The Wise Kids Page #4

Excuse me...

Just give me a second...

(MOANING)

What's wrong?

I don't...

Oh...

No.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

It's OK.

It's OK.

Oh, you're home.

I'm home.

Laura?

April, hey...

This is my cousin Patrick.

Don't worry, he's not joining us.

He's just droppin' me off.

Yeah, don't worry. Hi.

I wasn't worried. Hi.

I'll text you.

OK. You girls have fun.

Is this OK?

Yeah, um, it's cool.

I hope it's not too greasy.

Is it greasy?

No, I like it.

OK, well, whatever,

I'll get a salad, it's fine.

I wanna be a veterinarian, but I'm not sure

if I wanna be the assistant yet or not.

Because it depends on how

much responsibility you want.

- You know what I mean?

- Yeah.

So, I'm still looking into

that, and everything.

Well, that's cool.

Yeah, I really like animals.

All sorts of animals.

That's good, that's good.

I think I'd love it.

So... What about you?

Well, I mean, yeah,

I wanna be in the ministry,

and I wanna stay in

my denomination too.

But they have a big problem with

the whole woman preacher idea.

So, it kind of sucks.

Yeah.

I kinda get it, though. I mean...

Women preachers always make

me feel kind of funny.

Why? That's stupid.

I mean, what gives a

woman any less...

Don't call me stupid.

Oh, no, no, no, no...

I wasn't calling you stupid.

Yes, you were. And I'm not, OK?

OK.

I'm sorry.

I don't mean to get off on the wrong...

I mean, if you just pick and choose

what you like out of the Bible,

then why is it even important?

Why is it even holy?

It's the Word of God.

We have this amazing Word of God.

I know it's complicated, and it's confusing,

and it's weird, but it's the Word of God.

We don't have to like it.

But it either is, or it isn't.

Otherwise, what does it mean?

Yeah.

Yeah.

How's your salad?

It's very, very good. Very good.

- No greasy chicken today.

- Great.

How's your sandwich?

Good.

Sorry about that.

No, it's fine.

It's been a... crazy summer.

Yeah. No, it's fine. I understand.

- You're good.

- Thanks.

I'm actually sorta cool. Just...

I believe you, you're good.

Come on. Where is he?

So what's the deal

with your cousin?

Oh, he's a dork.

He goes to Weatherford,

too. You'll see him around.

He's been going for,

like, seven years.

It's pathetic.

There he is.

You're late!

It was nice meeting you!

I'll see you in a month, I guess.

- All right. Bye.

- Bye.

- Nice to meet you, Laura.

- You too.

Patrick...

Got a sec?

Uh...

Yeah... Yeah.

So, the resumes for the

Youth Minister position...

Frankly, they suck.

Wondering if you might

want to take that on?

Oh, wow.

It would mean more pay, of course.

OK. Well, just...

Take your time, pray about it...

And let me know. Cool?

(SIGHS)

(MUFFLED MOWER ENGINE HUMMING)

(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)

(CRICKETS CHIRPING)

What church are y'all gonna go to?

I don't know.

We'll find one.

Dear, Lord:

We ask that You watch

over our children

as they move into this, the

next chapter of their lives...

Where are y'all eatin'?

At home. Mom's cookin' chicken.

Be right back.

Hey, where do you think

you're goin', young lady?

Oh, Brea! I won't see you, will I?

- No.

- Tell Brea bye.

Oh, come here.

See you in December, OK?

I'll see you in

December, sweetheart.

Have an adventure.

OK.

You hear me?

You... have... fun.

I will... for you.

- Bye.

- Bye.

- Bye, Brea.

- Bye, Cheryl.

Thank you.

Be a good girl.

OK.

Everything gonna be all right?

Probably.

Probably?

Yeah... Probably.

Just say yes.

Yes.

Yes.

OK...

I'm just gonna say this one

thing and that's gonna be it.

I know we're gettin' to be adults and

we have to do what we have to do,

and like...

act how we're supposed to act

and believe what

we're gonna believe,

but...

I want you in Heaven

with me... so bad, Brea.

So bad.

And I know you're gettin'

away from all this...

but for me...

It's no less true, no less fact

than, like, this bed...

or my dog...

Or...

Or our friendship.

I know it's true...

just like I know this is true.

All I'm saying is...

Don't leave it lightly.

It's so beautiful,

and it's so true.

Just...

Don't leave it lightly, OK?

Just tell me that...

you won't leave it lightly.

- OK.

- Plea...

OK?

OK.

OK...

O come, o come, Emmanuel

And ransom captive Israel

That mourns in lonely exile here

Until the Son of God appear

Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel

Shall come to thee, O Israel...

- Um, hello!

- You came back!

So did you.

Brea, this is Patrick.

- Nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you.

Good luck with this one.

(CHUCKLES)

(CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYS, PEOPLE CHATTER)

(CHATTER CONTINUES)

Uh, we're gonna head...

I gotta get these kids to bed.

You gonna come?

Laura and I will walk him home.

Oh, I was thinking me and Patrick

might go back with my Mom and Dad,

and just hang out at the house.

OK.

Well, I'll see you at home then.

Come on, y'all.

Let's go. Come on, come on...

Hey...

What would you think...

if I stopped believin' in God?

Have you?

Well, as long as you're OK with always

being part of my bedtime prayers.

I'm very, very OK with that.

(TV AUDIO PLAYS)

Well, did you, uh...

Did you meet any, um...

Did you meet any buddies

up there in New York city?

Um, maybe. You, uh...

Well, there is this one

guy Carter, but...

- Carter?

- Yeah.

That his last name or...

No, that's his first name.

What's his last name... John?

(BOTH LAUGH)

That's fine... That's fine.

That's all right.

I'm glad you met a friend.

What about you?

What about me, what?

Any prospects?

(LAUGHS)

Prospects.

- You mean...

- Yeah, I mean!

No! No...

No.

I'm fine. I... am... fine.

I don't have time for

that stuff, son.

Well, maybe you should

make time for it.

Make time.

I got my kids...

(SIGHS)

I got my kids.

Hey, Jerry, how you doin'?

Austin, how are ya?

Good. Hey, I'm sorry

to stop by so late.

Oh, no, that's fine.

Sol hear your boy made

it back in one piece.

Oh... He sure did.

So college is good?

Yeah, it's pretty amazing.

Good, good. That's wonderful.

Yeah, it's great.

I'm learning a lot.

I bet you are.

And the city's awesome, so...

Yeah, great.

So how are you? How's Elizabeth?

Oh, we're great.

You know...

Preppin' Christmas music,

workin' at the church.

Every day, all daylong...

You know, normal stuff.

- Life.

- Yeah.

Same... old...

Hey, um...

So, um, I guess I just wanted

you to know that, um...

that I think I might be...

(CRIES)

That I might be gay.

OK.

Me, too.

Yeah.

- Me, too.

- Uh huh.

Yeah, but I don't know...

I don't know what to do.

I don't know what to do, Tim.

I don't know what to do.

(ALL CHATTERING)

Hi, everyone.

Oh, wow!

You guys look great!

Everybody looks great.

Real quick, don't forget the

sign-in sheet in the hall.

We would like to know who is here.

And also, so we don't get stuffy in here

and crowded and so we know who's ready,

once you're ready, if you could meet us

out in the lobby that would be fantastic,

and we'll do that before we go outside.

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