Young Adult Page #5

-Yes ...

Having fun?

are you having fun? Bravo!

I think we should

to talk privately.

Sure.

From here, follow me.

Good.

So whats going on?

Ugh. Theres so many things I know

we both want to say.

Okay? Lets not say all of them.

I gotta get Beths gift ready.

I got her a drum set.

You are so thoughtful. Even during

all this.

Hey, she pushed it out.

I just wanted to tell you that Im

feeling everything youre feeling.

Buddy, These past few days have been some

of the best of my life.

They have?

You dont have to pretend

And I know whats in here.

And I know what's here.

Buddy ...

youre my moon.

My stars.

Youre my whole galaxy...

-Mavis!

what are you doing?

Okay ...

You dont have to be afraid.

It's okay. You

can come to the city with me,

like we always planned.

What the hell are you talking

about?!

We can work it out.

You know that we ...

Well handle

it like adults.

-Mavis, Im a married man.

-I know.

We can beat this thing

together.

Youre better than this.

I have to go.

You should leave.

Look whos up!

'Me to get,

leave me.

Come here.

Do me a favor.

Will you get everyone to go outside?

I want to prepare the gift

of Beth.

Listen up, everyone!

I think Buddy has a little

surprise for Beth,

so if youll

just direct your attention to the garage...

Come on, let's go.

-Mavis?

-What?

Are you okay?

I would be if I could get a drink.

Theres some right here.

Thank you, Uncle Bob.

You know what?

Oh my God.

-I will bring something ...

-F*** you!

F*** you!

You f***ing b*tch!

God, you

should see your face.

It's a joke!

Youre just standing there like a big lump.

I love your sweater.

Ill go get a rag

You guys sure have a lot of rags

around here.

... F***ing Burp cloths,

whatever.

You know what funny thing is,?

I actually could have had this party a long

time ago.

this very same

party.

Buddy and I were together

for four years.

... And we were inseparable.

JAN knows.

right Jan?

Tell them.

No, dont worry. Its silk. Its

f***ed.

Mavis, sweetheart ...

Mother, I'm trying to say

a story here.

Buddy got me pregnant when I was 20,

We were going to keep it

we were going to have a baby and a naming

party

and a Funquarium

and all that.

And twelve weeks into it

well, I had Buddys miscarriage,

which I wouldnt wish for

anyone.

Maybe if things had been a little

bit more hospitable,

down south, in my broken body,

Buddy and I would be here right

now. With a teenager,

and probably

even more kids.

We always came

back to each other.

Right Jen

Tell them.

What the f***?

its a new drum kit for

Beth.

Whats wrong?

-Nothing ...

-What do you mean, nothing?

My God! Whats

wrong with you?

Are you one of

those kids who needs a chart

to learn feelings?

Stand up for yourself,

Why does it cover?

Thats enough, Mavis! Youre

drunk!

Ive been drunk since

Ive been back

and nobody gave two

shits until this one got bent out of shape

Mavis,What the hell are you doing?

Why did you invite me?

I didnt invite you.

My wife did.

Beth practically forced me to call

you.

She feels sorry for you; we all do.

Its obvious youve been

having some...mental, uh, sickness,

some depression, and

youre very lonely and confused.

So Beth made me invite you even

though

I knew it would be a

mistake.

I knew it.

Youre lying

Hes not.

well...

What about now?

Do you hate me now?

It is easy

because I hate you.

What the hell is wrong

with you people?

-Mavis, honey...

-Do you know ...

I came back for you.

For you.

And I hate this town. Its a hick lake

town that smells like fish sh*t.

But I came back.

I just want you to know that.

I screwed up

-I screwed up so bad!

-Where have you been?

you're scaring me

Im crazy.

And no one loves me.

You dont love me.

Guys like me

are born loving women

like you.

I went to Buddys house.

What happened?

My dress is ruined.

I will bring ... I'll get ...

Let me get you a shirt...

No, I want yours.

You want the shirt I'm wearing?

Hug me.

Why Buddy?

Hes a good man.

Hes kind.

Are other men unkind?

He knew me when I was at my best.

You werent at your best then,

Mavis.

Not then.

I saw you every day.

You had this little mirror in your

locker.

It was shaped like a

heart,

and you looked at that mirror

more than you ever looked

at me.

And I was at my best.

Good morning.

Hi.

-Coffee?

Yes.

Do you still write those books?

No. The series is over. got cancelled.

Im actually writing

the last book right now.

What happens?

I dont know.

Hey, do you know a girl named

Beth?

She married Buddy Slade,

from school?

Umm...Yeah, I know that Beth.

What do you think of her?

I ... I ...

I dont really like her.

And I think youre way prettier than

her.

What happened to your dress?

Sorry.

I said something wrong?

Sh*t. What's the matter

What did I say?

I have a lot of problems.

Cant you get a new dress?

I... Its very difficult for me to

be happy.

And other people... its

so simple for them.

I know. They just grow

up.

Theyre so... fulfilled.

-I dont feel fulfilled.

-Well...

... and frankly, if you dont feel

fulfilled with all the stuff you have...

Sandra, I need to change.

No, you dont.

What?

Youre the only person in Mercury

who could write a book

or wear a dress like that.

Im sure theres plenty of

people...

Everyone here is fat and dumb.

Dont say that.

Do you really think so?

Yes. Everyone wishes they could be

like you.

You know, living in a big city,

famous, and beautiful and all that.

I'm not really famous.

Well, you know, special... or

whatever.

Some days, during a slow shift,

Ill just think about you

living in your cool apartment...

Going out and stuff

it seems really nice.

Yes ... but ...

Most here seem

so happy with so little ...

They dont even

seem to care what happens to them

Thats because it doesnt matter

what happens to them.

Theyre nothing. Might as well die.

F*** Mercury.

Thank you

I needed that.

Youre right;

this place blows.

I need to head back to Minneapolis.

Take me with you.

Excuse me

Take me with you.

You know, to the

Mini Apple.

Youre good here

Dolce. Im sorry.

oh baby come here

Graduation turned out to be a

bittersweet ceremony for Kendal.

While honored to be the

valedictorian of her class,

there was an unmistakeable air of

sadness over the sudden death of Ryan Ashby.

Who could have imagined when Ryan and his

girlfriend set sail that day

that it would be the last time anyone

ever saw them.

Poor Ryan,

lost at sea.

They dont need these back.

You can put

them in a scrapbook or whatever

Just so you know, those donuts are

for a honors members.

Kendal felt the weight of her high

school years lifting off of her

as she emptied out her locker.

Sure, she'd think about Waverly from

time to time;

cheer squad, the debate team,

sneaking into the

woods for a drink after class.

But her best years were still ahead of

her.

Kendal Strickland was ready for

the world.

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