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to earn some cash now.

Um, we're having a garage

sale next week.

Whatever we make,

over our expenses,

Is yours.

Please say you'll help.

I'm desperate.

Okay, I'll tell you what.

If you'll help me

with these alterations,

That'll give me some time

to help you make costumes.

I can't sew.

I'll teach you.

Otherwise, no deal.

But I don't have time

for anything else.

( CHUCKLES )

welcome to my world.

Well, if you really think old

"brainless" can help. ( SIGHS )

Wow.

What do you think?

It's great.

So you wanna try it?

Um, sure.

( SOFTLY ) I don't...

know what I'm doing.

( CHUCKLES ) Just try it.

Okay. Stick it in.

Mm-Hmm.

Does it matter what this...

Mm-Mmm.

Is this...

We're worried

about the longer one.

# Lift me up

Oop.

Yeah, just...

I don't know.

Okay.

I don't know.

You almost had it. Look...

# From the shallows

# I am stumblin' a... #

# Lonely grave

# Lift me up

# From your shallows

# I am destined to...

# live ashamed

Got more clothes.

Got some clothes for ya.

Oh. Okay, wait.

Wait. Before you

put them down.

Right there.

Yeah. Just dump 'em.

( SIGHS )

It's a little big.

( MUTTERS )

# Oh, I been sold out

( RETCHING )

# By my best friend

# I've been knocked down #

# And thrown away

( RETCHING )

# Oh oh I've been sold out #

# And mistreated

# I've ignited #

# A dying flame

That looks good.

Ready?

Okay.

You're my mannequin.

Okay. Fits really well...

Obviously

for a smaller person...

Have a good day.

You, too.

Peace out.

Okay.

You know what?

( INDISTINCT CHATTERING )

Have a good day.

Thank you very much.

Let it go for seven bucks.

What do you say?

ASHLEY:
Nicki!

Hey.

You changed your mind.

Uh, we could really

use your help.

Yeah.

( BILL CONVERSING INDISTINCTLY )

I'm just here to see what's

been keeping you so busy.

Or should I say "who"?

I'm so over

spending time at bars,

And I'm glad you are, too.

This is much more fun.

Yeah, spare me the pep talk.

I know you.

Peace offering.

( GAGGING )

( WHISPERS ) That's vodka.

Yeah, I know. It's your fave.

I don't do that anymore.

Look, neither you or my dad have

ever gone too long without a drink.

I never knew that you

thought I was like your dad.

I'm sorry.

I don't.

Look, it's been a bad week.

W-What's going on?

You've obviously

been too busy to care.

I care.

You're my best friend!

But Nicki, I'm finally

doing something that I like.

( STAMMERS ) Do it with me.

I don't belong here.

I don't belong anywhere.

That's not true.

I... I want you to meet someone.

You never used to argue

with me before.

Look, go back to your friends.

Like your biker buddy said,

I got a lot of heavy decisions

to make right now.

I'll see you later.

( SIGHS )

( INDISTINCT CHATTERING )

( SIGHS )

You've met Ashleys

friend before?

Maybe.

Look, it was over

three years ago.

Ashley know about that?

It's nobody else's

business but mine.

Bill!

Can I have a word with you?

All right.

( NO AUDIBLE DIALOGUE )

( SIGHS )

All right.

You okay. Come on.

It's okay.

( GRUNTS )

It's all right.

She'll be all right.

She just shouldn't lift

anything with her condition.

Jason will never speak to me

if he thinks I've told anyone.

This isn't the sort of thing

you can hide for very long.

What, you're...

You're having Jasons baby?

What's you plans?

I'll go to school

until Christmas break,

And then...

I don't know.

It's not the most complete

set of plans I've ever heard.

It needs work.

What does Jason propose to do?

I don't know.

Okay, I know Jason can be a real...

Weiner at times,

But deep down,

he really does care.

I don't think he

wants either of us.

He's changed so much.

MAN:
Hey, could I

get some help over here?

How long are those people

gonna be in our yard?

Looks like a garage sale.

( BILL CHUCKLING )

Oh, Sharon.

Baby, it is a garage sale.

Well it makes us look poor.

What is this all about?

( SIGHS )

seeing you selling off

All of Amandas old things.

It's just...

I...

I didn't think you'd

mind if we sold them.

( SIGHS ) Oh, baby.

So nice to see you

and Ashley getting along

Since she's been doing the play.

( CHUCKLES )

You must be very proud that she's

doing something creative, huh?

I am.

She's certainly

home a lot more.

Mm-Hmm.

I just wish Jason were.

And I wish I knew

Why our things

keep disappearing.

My jewelry,

money from our wallets.

And now my mother's silver.

Yeah.

Oh, baby.

( GROANS )

Has it ever occurred to you

that it might be Jason?

He's lost a lot of weight.

He does not look good.

Bill, I'm tired.

Could you just get rid

of those people soon?

You betcha.

Thanks.

Hey, Mac.

Hey.

Let's wrap this up, huh?

You got it.

Been a long day, huh?

Yes, sir.

We did really well... So,

we have a few more things to sell.

( SIGHS )

Show some mercy!

I'm beat.

We've made 247

And 63 cents.

That means we have enough

to buy the rest of the supplies

And pay me something.

Maybe a little left over

For some paint and canvas?

ASHLEY:
You're just in it

for the paint.

Yeah...

And just for that,

I am not letting you take me

to pizza tonight. ( CHUCKLES )

Um, actually,

can I take a rain check?

Something sorta came up.

What?

Just some personal stuff.

Okay.

( SCOFFS )

Don't let me interfere, then.

Don't be that way.

Here, just take the keys

And get all the rest

of this... To shelter,

And I'll come by

and pick it up later, okay?

See you later.

Bye.

You know what?

Let's just do the shelter thing

another day.

You take the truck,

get some rest,

Go home, and...

Ill call you later.

Uh... Ashley! Tell me you

are not going to follow him.

Don't worry.

I know what I'm doing.

I heard coach let you go.

Sorry, buddy.

Yeah, well you

could've covered for me.

I've been sick.

I tried to cover.

He didn't buy it.

Everybody knows you

got a problem.

( GRUNTING )

Hey. You're my friend!

But you're whacked out, man.

You need help.

Screw you.

( BELL DINGING )

Hey.

Hi.

Nice shirt.

Had these made for everyone

in the play.

Long time, no see.

I didn't think you'd

even remember me.

I mean, it's been

over three years.

And that was a pretty

wild night.

And now you're

dating my best friend.

( CHUCKLES )

Small world.

Yeah. Thing is,

I didn't even know you two

knew each other.

Is that a problem for you?

Well, I mean, Ashleys just

been so busy with the play,

And she's just beginning

to have confidence in herself,

And...

and you?

And me?

And, well...

that subject just

hasn't come up yet.

You know me.

I'm not gonna say anything.

But...

she's bound to find out

sooner or later.

Later would be better.

I'd just rather

tell her myself.

So this a real thing?

( CHUCKLES )

Looks like you've been taking

pretty good care of yourself.

Had to.

Yeah.

You had to do it alone.

I just couldn't handle

any relationships at the time.

But... Im here for you now.

Don't make any promises

you can't keep.

This is where I'm staying.

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