The Best of Me Page #4

But you never can.

I can't imagine how difficult

that must have been for your family.

We both started drinking

too much.

Iquit. He neverdid.

I wish I'd have been

there for you.

Yeah.

That didn't happen.

That's life.

What was her name?

Bea. Her name was Bea.

Bea.

You've gotten better at that.

Yeah, 20 years later,

I can chop an onion.

. SorFY-

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I bet you're the smartest guy

on the rig, huh?

Well, of course I am.

Yeah, you know, I got pretty good

at computer, actually,

and the boss wanted me

to go back to school,

get certified as an

IT specialist.

And let me guess.

You don't want to do that.

- I like my job.

- But you might like the new one more.

I don't know why you don't

go to college and get the piece...

Piece of paper.

- Well, I don't.

- Yeah, that's her.

That's the girl who

just wouldn't let me settle.

Yeah, well, I haven't

seen much of her lately, so...

Yeah, but there she is.

To her.

Does it ever

get lonely out there?

I mean,

are you asking me if I'm single?

Are you?

Well, I've had, you know,

relationships, I guess.

And things...

I mean, nothing...

Yeah, no, not right now.

You ever been in love'?

With you.

That was 20 years ago.

Twenty-one.

Well, what do you want me to say,

you set a high bar.

Seriously?

Are you saying that

l'm the reason that you're alone?

Don't ask questions

if you don't want any answers.

That's ridiculous.

I mean, honest to God.

What? Why are you laughing?

I don't know. I guess ljust...

I miss this.

I miss... you getting all mad at me.

I'm not mad.

You're being a little pushy.

L'm not pushy.

You just care so much, Amanda.

You just can't help yourself.

I should go.

- What?

- This is dangerous.

We've had wine...

...and somehow you have gotten

better looking, which is so annoying.

Couldn't you have gotten bald

or fat or something? Jesus!

You know, it seems a little silly to

take two cars to Vandemere tomorrow.

I have a confession to make.

OK.

It wasn't destiny when

my car broke down at school.

I disconnected the battery myself

so you could save me.

- I know.

- What?

I know. I knew the minute I saw

your battery line yanked out.

Oh, my God!

Why didn't you tell me?

How often is the mechanic

the hero of the story?

Oh, I gotta go to Vandemere.

Tuck's been putting it off for weeks.

Now his bac/('s out,

he's worried about the garden.

- I'm sorry.

- No, it's OK.

You go take care of

Tuck's garden.

He needs you. I just want you.

- Maybe next weekend.

- Can't wait.

- Be good.

- I will.

- Don't wreck.

- I won't.

- I love you.

- I love you, too.

I love you.

All right.

I told you I couldn't wait.

Well?

"Hold On")

J' I put my faith

in your promise J'

J' That you'd be here soon J'

J' Don't doubt it, darlin' J'

J" The stars may be falling J'

I I'm still coming for you J'

J' I can hear you whisper J'

J' Every doubt screams

where are you J'

J' And every moment waiting J'

J' Makes the day harder

to get through J'

Are you sure about this?

I'm sure.

Just kiss me.

J' Hold on J'

J' Hold just a little longer J'

J' Hold on J'

J' Hold just a little longer J'

J' Hold on J'

- Good morning.

- Good morning.

I I can swear I feel you J'

J' Every time

I lay my head down J'

J' Nothing but restless J'

J" Sleepless, long nights now J'

Eat. Dig in.

J" The stars may be falling J'

"...and you think good days

are preparing for you.

Do not believe it.

It can never be so.

Nothing can bring you peace

but yourself."

- Pull it.

- I am!

- Pull n.

- l am!

You're such a jerk. No, no!

Stop it!

- Come here!

- No!

Whoo!

J' Hold just a little longer J'

It's cold!

J' Hold just a little longer J'

J' Hold on J'

J' Hold just a little longer J'

J' Hold J'

IOnJ'

What happened here?

That was for talking back.

That was for not answering.

That was for disrespect.

I don't remember what

that was for.

H6)'-

Ifs OK. They don't

hurt anymore.

We need a song.

In case one of us

gets deployed in World War Ill?

No, I'm serious.

Something we can keep forever.

Then pick one.

There's nothing romantic

about picking one.

Here.

First song that comes on

clearly.

We're in the middle of nowhere.

You're not gonna get anything.

Even if you do get something, it's gonna

be a public broadcast on fly fishing.

"Sweet Jane")

- Why are you always right'?

- I guess it's just a gift.

- Look at you.

- l've been practicing.

- With who'?

- Tuck.

I Sweet Jane... J'

Dawson!

S0, Dawson, tell me,

what are your plans for the future?

Well, I hope to go to

college next year, sir.

He is going to college.

He got a 4.0 and 1520 on his SATs.

Well, that's good, son.

Where did you apply?

I applied to Tulane,

Loyola and LSU.

I mean, I'll probably end up at LSU.

It's the most realistic.

Yeah, and it's not too far

from New Orleans,

that way we could

still see each other, right?

Hake it you know

a few things about cars.

- Yeah, a little, I guess.

- I got a bunch of them in the back.

Yeah, Amanda said you

have a collection.

- How many cars you own'?

- Too many.

A few. Would you like to

see them?

- Recognize that one?

- lt's a '71 Oldsmobile 442.

You know why they call it that?

Yeah, a four barrel carb,

four speed gear box, dual exhaust.

Ifs a beautiful car, sir.

Smart boy. I can see why she

likes you.

Go on. Take a look underneath.

Yeah. I know you want to.

I'd love to.

Wow.

Say, have you given any thought

to how you'll pay for college?

There's... There's scholarships,

financial aid, loans, stuff like that.

Tuition's a killer. And you need money

for books, room and board.

It's expensive.

It can be prohibitive for kids like you.

"Kids like me?"

You're a nice guy, Dawson.

l'd like to help you, if you'll let me.

Well, how's that, sir'?

Well... four years of school,

say...

$15,000 a year for tuition.

Another five to live

comfortably.

You want to give me $80,000'?

If you'll let me.

Just stay away from Amanda,

right?

You'll come out debt-free.

With a real chance

to make something of yourself.

This isn't personal, son.

Ijust want what's best

for my daughter,

and I can't have her

anywhere near your family.

It's gonna end anyway.

This way, you get something out

of it.

- I don't want your money.

- What's that?

- I don't want your money.

- You think about it.

I don't have to.

You know what you can do

with that 80 grand, sir?

Shove it up your ass.

You think about it.

l'm sorry.

My dad's an a**hole.

He's right,

though.

You got a big life ahead of you.

You're gonna do great things.

I don't want to get in the way

of that.

Dawson, what would you risk for

me?

Everything-

Then let me love you like that.

Please.

OK. OK.

How much did he offer'?

There's not enough money

in the world.

Well, I mean, if he was gonna throw in

that Cobra, I'd have to think about it.

You're so mean.

- AMANDA." Nice car.

- Tuck's policy.

All rebuilds

must be test driven...

Before they're returned.

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