The Blind Side Page #2

And how would you know if he did?

He won't even talk.

- He writes.

- His name. Barely.

He thew this in the trash can.

"I look and I see white everywhere:

white walls, white floors,

and a lot of white people.

The teachers do not know I have no idea

of anything they are talking about.

I do not want to listen to anyone,

especially the teachers.

They are giving homework

and expecting me

to do the problems on my own.

I have never done homework

in my life.

I go to the bathroom,

look in the mirror and say,

"This is not Michael Oher."

He entitled it "White Walls."

How's the spelling?

Hi.

Smile at 'em.

It lets them know

you're their friend.

You're Big Mike, right?

I'm Sean.

But everyone calls me SJ.

It's for Sean junior,

my Father's name is Sean. Sean Tuohy.

He was a basketball star

at Ole Miss, point guard,

now he owns like

a million Taco Bells.

Manana.

- Who is that SJ?

- Big Mike.

Get you feet off my dash.

Thank you. Put on your seatbelt!

Big Mike?

Mike, I got a call from someone

at the police department.

Do you remember the story in the papers

awhile back about...

a man who fell off an overpass?

No one knew who he was

and or if he jumped, or...

Umm... anyway he...

he passed away.

Mike, that man was your father.

They've been looking for somebody to

notify and they...

They found your name on our registry.

I'm really sorry, son.

Were you close to him?

When's the last time you saw him?

I dunno.

- He knows it!

- Who knows it and what does he know?

The material. Michael Oher.

I gave him this test verbally.

Is that even allowed?

A "C."

On how big a curve?

He's been listening all along.

It's amazing what he's absorbed.

And trust me. He's listening to you, too.

Now, his reading level is low

and he's got no idea how to learn

in the classroom.

I'm not saying he's going to pass

but Big Mike is not stupid.

- Hey.

- What, Mom?

- Good job.

- Yes?

Good job.

Hey, I got a question for you.

Go.

There was a little girl

about two rows back.

What was her name?

- Oh, that was Kinsey.

- Kinsey. Yeah.

I saw your little indian feathers

get all ruffled up.

Yeah. She's nice.

SJ, don't let this go to your head

but I thought you were

very convincing in the role of...

- Indian Number Three.

- Yes.

I tried out for the Chief

but they gave it to Andy Sung.

I can't be sure, but I think there was

some multicultural bias thing working.

Or maybe they just thought

he'd make a better chief.

Dad, he's like Chinese.

Yeah and you're Irish.

And if you weren't the Chief,

how did you get that headdress?

Dad, I'm gonna need a few more

of those free Quesadilla tickets.

And where does the acorn fall?

Hey, don't laugh too hard.

The Quesadilla saved our ass.

Don't use the a-word.

What is he wearin'?

It's freezing.

What is his name again?

Big Mike.

Where is he going?

Hey, Big Mike!

Where you headin'?

Gym....

Go ahead.

Turn around.

Big Mike...

Stop the car.

Big Mike.

Hey, my name is Leigh Anne Tuohy.

My kids go to Wingate.

You said you're going to the gym?

The school gym's closed.

Why were you going to the gym?

Big Mike?!

Why were you going to the gym?

Because... it's warm.

Do you have any place to stay tonight?

Don't you dare lie to me.

I've seen that look many times.

She's about to get her way.

Come on.

Come on.

SJ, make room.

Get inside.

Come on.

- Where are we going?

- Home.

Oh no! That's my favourite part.

So cute.

How'd the dork do

in the school play?

Umm... Okay.

Collins, you know Big Mike

from school?

I'd give you the guest bedroom

but it's full of sample boxes.

And the sectional in the family room

slides apart when you sleep on it.

At least that's what Sean says.

Mr. Tuohy sleeps on the coach?

Only when he's bad. All right.

The powder room's right there and

we will be upstairs if you need us.

All right? Right.

Sleep tight, honey.

- Was this a bad idea?

- What?

Don't lie there and pretend like you're

not thinking the same thing as me.

Fine, tell me what you're thinking

so I know what's supposed to be

on my mind.

How well do you know Big Mike?

In case you haven't noticed

he doesn't have much to say.

What's the big deal?

It's just for one night, right?

It is just one night, right?

Leigh Anne?

You don't think he'll steal anything,

do you?

I guess we'll know in the morning.

Well if you hear a scream

call the insurence adjustor.

Mike?

Big Mike?!

Mike?

Big Mike!

You gonna make me

walk all the way?

All right then.

Where are you going?

I dunno.

Well, are you spending Thanksgiving

with your family?

TV commentary

TV commentary

- Come and get it, childs!

- Yeah, baby!

Let's eat

Come on!

We have a rebel turkey.

Everyone thank your mother for driving

to the store and getting this.

- Thank you, mama.

- Thank you, mama.

Food and football.

Eat all you want.

Come on.

Hustle, hustle!

We got to get back to the game.

Oh yeah!

- Don't take my spot.

- You rushin' us, dad.?

- SJ, slow down.

- Come on.

- No.

- That's just fantastic.

Oh, y'all forgot the potato salad!

- How's Ole Miss doing?

- kick-in butt.

Sean, salad.

- All right, Mom.

- Oh, good. Thanks, Mama.

Yeah, Mama.

- Come on!

- Come on!

He wants to be back.

- Hey! Mom!

- Whoa.

But it's Thanksgiving.

Wow.

- Why are we in here?

- Shhh!

Shall we say grace?

Heavenly Father. We thank you for

all the many blessings on this family.

We thank you for bringing us

a new friend.

And we ask that you look after us

on this holiday season

that we may never forget

how very fortunate we are.

- Amen.

- Amen.

- SJ, the score?

- Up by ten.

Collins, can you pass me

the green beans, please?

Don't pick it with your fingers

just take a spoon. Okay.

- SJ! Elbows!

- Sorry.

So, Big Mike. You like to shop?

Because tomorrow I think I'll have

to show you how it's done.

I got clothes.

You "have" clothes.

And an extra T-shirt in a plastic bag

does not a wardrobe make.

I have clothes.

Fine, let's go get 'em.

Just tell me where I'm going.

All right. Tell me everything

I need to know about you.

Who takes care of you?

A mother?

Do you have a mother?

A grandmother maybe?

Tell you what, Big Mike.

We can do this the easy way,

or we can do this the hard way.

You take your pick.

Fine.

Tell me just one thing I should know

about you. Just... just one.

I don't like to be called Big Mike.

Okay.

Tell you what, from now on,

to me, you're Michael. Okay?

So,... Michael,

where we headed?

everything, right?

Savi.

Savi, give it to me.

She's just the ...

- Hey, B.J.

- Hey.

- That's nice

- Yo. Check it.

- Yay.

- S7.

For real. Yeah.

You like that?

- Do you know them?

Man, I got no idea.

Is this where your mother lives?

- Let's go get 'em.

- No. Don't get out.

Who's going to help you carrying

your clothes, Michael?

Don't get out of the car.

No way.

Oh, that's Big Mike, man.

Oh, Big Mike is in the house!

Big Mike! Where you been, baby?!

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