The Days Inbetween Page #3

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See you there?

Okay.

Okay.

[intercom] There is no

place like the cinema,

with the best films from across the globe.

It's the experience that counts.

Still enjoying working at the cinema?

Yeah, it's okay.

Cinema's all about

selling popcorn, isn't it?

It's the experience that counts

as long as you buy enough overpriced food.

Well I like popcorn at the cinema.

I just don't understand why somebody

can't just sit there for 2 hours

and watch a film without eating food.

If they want to spend 8 pound

on a drink and popcorn then please do.

Yeah, but if you already spent

10 pound a ticket, then...

Who pays these ridiculous prices?

Me.

I love going to the cinema.

Don't you like going to cinema?

Yeah, cinema's so innovative these days.

The A-Team, Spiderman, Conan.

So many new, interesting ideas.

Come on, there's more than just

sequels and remakes.

I mean what about art house films?

I've spent so much time here

watching bits and pieces

of different films

I don't really want to watch

films in my spare time too.

I used to love film,

then I started working at a cinema.

She's doing much better this week.

We've adjusted the medication.

It seems to be working well.

However, in terms of

any long term prognosis

I still don't expect any

improvements to her condition.

We discussed that at length last time.

I know.

I just want you to make her

feel as good as possible.

I know how she's difficult.

We try our best.

She's been spending a lot

of time again recently

in the old stationary room.

Is that the one with

the pewter stone mirrors?

Yes.

Oh well.

Roses. I love roses.

Oh, they're plastic.

You're allergic to roses, Mom.

Oh, I forgot.

Did you know roses are

ancient symbols of love and beauty?

Yeah, I know.

You look very beautiful today.

Oh I do, don't I?

I used to be very pretty you know.

You're still very pretty.

I used to be Ms. London

and a runner up for Ms. England.

Your Father used to say it was impossible

to take his eyes off me.

Oh, what lovely roses.

They're without thorns,

just the way you like them.

Oh, there are always thorns

when it comes to beauty.

Once your beauty vanishes you are alone.

Oh, Mom...

If I had taken better care of myself

your Father wouldn't have left me.

Mom please, it wasn't your fault.

Did you know I used to be Ms. London?

And a runner up for Ms. England.

Yeah, I know.

Oh Laurie, you are so beautiful.

Always take care of your looks!

Without your looks you'll end up alone.

These are really lovely roses.

I wonder if I have a lipstick that color.

Did you know roses are

ancient symbols of love and beauty?

Yeah, I know.

What about this lipstick?

Perfect.

That was depressing.

I thought the Priest

did a really nice speech.

We were the only guests at the funeral.

Well that's life.

No everyone's got lots

of friends and family.

We were the only ones.

As long as he had

friends when he was alive,

isn't that good enough?

I still think it's very sad.

Well it was funeral,

what were you expecting, clowns?

Okay, look, two planets meet.

"How are you?" asks the first one.

"No so good," says the other.

"I have homo sapiens."

"Ah, don't worry, that'll go away."

Is that supposed to be funny?

Yup.

You are weird.

Alright, so James, what

do you want to talk about?

The weather.

I think it's the reason why British people

are so depressed.

Maybe we're depressed because

we drink so much tea.

No, I don't think so.

Or maybe it's our food

that's making us depressed.

British food is famous for being rubbish.

No, it's certainly the weather

that makes us depressed.

You know what's making me depressed?

Listening to you, goodbye!

Hopefully some more interesting

calls in the next hour after

the news and some music.

I'm Jessica Winters, stay tuned.

(rock music)

Jessica, this is Matt

from Capital London.

Hey, I'm a great fan.

Thank you.

Nice card.

I was wondering if we could have a chat

after you chat show today.

Certainly.

Splendid.

Projections receiving.

Jason, receiving please.

Jason, there is no sound in screen 5.

Jason, receiving please!

Radio check.

Radio is working fine.

Jason receiving please!

Jason!

Jason, there's no sound in screen 5!

Jason!

Sorry.

Sound's back.

Finally.

Thank you for going all the way upstairs.

It's okay.

Dealing with some angry customers.

They missed 5 minutes of commercials.

Why would they be complaining about that?

I think something's wrong with Jason.

You bet.

Has this happened before then?

Oh yeah, that guy has

some serious issues.

And mood swings.

Oh.

Have you thought about

what kind of grave you want?

I don't know.

One with a nice view?

Does it matter?

Well it's a place for your

friends and family to visit you.

Well I'll be dead, won't I?

I just, I don't know,

I just don't think it's that important.

Well I think it is.

It's a place for those left behind

to visit and remember you.

Okay, sorry.

Sorry, I didn't mean to...

I know, I know.

I just, I didn't mean to say

that people shouldn't remember.

I know, I know.

I know that there are photos and videos

and most important there are memories

of those taken from us,

but I still think that a grave

can have a similar function.

It's a place where you can go

to just remember someone.

To be honest, I'm always

slightly touched when I see

how some people maintain graves.

They put these beautiful

flowers down and candles.

I just hope that the person

had a good life.

I think it counts how we lived,

not how we died.

These funerals that we go to

when hardly anyone attends.

I do sometimes worry that it's

because the person

didn't have any friends.

Maybe it's just too difficult

for some to attend a funeral

and admit to themselves that their

friend or loved one is really gone.

Really?

Yeah.

I'm actually in the

Guinness Book of Records.

World's Fastest Tattoo Artist.

I can do small tattoos

in less than 10 minutes.

Doesn't that hurt?

Well yeah, but you'll get

a small local anesthetic first.

Doesn't sound like much fun actually.

Some people don't want to spend

hours in a chair having someone

with sharp needle torturing them.

I wouldn't.

You see?

Now if you wanted a

small star or a tribal,

I could do that in a few minutes.

Really?

You're pretty good with your hands then?

I'd say so.

Want to start working on me?

I thought you said

you didn't like tattoos.

I don't.

Your place or mine?

Sorry?

Excuse me.

Hello.

What?

The film has finished.

Right, thanks.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Can I get a refund?

I didn't see the end of the film.

You missed it because you fell asleep.

Can I get a free ticket

so I can come back and

watch the end another day?

No, sorry.

That's not very good

customer service, is it?

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

You okay?

Yeah.

What are you doing?

It's my favorite day of the week,

health and safety checks.

Well that is an important job to do.

Oh yeah, checking fire call points

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