The Harvest Page #2

Today was her first day.

Great.

How was school today?

Your bed came.

- I'm going out to play.

- Dinner is in 1 hour. 5 o'clock.

I know.

Hey.

My mom doesn't like strangers

coming in through the window.

Hi, Mr. Young.

You must be Maryann.

- Can Andy play for a little while?

- He's sleepin'.

No, he's... he's awake.

I saw him through the window.

Well, I guess if he's awake

you can come in for a little bit.

See, he is asleep.

You should let him rest.

He's faking it.

You're a jerk.

That's where I get my shots.

Oh, sorry.

So I heard the school bus

go by today. How was it?

The worst.

When do you go back to school?

When you're better?

- I don't. I'm home schooled.

- You're so lucky. That school sucks.

- I wish I could go to regular school.

- You're not missing anything,

but I guess you must get bored

just sitting here all day.

I want to learn

how to play baseball but...

- my mom won't let me.

- What's the big deal?

She's worried. I'm getting weaker.

- What's with the garden?

- It's my corn. I watch it grow.

Oh, and I thought

you weren't having any fun.

I have to keep the birds away

or else they'll eat it.

Well, maybe we can just put

something there to scare them off.

I can just tap on the glass

and they fly away.

What about a scarecrow?

Nah.

Let's just play baseball.

Fine, but... I'm not going easy on you

just 'cause you're on a wheelchair.

Here you go.

- What inning?

- Top of the 7th.

A stretch.

Let's finish this game

and call it a day, okay?

Okay, Mr. Young. Thank you.

How are you feeling today?

I'm gonna run a few more tests, okay?

Hey, look at me for a sec.

You've got that look in your eyes.

No, I don't.

I had that look, your father had it.

You're up to something.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Far out.

- Is... is Andy home?

- Yes, of course Andy's home.

We're gonna make a scarecrow.

It'll keep the birds away.

I know what a scarecrow does.

Okay, well... could you please

tell Andy that I came by?

'Cause, I don't want him

to think that...

Goodbye, Maryann.

Where do you think he should go?

Just... right... right at the edge.

Facing you?

No, his back should be

towards the house.

What do you think we should name him?

I don't know.

What's your mom's name?

That looks good.

Andy?

What are you doing?

I need you to go home.

How do you feel today?

Fine.

Thank you.

I'm really sorry about this.

You know this acting out behavior,

it's probably just displaced emotions.

You know she doesn't know

who to be angry at.

What makes you think she's angry?

I made it perfectly clear

that Andy wasn't up to playing,

but she wouldn't listen.

She's in a new place, she's just...

she's just trying to find a friend.

We have her set to see

the psychologist at school.

It'll be good for her to have

a professional to speak with.

Maybe so...

but she still needs to have a friend.

I know it's hard for Maryann right now.

Really?

But I think I need to let you know

that Andy is dying.

We are so sorry to hear that, Katherine.

Losing James, Maryann's dad was...

was the hardest thing

that we have ever faced.

Still facing.

Hi, Dr. Young.

Hello, Maryann.

I should be getting back to Andy.

What are you doing?

Maybe soon I can go out

to play with Maryann.

Her grandparents and I agreed

it's probably not a good idea.

Why?

Pathogens.

It's time to eat.

Can you walk me into the kitchen?

Dad says that if I wanna get my legs

stronger I have to practice walking.

I don't think so.

Hi, Maryann.

- What're you...

- Homework.

What did Andy's mom want?

That's what I wanna talk to you about.

Well, she just came over

to introduce herself.

Did she say why she didn't like me?

She likes you just fine.

She's... she's just concerned

for her son. He's very sick.

And he doesn't have

much energy these days.

- He seems fine to me.

- Well, he isn't.

- I don't want you latch on to this boy.

- He's my friend.

There must other kids at school

that you could play with.

This isn't fair. I mean...

I finally make a friend around here and now

I'm not allowed to hang out with him?

Fine, whatever.

His liver is failing.

With the amount of toxins in his body,

what do you expect?

I don't expect this.

He's overly medicated.

I've been telling you to slow it down.

- Is that your diagnosis?

- I know you're the doctor.

Yeah. And I'm not a wait-and-see

kinda doctor, alright?

I'm proactive and I...

I'm sticking to this treatment plan.

Then you have to take me

into the train on your way in.

Why?

Sandra is not gonna come

all the way out here.

I need to meet her.

Okay.

She's doing us a big favor.

Please don't leave him alone

for too long.

I'll make sure he has the cordless.

Yes.

Those were your dad's gloves.

Can I use 'em?

Do you wanna play catch?

Well, I met a new kid

at school that wants to play.

Sure.

Don't lose them.

Where'd your parents go?

What are you doing here?

I have a surprise for you.

I'm not allowed.

- Where's your coat?

- I don't have a coat.

Put this on.

I'm not allowed to go outside

unsupervised... in a robe.

You're with me. It's fine.

My mom isn't gonna like this.

Open it.

Oh, my God.

They were my dad's when he was a kid.

Okay. Get the phone from my room.

Wait, wait. Can't we just

play catch in the porch?

Well, I don't think you'd be able

to explain a broken window.

My mom said that you

wouldn't be coming by anymore.

She told my grandmother

I should leave you alone.

- Why?

- It's probably the sexual tension.

What?

You're so uptight.

Put your mitt on.

- Do you think it's because I'm dying?

- I wouldn't worry about that right now.

I would focus on this ball

I'm about to throw at your face.

Don't throw it too hard.

Can you come a little closer?

This is my first time.

Are you ready?

Maybe we can make you

a hockey goalie instead.

You have to open your hand.

Nice.

Now throw it back.

Alright. You're doing good.

I mean...

you throw like a girl,

but we can work on that.

Hello?

Oh, hi, mom.

Yeah... every... everything is fine.

Okay. Bye.

She's on her way home.

We have to hurry.

Hurry, she'll be here any minute.

Pull. Pull.

- I can't get the wheels up.

- Turn me around.

One, two, three.

I moved my leg.

Maybe being scared of your mom helps.

Hello?

Oh, my God!

Hello?

What happened?

You getting feisty again?

- What happened?

- I don't know.

He must have pulled it out.

And... he's getting his strength back.

Well, I suppose that's a positive sign.

He's getting better.

Get me one of those.

What?

Thank you.

What about his liver?

I'm sorry...

I need you to clean that up.

You're gonna take a shower

because you smell like her.

- Was someone here when I was gone?

- No.

Well, then who put the phone

on the charger?

I did.

So you just got up for the first time

and decided to put the phone

on the charger?

Yes.

Show me.

- Do it again.

- I can't, I...

Sure you can.

I want you to get up out of bed

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