The Unseen Page #4

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Look,

I need to get you back to the house.

I'm hungry though!

That's fine...

Look, we'll get you back to the house

and then I'll get you some food, alright?

But, I could sit right here.

And I could stay in the sun.

- And you could bring it back to me?

- Look, Sammy it's not safe.

Alright. I best come with you then.

No, we are going back to the house!

Come on.

Has Sammy always been blind?

Ah, yeah. Born that way.

Can't believe your aunt took off

soon as you turned eighteen.

What's it matter?

It is what it is.

Okay. Just curious.

You don't have to bite my head off.

Want a pickle?

It's just, you know, Kathleen,

I'm fairly sure you wouldn't

want me prying into your past.

I don't know why you make being

interested in someone's life a crime.

I find it attractive when

you ask me questions.

Want a bite of my burger?

Fine.

Why don't you tell me about your daddy

out in Nevada with his wife and kids.

Well, he lives in Nevada

with his wife and kids.

And he left when I was a baby.

You know, I feel so much closer to you now.

Yeah? Because I feel closer

to you when we talk like this?

No.

You know Harold the hard ass thing

doesn't excite me.

As a matter of fact, it's turn off to my heart

which is directly correlated to how

much sex I want to have;

for future reference!

What have you been doing with yourself?

I've been working in the city.

My mama is up in Atlanta you know?

Screaming broke her talking muscles.

She's been real sick ever since.

I think she had a stroke.

You know bat spit can cure a stroke.

Kathleen told me that too.

She's real smart Kathleen.

Harold doesn't take you up to see your mama?

No. He says it's too far.

Hey, maybe you could take me up there?!

I think you ought to get Harold to take you up.

Harold don't even take me out on the porch.

I don't reckon he's going

to take me all the up to Atlanta.

Sammy.

I can't be responsible.

Why not?

I'm sorry.

Come on.

Hey, we're coming uphill

where Grandmama Earl's place.

Remember, we used to have you

sitting right up here under this tree, right in front of it.

- We used to park you right under this tree.

- Yeah.

We would run up to her back door

and chase her dog.

Then we'd come back, grab you and run off.

Yeah, I remember.

Last time I met her we had the

greatest times with Grandma Earl.

I'm so glad you're back Roy.

Well, thank you. Thank you kindly.

Now I'm taking you to Mama Jacks!

That's the best place

you can eat in the whole state.

Nothing in the city is

as good as Mama Jack's cooking.

Hey there Mama Jack.

Hey there son.

- This here is Harold's brother Sammy.

- Well hello Sammy.

Howdy ma'am. How are you doing?

It smells good in here.

I haven't seen you in a long time.

You got mashed potatoes?

We ain't got mashed potatoes today.

That's Tuesdays and Thursdays.

But I'll tell you what,

have a seat right here...

We've got macaroni and cheese

and I want you to help yourself. OK?

You're talking awful loud ma'am.

Are you deaf?

Wait a minute.

That's right.

Now you've got to show him where everything is.

All right, I will.

Okay Sammy.

It's good to see you after all these years.

Look how you look.

Now, right here is your chicken.

Here are your baked beans.

And over here...

Excuse me Mary...

You've got some collard greens.

We'll bring out the pot licker, 'cause you got

a biscuit there and macaroni and cheese.

I want you to eat all you see here on this table...

Anything you see...

I can't see ma'am, but I'll eat it all.

Sammy, we're just going to step

right out here for a minute.

Yeah we are going to step

right out there for a minute.

Yum. This is good!

Do you have what I have?

What in the world are you doing with him?!

Well, I went to get my hair cut and

he was hanging out the window.

My goodness.

I tried to put him back in the

house, but he wouldn't go.

Yum! This is real good.

Look, he wants me to take him to

Atlanta to see his mama.

I think you should!

I mean, you've been hanging around...

Good afternoon Ms. Lucille.

Roy. Didn't expect to see you here today.

- Mama Jack.

- Ms. Lucille.

- You got my corn bread?

Not today. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

You promised me last week?

Hey Darlynn.

How you doing Hank?

When are you coming by the beauty parlor.

I told you I want to trim that beard of yours.

I'm tired of looking at it like that.

I think she's real nice...

I think you ought to...

I ought to nothing.

Yum. You smell pretty. I'm Sammy.

What's your name?

Oh my God.

You should take Sammy.

Who's going to mind the restaurant if I take him?

I'll mind the restaurant for you.

You take him.

Please!

Sammy, how did you get here?

Oh, my friend Roy brought me here.

You know Roy? He's real nice. Roy?

All I know is I'm not taking him

anywhere looking like that.

How about if you come by a little

later this afternoon

and I'll take care of you?

Roy?

We should go vacation somewhere.

Like over to Athens.

Something romantic without...

...Earl.

Well, does this mean I'm forgiven for last night?

Well, in that case,

we can do something a little...

romantic right here in this truck.

You know, something sort of

sexy and nasty?

You are so simple!

Oh come on Kathleen!

Cut me some slack.

There's only so much

discussion a man can take!

There you are.

I think you are just about done.

How do I look?

Ms. Lucille has outdone herself.

You look like a right handsome young man.

You know Roy. Maybe you should think

about taking Sammy

here down to the Target?

Get him a pair of Lee jeans, huh?

What do you think?

You got to get out of this chair.

I have to take care of Bea.

Got to get those foils out of her head

or she's going to end up looking like

Don King if I don't take care of her.

Watch your step.

Thanks for making me look so nice.

Well, you're welcome.

Alright, you all have a nice trip.

Roy, are we going on a trip?

I don't know. I'm not quite sure yet.

Bye Ms. Lucille.

Bye.

Why am I doing this again?

Does there really have to be a reason?

Last thing I heard they had Loretta

up at that Capitol Hospital.

Drive carefully.

Yes ma'am.

Here's a nice napkin for that fine shirt, okay?

Yeah, I don't want to mess it up.

- Here's your hotdog.

- Okay. I got it.

Thank you Sammy.

Darling it's been a long time since

I've seen you darling...

Just try it, turn up the volume

and sing along with me.

It will be fun.

You're going to like it.

- Ooooo that girl she sure looks bright.

- Sammy? Sammy? Sammy!

It's not your fault, but your

singing, it grates my ears.

I like the wind, it feels nice.

Are we here? That was quick.

The car is broken down.

Pew.

What are we going to do?

Wait for somebody to pick us up.

Meanwhile it's a nice view of the city.

I always thought the city was further away.

Harold told me it was too far to come visit.

Hey, maybe he's seen mama?

Harold and I used to talk about

coming here all the time.

I know. He told me,

"Me and Roy, we going to get out of Haralson.

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