Running on Empty Dreams Page #3

Mrs. Harris, after

the radioiodine treatment

runs its course, you'll

no longer have a thyroid,

but you still need the TSH to-

But wait, the cancer's gone, right?

The cancer is in your thyroid.

We need to destroy the thyroid

in order to destroy the cancer.

You'll be fine.

That tiny little pill is what's

going to keep you alive.

All right.

I'll pay you the remaining

200 in a couple weeks, okay?

Great. Thanks.

See ya.

Hey, babe.

Hey, guys. You ready?

Let's grab your stuff. Let's go.

Hey.

Your hands don't tremble anymore.

Not as long as I

stay on my medication.

It was all worth the money then.

I'm going to work.

Jane has a friend who

needs help babysitting,

so I figured the extra cash would be good.

What, you miss Matt

being at home or something?

Maybe a little.

Heee-ya!

All right, you're too heavy. Go!

Careful!

I got a week coming up in Colorado.

Why can't you just be still?

Because we need the money.

I got the promotion, you know,

and it requires more travel.

I need you here.

Matt?

You think I like this?

Yeah, actually, I do.

You know, Corey, all you

need is an S on your chest

and a f***ing red cape, you know?

Sh*t.

I'd like you to come to

church with me on Saturday,

if you want.

You're kidding, right?

No, no, no, no.

I don't do the whole

organized religion thing.

I thought you were really into God.

Yeah, I'm spiritual, not religious.

How's that whole babysitting thing coming?

Oh, it's coming.

It's just extra cash right now,

but I think the baby's starting to like me.

Aww, what's not to like?

I like that shirt too.

Oh, this?

I wear it every day. It's

just my writing shirt.

I know.

What is it, like some mojo for you?

Good luck?

No, I don't believe in good luck.

It just gets me in my zone, you know?

I know.

I f***ed a writer in college.

He was always in his head.

I don't know.

Maybe you were just his muse.

Just needed somebody

special for inspiration.

I don't think he felt that way.

Well, his loss.

It was pretty much only about sex.

Well, with all the f***ing bastards,

it's all about sex.

I mean, I actually don't think I've ever

made love to anyone in my entire life.

What about your husband?

Jimmy?

Mm. Calls every morning.

He writes letters,

but the one thing that I

really needed from him,

he just couldn't get it.

Boys, lunch is almost ready.

I mean, we just...

The only reason we got married

is 'cause I got pregnant.

Do you miss him?

I don't want to

talk about him anymore.

Mom, what's wrong with Jane?

Mommy, what's wrong?

Don't worry about it guys, okay?

Go on back. Give her a minute.

I didn't sign up for this.

I did not sign up for this,

and it's always me picking up the slack!

It's always me, just me!

Come on!

See if you can beat your mom.

Whatcha got?

Come on!

Come on, little man. Whatcha got?

Oh, what's that? Traveling!

Ahh!

Come on!

Look, Mommy!

There's Jane and Tony!

Hi, Matt!

Hey, Bud.

Hey, you!

Hey.

Hey, buddy!

I didn't know you played ball.

Oh, it's not a big deal.

I just used to play back in high school.

You know what?

Tony just tried out for his team at school.

Could use some help.

I don't know if you're up for it.

Sure.

Sydney, can you help me dribble

under my legs, please?

Sure, come on.

What's the matter? You can't do it, huh?

No, show me how you do it first.

Then I'll show you want to do.

So did all three

fall asleep in your room?

Yep, out like lights.

That move was actually pretty good.

Yeah.

Was the script well-written?

Yeah, it was okay.

It's really late.

Yeah, I'm gonna get going.

Are you okay with Matt staying here?

Yeah.

Okay.

But you don't look

like you want to go.

No, I have to go.

I'm going.

Okay, fine. Leave.

You don't have to leave.

You don't have to go if you don't want to.

Why? You want me to stay?

Yeah.

Why?

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

No.

Oh, my God.

What?

Mommy?

Hey, sweetheart.

What's wrong?

Can I go back to sleep on you, Mommy?

Yeah, come here, babe.

Thanks.

I think we're going to get going.

You don't have to.

You can stay.

I mean, he's comfortable.

He might be up all night if you leave.

He didn't see a thing.

Whether he saw something or not

doesn't change the fact that it happened.

Hey, things happen.

Okay, well, you guys can sleep out here.

Feel free.

Good night.

Bless me, Father,

for I have sinned.

How long as it been

since your last confession?

Couple years, maybe.

Go on.

It's funny 'cause I

used to come once a month

when I was a little girl,

but that's when my mother made me.

Let's see.

I got angry with my son a few

times for not listening,

and I'm angry with my husband a lot,

and I'm just, I'm pissed.

Is that all, or is there much more?

I may have committed adultery,

and I don't know.

Maybe it was adultery.

I just, for one split second,

it just felt so right.

These are not

the types of situations

that the church handles.

I can give you the name and number

of a good marriage counselor.

But Father, I came to you for help!

I'm sorry.

That's the best that I can do for you.

Yes. Yeah, the bubble.

Ba-Ba.

Bubble.

It isn't?

It is a bubble?

So, are you going to tell

me what this sad little act

is all about?

No.

Are you sure?

Yep.

Come on, baby. Just

tell me what's wrong.

Why can't Sydney play basketball

with me today?

She knows some cool moves,

just like Dad used to.

Yeah, she does.

You're right.

You know, Sydney's really busy.

She's got lots of stuff to do.

Like what?

Well, she's got a family.

Hi, baby.

Aren't we her family?

Yeah, sweet, but it's different.

Mommy, sometimes I don't miss Daddy.

I know. I know.

You know what?

What?

I know how to play basketball too.

No, you don't.

Okay, Sydney is

much better than I am.

You're right.

Mommy, do you love Daddy?

Of course, sweetheart, why?

Well, you and Daddy don't kiss

like the men and women on TV.

You don't even hug each other.

Yeah, I guess we don't, huh?

Well, listen.

This has nothing to do with you, okay?

Okay.

Hey, guess what.

I got you something!

Cool!

Cool. I know you always wanted

to go to the moon, so I

just wanted you to know

that you can, and it's possible.

Okay?

So, you never really told me

why do you want to go to the moon?

Because you can see

everything from there,

the whole world!

Everything, huh?

The whole world?

You can? How do you know?

You've never been, huh?

Matt, be careful!

What's going with you?

I'm gone a few days, and-

I'd hardly call

weeks at a time a few days.

F***.

Daddy, watch me go down the slide!

Let's get you to a doctor, Syd.

See if the cancer's spread.

For what? I'm fine.

I feel good.

Tell me what you

want for your birthday.

I hadn't even

really thought about it.

All right.

Why don't we go out to a nice restaurant?

We can have a nice dinner.

Maybe catch a movie afterwards.

Maybe Jane can watch Matt.

It's Corey.

Yeah. Hey, Bill.

Sure.

Yup, I was actually hoping that could

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