The Killing of a Sacred Deer Page #2

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and met with an untimely end.

In short, he is one of those

rare cases where we can say,

the operation was a

success, but unfortunately

the doctor didn't make it.

(audience laughing)

In the four decades

that have passed

since that first

coronary angioplasty,

many things have changed.

A new wave of techniques

and scientific breakthroughs

have brought us

- minimally invasive...

- I'm going for a cigarette.

- I'll be in the bar.

- Okay.

[Steven] Endovascular

aortic surgery,

and new treatments

for heart failure

that include stem cell therapy,

left ventricular remodeling,

and by all indications

the rapidly expanding use of

mechanical circulatory support.

[Older Man] The guy that

made it told me what was in it.

And now I can't remember now

but it is very refreshing.

- Would you like one?

- No, thank you.

[Older Man] Try it,

it's really delicious.

You can use this straw,

I haven't touched it.

He hasn't had a

drink in three years.

High GGTs, elevated

transaminases.

[Older Man] Oh, good

on you for not drinking.

Well I wouldn't say no to a

cocktail if you're offering.

[Older Man] Of course,

I'll get you one right away.

[Anna] We should go soon.

- Yeah.

- It's early.

He's got surgery

in the morning.

He needs to get some sleep.

It's still early.

[Steven] We've have got

surgery in the morning.

Fine, okay.

How are the kids?

They're doing very well.

Bob has started piano lessons.

The teacher says

he's very talented.

Now we have to get him one

so he can practice at home.

I just haven't gotten

around to it yet.

I'm renovating the clinic.

I'm on the phone all day.

Our daughter started

menstruating last week.

- Great.

- Yes.

She was a little scared

but she's okay now.

You haven't seen her in ages.

Not since last summer

at the school choir.

Recital.

You and Mary should come

over one night for dinner.

You really shouldn't

stay late, either.

Drink that cocktail you've

ordered, get yourself home.

You've gotta be at the

hospital in six hours.

- Time to go, darling.

- Yes.

- Goodnight.

- Goodnight, Matthew.

- It was a good night.

- I think so.

(eerie music)

[Steven] Do you

have many friends?

[Martin] Not that many.

I don't think people can

have a lot of friends.

I mean, it's difficult.

The most important thing in life

is to have good friends,

not lots of friends.

That's what my dad used to say.

Your father was

absolutely right.

Yes, I know.

I have a very good friend who

plays basketball in school.

Sometimes we play it together.

I also consider my

mom to be a friend.

I know it might sound strange,

but ever since my father died,

we've been very

close, me and my mom.

We talk about things,

lots of things.

And she helps me as much as

she can with a lot of stuff.

I help her, too.

I'd like to ask you a favor.

Only if you want to, of course.

I don't want you to feel

pressured or obliged.

It just seemed to me like a

good idea, so I thought I'd ask.

I'd like you to come

by my house one day.

To meet my wife and children.

I think you'll get along great.

What do you think?

(eerie music)

(doorbell rings)

[Anna] Good afternoon,

you must be Martin.

[Martin] That's right.

- You must be Anna.

- That's right.

[Martin] These

flowers are for you.

Your husband told me

you like orchids but

I couldn't find any fresh cut

ones so I brought you roses.

How do you like roses?

Thank you very much,

Martin, I love roses.

That's very kind of you.

Come on in.

Steven is waiting

for you in the yard.

(dog barking)

- This is Bob.

- Very nice to meet you.

[Steven] And this is Kim.

[Martin] Very

nice to meet you.

I brought you some little gifts.

[Steven] That's

very kind of you.

It's a key ring with a

musical note on it for Kim,

because I know she likes music.

And one with a

smiley face for Bob.

[Steven] What do we say, Bob?

Thanks.

[Anna] How lovely.

Well, we should probably eat.

Are you hungry, Martin?

[Martin] I'm starving.

How long have you been

in the choir, Kim?

Two years, since I was 12.

Do you like singing?

[Martin] I love it but I

haven't got a very good voice.

- How old are you?

- 16.

[Bob] Have you got

hair under your arms yet?

[Martin] Yes.

I just got my first period.

Do you mind if I

light a cigarette?

- You'd better not.

- It's alright.

Just go over by the window.

(window rattling)

(lighter clicking)

[Martin] Can you

sing us something?

[Kim] What, now?

Yes, anything you like.

No, not right now.

[Bob] She's embarrassed.

No I'm not.

Just don't feel like it.

When did you start smoking?

About eight months ago.

I was over at a friend's place.

It was a party, actually.

And this girl offered

me a cigarette

and I said why not and lit up.

That was a mistake, I regret it.

But it's too late

now, I'm addicted.

[Bob] Can you show me

the hair under your arms?

Sure.

You haven't got that much.

Have you seen how

hairy my dad is?

No.

[Bob] He's got three

times more hair than you do.

You've got a great body.

Thanks.

Do you wanna go out for a walk?

It's a nice day.

[Bob] I'd rather stay

here and listen to music.

Is that my MP3

player or yours?

Mine.

And don't you dare take

this one and lose it too.

What kind of music

do you listen to?

[Martin] All kinds.

I'm into metal and punk.

What about you?

I think it's worth listening

to all kinds of music.

Depends on my mood

and what I'm doing.

I'll come for a walk

with you if you want.

We can take the dog with

us if you don't mind.

I'd prefer if it was

just the two of us.

I get nervous around dogs

in case they get into a

fight with another dog.

The idea of separating

dogs fighting scares me.

(insects chirring)

We

We don't have to

worry about nothing

'Cause we got the fire

And we're burning

one hell of a somethin'

They

They're gonna see

us from outer space

Outer space

Light it up

Like we're the source

of the human race

Human race

When the lights started out

They don't know

what they heard

Strike the match, play it loud

Giving love to the world

We'll be raising our hands

Shining up to the sky

'Cause we got the

fire, fire, fire

Yeah, we got the

fire, fire, fire

And we're gonna let it

burn, burn, burn, burn

We're gonna let it

burn, burn, burn, burn

We're gonna let it

burn, burn, burn, burn

We're gonna let it

burn, burn, burn, burn

We can light it up, up, up

So they can put

it out, out, out

Is this homemade lemonade?

- Yes.

- It's amazing.

My mom makes lemonade, too.

She hasn't made it

in a while, though.

I'll ask her to make some.

I love lemonade.

[Anna] I'd like

to meet your mother.

And we can have a

lemonade contest.

She'd like that.

The kids' rooms are

amazing, so big and bright.

You're welcome to spend

the night if you want.

We can easily fit a mattress

on the floor next to Bob's bed.

You two can hang

out in the morning

and I'll drop you home

tomorrow afternoon.

Thank you very much

but I'd rather not.

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