people living their lives

without having

to deal with them.

It's kind of like sightseeing.

Come on, Mark,

give me your best shot.

Come on, I'm here. Daddy's ready.

Come on.

You got lucky on that one.

Bring it back.

Bring it back.

Okay. Five bucks says you

can't get by me again.

I learned to cherish

these moments.

Let's go, let's go.

All right.

Come on, Dad.

This is soccer.

Some more than others.

Keep it down. Mr. Palermo will

be kicking your butt next.

Tony, get off me.

Come on, babe.

I'm serious. Back off.

Come on, babe.

I'm serious. Get off me.

She said stop.

Mind your own business, dude.

Okay, you want to fight?

Get out of my way.

Sean, it's okay. Next time

I'll bite your tongue off.

What, you like it so much

you want a souvenir?

Hey, hey, hey!

That's where your face

caves in, d-bag.

Stay the hell away

from my sister.

She's broken anyway.

What?

How is school, man?

You having fun?

Just, uh,

just been checking

the school out

and finding out any places

I can get in and out fast.

I was actually

going to go tonight.

And also I'll check

out the neighborhood.

I was thinking maybe we

could see a movie tonight.

We could do it tomorrow maybe.

If that's-that's

okay with you.

Yeah.

It's okay.

But be careful.

They're still looking for us.

Lucius, it's Michael.

Listen, man, this is the

third time I've called you.

I didn't know better, I'd

think you're avoiding me.

You got my number.

Just call me.

Stay with me.

Stay, stay with me.

Maria! Stay with me.

Stay with me.

I hope I'm doing

the right thing.

So, it's true.

He's back.

He has a kid with him.

It's his son.

Hm. He's registered at the school

under the name Sean Preston.

Sean Preston.

Sean Preston.

Mm.

Well, you know, Lucius,

sometimes life

has a wonderful taste.

Salud.

I want the boy, too.

Alive. Understood? Absolutely.

I'll deal with it personally.

Luke.

The last time you deal

with it personally,

I lost my sister.

I can't stand

this freaking thing.

Just a few more days.

No, two more weeks.

It's getting late. I-I

should probably get back.

Our place is on fire.

Squirrel's still stuck inside.

Come on.

Squirrel is still in there.

What?

We go to get in there.

Don't be stupid.

I'll call for Dad.

I don't have service.

Don't move, Mark.

God.

Come on.

Firemen will be here soon.

Surface will be hot. Be careful.

It will be too late.

It's suicide.

Squirrel. Squirrel,

where are you?

Firemen are close.

I talked to Dad and...

Where is...

Where is Mark?

We tried to stop him.

Josh.

Josh.

Josh. Where is Mark? Is he okay?

He's still in there.

What are you doing? Just

shut up and give me a knife.

I have to do this.

Grab him.

Easy.

Mark.

Sean.

Come on. Get the water going!

Dad.

Where is Mark?

He's still inside.

Come on.

Mark, Mark, are you okay?

You okay?

Danny?

Dad, I'm in the shower.

What's that smell?

Well, actually it's me.

My-my clothes. There was

a fire at school today.

A fire at school?

Yeah, the smoke

got into everything.

They had to walk us out.

Are you all right?

Yeah, fine.

Anybody hurt? No, not

as far as I know.

Danny.

Danny.

Squirrel.

How is everything going?

Yeah, it's good.

You?

Sean.

Sean.

You right? Yeah, yeah, I'm good.

How are you?

I love you, man.

Aah!

Well you sure learned quick.

One week with my brother and

you're already a pro. Emily, I...

You said you'd never

done it before.

Why would you lie to us?

I didn't.

You get bitten by a radioactive

spider or something?

I didn't even know there

was a name for it.

Yeah, but it doesn't...

Sis, let him breathe.

All right?

Look, Sean, man,

I owe you big, man.

Our lives.

That's why I want to give you what you

been dreaming of ever since we met.

Date with my sister.

What?

Let me explain though.

Do I get a say in this? No.

It's a date, right? I can't

guarantee the unsual perks...

Mark.

Okay, it's up to you, bro.

Come on, let him

know where we live.

And be nice.

Listen, I-I understand.

This is really awkward.

Maybe I should give you

the proper street address.

And, uh, use the front

door this time.

All right. Now you need

a nickname, brother.

Dude, how about "Balls of Fire"?

Oh, yeah, "Fireballs."

What do you think?

Or "Balls on Fire."

Balls.

Hello. Uh, nice

to meet you, sir.

Is Emily home?

You bastard.

Nice. You got that

for my neighbor?

No, well...

I think that's for me.

Sean.

What happened to the cast?

I waited long enough.

How did you know it was open?

I, uh,

I followed my brother and his friends

here once after they snuck out.

I saw some pretty

crazy stuff here.

In that stage,

that stage is where I had

my first dance recital.

Once I saw what they could

do that night, I just...

I just saw things differently.

There's no longer obstacles

but opportunities.

How did you learn?

Just by myself.

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