Hardflip (2012) Movie Script
1
It's another day
in paradise.
Ain't this
the life?
Yo!
Dude!
Why you
filming for?
Do you know how much
this thing costs?
I don't like
to be filmed.
What?
Hey, that was
pretty sick.
How come I've never
seen you around?
I'm around, I just don't
like the park too much.
Just don't film
me anymore, okay?
You don't want
a video?
Nope.
Dude, if you
had a video,
people could check
out your mad skills.
I could hook
you up.
The number one skate
video on YouTube, mine.
Wow.
That's
awesome.
Hey, think
about it.
Hosoi, hey. man,
what'; up?
So, you know
that kid?
Nah, I just,
I just met him.
That kid is
really good.
Yeah, he
rips it up.
Yeah.
Alright, man,
take it easy.
See you around,
man.
What's up,
Zach?
What's gain'
on, man?
How you
doing?
Good.
Check it out, your
friend's back.
Oh.
Hey, you want
to have some fun?
Let's
do it.
Yeah, little
bro.
What's for lunch,
old man?
Food is
a blessing.
Whatever.
Ha-ha-ha!
Nice.
I forgive
you.
Save
it.
Later.
We all need
forgiveness.
Thank
you.
I'm
Ralf.
Mom?
Food in
the oven.
Love,
Mom.
Yes, yes, this
is Bethany Jones.
Well, well,
okay, yes.
Can you just tell
me over the phone?
Thank
you.
God.
Jasmine?
Yes.
Delivery for
Jack Sanders.
Thank
you.
Where's
Stupack?
Stupack?
He's not
here.
What do you mean
he's not here?
He had a family
emergency.
Why wasn't
I told?
He said he'd
be back shortly.
Who exactly is it that
signs your check?
You,
sir.
Yeah, that'd
be me.
How long ago
did he leave?
Maybe two
hours ago.
Get him on
the phone.
Tell him I need
him in my office
in thirty
minutes or...
Just, just my office,
thirty minutes.
Mr. Stupack, Mr. Sanders
needs you back
in the office
immediately.
What?
Oh,
Bill.
So happy you
could join us.
Come
on in.
Shut
the door.
I'm really sorry
about that.
My wife had an accident
on the floor--
Tell me, what,
what is this?
That is the Childer's
building.
Uh, I pulled all
the permits last week.
You
did?
Uh-huh.
So, tell me what does,
what does that read?
Uh, quarter
inch.
Yeah, and how
about that?
What does
that read?
Half
inch.
You proofed
these plans?
Yes, I don't
know how this--
I'm not interested
in how this happened.
What I'm interested
in is happy clients.
I will get on
it right away.
Yes, you
will.
Now, the city expects
corrected plans
no later then
nine o'clock.
Tomorrow morning,
Jack, that's--
That's what,
Bill?
That's
what?
Unreasonable?
Impossible?
Which one is
it, Bill?
It's
neither.
I'm sorry, I will get
on it right away.
Bill!
You might want to take
these with you.
Caleb.
Caleb!
Caleb!
Caleb!
Caleb!
What?
Do you think you
could hear it?
I'm surprised
the neighbors
haven't
complained.
What?
Just wanted to talk
to you for a minute.
Well, I'm
busy.
You're too busy
for your own momma?
Please tell me
you didn't eat
a whole bag of chips
for dinner.
Okay,
I won't.
Did you hear back
from any of those
art schools
yet?
Nope.
What's
that?
Can
I see?
No, it's
nothing.
Come on,
let me see.
Mom,
stop.
Oh,
why?
You used to always
let me see.
What is with
you, huh?
It's not, it's
not finished.
I'm not going to show
you if it's not finished.
You're so talented
just like your...
$top
Oh, honey,
I know you,
you love
to skate.
I know.
I just wish you would
invest your time
into something that could
offer you a future, you know?
Something more
respectful.
Respectful?
You gotta
be kidding me.
What does
that mean?
Mom, skating is
my future, okay?
It's what's gonna take
me away from this place,
and when I go, I'm not,
I'm not coming back, Mom.
Is that what
you think?
No, no, that's
what I know.
I hate this
place, okay?
It sucks.
What's with
the attitude, huh?
I'm just trying
to talk to you.
Now you
wanna talk?
Mom, you're
never home.
I'm never home
because I'm out
working two jobs
to try to pay the rent
for this stupid place
that I barely can afford
and put food
on the table.
I mean, where do you
think this skateboard
came from,
huh?
You can go out
and get a job.
Why don't you try
getting a job?
Help
out.
Whatever.
Whatever.
Whatever,
okay.
Look, I am doing
the best I can.
Yeah,
well--
Yeah, well,
what, huh?
You think l wanted
to lose the house?
Is that what
you think?
The bills were
filling up.
It's not
my fault!
Your, your booze
bill, Mom?
Is that what was
pilling up?
What did
you say?
You don't think
I notice?
What?
You're probably why
I don't have a father.
What?
What?
Hey, not fair,
uh-uh.
Look, I know
things
have been really
hard lately
and it's been hard
for you to make friends,
but you will make
friends, you will,
and things will
get better,
I promise
you.
You and I are
all we have.
So, can't
we just...
Please, just let's
just cut each other
a little
slack.
Can we just
do that?
Because it's really
hard to be your mother
and your
father.
Well, maybe you
should stop trying.
Oh,
that's...
Something.
What's happening
to us?
You got
cash, man?
Please, God, take
care of him.
Hey.
honey
Home and it's
still light out.
What's the occasion?
I wanted to make
dinner for my
sarcastic yet
wonderful son.
I hope you're
hungry, 'cause
I'm going all
out here.
Can you set
the table?
'Where.-'re
you going?
To watch
T.V.
Honey, I really wanna
talk to you.
We haven't talked
in a long time,
and I have some stuff
to discuss with you.
Could you set
the table?
You know, I've,
I've been having
these headaches
lately,
and I had some tests
ta ken and...
Anyway, I, I wanted to talk
to you about your father.
I know you're really
confused about him,
and then I think
it's time--
Confused?
What?
Confused?
How, how am
I confused, Mom?
I've never
had a father.
How is that
confusing?
I just think that you
should know that...
Well, your father
and I, he was--
I know what
happened.
You met a guy when
you were on vacation
and nine months later
you ended up with me.
I didn't end
up with you.
I had a choice
and I chose you.
I was
a mistake.
You were not
a mistake.
Don't ever
say that.
You were not
a mistake.
I don't wanna have this
conversation, okay?
It's
stupid.
Well, wait,
Caleb!
Caleb, I found
pot in your room.
What are you doing going
through my stuff?
What are you
doing with pot?
Who
cares?
Where did
you get it?
Mom, why does
it matter?
Look, I have a pot
dealer, okay?
It helps me get away
from like this
little perfect world
that we live in,
and you do the same thing
with your stupid pills.
My pills are
for my headaches.
They're prescribed
medication.
Pot is illegal.
Caleb, don't walk
away from me.
I'm your
mother.
Then why don't you
start acting like it?
What is
this?
Who are
you?
I don't
even know
who you are
anymore.
Well, the feeling's
mutual.
Do you remember we used
to do stuff together, Mom?
Do you
remember that?
Do you think I not know
about the liquor
you hide in
the cabinets?
Ever since you've
started to drink,
you've never
been the same.
You are such
a hypocrite.
I'm
sorry.
I'm
sorry.
I hate
you.
Honey?
Caleb!
Open this door
right now!
Open this door
right now!
I need to tell
you something.
Open
it!
Caleb, open
this door!
Open
Up!
Open this
door!
Honey.
Oh.
Mom?
Mom?
Hey. hey.
wake up.
Mom!
Oh my God,
what's wrong?
Mom.
How long is
she, uh...
A coma can
last a day
or much,
much longer,
but she can
hear you.
Well, Denise, you look
beautiful as usual.
Thank you,
Mr. Sanders.
Pilot here
yet?
Yes, he's out
preflighting the plane.
Great.
There's fresh
coffee.
Why don't you go
out and check.
Make sure
the Wi-Fi's working.
Yes,
sir.
So, Santa
Barbara?
Yes, Santa
Barbara.
Business
or pleasure?
What do
you think?
That's
too bad.
Are we ever gonna
have that dinner
you promised
me?
Ah, sorry, this new
building's got me
working around
the clock.
Well, all work
and no play--
Makes Jack a very,
very wealthy boy.
I'll tell you what,
Denise, um,
Saturday night, eight
o'clock, you busy?
:3:.
Great, I will
see you there.
Okay-
Wait,
where?
I don't
know.
Pick
it.
Text
me.
No.
Make it
work.
Yeah,I know that's
what you do, so do it.
Bye.
Good
morning.
Hello,
Stu pack.
The usual,
Mr. Sanders?
Yes, Tennille,
please.
And for you,
Mr. Stupack?
Uh, just
an ice tea.
Okay, I'll
be right back.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
Okay, so we decided
to put the staircase
here on the engineer's
recommendation.
Engineer's
recommendation?
Oh, he wouldn't sign
off on the project
unless we put
it there.
It's no
good.
You set up a meeting
with that engineer.
I already
tried.
He's
booked.
The staircase goes
where I say it goes.
That's it,
end of story.
Okay, I'll
get on it.
Good.
Architecture used to be
about beauty, functionality.
If it's not beautiful,
then why are we doing it?
I used to
be an artist.
I don't go running
around telling people,
but I had not
a dime to my name.
I was always paint
splattered,
and I was
really...
And one day
I was walking downtown,
and I realized what
good, really,
is a painting
if there's
no wall to hang
it on?
How's our usual
coming, Tennille?
It's coming,
sir.
Just one
ice cub.
I hear a rumor
it turns to water.
Yes, sir,
I know.
Captain and Tennille.
Thank
you.
Anything else
for you, sir?
No, that's
it.
Just get us
to Santa Barbara.
You got
it.
Thank
you.
Mr. Jones.
Sorry to wake
you, Mr. Jones.
Caleb.
Call me
Caleb.
Caleb, I think
it'd be a good idea
if you went home
and got some rest.
How much longer
until she's better?
Too soon to tell
right now.
She could be in this state
for a little while.
I promise I'll let you know
if there's any change.
Right now she needs
to get some rest
and so
do you.
I know I'm
not family,
but if you need
anything, call me.
Don't get
into trouble.
Oh!
Dude, you're
late!
Hey, I was editing
your last video.
Oh, I was
ripping, right?
You know
it.
There
you go.
Jerry, get us
a few beers, man.
You got
it, bro.
Hey, hey, I told
you to stop
with the "bro" stuff,
alright?
I'm sorry,
man.
Yeah, don't let
that happen again.
You got
it.
Yeah, hey, can
I have one?
I don't
think so.
Okay, I'll just, um, kick
it right here then.
Joey, here
you go, man.
Nah, I'm
good.
I'm just
gonna...
It's
cool.
No, you're gonna
open that
and you're gonna
drink it.
Okay-
Oh,
man.
Alright, down
to business, huh?
Wow.
Very
funny.
Who, who
we got?
Seriously,
who we got?
Any
prospects?
What's
going on?
This new guy
named Caleb.
What's
up, man?
Yo.
Box is
too full.
Wouldn't
fit.
Than ks.
Ouch.
Excuse
me.
I'm here to see
Mr. Sandco.
You mean
Mr. Sanders?
Yeah,
whatever.
Name?
Caleb.
Okay, um-
I'm sorry,
but unless you have
an appointment
with Mr. Sanders,
I can't--
He's a very
busy man.
Will you just tell
him I'm here?
Yeah, I'm
sorry, sir.
I have a Caleb
here to see you.
Oh, no,
no, no.
Um, he's
just a...
I'm his
son.
Tell
him.
Sir, he,
um, says.
He says he's
your son.
Yes,
sir.
Sorry, he's
about to step
into a really
important meeting,
so, um, he asked that I get
your telephone number.
My phone
number?
Are you
serious?
Sir, I'm
so sorry.
Hold all
my calls.
Listen, I'm really
busy here.
So, what I think
we should do is
I think we should
plan a time where
we can really
sit and talk.
I'll take you
to dinner.
You name
the place.
My
treat.
Wow,
that is awfully
nice of you.
Why don't you go ahead
and just take your meeting,
'cause I don't know what
I'm doing here anyway.
Wait.
No, see I spent eighteen
years waiting, Jack.
Eighteen.
It's no wonder she never
told me about you.
Then how did
you find me?
By accident.
She knows
you're here?
The last time I checked
she was in a coma.
What
happened?
Do you
care?
Do I care?
Yes, of course,
I care.
I care.
Cancer.
Uh.
Listen, I'm, uh,
I'm, I'm, I'm sorry.
Uh, if there's
anything I can do.
If you need
me to--
A little late
for help.
Just a little
late for that.
Listen, son,
your mother--
Do not call
me son, okay?
Never call
me that!
Please keep your voice
down, alright?
This is
nothing...
I'm
sorry.
I--
Left.
You
left.
You see, I'm what society
refers to as a bastard.
You know what
that makes you?
Uh-huh,
never mind.
Here.
You can
keep these.
She worked two jobs so she
never had to cash those,
and there is no way that
I'm gonna cash 'em now.
I know she never
cashed the checks.
She never cashed
a check,
but I kept writing
the checks.
I wrote
those checks.
Nice move,
Jack.
Why.
huh?
Why?
To make you feel better
about yourself?
No.
Forget
it.
Forget
me.
Forget
her.
Caleb.
Stay here, we need
to talk this through.
I've got more important
things to do.
Dear
Beth,
I don't know how to say
what I wanna say,
except to just
say it.
You know how much
I love you,
and someday even
want to marry you,
but I'm just not ready
to be a father right now.
I was offered an internship
at a great architectural firm
in Boston, and it's
a great opportunity for me.
I know you'll make
the right choice.
You always
do.
Love,
Jack."
Nice combo,
bro.
Oh, Ryder, what's
up, buddy?
What's up,
Tim.
Good to see
you, man.
You should come skate
the bowl with us.
Yeah, let's
do it.
Actually, you
know what?
I'll meet you
over there.
Right
on.
See you
then.
Joey, is that
the guy?
Yeah.
Yeah, that's
him.
Go follow
him.
Alright.
Hey.
Caleb.
Caleb, wait
up, man.
Hey, man,
wait up.
Wait
up.
What are you,
stalking me?
No, I'm sorry, I just,
I really need to talk
to you about
something.
It's
important.
It better
be good.
Do you wanna make
a lot of cash?
Yeah, that usually involves
something illegal.
No, dude,
Skate Down.
Skate
Down.
Lame.
If you
win it,
sponsors will
hear about it.
I'll get
sponsored.
You really need
to do this.
You have no idea
what I need to do.
You're just a geek
who runs around
with that stupid camera
that your daddy
probably
bought you,
filming skaters that
you wish you could be.
Get
lost.
Hi.
Hi.
I'm, I'm
so sorry.
The meeting ran
very, very long.
You look
beautiful.
Thank
you.
Don't
worry.
I ordered us
a bottle of wine.
Terrific.
I hope you
like it.
I'm sure
I will,
and I could use a little
bit of that right now.
Here's to a wonderful
evening.
A wonderful
evening.
I'm glad we finally
got to do this.
Yes.
Yes?
Bill, you need
to stay there
and get it
done tonight.
I understand
that, yes.
Kobayashi doesn't need
it 'til Wednesday,
but I want Kobayashi
to be happy.
When Kobayashi is happy,
then I am happy.
When I'm happy, you
still have a job.
Yes.
Bill, I'm
at dinner,
and I really don't
wanna come over there
and hold
your hand.
I'm
sorry.
Alright.
I'm on
my way.
I am so
sorry.
I, I, uh,
it's...
It's
fine.
It's
complicated.
Listen, I promise
I'll make it up to you.
Okay-
Okay?
Mm-hm.
I'll take care
of the wine.
No, no,
I'll--
It's fine,
really.
She's still
in serious condition.
She's fading
in and out, okay?
So, be
patient.
You can only see her
for a few minutes.
Caleb, light
conversation only.
Okay-
Mom?
Mom, can you
hear me?
Hi,
honey
How are
you?
I'm
good.
I'm...
How are
you?
Did you hear from any
of those art schools yet?
Not
yet.
Make sure that you tell
me when you do, okay?
I will.
I met
him.
What's that,
honey?
I said I love
you, Mom.
I love
you, too.
So
much.
So
much.
Yo, what's
up, man?
What's up,
buddy?
Are we
all set?
You know
it.
Who we
got?
Just a bunch of kooks
from somewhere else.
Man, we
got this.
What about
the new kid?
Your boy Joey got this,
man, you know that.
He's the man,
right?
Right, well,
let's see it.
Hit him
up.
Hello?
What up,
man?
When's the footage
gonna be ready?
Yeah, dude, I'm
just finishing up
your video now,
and I'll move
on to Caleb's
footage next.
Good,
good.
I wanna see how good
this guy really is.
For sure, man, I'll,
I'll bring it over
as soon as
I'm done.
Good, and, Joey, you
make sure he shows up
for this
thing.
You got
it.
Alright, talk
to you later.
Bye-bye.
Let's
go.
Come
on.
And that means
no surfing.
Have you ever watched
him surf, David?
Yo.
Hey, you're
here finally.
Yeah.
What's
up?
Skate
Down.
What
about it?
Tomorrow night Ryder
wants to challenge you.
Who's
Ryder?
He's the king
of Skate Down.
If you beat him,
you get sponsored.
That
simple.
Yeah, well, I don't
think I can do it.
What,
why not?
My mom's in
the hospital.
You know, the winner
gets 3,000 bucks.
Hello?
I'll be right
there.
Hey!
Oh,
man.
I'm
in.
Are you
serious?
Good,
man!
Yes, yes,
alright.
So, where's
it at?
Um, I don't
know.
They let us know
about an hour beforehand.
Okay-
Oh, um,
yeah.
One more thing
I forgot to mention.
It costs four
bills to get in.
Four hundred
dollars?
Sorry.
How am
I supposed to...
I gotta
go.
Sorry for calling
you a geek.
I didn't
mean it.
Where you
going?
Come
on.
Okay-
What're
you doin'?
What's it look
like I'm doing?
It looks like you don't
know what you're doing.
Well, you think you
could do better?
Dude, I forged more notes
in my senior year
than my mom will
ever know.
I like
the confidence.
Watch
the skill.
You're making
me nervous.
You're making me
nervous, man.
Huh?
That's pretty
good.
Ah, I get
ten percent.
Yeah,
if I win.
When you
when.
Come on, let's show
'em what you got.
To the bank.
To the bank.
Excuse
me.
Are you
family?
What?
Oh, I'm
3...
We share
a son.
Caleb?
Great
kid.
Thank
you.
I'm, uh, I'm Jack,
Jack Sanders.
Dr. Sheldon.
What, what
happened?
She suffered a major
brain hemorrhage,
and because of the tumor
things got--
Tumor?
Is it
operable?
We don't
know yet.
Is Caleb aware
of all this?
My
God.
Okay, well,
there it is.
Um, I want you
to make sure
that she has the very
best of care.
Whatever she needs,
whenever she needs it.
That's...
What?
I'm afraid that
her insurance
doesn't cover
a majority
of the work that
we've already done.
I don't care about her
insurance, alright?
I will take care
of the bill.
I want her to have
the very best of care.
Whatever she needs,
whenever she needs it.
Do you
understand?
Yes,
sir.
Okay, and I'll have
my secretary call up
and she'll take
care of all
the paper
work.
Oh.
Thank
you.
You
bet.
I don't wanna
hear it.
This is the third
time this week you've
pushed the appointment
with the developers.
Yeah.
Do you think anybody
really cares
about perfection
anymore?
Perfection?
Yes,
perfection.
I don't understand how
you mean that, sir.
Come on
up here.
Look out
this window.
Tell me what
you see.
Buildings.
Yes, those
are buildings,
but what would
the city look like
if those buildings
were all
just four walls
propped up
with an occasional
window here and there?
What would it
look like then?
I don't
know.
It would
look ugly.
Now granted you have
to squint your eyes
every now and again
to be able to see it,
but out there
is beauty.
What's out
there is art.
Art is
passion.
If you don't
have passion,
you should just
stay out of it.
I'll set up the meetings
for early next week.
You wanted
to see me?
Yeah, have
a seat.
Bill, we have
another problem.
Jack, I checked every
inch of those prints,
and I know
they're ready.
I know
it.
Oh, the prints
are fine.
The prints have
been approved.
You did a really good
job on the prints.
What's
the problem?
The problem is the client
wants to change the layout.
The Kobayashi
building?
Oh, they can't
do that.
That project's
almost finished.
Plus, it's gonna
cost another what?
Hundred grand for
a new set of prints?
Which just happens
to be my favorite part.
That means we have to get
started right away.
Right
away?
Yeah, right
away.
As in
now.
Go get your
Stuff.
It's almost six o'clock
and I promised my son
I'd make his
game tonight.
Your son's
baseball game?
Yeah, he's
in the playoffs.
And what
exactly
do you think
this is, Bill?
Hm?
The Kobayashi account
happens to be one
of our biggest
accounts.
Do I have to remind you
that I've given up
everything in my entire
life in order to be
in the position
I'm in today,
and I dragged
you
right along
beside me?
Your son's little
baseball game
is not part
of the equation.
You need
to prioritize.
This is way more
important than that.
What?
No.
No?
No, it's
not.
You know what's
important, Jack?
Let me take a wild
stab at this, Bill.
What's important might
be your career.
You listen to me
for a second.
I gave you
an opportunity,
an opportunity that
a lot people
would've
killed for.
Now, you have an obligation
to this company,
and you, young man,
you owe me.
Okay, you're
right.
I do have an obligation
to this company,
and I prove that every
day that I am here,
but I also have an obligation
to my family, Jack,
and I'm not gonna
let anything
interfere
with that.
Including
this job.
You walk out that
door, Bill,
and it is over
for you.
Everything you have
ever worked for.
And what is that
everything, Jack?
Hm?
Houses on the beach,
luxury vacations,
your fancy
Corvette?
I used to think
like you.
Money, success,
all I ever wanted,
but you
know what?
I have
barely seen
my family since
the promotion,
and that
is...
I am
prioritizing.
My family-
They are the
equation, Jack.
They're
everything
I really feel sorry
for you, Jack.
I really do.
Alright, bring
it in.
Looks like that new
kid's not gonna show up.
Let's get this
thing started.
What's up man?
I thought you said he
was gonna be here.
That's what
Joey said.
Well, he'd better be
for Joey's sake.
This guy's
weak.
Hey wait up,
wait up.
I'm here.
Luke, get his
money.
He's got it,
he's got it.
Bring the
money?
Give it
to Joey.
Are you serious
right now?
You don't
trust me?
Joey holds
the money.
Wow, man.
Don't lose
it, papa.
Me?
Never.
Alright,
listen up.
Roberto?
Alright everybody got the
course memorized?
Yeah.
Alright let's
do this.
Let's get this
started!
Ready?
Three, two, One, go!
What is this?
Well I was on the way
home from my beat,
and I ran into him and his
knucklehead friends.
So let's get him
on trespassing
and felony
vandalism.
Okay, step
over here.
A seat right
here.
Go ahead and
dial nine
and whatever number
you need to call.
I don't have anyone
to call.
Well then, you're going
to be staying here.
Wait.
Wait, wait, wait,
I have someone I
can call.
Well then go ahead and dial
nine and your number then.
How much was
my bail?
Don't worry
about it.
I'll pay
you back.
Yeah.
Is this how you
spend your days, Caleb?
Hmm?
Not always.
Sometimes I like to,
I like to rob liquor stores.
This is serious.
Alright, it's very
very serious.
You now have
a record.
Congratulations,
you--
Wow.
Wow, all of a sudden
you care.
It's cool how
that happens,
Just like that.
What is going
on with you?
The sergeant
called me,
the sergeant said
that the charges
were trespassing
and vandalism?
Really?
Vandalism and
trespassing?
That's great.
What is going
on with you?
What do you think
is going on?
I have no idea or
I wouldn't be asking.
What is it?
We're getting
evicted.
Look until a couple
of days ago,
you were just--
What?
I was what, another bill for
your accountant to pay?
Can I finish a
sentence please?
You haven't even gone
to see her.
I--
It doesn't matter.
Just, pull over,
please?
Pull over,
I want to go.
Fine I'll
pull over.
Thank you would have
been really nice.
Thanks
a lot.
I can't believe your parents
let you party here.
Yeah well my stepdad's
playing golf,
my mom's probably passed
out on the couch.
You a beer man?
No.
So it's a
bummer, huh?
About your boy
Caleb getting arrested.
Ah, well, who says
he's my boy?
Man you would have
destroyed him
if the cops didn't
show up.
I don't
know, man.
What'd you
say?
What, no, I was
just saying,
I was saying
that he...
You guys were
both ripping.
It's cool man,
it's cool.
Yo, you want me to
take care of--
No, I got him.
No, I heard what
you said.
And you know
what?
And you're
right.
Are you
serious--
He's right.
Are you kidding
me right now?
I got to know
who's better.
You're gonna just let
him slide like that?
Joey, come
here.
You're gonna get him
to do it again.
I don't know if I
can do that,
I have no idea if he
would want to...
I mean he just got picked
up but the police
And I don't know if I can,
he's the cops got... okay.
Gonna get him to do
it again, right?
Right?
Okay-
Joey I can't quite
hear you.
Alright, I'll get him
to do it again.
Okay-
Fine.
We are friends,
Joey, huh?
Let's keep it
that way.
You make it
happen, friend.
What do you think
you're doing?
Going to
skate.
I don't
think so.
The only reason I
let you hang out here
is because my mom
married your dad.
This is not
your ramp.
And we'll never
be bros, huh?
You get it?
Yeah, got--
Get out
of here.
Tight.
Ah, yes, can I speak
to a Mr. Samuels?
Caleb Jones.
Than ks.
Hi, yeah, Mr. Samuels
this is Caleb Jones,
I live at, listen we're
having a hard time
paying our rent
this month and...
Wait, what do you
mean, who--
who?
Yeah, no
that's okay.
Yeah, thanks
anyway.
I don't know how
to say this, Beth.
Time, I don't
know how.
It's been what,
almost twenty years?
It seems
impossible.
So much has changed
and yet I,
I never stopped
loving you.
Ah, Caleb he's
a great kid
and I think he hates
me right now.
And I don't really
blame him
because I kind
of hate myself
a lot of
the time.
Oh, the mistakes
I've made, Beth.
I wish I...
Wish it hadn't taken
this to bring us together.
Please forgive me.
Beth I am so sorry
for not being there for you,
and not being
there for Caleb.
What are you
doing here?
I just
came, um...
If you want me to
leave I'll leave.
Say the word.
How is
she?
No change.
I'm going to get
some coffee.
You want some
coffee?
I'll get you
a cup.
I'll have
a water.
Coming right
up.
Mom, I am so
sorry for everything.
Everything
I know, I know that
everything you did
was to protect
me.
I know that.
I just,
I just want you
to wake up.
Please.
Please
wake up.
Please forgive
me.
For the bible does
tell us all,
as being Christians,
that to be absent
from this body,
means to be present
with Him.
And we know in
our hearts,
That Bethany is
with Him today.
Now cherishing the memories
that are forever precious.
Sustained by a faith that
is stronger than death,
And comforted by a hope of a
life that shall endless be.
All that
is mortal,
Of our beloved
Bethany,
We therefore
commit,
To this final
resting place.
In these beautiful
surroundings.
In the assurance that if this
earthly tin of our body,
being dissolved, we have a
building from God,
Not made
with hands,
but one that
will return
to the dust from
which it came.
Let us bow in
prayer, please.
Lord Jesus we thank
You so much.
That we serve
a God,
That's infinite yet
here today.
And that You
care so much
about what's going
on in our hearts,
in our lives.
Caleb.
Caleb!
What?
What do
you want?
Where are
you going?
Away from
here.
What about your
mother's funeral?
I can't keep pretending
that you're my father.
Or that my mom's gonna
be home when I get there.
She's dead.
And I can't stop
thinking that
If you were there to
help she wouldn't be.
Okay you listen
to me a second.
A lovely woman is dead,
yes that's true,
But I loved
her too.
Okay and I'm sorry,
I wasn't there--
She deserves a lot
more from you than "sorry."
Jack.
I wish you two
had never met.
Hey.
Like it or not,
I'm your father.
No you're
not.
A father is someone who
takes care of his family,
who is there for his
family when they need him.
All you are is some guy that got
my mom pregnant and you left.
When I
was seven,
all the kids at school
had their dads come
and talk about
what they do.
And I told everyone
that my dad couldn't make it
because, because he was
an astronaut.
I have never forgot
that feeling,
I just wanted
to disappear.
You've got no idea
what you've lost.
I think
I do.
And I have to
live with that,
every day of my life
because now,
it's too late.
And you believe me, all that
hatred, all that anger
you feel inside toward me I
feel it toward myself tenfold.
Tenfold.
I know I
made mistakes.
I know l
said things
and I know that I can't take
those things back,
but you are a man and I am
asking you,
as a man to please dig inside
yourself and see if maybe
you just can
forgive me.
Give me a shot,
give me a chance
One chance.
What does the Lord say about
forgiveness?
And Peter came
to him and asked,
Lord, how many times
should I forgive someone
who has sinned
against me?
Seven times?
And the Lord said no,
not seven times.
But seventy
times seven.
Now is the time to confess
your sins and ask forgiveness
before it's
too late.
God is good.
Is he Ralf?
Is God good?
God is
always good.
My mom's
dead.
How good
can he be?
What do
you want?
I want my
money back.
I ain't got
your money.
Yeah?
Where's Ryder?
I don't know, he's somewhere,
he's around, I don't know.
Well tell him
I want my money back.
I don't even know why
you're stressing,
you would have lost
it anyways, so,
just chill man.
Tell Ryder, I'm gonna
get my money back.
Yo, you don't belong
out here, alright?
Go back to where
you belong, son.
That's
right, punk.
Come on.
Where'd you keep
this at, Mom?
Why would you
do this to me?
Did I do something
to deserve this?
I want
to die.
See what your plan
is for me now, God.
Caleb?
Caleb?
Are you
here?
Caleb?
Caleb?
Hey!
Caleb,
No, no, no, no,
Caleb, hey!
Caleb, hey,
come on!
Wake up, son!
Caleb!
Doctor Sheldon,
this is Jack Sanders,
Caleb's father.
Listen, I'm afraid that Caleb
might have gotten into
some of his
mother's medication
and I would like you
to take a look at him,
because I'm afraid that he
might have overdosed.
I don't know what it was,
but it was only supposed
to be one every
four hours,
and he took a whole
lot more than that.
If you don't mind it's kind
of a sensitive issue.
I'd like you to come to
my house if you don't mind.
Thank you.
Just pumped
his stomach,
He's doing
fine, now.
Vitals are
strong.
He just needs to
get some sleep.
Doc, I found your
cell number
on that card in
his back pocket,
so, can we just,
keep this between
you and I?
Yeah.
He's been
through a lot.
I'm happy to
have helped.
He has, look,
I can't...
I can't thank
you enough.
What--
Take good care
of your son.
Well good morning,
sunshine.
Or should I say
good late afternoon?
Look I got you
a nice,
well, now cold,
greasy cheeseburger.
Great for
a hangover.
Come on down, I'll stick
it in the microwave.
Ah.
Forty-five
minute shower.
You've obviously never paid
a water bill in your life.
Have a seat.
How you feeling?
I feel like,
like a dinosaur
bit my head.
I like that.
That's a
good one.
I like it,
I'm using that.
Can I ask you
a question?
Yeah.
Go ahead,
shoot
Why didn't
you want me?
I was young,
I was stupid.
And I'm
very sorry.
Where's the burger?
I ate it.
You serious?
No, it's in
the microwave.
Heated it up
three times,
it's probably hard
as a rock.
I'll eat anything
right now.
What's that
supposed to mean?
Think that's
really gonna help?
I didn't know anybody knew
about this spot.
They don't
man.
I'm Brian.
Caleb.
So you want to
skate or what?
No, man, I kind of
just wanted to be...
To be alone?
I know how
that goes,
I know how
you feel.
Oh you
think so?
Yeah.
Been to plenty of spots just
like this back home.
I go skate there
all the time.
All by myself,
all alone.
Where's home?
Liverpool,
back in England.
You know when I was
going through some stuff,
the challenges of life,
the things that
I tried to drink away or party
away or smoke away perhaps,
but that never
really helped.
Well then
what helps?
Take it
easy, man.
Good talking
to you Caleb.
Yo.
Thought you
wanted to skate?
Thought you wanted
to be alone?
Grab your board, let's go,
let's go skate.
Your father will not
forgive your sins.
Dear Caleb,
If you are
reading this,
my prayers have
been answered.
I know growing up
without a father
has been very
hard for you
and I know I haven't
always been the best mother.
But I've always tried to do
what I thought was best for you.
I love you
so much,
that I thought if I
made you believe
that your father and
I were a one time encounter
that you would
hurt less.
I know now that I was
wrong for that,
and I'm very sorry.
The truth is, that
I loved your father,
and I still do,
and you were created
from that love.
So I hope you
can find it
in your heart
some day to forgive me.
I love you.
Mom.
Caleb?
Hey Ralf.
Why do you
do this?
Do what?
This, why do you,
why do you live
like this?
It enables me to spread
the word of God.
What about
your family?
It was Easter
Sunday.
Me and my wife and
my daughter were going
on a three day trip to visit
my mother in law for Easter.
Do you like my
dress, daddy?
It's beautiful,
sweetheart.
Are we ready to
go to grandma's?
Yeah!
It's my
secretary,
she wouldn't page me unless
it was really important.
Honey, you promised no
work till we get back.
My secretary
called and
I forgot to sign
off on a case
that had to be postmarked
the next day.
I had to go to
the office.
So I sent my wife and my
daughter to go ahead.
They never
made it.
Drunk driver
crossed the line.
Hit 'em
head on.
I should have
been driving.
My daughter would be
twenty-two today.
After that I
just gave up.
I couldn't accept
the fact
that I'd never
see them again.
Never hold my wife or
hear my daughter say
Daddy, I
love you.
Sol crawled into
a bottle and took
whatever pills I could
get my hands on,
What happened to
the driver?
He got three years
for manslaughter.
I hated that man more than
anything else in the world.
I wished every day
that the same thing
would happen to
his family.
Till one day,
I realized that
all that hate
was never going to
bring 'em back.
And it was slowly
killing me.
So what'd
you do?
I forgave him.
It's time for you to
forgive yourself.
Sup?
I'm really sorry
about your mom.
Than ks.
What're you gonna do
about Ryder?
What am I supposed
to do?
You got to do
something, man.
Why?
What's the point
of it?
Well he keeps...
Saying...
What?
What happened
to your lip?
Did Ryder
do that?
Man this has
got to stop.
Tell Ryder
I'm in.
But we do
it my way.
The skate
park.
Sorry.
Big day,
Jack.
You alright?
Huh?
What, uh, yeah.
Yes, I'm
fine.
'Cause if you're concerned
about the meeting today
with the inspector,
it's not--
No, not concerned,
not concerned at all.
In fact I think your plan
is just great.
Great.
You know,
a very wise
man once told me,
in fact he was standing right
about where you are now,
that his family
was more important
than his job.
And I could never
seem to wrap
my mind around
that until today.
So I would like
to thank you.
For accepting
my apology,
and for coming
back to the firm.
You're welcome,
Jack.
I got
to go.
What the...
what about
the meeting?
I've got something far more
important than that meeting.
You have a good
day, Bill.
Enjoy it,
partner.
Okay-
Hey, Ryder!
Hosoi.
Sup buddy
huh? '
No, no,
no, no.
What's the
problem?
You think the only reason I
sponsor you is because
you're some
great skateboarder?
I don't know what
you're talking about.
Man if you search deep
down in your heart, Ryder,
you'll discover why l sponsored
you in the first place.
Man, these kids.
Yep, what's it going
to benefit them
if they gain the
whole world?
They forfeit
their own souls.
Yo, Joey.
Hey, JOEY-
Where's your
boy?
He'll be
here.
Yeah, I hope he
doesn't chicken out.
Yo, made
it.
Hey where
you been?
Had to fix
my board.
Is your
boy ready?
Yeah man,
I'm ready.
You sure?
Yeah.
It's trick
for trick.
If someone misses
a trick,
the other skater gets
to choose the next trick.
Clear?
YEP -
Okay-
Alright,
flip a coin,
see who
goes first.
Who calls?
I'll call
it.
Heads.
Yeah.
Heads.
Ryder goes
first.
I get first
trick.
Let's see if you
can keep up.
Let's see.
Yeah.
Come on,
man.
What's going
on, man?
Dude, I cracked
my trucks.
It's
over.
What?
Is that
it?
Huh, you
giving up?
Oh man, you're
such a baby.
Don't listen
to him, man,
You got
to try.
Caleb.
And you
know what?
Chill.
Maybe it's time
you tried this.
So what are
you gonna do?
Hardflip
backlip.
You serious?
Do you really think
now's the time
to be doing something
you've never done before?
Now's the
perfect time.
Alright.
Kill it.
It's another day
in paradise.
Ain't this
the life?
Yo!
Dude!
Why you
filming for?
Do you know how much
this thing costs?
I don't like
to be filmed.
What?
Hey, that was
pretty sick.
How come I've never
seen you around?
I'm around, I just don't
like the park too much.
Just don't film
me anymore, okay?
You don't want
a video?
Nope.
Dude, if you
had a video,
people could check
out your mad skills.
I could hook
you up.
The number one skate
video on YouTube, mine.
Wow.
That's
awesome.
Hey, think
about it.
Hosoi, hey. man,
what'; up?
So, you know
that kid?
Nah, I just,
I just met him.
That kid is
really good.
Yeah, he
rips it up.
Yeah.
Alright, man,
take it easy.
See you around,
man.
What's up,
Zach?
What's gain'
on, man?
How you
doing?
Good.
Check it out, your
friend's back.
Oh.
Hey, you want
to have some fun?
Let's
do it.
Yeah, little
bro.
What's for lunch,
old man?
Food is
a blessing.
Whatever.
Ha-ha-ha!
Nice.
I forgive
you.
Save
it.
Later.
We all need
forgiveness.
Thank
you.
I'm
Ralf.
Mom?
Food in
the oven.
Love,
Mom.
Yes, yes, this
is Bethany Jones.
Well, well,
okay, yes.
Can you just tell
me over the phone?
Thank
you.
God.
Jasmine?
Yes.
Delivery for
Jack Sanders.
Thank
you.
Where's
Stupack?
Stupack?
He's not
here.
What do you mean
he's not here?
He had a family
emergency.
Why wasn't
I told?
He said he'd
be back shortly.
Who exactly is it that
signs your check?
You,
sir.
Yeah, that'd
be me.
How long ago
did he leave?
Maybe two
hours ago.
Get him on
the phone.
Tell him I need
him in my office
in thirty
minutes or...
Just, just my office,
thirty minutes.
Mr. Stupack, Mr. Sanders
needs you back
in the office
immediately.
What?
Oh,
Bill.
So happy you
could join us.
Come
on in.
Shut
the door.
I'm really sorry
about that.
My wife had an accident
on the floor--
Tell me, what,
what is this?
That is the Childer's
building.
Uh, I pulled all
the permits last week.
You
did?
Uh-huh.
So, tell me what does,
what does that read?
Uh, quarter
inch.
Yeah, and how
about that?
What does
that read?
Half
inch.
You proofed
these plans?
Yes, I don't
know how this--
I'm not interested
in how this happened.
What I'm interested
in is happy clients.
I will get on
it right away.
Yes, you
will.
Now, the city expects
corrected plans
no later then
nine o'clock.
Tomorrow morning,
Jack, that's--
That's what,
Bill?
That's
what?
Unreasonable?
Impossible?
Which one is
it, Bill?
It's
neither.
I'm sorry, I will get
on it right away.
Bill!
You might want to take
these with you.
Caleb.
Caleb!
Caleb!
Caleb!
Caleb!
What?
Do you think you
could hear it?
I'm surprised
the neighbors
haven't
complained.
What?
Just wanted to talk
to you for a minute.
Well, I'm
busy.
You're too busy
for your own momma?
Please tell me
you didn't eat
a whole bag of chips
for dinner.
Okay,
I won't.
Did you hear back
from any of those
art schools
yet?
Nope.
What's
that?
Can
I see?
No, it's
nothing.
Come on,
let me see.
Mom,
stop.
Oh,
why?
You used to always
let me see.
What is with
you, huh?
It's not, it's
not finished.
I'm not going to show
you if it's not finished.
You're so talented
just like your...
$top
Oh, honey,
I know you,
you love
to skate.
I know.
I just wish you would
invest your time
into something that could
offer you a future, you know?
Something more
respectful.
Respectful?
You gotta
be kidding me.
What does
that mean?
Mom, skating is
my future, okay?
It's what's gonna take
me away from this place,
and when I go, I'm not,
I'm not coming back, Mom.
Is that what
you think?
No, no, that's
what I know.
I hate this
place, okay?
It sucks.
What's with
the attitude, huh?
I'm just trying
to talk to you.
Now you
wanna talk?
Mom, you're
never home.
I'm never home
because I'm out
working two jobs
to try to pay the rent
for this stupid place
that I barely can afford
and put food
on the table.
I mean, where do you
think this skateboard
came from,
huh?
You can go out
and get a job.
Why don't you try
getting a job?
Help
out.
Whatever.
Whatever.
Whatever,
okay.
Look, I am doing
the best I can.
Yeah,
well--
Yeah, well,
what, huh?
You think l wanted
to lose the house?
Is that what
you think?
The bills were
filling up.
It's not
my fault!
Your, your booze
bill, Mom?
Is that what was
pilling up?
What did
you say?
You don't think
I notice?
What?
You're probably why
I don't have a father.
What?
What?
Hey, not fair,
uh-uh.
Look, I know
things
have been really
hard lately
and it's been hard
for you to make friends,
but you will make
friends, you will,
and things will
get better,
I promise
you.
You and I are
all we have.
So, can't
we just...
Please, just let's
just cut each other
a little
slack.
Can we just
do that?
Because it's really
hard to be your mother
and your
father.
Well, maybe you
should stop trying.
Oh,
that's...
Something.
What's happening
to us?
You got
cash, man?
Please, God, take
care of him.
Hey.
honey
Home and it's
still light out.
What's the occasion?
I wanted to make
dinner for my
sarcastic yet
wonderful son.
I hope you're
hungry, 'cause
I'm going all
out here.
Can you set
the table?
'Where.-'re
you going?
To watch
T.V.
Honey, I really wanna
talk to you.
We haven't talked
in a long time,
and I have some stuff
to discuss with you.
Could you set
the table?
You know, I've,
I've been having
these headaches
lately,
and I had some tests
ta ken and...
Anyway, I, I wanted to talk
to you about your father.
I know you're really
confused about him,
and then I think
it's time--
Confused?
What?
Confused?
How, how am
I confused, Mom?
I've never
had a father.
How is that
confusing?
I just think that you
should know that...
Well, your father
and I, he was--
I know what
happened.
You met a guy when
you were on vacation
and nine months later
you ended up with me.
I didn't end
up with you.
I had a choice
and I chose you.
I was
a mistake.
You were not
a mistake.
Don't ever
say that.
You were not
a mistake.
I don't wanna have this
conversation, okay?
It's
stupid.
Well, wait,
Caleb!
Caleb, I found
pot in your room.
What are you doing going
through my stuff?
What are you
doing with pot?
Who
cares?
Where did
you get it?
Mom, why does
it matter?
Look, I have a pot
dealer, okay?
It helps me get away
from like this
little perfect world
that we live in,
and you do the same thing
with your stupid pills.
My pills are
for my headaches.
They're prescribed
medication.
Pot is illegal.
Caleb, don't walk
away from me.
I'm your
mother.
Then why don't you
start acting like it?
What is
this?
Who are
you?
I don't
even know
who you are
anymore.
Well, the feeling's
mutual.
Do you remember we used
to do stuff together, Mom?
Do you
remember that?
Do you think I not know
about the liquor
you hide in
the cabinets?
Ever since you've
started to drink,
you've never
been the same.
You are such
a hypocrite.
I'm
sorry.
I'm
sorry.
I hate
you.
Honey?
Caleb!
Open this door
right now!
Open this door
right now!
I need to tell
you something.
Open
it!
Caleb, open
this door!
Open
Up!
Open this
door!
Honey.
Oh.
Mom?
Mom?
Hey. hey.
wake up.
Mom!
Oh my God,
what's wrong?
Mom.
How long is
she, uh...
A coma can
last a day
or much,
much longer,
but she can
hear you.
Well, Denise, you look
beautiful as usual.
Thank you,
Mr. Sanders.
Pilot here
yet?
Yes, he's out
preflighting the plane.
Great.
There's fresh
coffee.
Why don't you go
out and check.
Make sure
the Wi-Fi's working.
Yes,
sir.
So, Santa
Barbara?
Yes, Santa
Barbara.
Business
or pleasure?
What do
you think?
That's
too bad.
Are we ever gonna
have that dinner
you promised
me?
Ah, sorry, this new
building's got me
working around
the clock.
Well, all work
and no play--
Makes Jack a very,
very wealthy boy.
I'll tell you what,
Denise, um,
Saturday night, eight
o'clock, you busy?
:3:.
Great, I will
see you there.
Okay-
Wait,
where?
I don't
know.
Pick
it.
Text
me.
No.
Make it
work.
Yeah,I know that's
what you do, so do it.
Bye.
Good
morning.
Hello,
Stu pack.
The usual,
Mr. Sanders?
Yes, Tennille,
please.
And for you,
Mr. Stupack?
Uh, just
an ice tea.
Okay, I'll
be right back.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
Okay, so we decided
to put the staircase
here on the engineer's
recommendation.
Engineer's
recommendation?
Oh, he wouldn't sign
off on the project
unless we put
it there.
It's no
good.
You set up a meeting
with that engineer.
I already
tried.
He's
booked.
The staircase goes
where I say it goes.
That's it,
end of story.
Okay, I'll
get on it.
Good.
Architecture used to be
about beauty, functionality.
If it's not beautiful,
then why are we doing it?
I used to
be an artist.
I don't go running
around telling people,
but I had not
a dime to my name.
I was always paint
splattered,
and I was
really...
And one day
I was walking downtown,
and I realized what
good, really,
is a painting
if there's
no wall to hang
it on?
How's our usual
coming, Tennille?
It's coming,
sir.
Just one
ice cub.
I hear a rumor
it turns to water.
Yes, sir,
I know.
Captain and Tennille.
Thank
you.
Anything else
for you, sir?
No, that's
it.
Just get us
to Santa Barbara.
You got
it.
Thank
you.
Mr. Jones.
Sorry to wake
you, Mr. Jones.
Caleb.
Call me
Caleb.
Caleb, I think
it'd be a good idea
if you went home
and got some rest.
How much longer
until she's better?
Too soon to tell
right now.
She could be in this state
for a little while.
I promise I'll let you know
if there's any change.
Right now she needs
to get some rest
and so
do you.
I know I'm
not family,
but if you need
anything, call me.
Don't get
into trouble.
Oh!
Dude, you're
late!
Hey, I was editing
your last video.
Oh, I was
ripping, right?
You know
it.
There
you go.
Jerry, get us
a few beers, man.
You got
it, bro.
Hey, hey, I told
you to stop
with the "bro" stuff,
alright?
I'm sorry,
man.
Yeah, don't let
that happen again.
You got
it.
Yeah, hey, can
I have one?
I don't
think so.
Okay, I'll just, um, kick
it right here then.
Joey, here
you go, man.
Nah, I'm
good.
I'm just
gonna...
It's
cool.
No, you're gonna
open that
and you're gonna
drink it.
Okay-
Oh,
man.
Alright, down
to business, huh?
Wow.
Very
funny.
Who, who
we got?
Seriously,
who we got?
Any
prospects?
What's
going on?
This new guy
named Caleb.
What's
up, man?
Yo.
Box is
too full.
Wouldn't
fit.
Than ks.
Ouch.
Excuse
me.
I'm here to see
Mr. Sandco.
You mean
Mr. Sanders?
Yeah,
whatever.
Name?
Caleb.
Okay, um-
I'm sorry,
but unless you have
an appointment
with Mr. Sanders,
I can't--
He's a very
busy man.
Will you just tell
him I'm here?
Yeah, I'm
sorry, sir.
I have a Caleb
here to see you.
Oh, no,
no, no.
Um, he's
just a...
I'm his
son.
Tell
him.
Sir, he,
um, says.
He says he's
your son.
Yes,
sir.
Sorry, he's
about to step
into a really
important meeting,
so, um, he asked that I get
your telephone number.
My phone
number?
Are you
serious?
Sir, I'm
so sorry.
Hold all
my calls.
Listen, I'm really
busy here.
So, what I think
we should do is
I think we should
plan a time where
we can really
sit and talk.
I'll take you
to dinner.
You name
the place.
My
treat.
Wow,
that is awfully
nice of you.
Why don't you go ahead
and just take your meeting,
'cause I don't know what
I'm doing here anyway.
Wait.
No, see I spent eighteen
years waiting, Jack.
Eighteen.
It's no wonder she never
told me about you.
Then how did
you find me?
By accident.
She knows
you're here?
The last time I checked
she was in a coma.
What
happened?
Do you
care?
Do I care?
Yes, of course,
I care.
I care.
Cancer.
Uh.
Listen, I'm, uh,
I'm, I'm, I'm sorry.
Uh, if there's
anything I can do.
If you need
me to--
A little late
for help.
Just a little
late for that.
Listen, son,
your mother--
Do not call
me son, okay?
Never call
me that!
Please keep your voice
down, alright?
This is
nothing...
I'm
sorry.
I--
Left.
You
left.
You see, I'm what society
refers to as a bastard.
You know what
that makes you?
Uh-huh,
never mind.
Here.
You can
keep these.
She worked two jobs so she
never had to cash those,
and there is no way that
I'm gonna cash 'em now.
I know she never
cashed the checks.
She never cashed
a check,
but I kept writing
the checks.
I wrote
those checks.
Nice move,
Jack.
Why.
huh?
Why?
To make you feel better
about yourself?
No.
Forget
it.
Forget
me.
Forget
her.
Caleb.
Stay here, we need
to talk this through.
I've got more important
things to do.
Dear
Beth,
I don't know how to say
what I wanna say,
except to just
say it.
You know how much
I love you,
and someday even
want to marry you,
but I'm just not ready
to be a father right now.
I was offered an internship
at a great architectural firm
in Boston, and it's
a great opportunity for me.
I know you'll make
the right choice.
You always
do.
Love,
Jack."
Nice combo,
bro.
Oh, Ryder, what's
up, buddy?
What's up,
Tim.
Good to see
you, man.
You should come skate
the bowl with us.
Yeah, let's
do it.
Actually, you
know what?
I'll meet you
over there.
Right
on.
See you
then.
Joey, is that
the guy?
Yeah.
Yeah, that's
him.
Go follow
him.
Alright.
Hey.
Caleb.
Caleb, wait
up, man.
Hey, man,
wait up.
Wait
up.
What are you,
stalking me?
No, I'm sorry, I just,
I really need to talk
to you about
something.
It's
important.
It better
be good.
Do you wanna make
a lot of cash?
Yeah, that usually involves
something illegal.
No, dude,
Skate Down.
Skate
Down.
Lame.
If you
win it,
sponsors will
hear about it.
I'll get
sponsored.
You really need
to do this.
You have no idea
what I need to do.
You're just a geek
who runs around
with that stupid camera
that your daddy
probably
bought you,
filming skaters that
you wish you could be.
Get
lost.
Hi.
Hi.
I'm, I'm
so sorry.
The meeting ran
very, very long.
You look
beautiful.
Thank
you.
Don't
worry.
I ordered us
a bottle of wine.
Terrific.
I hope you
like it.
I'm sure
I will,
and I could use a little
bit of that right now.
Here's to a wonderful
evening.
A wonderful
evening.
I'm glad we finally
got to do this.
Yes.
Yes?
Bill, you need
to stay there
and get it
done tonight.
I understand
that, yes.
Kobayashi doesn't need
it 'til Wednesday,
but I want Kobayashi
to be happy.
When Kobayashi is happy,
then I am happy.
When I'm happy, you
still have a job.
Yes.
Bill, I'm
at dinner,
and I really don't
wanna come over there
and hold
your hand.
I'm
sorry.
Alright.
I'm on
my way.
I am so
sorry.
I, I, uh,
it's...
It's
fine.
It's
complicated.
Listen, I promise
I'll make it up to you.
Okay-
Okay?
Mm-hm.
I'll take care
of the wine.
No, no,
I'll--
It's fine,
really.
She's still
in serious condition.
She's fading
in and out, okay?
So, be
patient.
You can only see her
for a few minutes.
Caleb, light
conversation only.
Okay-
Mom?
Mom, can you
hear me?
Hi,
honey
How are
you?
I'm
good.
I'm...
How are
you?
Did you hear from any
of those art schools yet?
Not
yet.
Make sure that you tell
me when you do, okay?
I will.
I met
him.
What's that,
honey?
I said I love
you, Mom.
I love
you, too.
So
much.
So
much.
Yo, what's
up, man?
What's up,
buddy?
Are we
all set?
You know
it.
Who we
got?
Just a bunch of kooks
from somewhere else.
Man, we
got this.
What about
the new kid?
Your boy Joey got this,
man, you know that.
He's the man,
right?
Right, well,
let's see it.
Hit him
up.
Hello?
What up,
man?
When's the footage
gonna be ready?
Yeah, dude, I'm
just finishing up
your video now,
and I'll move
on to Caleb's
footage next.
Good,
good.
I wanna see how good
this guy really is.
For sure, man, I'll,
I'll bring it over
as soon as
I'm done.
Good, and, Joey, you
make sure he shows up
for this
thing.
You got
it.
Alright, talk
to you later.
Bye-bye.
Let's
go.
Come
on.
And that means
no surfing.
Have you ever watched
him surf, David?
Yo.
Hey, you're
here finally.
Yeah.
What's
up?
Skate
Down.
What
about it?
Tomorrow night Ryder
wants to challenge you.
Who's
Ryder?
He's the king
of Skate Down.
If you beat him,
you get sponsored.
That
simple.
Yeah, well, I don't
think I can do it.
What,
why not?
My mom's in
the hospital.
You know, the winner
gets 3,000 bucks.
Hello?
I'll be right
there.
Hey!
Oh,
man.
I'm
in.
Are you
serious?
Good,
man!
Yes, yes,
alright.
So, where's
it at?
Um, I don't
know.
They let us know
about an hour beforehand.
Okay-
Oh, um,
yeah.
One more thing
I forgot to mention.
It costs four
bills to get in.
Four hundred
dollars?
Sorry.
How am
I supposed to...
I gotta
go.
Sorry for calling
you a geek.
I didn't
mean it.
Where you
going?
Come
on.
Okay-
What're
you doin'?
What's it look
like I'm doing?
It looks like you don't
know what you're doing.
Well, you think you
could do better?
Dude, I forged more notes
in my senior year
than my mom will
ever know.
I like
the confidence.
Watch
the skill.
You're making
me nervous.
You're making me
nervous, man.
Huh?
That's pretty
good.
Ah, I get
ten percent.
Yeah,
if I win.
When you
when.
Come on, let's show
'em what you got.
To the bank.
To the bank.
Excuse
me.
Are you
family?
What?
Oh, I'm
3...
We share
a son.
Caleb?
Great
kid.
Thank
you.
I'm, uh, I'm Jack,
Jack Sanders.
Dr. Sheldon.
What, what
happened?
She suffered a major
brain hemorrhage,
and because of the tumor
things got--
Tumor?
Is it
operable?
We don't
know yet.
Is Caleb aware
of all this?
My
God.
Okay, well,
there it is.
Um, I want you
to make sure
that she has the very
best of care.
Whatever she needs,
whenever she needs it.
That's...
What?
I'm afraid that
her insurance
doesn't cover
a majority
of the work that
we've already done.
I don't care about her
insurance, alright?
I will take care
of the bill.
I want her to have
the very best of care.
Whatever she needs,
whenever she needs it.
Do you
understand?
Yes,
sir.
Okay, and I'll have
my secretary call up
and she'll take
care of all
the paper
work.
Oh.
Thank
you.
You
bet.
I don't wanna
hear it.
This is the third
time this week you've
pushed the appointment
with the developers.
Yeah.
Do you think anybody
really cares
about perfection
anymore?
Perfection?
Yes,
perfection.
I don't understand how
you mean that, sir.
Come on
up here.
Look out
this window.
Tell me what
you see.
Buildings.
Yes, those
are buildings,
but what would
the city look like
if those buildings
were all
just four walls
propped up
with an occasional
window here and there?
What would it
look like then?
I don't
know.
It would
look ugly.
Now granted you have
to squint your eyes
every now and again
to be able to see it,
but out there
is beauty.
What's out
there is art.
Art is
passion.
If you don't
have passion,
you should just
stay out of it.
I'll set up the meetings
for early next week.
You wanted
to see me?
Yeah, have
a seat.
Bill, we have
another problem.
Jack, I checked every
inch of those prints,
and I know
they're ready.
I know
it.
Oh, the prints
are fine.
The prints have
been approved.
You did a really good
job on the prints.
What's
the problem?
The problem is the client
wants to change the layout.
The Kobayashi
building?
Oh, they can't
do that.
That project's
almost finished.
Plus, it's gonna
cost another what?
Hundred grand for
a new set of prints?
Which just happens
to be my favorite part.
That means we have to get
started right away.
Right
away?
Yeah, right
away.
As in
now.
Go get your
Stuff.
It's almost six o'clock
and I promised my son
I'd make his
game tonight.
Your son's
baseball game?
Yeah, he's
in the playoffs.
And what
exactly
do you think
this is, Bill?
Hm?
The Kobayashi account
happens to be one
of our biggest
accounts.
Do I have to remind you
that I've given up
everything in my entire
life in order to be
in the position
I'm in today,
and I dragged
you
right along
beside me?
Your son's little
baseball game
is not part
of the equation.
You need
to prioritize.
This is way more
important than that.
What?
No.
No?
No, it's
not.
You know what's
important, Jack?
Let me take a wild
stab at this, Bill.
What's important might
be your career.
You listen to me
for a second.
I gave you
an opportunity,
an opportunity that
a lot people
would've
killed for.
Now, you have an obligation
to this company,
and you, young man,
you owe me.
Okay, you're
right.
I do have an obligation
to this company,
and I prove that every
day that I am here,
but I also have an obligation
to my family, Jack,
and I'm not gonna
let anything
interfere
with that.
Including
this job.
You walk out that
door, Bill,
and it is over
for you.
Everything you have
ever worked for.
And what is that
everything, Jack?
Hm?
Houses on the beach,
luxury vacations,
your fancy
Corvette?
I used to think
like you.
Money, success,
all I ever wanted,
but you
know what?
I have
barely seen
my family since
the promotion,
and that
is...
I am
prioritizing.
My family-
They are the
equation, Jack.
They're
everything
I really feel sorry
for you, Jack.
I really do.
Alright, bring
it in.
Looks like that new
kid's not gonna show up.
Let's get this
thing started.
What's up man?
I thought you said he
was gonna be here.
That's what
Joey said.
Well, he'd better be
for Joey's sake.
This guy's
weak.
Hey wait up,
wait up.
I'm here.
Luke, get his
money.
He's got it,
he's got it.
Bring the
money?
Give it
to Joey.
Are you serious
right now?
You don't
trust me?
Joey holds
the money.
Wow, man.
Don't lose
it, papa.
Me?
Never.
Alright,
listen up.
Roberto?
Alright everybody got the
course memorized?
Yeah.
Alright let's
do this.
Let's get this
started!
Ready?
Three, two, One, go!
What is this?
Well I was on the way
home from my beat,
and I ran into him and his
knucklehead friends.
So let's get him
on trespassing
and felony
vandalism.
Okay, step
over here.
A seat right
here.
Go ahead and
dial nine
and whatever number
you need to call.
I don't have anyone
to call.
Well then, you're going
to be staying here.
Wait.
Wait, wait, wait,
I have someone I
can call.
Well then go ahead and dial
nine and your number then.
How much was
my bail?
Don't worry
about it.
I'll pay
you back.
Yeah.
Is this how you
spend your days, Caleb?
Hmm?
Not always.
Sometimes I like to,
I like to rob liquor stores.
This is serious.
Alright, it's very
very serious.
You now have
a record.
Congratulations,
you--
Wow.
Wow, all of a sudden
you care.
It's cool how
that happens,
Just like that.
What is going
on with you?
The sergeant
called me,
the sergeant said
that the charges
were trespassing
and vandalism?
Really?
Vandalism and
trespassing?
That's great.
What is going
on with you?
What do you think
is going on?
I have no idea or
I wouldn't be asking.
What is it?
We're getting
evicted.
Look until a couple
of days ago,
you were just--
What?
I was what, another bill for
your accountant to pay?
Can I finish a
sentence please?
You haven't even gone
to see her.
I--
It doesn't matter.
Just, pull over,
please?
Pull over,
I want to go.
Fine I'll
pull over.
Thank you would have
been really nice.
Thanks
a lot.
I can't believe your parents
let you party here.
Yeah well my stepdad's
playing golf,
my mom's probably passed
out on the couch.
You a beer man?
No.
So it's a
bummer, huh?
About your boy
Caleb getting arrested.
Ah, well, who says
he's my boy?
Man you would have
destroyed him
if the cops didn't
show up.
I don't
know, man.
What'd you
say?
What, no, I was
just saying,
I was saying
that he...
You guys were
both ripping.
It's cool man,
it's cool.
Yo, you want me to
take care of--
No, I got him.
No, I heard what
you said.
And you know
what?
And you're
right.
Are you
serious--
He's right.
Are you kidding
me right now?
I got to know
who's better.
You're gonna just let
him slide like that?
Joey, come
here.
You're gonna get him
to do it again.
I don't know if I
can do that,
I have no idea if he
would want to...
I mean he just got picked
up but the police
And I don't know if I can,
he's the cops got... okay.
Gonna get him to do
it again, right?
Right?
Okay-
Joey I can't quite
hear you.
Alright, I'll get him
to do it again.
Okay-
Fine.
We are friends,
Joey, huh?
Let's keep it
that way.
You make it
happen, friend.
What do you think
you're doing?
Going to
skate.
I don't
think so.
The only reason I
let you hang out here
is because my mom
married your dad.
This is not
your ramp.
And we'll never
be bros, huh?
You get it?
Yeah, got--
Get out
of here.
Tight.
Ah, yes, can I speak
to a Mr. Samuels?
Caleb Jones.
Than ks.
Hi, yeah, Mr. Samuels
this is Caleb Jones,
I live at, listen we're
having a hard time
paying our rent
this month and...
Wait, what do you
mean, who--
who?
Yeah, no
that's okay.
Yeah, thanks
anyway.
I don't know how
to say this, Beth.
Time, I don't
know how.
It's been what,
almost twenty years?
It seems
impossible.
So much has changed
and yet I,
I never stopped
loving you.
Ah, Caleb he's
a great kid
and I think he hates
me right now.
And I don't really
blame him
because I kind
of hate myself
a lot of
the time.
Oh, the mistakes
I've made, Beth.
I wish I...
Wish it hadn't taken
this to bring us together.
Please forgive me.
Beth I am so sorry
for not being there for you,
and not being
there for Caleb.
What are you
doing here?
I just
came, um...
If you want me to
leave I'll leave.
Say the word.
How is
she?
No change.
I'm going to get
some coffee.
You want some
coffee?
I'll get you
a cup.
I'll have
a water.
Coming right
up.
Mom, I am so
sorry for everything.
Everything
I know, I know that
everything you did
was to protect
me.
I know that.
I just,
I just want you
to wake up.
Please.
Please
wake up.
Please forgive
me.
For the bible does
tell us all,
as being Christians,
that to be absent
from this body,
means to be present
with Him.
And we know in
our hearts,
That Bethany is
with Him today.
Now cherishing the memories
that are forever precious.
Sustained by a faith that
is stronger than death,
And comforted by a hope of a
life that shall endless be.
All that
is mortal,
Of our beloved
Bethany,
We therefore
commit,
To this final
resting place.
In these beautiful
surroundings.
In the assurance that if this
earthly tin of our body,
being dissolved, we have a
building from God,
Not made
with hands,
but one that
will return
to the dust from
which it came.
Let us bow in
prayer, please.
Lord Jesus we thank
You so much.
That we serve
a God,
That's infinite yet
here today.
And that You
care so much
about what's going
on in our hearts,
in our lives.
Caleb.
Caleb!
What?
What do
you want?
Where are
you going?
Away from
here.
What about your
mother's funeral?
I can't keep pretending
that you're my father.
Or that my mom's gonna
be home when I get there.
She's dead.
And I can't stop
thinking that
If you were there to
help she wouldn't be.
Okay you listen
to me a second.
A lovely woman is dead,
yes that's true,
But I loved
her too.
Okay and I'm sorry,
I wasn't there--
She deserves a lot
more from you than "sorry."
Jack.
I wish you two
had never met.
Hey.
Like it or not,
I'm your father.
No you're
not.
A father is someone who
takes care of his family,
who is there for his
family when they need him.
All you are is some guy that got
my mom pregnant and you left.
When I
was seven,
all the kids at school
had their dads come
and talk about
what they do.
And I told everyone
that my dad couldn't make it
because, because he was
an astronaut.
I have never forgot
that feeling,
I just wanted
to disappear.
You've got no idea
what you've lost.
I think
I do.
And I have to
live with that,
every day of my life
because now,
it's too late.
And you believe me, all that
hatred, all that anger
you feel inside toward me I
feel it toward myself tenfold.
Tenfold.
I know I
made mistakes.
I know l
said things
and I know that I can't take
those things back,
but you are a man and I am
asking you,
as a man to please dig inside
yourself and see if maybe
you just can
forgive me.
Give me a shot,
give me a chance
One chance.
What does the Lord say about
forgiveness?
And Peter came
to him and asked,
Lord, how many times
should I forgive someone
who has sinned
against me?
Seven times?
And the Lord said no,
not seven times.
But seventy
times seven.
Now is the time to confess
your sins and ask forgiveness
before it's
too late.
God is good.
Is he Ralf?
Is God good?
God is
always good.
My mom's
dead.
How good
can he be?
What do
you want?
I want my
money back.
I ain't got
your money.
Yeah?
Where's Ryder?
I don't know, he's somewhere,
he's around, I don't know.
Well tell him
I want my money back.
I don't even know why
you're stressing,
you would have lost
it anyways, so,
just chill man.
Tell Ryder, I'm gonna
get my money back.
Yo, you don't belong
out here, alright?
Go back to where
you belong, son.
That's
right, punk.
Come on.
Where'd you keep
this at, Mom?
Why would you
do this to me?
Did I do something
to deserve this?
I want
to die.
See what your plan
is for me now, God.
Caleb?
Caleb?
Are you
here?
Caleb?
Caleb?
Hey!
Caleb,
No, no, no, no,
Caleb, hey!
Caleb, hey,
come on!
Wake up, son!
Caleb!
Doctor Sheldon,
this is Jack Sanders,
Caleb's father.
Listen, I'm afraid that Caleb
might have gotten into
some of his
mother's medication
and I would like you
to take a look at him,
because I'm afraid that he
might have overdosed.
I don't know what it was,
but it was only supposed
to be one every
four hours,
and he took a whole
lot more than that.
If you don't mind it's kind
of a sensitive issue.
I'd like you to come to
my house if you don't mind.
Thank you.
Just pumped
his stomach,
He's doing
fine, now.
Vitals are
strong.
He just needs to
get some sleep.
Doc, I found your
cell number
on that card in
his back pocket,
so, can we just,
keep this between
you and I?
Yeah.
He's been
through a lot.
I'm happy to
have helped.
He has, look,
I can't...
I can't thank
you enough.
What--
Take good care
of your son.
Well good morning,
sunshine.
Or should I say
good late afternoon?
Look I got you
a nice,
well, now cold,
greasy cheeseburger.
Great for
a hangover.
Come on down, I'll stick
it in the microwave.
Ah.
Forty-five
minute shower.
You've obviously never paid
a water bill in your life.
Have a seat.
How you feeling?
I feel like,
like a dinosaur
bit my head.
I like that.
That's a
good one.
I like it,
I'm using that.
Can I ask you
a question?
Yeah.
Go ahead,
shoot
Why didn't
you want me?
I was young,
I was stupid.
And I'm
very sorry.
Where's the burger?
I ate it.
You serious?
No, it's in
the microwave.
Heated it up
three times,
it's probably hard
as a rock.
I'll eat anything
right now.
What's that
supposed to mean?
Think that's
really gonna help?
I didn't know anybody knew
about this spot.
They don't
man.
I'm Brian.
Caleb.
So you want to
skate or what?
No, man, I kind of
just wanted to be...
To be alone?
I know how
that goes,
I know how
you feel.
Oh you
think so?
Yeah.
Been to plenty of spots just
like this back home.
I go skate there
all the time.
All by myself,
all alone.
Where's home?
Liverpool,
back in England.
You know when I was
going through some stuff,
the challenges of life,
the things that
I tried to drink away or party
away or smoke away perhaps,
but that never
really helped.
Well then
what helps?
Take it
easy, man.
Good talking
to you Caleb.
Yo.
Thought you
wanted to skate?
Thought you wanted
to be alone?
Grab your board, let's go,
let's go skate.
Your father will not
forgive your sins.
Dear Caleb,
If you are
reading this,
my prayers have
been answered.
I know growing up
without a father
has been very
hard for you
and I know I haven't
always been the best mother.
But I've always tried to do
what I thought was best for you.
I love you
so much,
that I thought if I
made you believe
that your father and
I were a one time encounter
that you would
hurt less.
I know now that I was
wrong for that,
and I'm very sorry.
The truth is, that
I loved your father,
and I still do,
and you were created
from that love.
So I hope you
can find it
in your heart
some day to forgive me.
I love you.
Mom.
Caleb?
Hey Ralf.
Why do you
do this?
Do what?
This, why do you,
why do you live
like this?
It enables me to spread
the word of God.
What about
your family?
It was Easter
Sunday.
Me and my wife and
my daughter were going
on a three day trip to visit
my mother in law for Easter.
Do you like my
dress, daddy?
It's beautiful,
sweetheart.
Are we ready to
go to grandma's?
Yeah!
It's my
secretary,
she wouldn't page me unless
it was really important.
Honey, you promised no
work till we get back.
My secretary
called and
I forgot to sign
off on a case
that had to be postmarked
the next day.
I had to go to
the office.
So I sent my wife and my
daughter to go ahead.
They never
made it.
Drunk driver
crossed the line.
Hit 'em
head on.
I should have
been driving.
My daughter would be
twenty-two today.
After that I
just gave up.
I couldn't accept
the fact
that I'd never
see them again.
Never hold my wife or
hear my daughter say
Daddy, I
love you.
Sol crawled into
a bottle and took
whatever pills I could
get my hands on,
What happened to
the driver?
He got three years
for manslaughter.
I hated that man more than
anything else in the world.
I wished every day
that the same thing
would happen to
his family.
Till one day,
I realized that
all that hate
was never going to
bring 'em back.
And it was slowly
killing me.
So what'd
you do?
I forgave him.
It's time for you to
forgive yourself.
Sup?
I'm really sorry
about your mom.
Than ks.
What're you gonna do
about Ryder?
What am I supposed
to do?
You got to do
something, man.
Why?
What's the point
of it?
Well he keeps...
Saying...
What?
What happened
to your lip?
Did Ryder
do that?
Man this has
got to stop.
Tell Ryder
I'm in.
But we do
it my way.
The skate
park.
Sorry.
Big day,
Jack.
You alright?
Huh?
What, uh, yeah.
Yes, I'm
fine.
'Cause if you're concerned
about the meeting today
with the inspector,
it's not--
No, not concerned,
not concerned at all.
In fact I think your plan
is just great.
Great.
You know,
a very wise
man once told me,
in fact he was standing right
about where you are now,
that his family
was more important
than his job.
And I could never
seem to wrap
my mind around
that until today.
So I would like
to thank you.
For accepting
my apology,
and for coming
back to the firm.
You're welcome,
Jack.
I got
to go.
What the...
what about
the meeting?
I've got something far more
important than that meeting.
You have a good
day, Bill.
Enjoy it,
partner.
Okay-
Hey, Ryder!
Hosoi.
Sup buddy
huh? '
No, no,
no, no.
What's the
problem?
You think the only reason I
sponsor you is because
you're some
great skateboarder?
I don't know what
you're talking about.
Man if you search deep
down in your heart, Ryder,
you'll discover why l sponsored
you in the first place.
Man, these kids.
Yep, what's it going
to benefit them
if they gain the
whole world?
They forfeit
their own souls.
Yo, Joey.
Hey, JOEY-
Where's your
boy?
He'll be
here.
Yeah, I hope he
doesn't chicken out.
Yo, made
it.
Hey where
you been?
Had to fix
my board.
Is your
boy ready?
Yeah man,
I'm ready.
You sure?
Yeah.
It's trick
for trick.
If someone misses
a trick,
the other skater gets
to choose the next trick.
Clear?
YEP -
Okay-
Alright,
flip a coin,
see who
goes first.
Who calls?
I'll call
it.
Heads.
Yeah.
Heads.
Ryder goes
first.
I get first
trick.
Let's see if you
can keep up.
Let's see.
Yeah.
Come on,
man.
What's going
on, man?
Dude, I cracked
my trucks.
It's
over.
What?
Is that
it?
Huh, you
giving up?
Oh man, you're
such a baby.
Don't listen
to him, man,
You got
to try.
Caleb.
And you
know what?
Chill.
Maybe it's time
you tried this.
So what are
you gonna do?
Hardflip
backlip.
You serious?
Do you really think
now's the time
to be doing something
you've never done before?
Now's the
perfect time.
Alright.
Kill it.