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Clinger (2015)
Shit, fuck!
God damn it! My God, my God, are you all right? I'm fine. I think you dislocated your shoulder. I was about to break my P.R. Damn it! I... I think I should call 911. I'm training for an important meet. I have to keep going. Absolutely not. I need you to pop it in. Like, I can't do that. It's a slow and steady pull, directly away from my body, without any sudden movements. I-I-I-... Do it on three. Okay, I-I can do this. I can do this. One, two, three. My God! I'm Robert. I'm Fern. Yeah, I know. I... I sit behind you in fifth period chem. Wanna hang out on Friday, Robert? I was hoping you would ask me. Wanna hook up in my car? With who? Is it the guy from the car wash? Or is it the guy who wears his hat backwards? Or is it that guy from your school who had that thing for me? Kelsey, don't you have anything better to do? No, I'm on my vacation days. It's a-it's a perk of being unemployed-self-employed. 'Kay. Well, use a condom. Bye, sis. Hey, Fern, it's me, Robert. I'm thinkin' maybe I may throw a party sometime, like at my house, with all my friends. I got friends, a lot of em'. Hey. Robert, are you taking another long shower? No, Mom! Fern Petersen... Robert, will you... Will you be my girlfriend? Wait, is he supposed to ask that? Hey, Robert. Fern, you look amazing. Thanks. So how far are we gonna go tonight? I d... That's not what I meant to say. I meant to say how far are we gonna drive because I have to be home by 11. I have practice tomorrow. Actually, we don't have to drive anywhere. You know, I think my favorite thing about you, Fern, is how graceful you are. This is a work in progress. As long as you'll be my first boyfriend. Yeah. Hey. Christian Singles Magazine says you have to be sexy and spontaneous. And don't forget to swallow... -Moe. -Your pride, because relationships are about compromise. I'm so happy for you, Fern. Eskimo. Do you wanna have sex soon? Soon would be nice. Well, I just don't know if we're ready and I want our first time to be perfect. Perfect. I know. It will be. Because you're perfect. Happy one month anniversary. Happy one month and one week anniversary. -I love you beary much. -Happy one month and three week anniversary. I love you beary much. It's what our kid will look like. I made it on the internet. He seems like the perfect boyfriend. For the love of God, break up. I mean, I see what he was trying to do. Fern, where do you see yourself in a year? At MIT, running for the track team, and studying neuroscience. See, you're gonna be miles apart from each other and you won't want Mister Crazy latched onto you. By the way, which of these socks puppets do you think better exudes professionalism? The blue one. But Robert has perfect eyebrows. And he has an enormous, throbbing heart. I want a guy like that. I'm the sister here, I give the advice, and you are not helping. I'm sorry. Anyway, if you wanna go to MIT, you can't be tied down. But, I mean, should I break up with? Should I keep it going? Should I keep it going and then break up with him? I mean, how is this supposed to work? It's like when Mom and Dad say, "Kelsey, why don't you have a job?" And I say, "If I had a job, "I could never become a billionaire entrepreneur." You have to stick to your plan, no matter what. Robert, she's going to love it. It sure is swell, kiddo. Thanks, Mom and Dad. Hey, check this out. Robert, it looks a little dangerous. Yeah, that's my name. Damn it. I wrote that last year when I sat behind you in Ms. Gerritt's class. That's so sweet, Robert. I actually have one more thing to show you. Wait here. Wait, Robert, I have to tell you something. I know what you're gonna say. And I've been wanting to say it, too, for the longest time. Fern Petersen, I love you! I think we should break up! Wait, what? My God! We're so sorry for your loss. We brought you some lasagna. Thank you. Do you remember how Robert used to sit in class? He would always raise his hand, like he was trying to tell us something. He was trying to tell us something. And then he would be at his locker... getting books. You're so eloquent, Jenny. Fern, I am so sorry for your loss. If you ever need a best friend, I am always here for you. Thanks. Didn't you wear that dress at formal? It's so cute. You should say something to his parents, Fern. You killed him, Fern. It was all your fault. He died for you, Fern. Fern? You know, funeral etiquette. What? Fern. You were the one. The one. He really was a good guy. You know what you need? A rebound. Kelsey, it's been a week. Shit. This week has gone by slow. Everyone's wearing black armbands for Robert. Robert's in Heaven now, playing angel games with his angel friends. Keep your chin up. Eskimo. So, you doin' okay? Not really, no. Sorry, that was a dumb question. But if you ever need anything, just let me know. Psyched for game day, man? Yeah. Hey, listen, you know, I'm sorry about Ronald. My turtle died last week, so I know exactly how you feel. I'll see you around, Fern. See you, Harlan. If you slow down, I swear to God I will scream loudly in your face. Sorry, Coach Valeria. Don't apologize to me. Apologize to yourself. Sorry, Fern. Much better. How much time do I have to cut for a shot at the MIT team? At least five seconds off your 400. I'll get it down. I know. And sorry about your dead boyfriend. Side hug. Maybe I'll see him lingering around somewhere. Sounds like he had a tragic death. What? Never mind. I made you macaroni with bacon bits, because when I was a cook in the Marines that's what we served this to boost morale. Semper Fi! You know I really did like Robert. I thought he was a great guy. He was really cute. He could play guitar. I think he'd be the next Bob Dylan if he... lived. Mom, Dean can stay for dinner, right? Yes! I can't stay, babe, dinner meeting tonight. Also gotta feed the dog. It's been like three days. I love you. Cool. See you, Fern. People like Dean are the reason this country is going down the shitter. Dad! Coach Valeria? What the hell are you doin' here? You're a ghost hunter? Shit. I don't do that anymore. Wait. Go away, Fern. I need your help. Nice place. Ghost hunting makes a lot of money. But that website was from the 90's. I been meaning to take it down. Coaching has been my cover ever since I... retired. Well, can you unretire? Please. I get the job done, that's it. Don't be calling me at all hours of the night when your doodads are floating around your room. Thanks, Coach. Now when did the hauntings begin? Last night a heart appeared in my macaroni and earlier in the day there was this... Sounds like a love ghost, but it could be a butt-burrowing lava demon. God. Fern, you don't want to get involved in this shit. Love ghosts have been known to manipulate reality and make things come to life. And butt-burrowing lava demons, well... they hurt. They come in through the back door. I mean, back door, back door. Brrrr. All in your insides. Ignore the hauntings. I'm not ignoring Robert. And I'm definitely not ignoring a butt-eating fire... Butt-burrowing lava demon. Amateur. Bingo. Amorem excitare spiritus. I took Latin for a semester. If that helps at all. My. Damn, it's a love ghost. And your eyes were turning white. How does that even happen? I made a connection with the netherworld. To deal with love ghosts you have to know three things. Rule number one, to summon Robert, say his name three times while standing on your head. Rule number two, love ghosts can't move on. Literally. They can't move far from the places you spent time together. Rule number three, only you can see Robert, since he's your love ghost. No one else can see him. Ignore Robert. Sooner or later he'll be swallowed into the hell pits of eternal darkness. You'll never have to hear from him again. Just don't piss off love ghosts, they can be deadly. Fern, you can still walk away. I'm not leaving Robert like that. When love ghosts get outta hand, it can turn a regular guy into a complete madman. Side hug. Robert. Robert. Robert. -Fern, dinner's ready. -Fern. You-you're not mad at me? Why would I be mad at you? I love you. I was planning on telling you, but the other night was such a blur. I must've caught a bug or something. Robert... you're bleeding. Really? Here, this'll help. Fern, dinner's ready. Sexual harassment. It's everywhere. It's on the streets. It's in schools. It's in the workplace. And why is it everywhere? Because the people aren't educated. So I, Kelsey Petersen, have taken it upon myself, with my latest startup business, to educate the people about sexual harassment, but in a totally fun, new way. With sock puppets. Sock puppets. Sexual harassment sock puppets. They make sexual harassment fun. It's great that you're starting your own business, Kelsey. It's my fifth business. Entrepreneurship is the backbone of our country. Capitalism is evil. But this idea just doesn't make any sense. Well, it has some kinks. I'll figure it out later. It's okay, Kelsey. Kelsey? So, Fern, still tryin' to pork your boyfriend? Dean! What? He die-! What? He died. You should really think about writin' that into your college essay. You know, they love tragic shit like that. That's very funny, Dean. Dean, I suggest you leave, right now, or I'm gonna pull up your personal website. I'm outie! What website? Babe? What? What website? Well, if it makes it any better, Fern was about to break up with... -Kelsey! What? No, Robert, I... I told you she needed therapy. Why are you hugging her? Why didn't I get a salad? Fern, what were they talking about in there? Robert, there's no easy way to say this, so I'm just gonna say it. Say what? The other night, you lost your head. I apologize for the other night. I don't even remember what happened. No, it was cut off. I think we should break up. What? You're dead, Robert. I'm a vampire? You're not undead. You're just dead. Ghosts are way cooler than vampires, anyway. So, that's why no one was talking to me? Can anyone else see me? Maybe you should take some time to figure things out. Fine, I'll go to my grave. That'll be fun. Shit! I should really learn how to walk through walls. Yeah. There ya go, sweetie. Thanks, Flapper Girl. Good day. My name is Temperance Baker. We're grave neighbors. This is my tombstone. Hi, I'm Robert. Why the bitter countenance, Mister Robert? Mostly this and there's this girl. We're in love, but she's alive. I was in love once with my husband. Our matrimony was... mostly perfect... Yah! There were a few bumps in our road. Mister Robert, never let go of your beloved, for nothing is more precious than love. Hey, guys, in light of Robert Klingher's recent passing, the School Board has brought in a specialist to speak to you guys about grief. Good morning, Patrick Moore High. Kelsey, what are you doing? I'm diversifying my company. Shush. I hear you all are grieving. I'm Kelsey Petersen, CEO of Sock Puppet Therapy, Incorporated. And my friends and I are here to tell you that grief is okay. Before we get started, I need a volunteer from the audience. Anyone? Fern. Come on up here. Come on, Fern. Just put on the sock puppet. And if you could read the lines from this script, that would be awesome. Fern and I are going to recreate a conversation that a lot of you have had lately. Whenever you're ready, Fern. "Have you heard about Javier?" "Yes. "He is dead now and he's not coming back. "My emotions are really turbulent. "Why did this have to happen?" "Everyone dies eventually. "Some sooner than others. "The important thing is that he loved you." And you, and you, and you, and you. Thank you, Fern. That was lovely. And thank you for the segue, Fern. The first stage of grief is denial. Robert, Robert, Robert. Why'd you summon me here? You said I needed time to myself. I wish I had a cute musician to teach me how to play. Preferably one with big eyebrows and a dashing suit. What else can you do? If you're going to stay at school then you have to be quiet. Beats hanging out in the cemetery. In two weeks we have the biggest Goddamn meet of the year. The Patrick Moore Invitational. Yeah! I need everyone to give 5,000% at practice. If you lollygag, I will shit on you. Especially you, Carla. Get outta here. Will the MIT coach be there? Yeah. That gives us two weeks to get your 400 down to 56. MIT? Are you trying to leave me? No, no, but it's my dream school and it's only four years. Yeah, but what if you forget about me? Do I just cease to exist if you forget about me? I'm pretty sure I could never forget about you, Robert. MIT is overrated anyways. Let's go, Fern! Let's go! You don't want to get into MIT. You don't want it bad enough. One! One! Hey! So tonight, we are going to have a romantic dinner at the cemetery at six o'clock. I would love to, Robert, but I... I have cheese. It's goat cheese. Like the goatiest of goat cheese. You're gonna love it. I have to finish up that lab report. No, no, no, look, look, look, look. I've also got wine. This comes from the hills of Venezuela. I don't have time tonight, I'm sorry. Look, I am going to be at the cemetery and I know that you will make some time. Robert. Robert. It'll be just like our first date, but I will be way less awkward. Do you know anything about ghosts? You're weird. No, but I do get why people believe in them. They're comforting. When my grandpa died when I was seven, I'd like to believe that he was a ghost, helping me with my homework, playing chess with me. Sorry, was that TMI? No, it's okay. I'd better go. If I leave Jenny alone in the lab she's probably going to blow it up. So see ya. All right. See ya. Okay, well, I'm going out. Good luck with this, best friend. Jenny, wait. Wine, Robert? I know you're trying be cute, but creepy music and ghost magic isn't cute. I'm finishing this lab no matter what. Robert, being dead does not give you the right to be obnoxious. Robert! Robert, where are you? You destroyed my lab. You have a new boyfriend? No. I left these for myself. That's unhealthy, Fern. Robert's an angel in heaven now. He's not. Never mind. Eskimo. Robert loved you. He wrote a song on his guitar for you. I got so wet from that. N... My eyes, they teared up so much. Hi, Fern. Hi, Moe. So how'd the lab go last night? Well, you left, but my... So, because Georgia, Natasha, and I are the most esteemed women at Patrick Moore High, we feel we have certain responsibilities to the students' bodies. Student body. It's a... So, what do you think of these? The Robert Klingher Foundation for Beheaded Youth. So that what happened to Robert never happens to anyone ever again. The probability of that happening is like a million to one, so like... I know. You are so unlucky. And he, like, actually liked you. That's rare for a guy, especially for you. No offense. I'm sorry. When I need time to be alone, I need you to understand. For you, I will do anything. I promise. I missed you. Wait, wait, wait, I want this to be perfect. It will be. We just have to try. Actually happening. We're really doing this right now. Intercourse. Together. Fern's around, just ask her. Fern, can you help me with my. Sorry. God I feel like the mom from "Black Swan". Sup? Don't-don't look at this. I'm so sorry that happened. No, I-I'm sorry. So are we still? Yeah. Hold on. Are you sure? Yeah. It's okay. You ready? I thought this would be hard. This is fun. It's hard and fun. We are having sex. We're having sex. Wait, Robert. I-I think I'm about to... I think I'm gonna... Robert! I love you, too. My God! I don't think I can do this anymore. Look, we don't have to have sex again, we can just snuggle. Robert, you're a great guy, but our relationship is doomed. Our love survived death. But we don't fit into each other's life plans or death plans, sorry. Robert, I think we should stop seeing each other. No one can see me but you. Hello? Best friend. -Hello, Jenny. -You must be so lonely without your beloved Robert. So I'm inviting you to my exclusive party, you sexy bitch. What an honor. And you can bring your second best friend, Moe, too. See ya soon. So a party. What do we do? Act natural. And dance like this. Twerk it out. Hey. A drink to ease your pain, Fern. And one for you, Moe. I don't drink and I have practice tomorrow. To Robert, the only boy who ever loved you. Sinner! Screw it. I don't think. We're killing this handle! Wait. No, no, no, Fern, Fern, Fern. I'm in. My God, blood! My God! I told you she was weird! Fern? My God, are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital? I had too much to drink. Is there a toilet? Okay. What has gotten into you lately? What the fuck? That'll show her. Our first time was supposed to be perfect with trumpets and butterflies. Your first time drinking? No, my first time hav... Fern? I forgive you for ruining my party. You're my best friend. I'll always be here for you. I will stay here all night if I have to. Nap time. Moe, can you, deal with this? Okay. Come on, Fern. Let's, Fern? Come on, let's get you home. Okay. You need to cut... Three seconds, I know. Crazy girl. Hey, you look down in the dumps. Yeah, I'm pretty bummed about my ex. Why, I mean, you'll get over her soon. It's a high school relationship, it's not meant to last. Like it's, it's not serious, right? You know what we should do? We need to get in a car, and just lean out the sun roof and let the wind blow in our face. Just like they do in the movies. That sounds dangerous. Yes! Look, you can go a little faster. What if Principal Almond sees us? The best thing ever! The best day ever! Yeah! Sorry, bro. Stay away. Marcus, is that you? Shit! Hey, Harlan. I just had a run in with floating scissors. Leave me alone whoever you are. Shoo. Robert's tried to hurt Harlan... with scissors. I said, go away! Read this, basic info on vanquishing ghosts. You'll need one of these, too. Don't point thing in my face. A toy gun? It might look like a toy, but it's your best defense against ghosts. It paralyzes them temporality. Take these, too. You take one, you see all ghosts, not just Robert. Even when they don't want you to see them. What's in this pill? Ghost science. Shut the fuck up. Stop haunting my porch, Granny. Fuck you, Valeria. Fuck you, too. Get some sleep. Practice will be rough tomorrow. I still need your help. I retired for a reason. I love you beary much. I love you beary much. I love you-love you beary, I love you beary much. I love you beary much. What the hell were you thinking? I was showing you how much I love you. Robert, get out. I wish you'd stay dead. Robert, I'm sorry that it's my fault that you died, okay? Please. But this just can't work. It's not that you're dead. It's that I'm alive. I just wanted things to be the way that they were. I'll stay outta your hair. The living toddle on, begin their lives anew, but we remain alone. My husband bequeathed his love to a new wife and they lived happily ever after. How I wish my husband could've passed when I did. We could have spent the afterlife together. Forever. "It's not that you're dead, it's that I'm alive." What was that, Mister Robert? I wish I had a boyfriend who would go to town on me... with gifts like these. Besides you, Jesus. I wish I could find a guy like you. So let me get this straight. Robert comes back as a ghost. So ghosts are real now, cool. He comes to dinner with us. He listens to me talk about my sock puppet startup, which, by the way, failed because Kickstarter took all my money. It's a really a fucked up system. Kelsey? Sorry. You guys ready? My entire conception of reality has been shattered, but, yeah. Yes! My God, you got into MIT? Yeah, they sent out most of their acceptances today. Got in MIT. Congrats, Larry. Dude, how many people did you have to bang to get in there? Congrats, Larry. That's my boy. Yes! Thanks, thanks, thank you. You're kinda hot. That's my boy. I'm proud of this man. Thanks, thanks. Hey, congratulations. 58! If you want the MIT to notice you... I need to drop my time down to 56. I know. That scout's going to be like, "Who's that skinny white girl?" and I'm gonna be like, "Its Fern, bitches." Cute. Did you vanquish Robert? He vanquished himself. We're goin' out for the evening, honey. We're going to a hookah bar. Aren't you guys a little old for that? No. As long as I can have a beer. You can have a beer and you're gonna try the hookah this time. No. You promised me. I know. Robert, get out! I said that we were over. Yeah, because you're alive. I get it. I'll be with you the entire time. All you have to do is make a small slice up your arm. It'll be worth it. Fern Petersen... will you die for me? Kelsey! Kelsey! Kelsey, get back to bed. Shush, Dean. What? Hey. Hey, sis, what's goin' on? Robert's trying to kill me. What? Get a weapon. Take one. This is Valeria, don't have time for your shit. Bye. Valeria, Robert's in my house trying to kill me. And any help would be enormously fucking appreciated. Come on. Fuck, you're still here. Babe, I came up with a safe word. Yeah, look who finally decided to join in. Pow, pow, pow, pow. Hey, come here, Fern! You are disgusting! You asshole! Octopus! Yeah. No, you're not supposed to fucking like it. We are over! I love you beary much. What the hell was that? You are beary special. I love you, I love you beary much. I love you beary much. I love you beary much. Shit! What is that? What is that? My God! What the fuck is up with that? Fern, I brought you a load of goodies for your meet tomorrow. I love you beary much. That's not good! That's not good! That's not good! -I love you beary much. -Fuck, Fern! Fuck! Fuck! You're a heartbreaking witch, Fern Petersen! Kelsey! No! Bitch! Who are you hitting? I love you beary much. Go get them. What the! Get off me! My God, I don't want to die! My God! I've never been married, I've never had kids, I've never gotten four fingers in her. I love you. Fern, if I can't come in your front door, can I come in your back door? Okay. I love you beary much. Kelsey, before we die, I gotta confess, I cheated on you with the Waffle House waitress with the huge tits. I am glad I got that off my chest. What are those things? Are those demon bears? What the hell are those? I love you beary much. My God. My fucking God! What the fucking, fuck! Dean! Robert! No, no. Die, motherfucker! Kelsey! Got a band-aid? Here. Behind you. Get the fuck out, Robert. I'm not scared of a water gun. It's a ghost laser. It lasers ghosts. Well, it's broken. It won't work anyways. You sure you wanna test that? I love you, Fern, 'til the day you die. Shit! Fuck! You're back. Kelsey. Dean. Fern. Wait, fuck you! You cheated on me and still wanna sleep with my sister. No, fuck you! You got me killed! Dean. You were a god among men, Dean. I'm leavin' and I'm taking my flawless body with me. Fine! Come on let's go, Dean. She doesn't deserve you. I can't believe I almost married him. I should really rethink my life. Also, I can't feel my hands. Is that normal? No, that's not normal at all. God. Hey, Fern, I've been wait... Kelsey got bit by a raccoon? Poor animal regulation. It's a citywide problem. Okay. I love you, Kelsey. I love you too, Fern. Fern, I found this in Kelsey's room. I think he's going to the track meet tomorrow night. I don't know why Robert would do this, I mean, I don't know why anyone would do this, but it's pretty messed up. When he said he loved me, he must have been lying. If someone loves you, even if it's for only five fucking seconds, they wouldn't do this, right? Damn it. Wherever I go he'll find me. He'll kill Kelsey, he'll hurt you. I'll be dead for an eternity with a bastard who'd rather kill me than see me happy. How could God let this happen? What are we gonna do, Fern? She will die for you, Mister Robert. You're already dead. What do you have to lose? If I'm not meant to be her one and only... I'll make it that way. Did you get my message? I'm leaving, Fern. I came to this town to start a new life, not to do this ghost-hunting shit. But, Coach, I need you, the track meet is tomorrow. Once love ghosts go down this path, they're unstoppable. What am I supposed to do, roll over and die? Fern, when I was your age, I was in a car accident. The car accident killed my mother and my granny. They came back as love ghosts. And at first, we were so happy. And then they tried to make me join them. I vanquished my own mother. And to this day my granny haunts me, bitter and alone. Love ghosts can only be vanquished if they know you don't love them anymore. But they can delude themselves to believe anything. And it's damn hard to stop loving someone, no matter what they do to you. Coach, you can't leave me here. I'm sorry, Fern. Fern. Come on, honey. We know you're still upset about Robert's death and about Kelsey's neck. You know when I lost my best buddy in 'Nam, I didn't want to leave my bunk for weeks. Hey, Fern, you know what a SNAFU is? Situation Normal All Fucked Up. Tell her about the, FUPA? N-no, FUBAR. Right. Fucked up. Beyond all repair. Yeah. Hey, you know what you gotta do? You gotta get up, and win one for the Gipper. Right? You know who the Gipper is, don't you? Yeah, Dad, it's Reagan, I know. That's right. Come on. Mom? Dad? I have something to tell you. Robert, I hate you. Robert, I hate you! I'll never love you, Robert. Perfect. Robert, you're controlling, you're selfish. Even if I can't kill you tonight, you won't win your race, you won't go to MIT. You'll stay here with me. You still love me, I know you do. Go to hell, Robert Klingher. Is this the ice cream social... for the newly deads? No, we're killin' someone. Shit! That is fucked up! Welcome to the fifth annual Patrick Moore Invitational. If you're driving a red Toyota Corolla, you are parked in a reserved space. Please move your vehicle before it is towed. Concessions are available below the bleachers... Hey, Moe. Hey. Is that the MIT scout? I think it is. The 400 meter dash will begin after a poignant message from Senior Class President, Jenny Bernstein. What the hell? The Student Council has renamed this meet after our dear friend, Robert, who died horribly, all because he loved his girlfriend, Fern Petersen, my best friend. Hi, Fern. Robert would watch Fern run on this very track. Occasionally, he would glance at me, but he always remained faithful. He truly was a martyr. All proceeds from this meet go to the Robert Klingher Memorial Fund for Beheaded Youth. 2.6 American youths are beheaded each year. And we think that's wrong. Robert, we dedicate this meet to your memory. That was a good speech. Thank you, Jenny Bernstein. You truly are a blessing to Patrick Moore High. Running for St. Johns High, Kat Ashman. Running for Penn Charter... Get ready. Is Laura Kura. Running for Tammel Price High is Eric Lieberman. Representing Patrick Moore High is school record holder Fern Peterson. Runners to your marks! That is Fern Petersen of Patrick Moore High, neck and neck for the lead. That's Fern Petersen in the lead and she's carrying a water gun. Ya! Fern Petersen has tripped. What is Fern Petersen doing? Lacey Jackson of Spring Tree High wins first place. First Battalion, assemble! Take it in the mouth and swallow. Kelsey, crowd control. Shit. Okay, people, nothin' to see here, just a group of people puttin' on a show, an innocent, little show. Rushing the field is not permitted. Please stay in your seats. Eskimo! Fern, I love you. What you're seeing is a-a play. Very experimental piece. Very avant-garde. Fern's my best friend. I have to go help her. She's such a good person. Best friend, I'm coming for you. No, no, no! No, you dumb ho, get back here! Best friend, what are you doing? My God! Jenny! Where's your hand? That was someone call 911, actually, 'cause that was real. Love always prevails. Back away from Fern! I'm back, mother fuckers. Hogwash! Back off! Why don't you love me? Thanks. No problem. Do it now, Fern! Robert, I don't love you. What? I don't love you. I don't love you. I don't love you. Stop. I don't love you. I don't love you. Stop. I don't love you. This is all perfectly explicable by the rules of science. I did this for you, Fern. We could've been perfect. Relationships are never perfect. You were my first love, Robert. But people change and maybe we could've been happy together, but that's not what happened. I'll be all alone up there. No, you won't. You could woo Joan of Arc, you could date Amelia Earhart. There's someone up there for you, but it's not me. And you have to let go, Robert. Fern, I'm sorry... for everything. When you remember me, can you try to remember the good times? Whenever you can? If you can? Thank you, everyone, and goodnight. The track meet has been canceled due to unexpected cosmic activity. Can someone get my legs? Have a lovely evening. Thank you for coming. And we'll call it the Jenny Bernstein Memorial Foundation for Behanded Youth. Suck a dick, Georgia. That was nuts. Jenny got her hand cut off and-and what-what was that in the sky? It was a portal from another dimension. Cool, yeah, okay. Hey, dude, Fern? She wants your D. -Thanks, Marcus. -Yeah, you're good, you're good. All right, cool. Well, I'm just gonna to stretch 'cause, you know, game day. Shit. Fern Petersen? I'm Abigail Hillstone, recruiter for MIT. Hi, I'm sorry... Take this. That's my husband's card. He's a psychiatrist. I'm sure he can help you and your friends. Fern, are you okay? Yeah. And I got a contact, sort of. Let's get the fuck out of here. You did good, kid. Sorry about MIT. Side hug. You have blood all over you. Shut up. See you at practice. Gross. I'm damn proud of you, Kelsey. Thanks, Dad. I'm Fern. Honey, I think you have a concussion. And I'm proud of you too, Fern. Thanks, Dad. Mom? I'm drivin'. I'll catch up with you guys in a second. So, I was, wondering if, maybe you would like to next weekend go for dinner or something? I thought you were done with relationships. I was. Actually, I think I want to stay single, like, for a while. Yeah, that makes sense. But we can still stay friends and for right now, just chill. I mean, you think that's gonna work out? I have no idea. |
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