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Room for Rent (2019)
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(WINE POURS) (GLASS CLINKS) (BONGO DRUMS) (MELANCHOLY MUSIC) Mrs. Smith? Mrs. Smith? (POLICE RADIO CHATTERING) Do you have any family close by? Mrs. Smith? (SOMBER ORGAN MUSIC) I'm afraid we need to start now. There's another service scheduled for 11. Are you expecting any other relatives or? Gladys really wanted to be here. It's her hip. She really thought the world of Fred. He was so good to her. (CLOCKS TICKING) SHOPPER: Happy to sign here, (mumbles). GREGORY: Hello, please, have a seat. JOYCE: I'm fine. I'm very sorry for your loss. I, uh, I came for some money. Yes. I see your husband took out a loan for some repairs? Oh, I don't know anything about that. GREGORY: It's three months past due. I'm afraid you remain liable for the outstanding balance, which is about $6,000. Oh. Well, pay for it from the money. Yes, there's the checking account with a balance $2200, and the money market savings account is empty. Okay. That's it, there are no other accounts. Well, what am I supposed to do? Booty. (SIGHING) (MELANCHOLY MUSIC) (BIRDS CHIRPING) Good morning, Joyce. (CROW CAWING) (UPBEAT HIP HOP MUSIC) (PEOPLE CHATTERING) (MUMBLES) from the cube like I'm Optimus Prime (VOICES DROWNING OUT MUSIC) Can we help you? Oh, no thank you, I'm just watching. She's just watching. Enjoying the view? Yeah, I bet. BOY IN BLACK CAP: Yeah, I'm watching that ass, girl. DUANE: You come here to get some action? Yo, isn't that Mrs. Smith? (BOY WHISTLING) Oh, it is Mrs. Smith. Damn girl, you lookin' sexy. Duane, go get you a slice of Mrs. Smith. DUANE: Oh, I'll get all of that. How many slice do I get? BOY IN BLACK CAP: Hey, how old do you think that pussy is? Any pussy sounds good right now. ALL: Oh! BOY IN BLACK CAP: Leave her pussy alone, bro. BOY: Yo, she got your board, bro! Hey, that's mine! Keep walking, bitch! Keep walking. That's due back in two weeks. You've checked this one out before. It's one of my favorites. It has a happy ending. Make easy money with your buh-neeb? What is a buh-nib? Oh. (CHUCKLING) Silly me, it's not buh-nib. Boodle, what do you think? Joyce and Boodle's Bed and Breakfast. Congratulations. (RADIO HOST TALKING) SARA: It's right here. EDWARD: I see it. SARA: Looks nice. EDWARD: Wish it was a hotel. Hi. Hello. Hi, you must be Joyce. I am Joyce. I'm Sarah, this is Edward. Hello, welcome to Joyce and Boodle's Bed and Breakfast. Right this way. Come in. Do you have any luggage? EDWARD: Uh, it's in the car. Oh, well, as soon as you're settled, I'll help you. Okay, go right up the stairs and right to the right. Right, right, right, right. Go straight, straight, straight. I hope you like it. It's lovely, thank you. EDWARD: It's kinda small. - SARAH: Come on, it's fine. - Where's the fucking TV? (DOOR SLAMMING) Can you just humor me for once? I'm here, aren't I? Ta-da! Do you mind? This is our room. And this is my house. And these are my cookies. I thought you might like something to nibble on. I know it's been a long day. No, take them all. Thank you, that's very kind of you. Only one for you, you're a little fat. (DOOR SLAMMING) (UTENSILS CLATTERING) Oh, can I get you something else? No, thank you. Edward left. He went into town. Oh. (SNIFFING) Is there something wrong with the food? No, no, it's delicious. We're just not very hungry this morning. Well, then, never mind. No big deal. You mentioned you have a husband? I did, he, uh, he died last month. SARAH: Oh, I'm so sorry. It's okay. It's still so soon. Must be hard for you. It's different. (WATER RUNNING) (DISPOSAL HUMMING) You know, it's such a lovely day outside. Do you wanna go for a walk? Hmm? A walk? He was up on the roof fixing something. I think he had a heart attack or he slipped. I guess we'll never know. Do you have any kids? Um, no. Um. Sorry. So, what brings you here? I am trying to write a book. Huh, oh, that sounds interesting. What's it about? Well, I don't actually know yet. (JOYCE CHUCKLING) But it's set somewhere like this, so I thought that this trip might help. But men can be difficult, right? Yeah. He can be rough. Do you mean physical? Oh, God, no, nothing like that. It's just, he's strong-willed, I guess. I don't like him. Oh. Forgive me if I seem blunt. No, it's okay. It's the kind of thing my mother would say. Do you see her often, your mother? She passed a few years ago. Right after my father. Broken heart, I think. It's been hard the last few years. She and I used to talk a lot. Thank you, for listening, I mean. It's mint. Thank you. You asked about children. Oh, I didn't mean to pry like that. I'm sorry, I was just curious. You know, it's the writer in me. The truth is, I would have done anything for a baby. It just never worked out. (RATTLING) - Edward. - We're leaving. - What? - I found a new place. I'll pack up. I like it here. EDWARD: I don't. SARAH: But this is all paid for. EDWARD: You said it was guaranteed. Don't worry, just go with him. I know how it is, relationships aren't easy. Go, go. This is so embarrassing. I'm so sorry about all this. There we go. EDWARD: Sarah! - Let's keep in touch. - Good luck. Thank you. Careful. (MELANCHOLY MUSIC) JOYCE VOICEOVER: There was nothing left for her. He was gone, but the hope that the love she once felt could find her again still lived in her heart. Two, three. (DOGS BARKING) It's not going through, do you have another one? No, could you please try again? Nope. You must be doing it wrong. (COINS CLATTERING) Five, six. two, three, four. 20, is that it? Yeah. (CHANGE CLATTERS) Oh dear. Make me nervous. One. Two. Three. Thank you. (HIP HOP MUSIC PLAYING NEARBY) (YOUNG PEOPLE CHATTERING UNDER MUSIC) - Yeah. - Yeah! You're right, (MUMBLES). BOY: You took their money again. BOY: You put in less money. BOY: (mumbles) knew about it. (LAUGHING) BOY: You put money in, bro you're buying, right? (WHISTLE BLOWING) BOY: 1.50, you get it here, (mumbles). Look who it is, bro. BOY IN BLACK CAP: Ah, Mrs. Smith. Please let me go by. Do you like to watch the young boys? - You know she does. - Yeah? Makes me wonder what you're looking for. Oh. You have something for us? Nothing in there. Come on. - Anything? - No. Anything for me? Oh, you seem afraid Mrs. Smith. BOY: Get in there, bro. - No. - What else can you offer? Huh? I can't hear you! (MUFFLED SHOUTING) What, what? You want me to do what? You slut! No wonder you come around here so often! - Whoa. - Whoa, man! Bet you'd like a good fuck, wouldn't you? Yo Wade, probably hasn't had one of those in years. Any takers? - Oh! - Get her, bro! You fucking bitch! Ow! - Damn! - Get her, bro. (GRUNTING) Leave me alone! Get your fucking hands off of me! What the hell's going on here? Get away from me! - You okay? - Get away from me! (GASPING) BYSTANDER: Does anything hurt? No, don't touch me, don't touch me! (SOBBING) Don't touch me... I just... Please go home, I wanna go, don't touch me, don't touch me! (SOBBING) (SOLEMN MUSIC) - Dear Joyce. - Dear Joyce. SARAH VOICEOVER: I hope things are going well for you. I enjoyed getting to know you during our brief visit. I finally came to my senses with Edward. Thanks again for your honesty. You actually gave me the wakeup call that I needed. I'll be forever grateful. The book is coming along, slowly, but with Edward gone, there's one less distraction. Dear Sarah, it was so lovely to receive your letter. Life has been very full since I saw you last. I am becoming an entrepreneuress. With the off season coming up, I have decided to turn this place into a nice, longer stay hotel. I can't charge as much, but the room stays occupied. - (MUMBLES). - Thank you. My last tenant just found a cheaper room to move to so she left me a couple of days ago, but I am becoming more proactive. You're looking for a room? Yeah, just got to town, looking for a place to stay for a while. Oh. I know that place. It's already been rented, by someone long term, in fact. They probably just forgot to take this down. But guess what? What? Today's your lucky today. Because I have a room that has just become available. Do you? Mhm, would you like to see it? (SOFT MUSIC) Sure, why not? I'm Joyce. Bob. That is a very nice name. I found a new tenant today. Here is your living room. A mysterious sort of man. A new television with a remote control. I just happened to run into him at the library. He's your kitchen. It was such a fortuitous encounter. I think it's meant to be. (SOLEMN MUSIC) What do you think, Boodle? I think our guest is going to be a very nice addition to our home. Whoopsie daisy. Here we go. Wow, thank you so much, this looks incredible. You're very welcome. Oh, can I get you another cup of coffee? Yeah, sure. (PLATES CLINKING) Here you go, fresh, hot coffee. BOB: Thanks. Mm. I'm gonna go clean up. - Okay. - Enjoy. (SOFT MUSIC) (SNIFFING) What are you doing? Can I help you with something? Scared me, I'm just changing your sheets. Do you do that every day? Well, of course. You don't have to do that. It's nothing. Did you forget something? Yeah. Oh, I see you like sports! BOB: Uh-uh, football, mostly. Oh, me too! (CHUCKLING AWKWARDLY) Well, this place is great, by the way. Thank you very much. And thanks for the sheets. You're welcome. Well, I'm guessing you're quite the sports fan. Oh, my son, he's coming to stay for a while. He loves football. Well, he's got it all here, he's got every football game and sports that you could think of. He and his new bride are expecting a baby. I can't wait to have a youngster running around the house again. Well, congratulations! Is this your first grandchild? Yes. You know, I tell you, there's nothing like 'em. Kids, you just kinda learn to survive, but grandkids, they're a real gift. JOYCE: Welcome home! Oh, thank you. I got satellite, it has a channel that shows nothing - but football. - No kidding? I thought you might like it, you can watch whenever you want. That's great, but you really didn't have to do that. - I know! - It's very generous of you, Joyce. I appreciate it. Wanna watch? Yeah, in just a minute, okay? Excuse me, thank you. Just a minute, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004. (FOOTBALL ANNOUNCER REPORTING) Mind if I join you, sir? Of course not, please. I love football. Oh my god, it's an amazing play. Amazing. I mean, this guy, this guy's a beast. He's handsome, and a beast. Come on, ref. Come on ref, come on ref! Would you like another? Huh? JOYCE: Another beer? Um, yeah, I would love one. But Joyce, you gotta let me pay for these, okay? Oh, nonsense, it's nothing. (THUMPING) BOB: What was that? I don't know. (THUMPING) Oh! - There you are! - The hell? Wanna come get it? Didn't think so! Let's dib, bro. TOM: Hey! Why you guys throwing stuff at the house for? What does it matter to you? Well, she's just a sweet old man, I was thinking maybe you guys could leave her alone and never come back, you know? - Yeah? - Yeah. Fuck you. What'd you say? (PUNCHES LANDING) If I so much as see you look at that woman again, I'll rip your fucking eyes out, do you understand? BOY: Give me a hand, bro! Bob, are you all right? I'm fine. Trust me, I've dealt with far worse than those punks. Come sit, let me get you that beer. No no, it's okay, I gotta head out for a little bit. He was her hero and her protector, keeping her safe from her own demons and from all the danger that lurked around her. (TENSE MUSIC) Now, I know this is your room, but I think I might clear out your things and offer it to Bob. Did you hear that? There's a new man in the house now. A real man. (CLANGING) (GASPING) You are not gonna ruin my life anymore! (EERIE MUSIC) Get in there! (GRUNTING, CLANGING) The end, Fred. (ENGINE REVVING) (CLEARING THROAT) Hey, just got your missed call. I just left, I'm sorry. No, I'm already home. I don't think so. Yeah, you can't come over. Another time, bye bye. (EERIE MUSIC) Sundowner Bar. She learned to long for his touch. The gentle strength of a man in love. The warmth of his body against her filled her with comfort and kindness. The caresses from his strong hands made her feel like a beautiful queen. (HUMMING HAPPILY) Dear Sarah. I was so happy to read your last letter. It warms my heart to know someone as wonderful as you is out there thinking about me. I wish you could meet Bob. He is so helpful. I don't know what I would do about him. Oh Bobby, I need your help! I'm pretty self reliant, but it's nice to be pampered, if you know what I mean. Are you okay... What is it? Silly me, I can't quite reach my towel. Do you mind? Yeah, sure. Here you go, you got it? - Yeah, got it. - Great. SARAH VOICEOVER: Dear Joyce. How exciting to have someone new in your life. I'm actually loving the single life. JOYCE: Dear Sarah, Bob and I are spending even more time together. Oh Bob! Can you, can you give me a ride to the library on your motorcycle? Unfortunately, I only have the one helmet. Oh, I don't need a helmet, I know you're a good motorcycle driver. (AWKWARD CHUCKLING) Well, um, I wouldn't wanna hurt that gorgeous head of yours. Oh, thank you, okay! I guess I can walk. It's good for my muscles. (ENGINE REVVING) He took me out on his motorcycle today. I had never been on one before, can you believe it? We had so much fun. To tell you the truth, it was sort of romantic. He's got quite a big appetite. It's nice having someone to cook for who is so appreciative for a change. (PHONE RINGING) Excuse me. Thank you. (PHONE RINGING) Joyce and Boodle's B&B, extended stays welcome. SARAH: Joyce, hi, it's Sarah. Hi, Sarah! SARAH: I'm taking a spur of the moment road trip and I thought that I would stay in your area a couple days. Maybe get some writing done. Oh, that sounds lovely. SARAH: Yeah, I was thinking that I could stop by for a visit, if you're around? Maybe meet Bob? Oh, okay, of course! I said you're welcome any time, didn't I? SARAH: It'll only be for an hour or two. I'll be in a hotel. Oh, that's nonsense, why don't you stay with us? We have another guest room now. The overwhelming smell of her expensive perfume wafted through the front door. And as she brushed past, there was the distinct smell of trouble brewing. Bootie, I think she's here! (KNOCKING) Hi! - Sarah! - Joyce! - You look wonderful! - Thank you. I'm so pleased that you came to see us. - This is beautiful. - Thank you. It was Fred's study, but I thought it best to make new memories and move on. That's a big step, very brave of you. I think you'll like Bob. He's such a sweet man. What does he do? Oh, he is good at so many things. I like that. SARAH: Does he work? I'm sure he does, he's very busy, but we just stay out of each other's business. Not like my husband Fred, who was much more demanding. (SIGHING) He was very difficult to live with. Men. He could be quite abusive, in fact. Did he hit you? That was just the tip of the iceberg. I had no idea, you never mentioned... I didn't wanna say anything at the time, he had just died. It's not the kind of thing you can just tell anybody. No, of course not, anything you say stays between the two of us. Thank you. (TV CROWD CHEERING) Hi. Hi. I'm a friend of Joyce's, just here for a few days. Sarah, right? Yeah, she mentioned me? Just you that you were coming. I'm Bob. SARAH: Joyce talks a lot about you. She does? Sarah! I want to show you. Oh! I see you've met Bob. - Yeah. - I was planning to introduce you. But oh well! You must be hungry, I'm gonna cook you something to eat. No, don't do that. Do you wanna go out, just us girls? My treat. Bob and I normally spend the evenings in. BOB: Hell yeah, that's what I'm talking about, baby, go! He loves his football! Well, then a night out will be something special. All right. I know a place not too far. (ROCK MUSIC) SARAH: You've been here before? JOYCE: Oh yes, Bob loves it. We come here often. - What can I get you? - Hey. Can I get you something, hon? Oh, no thank you, but I do have a question, yes. You know my friend Bob who comes in here all the time? Bob, I... He's tall, dark, and handsome and he drives a motorcycle. Oh, Bob, right! He comes in here all the time. Quite a ladies man. (ROCK MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS) Here you go. Do you wanna order some food? There's not much on the menu. Do you wanna just have a drink here and eat somewhere else? No thank you. (BOB SPEAKING DISTANTLY) Oh, Bob is still up! Are you sure you're okay, Joyce? You look tired, you should go to bed. That's probably a good idea. Sweet dreams, Sarah. Oh Bob, I'm home! (SIGHING) (ROCK MUSIC PLAYING OVER DISTANT SPEAKERS) Sarah? (KNOCKING) (MEOWING) Boodle, I think she's writing about us! (FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING) Shoot. - Oh, hi! - Hi. I was, I was just fluffing. I'm getting a lot done. I think I'm on a roll. Thank you. Oh, if you need anything, let me know. - Thank you. - You're welcome. (SIGHING) (BOB SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE) Bastard. (KNOCKING) Can I help you? I just heard you talking. Sorry, was I too loud? I just hope everything's okay. Oh that? Oh, no need to worry about me. I may bark sometimes, but really, all I want is a belly rub. Okay. Nevermind. (DOG BARKING) Christ, I didn't know you were there. I heard a noise. Sorry, I was trying to be quiet. Are you hurt? Uh, this? Nah, just got into a little fight. Let me see. (TENSE MUSIC) What were you fighting about? Who knows? Does it have to be about something? I think you'll be fine. Sorry for waking you up. Well, good night. But you just got here. (TENSE MUSIC) (MEOWING) Good morning. Morning. Morning, Joyce, do you need a hand? No. What a beautiful day. Oh, I'm sorry, I'll get a towel! - It's all right. - We got it, we got it. We? Can I help you with anything? Why do you keep asking if you can help me? Do I look helpless to you? Joyce, I wanna talk to you about Bob. I just wonder how well you actually know him. Well, I like to think that I know him quite well. But after last night, perhaps you know him a good deal better. - I didn't mean... - Is that what happens in your book? The guests fornicate while the lady of the house is trying to sleep? Look, I was just trying to learn more about him for your sake. Oh, look at you, little orphan Annie, sacrificing herself for the old lady who throws herself at every man she sees because she can't face the fact she has no one. I have some disinfecting to do. Hi. Morning. Are you alright, dear? Yeah, I'm fine, just allergies. You know Joyce? SARAH: Yeah, I'm a friend. That's nice, she never did have very many friends, at least that I knew about. - Did you know Fred? - No. I met her after he died. - That's a shame. - Have you known them a long time? 30 years, I guess. She and I used to be pretty close at one time. What happened? She was never quite the same after the baby. Baby? She was pregnant, you know, until Fred found out about it. What do you mean? She tried to hide it until she couldn't. She knew that Fred didn't want kids. He got so mad. He told her to get rid of it. Really? Sarah! - It was lovely to meet you. - Come by any time, dear! Sheila comes twice a day, she's my nurse, otherwise it's just me. Bye. (TENSE MUSIC) I see you met my neighbor. What did you two talk about? Not much. Just getting to know her, she seems nice. I'll bet she talked about Fred. Not really, only that he loved you. And you believed her? - Shouldn't I? - No, she lies. Did she tell you she tried to steal Fred from me? SARAH: No. Well, she did. SARAH: She doesn't seem little type. Well, you didn't know her when she was a snotty pretty girl with big breasts, and he would spend the day over there while I was home cooking his dinner and washing his laundry. What, you think I'm lying? Of course not, she's a lonely old lady. I was just trying to be polite. You're leaving? Obviously, things are a little bit tense between us and I think it's best that I move on. Yes, it's probably right. I'm sorry for how things turned out between us, Joyce. Thank you for everything that you have done for me. She's senile, you know! (DISTANT VOICES SPEAKING SOFTLY) TV: Look, to begin with, Mr. Goodwin made me say it (MUMBLES)... (KNOCKING) Gladys? Who is it? JOYCE: It's Joyce. Joyce! What a surprise, come in, dear! It's been a long time and I saw you outside earlier and I thought, you know what? It is time to finally bury that hatchet, so I wanna see if I can be of help to you. GLADYS: Oh... JOYCE: Oh, it's been a long time since I hugged you! GLADYS: Come sit down. Look how beautiful you look. Oh know, you do. You know, I met your friend today, very pretty girl. Sarah? Oh, she's not exactly a friend. I was just trying to be nice to her. Her boyfriend kicked her out. He beat her. She just left. She went back to him. - It's pitiful. - It's a shame! It's a shame. So, what did you talk to her about? Nothing, it's just so good to see you. You know you're always welcome here. Thank you. Where's Sheila? She'll be back in another hour. Oh, good. Just stay for a while, it's about this time of day I get very tired. Oh. (MUMBLES) just lay back a little bit. Well, let me, lemme help you here, lie down, lemme get you back, there you go. Let me take your shoes off, how 'bout that? This one off. Put this one over here. GLADYS: That's so sweet. Let's put your feet up on the couch. Do you need a hand with the pillows? Oh, I'm fine. Oh no, well here, come on, let me see if I can make you really comfortable. (FRIGHTENING MUSIC) (MUFFLED SCREAMING) (SOBBING) (ENGINE RUMBLING) (SOBBING) Oh my goodness, Joyce, are you okay? My neighbor passed away and she was old, it's no surprise. But I'm just so sad. (SOBBING) Oh, oh... It's okay, it's all right, Joyce. It's okay, here, why don't you sit down? - Please. - Thank you. You're welcome. (WATER POURING) Here, this'll help. - Thank you. - You're welcome. By the way, where's Sarah? Her room is empty. Oh. Yes, she had to leave. It was just a short visit. Oh. Oh, that's... Did she, did she say anything or mention me? Oh, no. Well, if you don't mind, I'd like to get her number. I'd love to contact her. Oh, I'm not sure you would. She went back to patch up things with her husband. I heard her crying on the phone earlier, that's why she left so quickly, poor thing. I see. Excuse me. (TENSE MUSIC) Hello. Hello there! Something for me? Actually no, it's for a Roberts Valenzuela. - Oh. - If you could sign. What do I do? With your finger. - My finger? - Yes, your finger. And then hit the accept button. Accept. Right, thank you. - Handsome man. - Thank you! Have a wonderful day, ma'am. Thank you. (RATTLING) This is our house, we should be able to open it. (TENSE MUSIC) Maybe there's something under the bed. Let's see what we got. What are you doing in here? Oh, I'm sorry, you scared me. I was just, I was looking for fur balls. He just decides to park himself on your bed. You had a delivery. Oh yeah, and were you gonna hide under there, too? No. What else have you been doing in here? I was just checking to make sure everything is in working order. Well, I think the room is just fine, which is more than I can say about your head, Joyce. - If you're going to be rude... - Is this why Sarah left? Because you were snooping around? She felt used, if you must know. You made her feel cheap. You need help, Joyce. I have the right to know what goes on in my house. Come on, little one, let's go. You're gonna get chicken and we're gonna get tuna and we're gonna get good things, get out of my way. Well, I think from now on, I'm gonna be doing my own sheets, okay? - Fine. - Fine! Mrs. Smith, Dr. Singh can see you now. DOCTOR: You're having trouble sleeping. Ever since my husband died. I am just exhausted. Do you notice any other changes beside your sleep pattern? Not really. DOCTOR: Any depression, suicidal thoughts? No. Okay. We can prescribe you something, I think it'll help. How strong is it? It's not too strong, I wanna start you on a low dosage. Is it like one of those over the counter ones, 'cause I've tried them and they don't work. Please, doctor? I am so tired of lying awake all night. Okay. Start you with one. If you feel the need, you can increase your dose to two, but no more than two in a 12 hour period, okay? Okay, one, two in a 12 hour period, I've got it. Thank you so much. (GASPING) Bob? Oh god, you scared me. Look, we have nothing to discuss, all right? No no, please, I want to apologize for my bad behavior. I never like bearing my soul but I feel I owe you - an explanation. - Look, your apology's - enough, thank you. - No, no, no, wait! Wait! I had a son once. Tommy, and he died. I'm sorry, why didn't you say anything, Joyce? It's too upsetting for me to talk about. And you remind me of him. Makes me wonder what things would have been like if he hadn't gotten sick.- - What happened to him? He had kidney failure. He needed a transplant, but we couldn't find a donor. He was only 16. I just want you to know so you would understand my silliness. Well, it's all right, okay? Your room was his bedroom and I know it's nuts that I act like your mother but it makes the house feel more like a home again. Well, I'm flattered, Joyce, thank you. I'm going to cook Indian food for dinner tonight. Would you like to join me? It was Tommy's favorite. (MELLOW MUSIC) You haven't say anything about yourself. Do you have family? Yeah, I have three brothers that I never talk to. Oh my goodness, house full of men. Yeah, well, a house full of fighting. What about your parents? Well, they divorced a long time ago and then my mom died and my dad, he might as well be dead. No one has any fucking clue where the hell he is. I'm sorry. You poor boy. Oh no, it's nothing compared to what you've been through. Here's to Tommy. May he rest in peace. You know a special toast deserves something really special. Finish up your food. Has anybody ever told you you're a dangerous woman? I hope that's a good thing. You're a dangerous woman. Here you go. To Tommy. To Tommy. Oh, Joyce... I see what you're doing to me. You sure know how to throw a party though, I must say. JOYCE: Thank you. Well, I think we've had enough food. I'm going to clear. BOB: Oh no, here, let me help you. - Oh no, no, no... - Clean this stuff... - No, no! - Oh my! Hold on, I, uh... (RETCHING) Gimme a... Gimme a second, okay? (TENSE MUSIC) Bob? Bob? (CHEST CREAKING) Nose candy. Candy. (SNIFFING) (SNIFFING) (PANTING) He was tall, dark, and handsome, and oh so strong. He embraced her first with his eyes from afar until they finally met. You look like a sleeping angel. Let me make you more comfy. Oh my goodness. You're not a boy, you are my tall, dark, handsome man. You will wrap your arms around me. And never let me go. I deserve a man like you. There she was, alone in the park when he crossed her path. He rushed to her, lifting her up and wrapped his muscular arms all around her body, hoping for forever. Kissing her deeply with the promise of I love you, I love you, I love you. Never let me go, never let me go. Never, never, never. I'm yours forever and ever and ever. (TENSE MUSIC) Good morning! It's about time. Is it just me or did we have a heavy night last night? JOYCE: Oh, you drank quite a lot. - I did? - Mmhm. I don't remember. JOYCE: I'm not surprised. (GRUNTING) I don't feel hungover. How do you feel? I feel fine. But I have more self control. Is everything all right? I don't know. I was thinking about life. The unfairness of it all, the things we want, the things we can't have. Why would you wanna be thinking about stuff like that this early in the morning, Joyce? That's the thing with people like you. You think you're invincible, that you're never gonna grow old, and that you can have anything you want. I don't feel very invincible right now, trust me. Go take a shower. There's no breakfast, you woke too late. (BELL RINGING) Coming! - Good morning! - Morning! Got a certified letter for Mr. Bob Valenzuela. Oh, I'll take it. It needs to be signed by the recipient. Well, he's not here, he lives here and I sign his stuff for him. I'll have to leave him a notice. He can come by the post office any time to pick it up. Did I hear my name? Hi, Bob, when did you get back? Here's the rest of your mail. JOYCE: Thank you. Sign this for me. BOB: Thank you very much. Is that something important? I guess I'll know when I open it. (EERIE MUSIC) (HUMMING) Oh! Well, is it good news? I'm leaving, Joyce. (DEEP, OMINOUS MUSIC) You're what? I'm leaving. So. Why? Jesus, Joyce, if you even have to ask that question... JOYCE: You paid rent for a full month. Just keep it. Well, you're not leaving right away, are you? Can't you stay a little longer? I'm making beef stew for dinner. That was Tommy's favorite. Tommy, huh? You know, it's a little odd that there's no photos of Tommy anywhere. Don't you think that's a little strange, Joyce? I told you it was too painful after he died. Yeah, I'm sure it was. You wouldn't understand! By the way, this letter? It's from Sarah. Thanks for your help with that, Joyce. Bob. You forgot something. (FRIGHTENING MUSIC) I don't appreciate being called a liar, you selfish little prick! (GRUNTING) (SLAMMING) All I wanted was a decent man, is that too much to ask? Someone who treated me like a real person. She typed it. How impersonal is that? She's not saying anything mean about me, yet. Bootie. She's pregnant. It's gonna be a beautiful baby. Isn't this so sad? Poor baby coming into the world with no father. Just imagine. And Sarah, she's all alone. So what if something happens to her? It would just be terrible. (TENSE MUSIC) Dear Sarah. I am so sorry for my angry, hurtful words. I was in such a dark place after Fred's death and my own longing for a child. A daughter, in fact, just like you, it was all too much for me to bear. I have recently come into a small inheritance from a distant relative. Not much, but enough to take a break and do a little traveling like I always wanted. I thought I might visit Australia, in fact. If you can find it in your heart to forgive me, I have an interesting proposition for you. Why don't you come and stay while I'm gone? I would feel much better knowing the house is being watched and you would have all the peace and quiet you need to finish that book of yours. Should have dug a whole lot closer. All right. Bob is still with me, but he's in and out so much, I would feel better with you here. He would be very happy to see you, I'm sure. I expect to be leaving pretty soon. Thank you, and there's that for you. Let me know. All my love, Joyce. (EERIE MUSIC) It's sad he couldn't have stayed longer. There was a chance we could have been happy. You're gonna be getting a new mommy for a while, but don't worry about it, 'cause it won't be for long. Okay? You keep an eye on her. She's nice and all, but she's not a happy person. (EERIE MUSIC) Joyce. It's good to see you. This was such a kind offer. All good writers deserve some peace and quiet, right? Woman next door selling her house? Oh, uh, she died. SARAH: How sad. Well, when it's your time, it's your time. And I was told that she died in her sleep very peacefully. Oh, let me help you with those bags. Oh, you don't have to do that. JOYCE: Oh, no, no, let me help you, let me help you. Is Bob here? No he's gone, I'm afraid. Where'd he go? I have no idea. But you know, it's the strangest thing. The day you called, right after we talked, in fact? He received a letter, it was certified, must have been terrible news because he just packed up and he just left it and he didn't say where he was going. But I wouldn't worry, I'm sure he will be back at any moment. I told him that you were coming. You should have seen the look on his face. Let's get some coffee. TV ANNOUNCER: (mumbles) the five yard line! Hi. See you planted a new tree. Mm hm, it's a baby apple tree. It's nice to hear things have turned around for you. Thank you. Yeah, I feel like I'm starting all over again, getting a second chance at life. I'm gonna make up for all the things I was never able to do. (SOFT, TENSE MUSIC) SARAH: Oh here, let me help you with that. Oh no, no, no, I got it, I got it, I got it. Thank you, thank you. Can I take your bag, ma'am? Thank you, yes. SARAH: Have an amazing trip. Oh thank you, I'm nervous. You're gonna have so much fun. Thank you. Well, take good care of yourself. You too. And take good care of Boodle, he likes the little carrots, he plays with them and then he eats 'em. - Thank you! - Okay! - Ooh, here I go! - Have fun! JOYCE: Thank you! Thank you, sir! SARAH: Travel safe! JOYCE: Okay! - Bye! - Bye! - See you soon! - Bye! - Bye! - Bye! - Bye! - Bye! - Bye! - Have a good one! (SOLEMN MUSIC) (BOODLE MEOWING) Hi there. I know, I know. It's just us now. Just the three of us. (KNOB RATTLING) (MUSIC BOX VERSION OF "ROCK-A-BYE-BABY") (TENSE MUSIC) |
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