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Model for me?

Yeah.

You asked what was in it for you.

And I thought,

yeah, I'd model for you.

Right now?

Why not?

Or did you just want to wait

until I fall asleep...

...and you can pull

the covers off again?

You're not pissed?

No, I think it's

kind of funny, actually.

Is this okay?

Yeah.

Just don't move.

Okay, Michelangelo.

Do your stuff.

I wish you could see

how beautiful you look right now.

Wow. Nobody's ever said that

to me before.

I really want to kiss you.

Say something.

It's the weed.

Just do it.

F***ing do it then.

What?

You want to or not?

Yeah, but...

I've never kissed anybody before.

What?

You're f***ing kidding me.

Nobody?

Ready.

Well?

It was all right.

No fireworks?

It was all right.

Come on.

Get some sleep.

I can't.

The room is spinning.

Turn off the lights.

It's still spinning.

It's the weed.

Boy, that Carter sure is dedicated.

Does that kid ever sleep?

So, he leaves today, right?

Yes.

What's the matter?

Didn't you guys get along?

Yeah. Sure.

I was just distracted

having him around.

Napkin, please.

Thank you.

You're worried about something.

What is it?

My SATs.

I know they're okay...

...but if I get a portfolio review

and get accepted...

I'm going to need a scholarship.

Well, not necessarily.

We can work something out.

There are student loans.

I hear they send people

to cut you off at the knees.

...if you don't pay them back.

- You're something.

- It's true.

They wait until you're really old,

like 30...

...and in debt

and can't make the rent...

...then they want it all back

with 150 percent interest.

All right. That's enough.

- You're better off with a loan shark.

- Cut it out. That's enough.

You worry so much.

Wherever you go,

you're going to major in fine art.

I'm behind you.

You know that?

I'm not going to some crappy,

two-year community college, Mom.

I'm not.

Well, what's all this?

- Hi.

- Hi.

Did you just finish?

Your hair is still wet.

Yeah.

So, it looks like you've been busy.

Yeah, I've been drawing all day.

But don't worry.

I'll still get to your essay.

Yeah, about that.

Um...

Look, I'll tell you what.

I'll come get it, okay?

Okay.

Listen, this is going to sound

really shitty...

...but I'm sorry I can't be

your friend in school.

You know that, right?

What are you talking about?

Henry already gives me

enough sh*t. I...

I just can't let him

see us hanging out together.

So if I see you in the hallway,

I can't say hi? Is that it?

I can't talk to you?

Afterwards.

Or even before, just...

Just not in school, okay?

I'm sorry, Danny.

Look, I gotta go.

Hey, Danny, when you're done,

I want to see it, okay?

Sure.

Good luck at your swim meet.

That was quite some stunt

you pulled.

Very funny.

If you think you can get away

with this kind of behavior...

...you're quite mistaken.

You want to tell me

what's really going on?

- How are things at home, son?

- Fine.

Your folks are getting along okay?

No. They're broken up.

My mom lives in Texas.

Look can we skip the whole

"getting to know you" routine?

Let me put it this way:

Knock it off!

You just got here.

Give us a break

with the practical jokes.

All right, class. Settle in.

Find a seat.

Let's open to Act 2, Scene 2.

Remember, your essays

are due tomorrow.

No excuses. No excuses.

You've had more than enough time.

All right, let's get started.

Can anyone tell me.

what is Shakespeare

trying to tell us about love?

Even from the little bit

we've covered so far...

...does anyone want

to offer any ideas?

Come on, people.

You all know the story.

It's been told and re-told.

Even in Shakespeare's time,

it was an old story.

Does Shakespeare

believe in true love?

Yes, Danny.

I think he's trying to tell us...

Speak up, please.

I think he's trying to tell us

that a life without love.

...isn't worth living.

Love conquers death.

Very good.

And while many of us today might

consider that the romantic ideal...

Mr. Shakespeare illustrates

his viewpoint quite clearly.

...and in a very dramatic way.

Hey, hold up.

What, are we racing?

What happens

if I don't win anything.

...and you took all those pictures

for nothing?

So, what's a few rolls of film?

What's your problem?

Nothing.

So how's your friend doing?

You mean Danny?

Why don't you ask him yourself?

Did he say anything about me?

About this weekend?

He tells me everything.

I'm a certified fag hag.

What do you want to know?

Did he mention me?

He said you didn't want

to be seen with him.

Come on, you make me sound

like a total jerk.

Okay. Listen up.

You want to stay in the closet?

That's your business.

I could give a sh*t.

But you break Danny's heart

and I'll crack your head open.

Got it?

I'm just giving you fair warning.

And what makes you think

I'm a closet case?

You don't know me.

Mind your business.

Ooh, did I strike a nerve?

Whatever.

Hobble on out of here.

I don't know what you see in him.

How's this for a headline?

He's just a screwed up kid

like the rest of us...

...except he can swim faster.

Too long.

So, you've got time to write

something up for those pictures?

I knew you were going to ask that.

What is that?

The great American novel?

Frank's class.

Shakespeare essay.

I thought you handed that in

already.

This one's for Carter.

He's already playing you

for schoolwork?

It's not like that.

Oh, really?

What's it like then?

He needs to keep a"C" average

to stay on the team.

The essay's tomorrow

and he's too far behind...

...so I wanted to help him.

Oh, I get it.

You're absolutely right.

That's something else entirely.

What's the use?

I can't concentrate.

I've read the same page four times.

So what's bugging you?

Something happened this weekend.

What? You mean with Carter?

You're full of sh*t.

What happened?

If I tell you, you've got to swear

to keep your mouth shut.

Come on.

I'll tell you over lunch.

Okay, after your kick

and you start your pull...

I want you to imagine your chest

pressing to the bottom of the pool.

All right, on your blocks.

On your mark.

Come on in.

Have a seat.

Hey, Coach.

Well, I've got to hand it to you.

You're really starting

to put it together out there.

Thanks, Coach.

Don't thank me.

I'm not doing you any favors.

If I keep you on my squad,

are you gonna pull my chain?

No, Sir.

I promise, Coach.

We have a chance

of getting somewhere this year.

I'm giving it 110 percent.

Are you going to follow instructions.

...and swim the race

that I tell you to swim?

Or are you going to be a cowboy

and make up your own rules?

No, Sir.

Did you get an English tutor?

Yeah.

It's all under control, Coach.

Okay. That's all.

Go on.

Get out of here.

Thanks, Coach.

Don't even look over there.

Just act natural.

But what do you think it means?

He's a f***ed up boy

just like the rest of us.

...except he can swim faster.

And he's playing you

for schoolwork.

But it means something, right?

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