3: The Movie (2025) Movie Script

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[BITING AND GULPING]
[DING]
[EXHALE]
CARTOONY KID: Yummy!
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[WIND BLOWING]
[GENTLE PIANO MUSIC PLAYS]
[GENTLE PIANO MUSIC
CONTINUES]
[ALARM BLARING]
[SIGHS]
[GENTLE PIANO MUSIC CONTINUES]
[GENTLE PIANO MUSIC CONTINUES]
[GENTLE PIANO MUSIC FADES]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
["I'VE SEEN THE WORLD" BY EARL
BUTTER AND THE BUCKETS PLAYS]
[DOGS BARKING]
[SONG GROWS LOUDER]
I think I'd rather be dead.
Than someone
You don't remember.
So I'm trying to get away
Before they mark
my forehead.
So I knocked upon the gate.
But they told me
To forget it.
[FAUCET SQUEAKS]
Dangled me over the edge.
And they said
"You're no George Bailey"
I've seen the world
Without me.
[SCHOOL BELL RINGING]
First, you go this way.
Yeah? Then this way, like this.
You put that
in a rectangle. Nice.
I've seen the world
without me.
Nice. [CONTINUES
SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
That's what I'm talking about.
I've seen the world
Without me.
KAI: That's so sweet, dude.
It's so cool.
You kind of are drawing
something that looks
like the monster.
How sick is that?
Check that out.
Okay, so what we learned
more than anything today
is that Brady
should never be a teacher.
[CHILDREN LAUGHING]
[CHILDREN SHOUTING INDISTINCTLY]
COACH:
Hey, Picasso.
-Oh, hey, Coach.
-Damn, you work too hard.
You wouldn't catch me
doing anything
after my contract hours.
Yeah, well, not enough time
in the day.
I don't even think
I took a piss today.
Well, you know
who the smartest person
on this campus is?
Sure you're gonna tell me.
Well, it's not
the administration.
It's not the math
or the science teachers.
It's not the English
or the history teachers.
It's me.
I've been here 30 years
playing kickball.
- [LAUGHS HEARTILY]
- Ah, must be nice, Coach.
I gotta run.
Oh. Hot date?
Ah, yeah, you could say that,
with my microwave.
Oh, that's kind of sad.
- Well, have a good one.
- [CHUCKLES]
You too.
[MYSTERIOUS GUITAR MUSIC
PLAYS]
[CRICKETS CHIRPING]
WOMAN: [ON TV] Put your hands
together for Jonathan Hayes!
[AUDIENCE CHEERING ON TV]
Hello, hello. I'm not actually
gonna do any jokes
because I am the host,
I am the emcee...
Lesley is my significant other.
As you can tell.
Who you got to sleep with
to get a hosting job
in this town?
[AUDIENCE LAUGHING ON TV]
[TV TURNS OFF]
[MYSTERIOUS GUITAR MUSIC
CONTINUES]
[DRAMATIC WHOOSHING]
[MONITOR BEEPING]
DR. REN:
Are you ready?
He's probably not going to come.
[MONITOR BEEPING CONTINUES]
DR. REN:
It is your decision.
You know, your dad gave you
the power
to decide
when it was the right time.
Is there any hope?
DR. REN:
With the cancer, all the chemo,
now this MRSA infection,
your father's
body just can't fight it anymore
The only thing keeping him alive
is the ventilator.
[SOBS SOFTLY]
I know you wanted
another option,
but there isn't one.
Okay, let's do it.
Nurse Brazil.
Sometimes it may take
a minute or two.
He may even breathe on
his own, but
I assure you,
he's not suffering.
He can't feel anything.
[MONITOR BEEPS RHYTHMICALLY]
[KAI SOBS]
[MONITOR FLATLINING]
I love you, Dad.
I'm sorry.
Record the time of death
at 3:33 p.m.
MIA: I'm really sorry
for your loss.
-[KAI EXHALES]
-Look, Kai...
I'm so sorry.
I'll leave you alone
with your dad for
a few minutes, okay?
Yeah. Thank you.
[SOBBING]
[WOMAN ON PA
SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
[SOBBING CONTINUES]
ELI: You actually did it.
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYS]
You showed up.
Not in time to stop you.
I bet you couldn't wait
to pull the plug
so you could
just go back to your life
as the artist in the big city.
[WHISPERS] I'm sorry.
[DRAMATIC WHOOSHING]
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYS]
[GASPS]
[GRUNTS SOFTLY]
[SIGHS]
[OWL HOOTS]
ELI: [V.O.]
You just killed our father.
KAI: [V.O.]
He had stage 4 cancer!
There was nothing left to do!
[WATER RUNNING]
ELI: [V.O.]
It's your fault he's dead!
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
I'm never gonna forgive you!
I'm not forgiving you for this!
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[ALARM BLARING]
[SIGHS]
[SOFT MUSIC PLAYS]
[SCHOOL BELL RINGING]
Okay guys, remember,
there is no school tomorrow
because it's a teacher workday,
so I will see you
after the long weekend.
Have a good weekend.
Bye. Bye. Bye. Bye. [CHUCKLES]
[CHILDREN CHATTERING
INDISTINCTLY]
I made this for you, Mr. K.
Hey, Diego. Thank you.
Get out of here.
COACH:
No running! [GROANS]
[COACH SIGHS]
Hey, Picasso.
Hey, Coach.
Tell you what that little bugger
did the other day?
And I swear to God,
Diego had one crayon
up his nose so far,
only a nub was hanging out,
and he had another crayon
going up the other nostril.
I don't know
how the kid didn't hit brain.
- These kids are something, huh?
- [CHUCKLES]
PRINCIPAL: Excuse us, Coach.
Have a seat,
Mr. Everman, please.
COACH: I'm out of here.
Somebody's in trouble.
This is Ms. Ray.
She is the testing coordinator
for the district.
We want to talk to you
about some issues
that have arisen,
and we have found
only one solution.
Okay, yeah.
Well, hey, whatever it is,
I'm always happy to help.
RAY: Great. Because the problem
is that
we've received
the benchmark test scores,
and the results are disturbing.
Our students scored far below
the state average in English,
Math and Science.
Oh, I see.
PRINCIPAL: However, our most
important issue now is time.
We only have three months
to get them back on track.
Therefore, we need to cut
all nonessential
or unimportant classes.
And you don't see art
as important or essential?
PRINCIPAL:
That's not what we're saying.
KAI: That's exactly
what she just said. [CHUCKLES]
RAY:
Art is not a tested subject,
and it's not necessary
for student growth.
[SCOFFS]
I mean, are you kidding me?
Uh, She's kidding, right?
This is a joke.
Due to this situation,
I'm afraid your services
are no longer needed.
- You're firing me?
- Please understand--
KAI: What I understand is you
care more about test scores
than the actual kids themselves.
PRINCIPAL:
This is your final check.
I wish you the best of luck.
[FOOTSTEPS DEPARTING]
[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYS]
[SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES]
[GRUNTS]
Fuck! Fuck!
[EXHALES]
[SIGHS]
[SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES]
[SIGHS]
[KEYS JANGLING]
[STARTS ENGINE]
["KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE
OF LIFE" BY CHASING JUNE PLAYS]
[SONG GROWS LOUDER]
There's a dark
and a troubled side of life.
But there's a bright
and a sunny side too.
Though we'll meet
with the darkness and strife.
The sunny side
you also may view.
Keep on the sunny side
always on the sunny side.
Keep on the sunny side
of life.
I wouldn't go in there
if I were you.
Yeah, well, you're not me.
Your funeral.
We all gotta go sometime. Right?
Yeah, I guess you're right.
That's one of the three truths
of this god-forsaken world.
[SNICKERS]
Yeah? Death, taxes, and what?
The goddamn lizard people
taking over the goddamn world.
Those sneaky bastards
are everywhere.
- Here. Good luck, buddy.
- Huh.
Good luck to you.
You're gonna need it.
God damn it!
You're getting millions a year.
Can you at least
swing at the ball?
[HAPPY SONG PLAYS]
Hey, brother. What'll it be?
Uh, whiskey, neat.
Sure. Got any preference?
No, well is fine.
But make it a double.
Do you keep up
with these overpaid bastards?
Uh... not really into sports.
[GLASS THUDS]
Damn, brother. [CHUCKLES]
Another one?
Yeah, sure. Why not?
[BASEBALL COMMENTATOR
SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY ON TV]
Mm.
- Another.
- Sure.
Well, let me hook you up
with something better than that.
I hate when people drink
shit liquor.
But you gotta promise me
you're gonna sip on it.
I don't want to pick your ass up
off the floor.
Yeah, deal. Pour.
I'm Tay, by the way.
Kai, Good to meet you.
Hey, cowboy.
Whatcha doing, sitting here
all by your lonesome,
looking so sad?
-Drinkin'.
-[SNORTS] You're funny, I'm Jan.
-What's your name, sugar?
-Not interested.
Bye.
Hey, Ron. How you doin'?
RON: Hey, Jan, how are you?
JAN: I haven't
seen you in a while.
I see you met Jan.
[LAUGHING]
That's an understatement.
Hey, you got off easy.
She gave me a hell of a burn
for about a week.
[CLICKS TONGUE]
I bet she did.
TAY: Keep sipping it, like I
said. Holler if you need me.
Thanks, Tay.
ORACLE:
Buy me a drink.
Buy me a drink.
Uh, no. Sorry, buddy.
You buy me a drink,
I'll tell you your future.
Look, I'm really just here
to drink,
not make conversation.
Ah, to drink.
To drink to forget.
Or maybe you drink because
you can't help but remember?
What the hell does that
even mean?
Hmm.
You don't believe
I can tell the future?
To be honest,
I don't give a shit.
Ooh, that is so rude.
Shall I give you
a demonstration?
Yeah. Okay.
Uh, yeah.
Show me your powers,
O' Great One.
[KNOCKS TABLE RHYTHMICALLY]
Ha.
Ha.
[ORACLE CHUCKLES]
Here we go.
In a few moments, a woman,
pretty, well-dressed,
with knock-off
red Jimmy Choo high-heels,
higher than she needs,
but it makes her feel powerful.
She's gonna walk through...
[SMACKS LIPS] that door.
[LAUGHS]
And when she does,
her right heel is gonna break.
[SNICKERS]
You're on.
And just like I thought,
full of shit.
[DOOR CREAKS]
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]
[SIGHS]
[SNAPS]
[GROANS SOFTLY]
Son of a bitch.
Yeah. I knew these
couldn't be real at that price.
You okay?
What do you care?
Do you know that guy
at the bar over there?
What the hell
are you talking about?
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYS]
Ah, never mind. Oh.
Asshole.
[SCOFFS]
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR CLOSES]
Hey... where'd he go?
Dude, he's right there.
[MYSTERIOUS MUSIC PLAYS]
[CHUCKLES]
I told you, I know things.
I believe you owe me a drink.
-Tay.
-What ya need?
ORACLE:
Uh, Royal Blue LaSalle,
extra rare edition.
Neat, please. His tab.
Oh... [CHUCKLES]
now we're talking.
Boss bought this
after a poker game.
Never been opened
'cause it's so damn expensive.
Most expensive thing
at this whole bar. [SNIFFS]
-Smells like happiness.
-[CHUCKLES]
Of course.
You just happen to drink
the most expensive drink
in the bar.
I'll tell you what,
for this very expensive drink,
I will give you
three prophecies.
Yeah. Well, they better be good,
because I could be getting
my palm read twice
and a happy ending for what
that's going to cost me.
Hey, can you tell me
who's going to win the game?
Gutierrez hits a home run
in the
bottom of the ninth
to win the game 2-1.
[SCOFFS]
That son of a bitch
hasn't had a hit in nine games.
Nine! He's getting
30 million yearly.
I think you overpaid
for your fortune.
ORACLE:
This is no fortune.
It's simply the truth.
Okay. Enlighten me.
Enlighten you?
[CHUCKLES]
Okay. Well, the first is free,
to prove my gift.
On your way home tonight,
you will witness a rainbow.
[LAUGHS]
That would be some trick.
If you haven't already noticed,
it's dark outside.
[INHALES DEEPLY] Tomorrow,
you'll see your brother,
who will tell you everything
you need to hear.
I haven't talked to my brother
in years. I have no desire to.
I don't even know
if he's still alive.
Is that a fact?
On the same day, you will also
begin to find answers
to questions you have
long been afraid to ask.
Now, this will, of course,
make you confront your demons,
and no one likes
to meet their demons.
But you will feel extreme joy.
And, of course,
there's always sadness.
Sounds like a lovely time.
What's next?
And the next day,
you will find your passion again
and begin to complete
your destiny.
Hm. [SCOFFS] Does this shit
really work on people?
I have told you nothing
but what I see.
Huh. Well, thanks for nothing.
Enjoy your drink.
I see one other thing, but I...
...I don't feel
you're ready to comprehend.
Hit me with it.
My drink is empty,
and, uh,
you have been granted
your three prophecies.
[CHUCKLING] You really are
some kind of con artist, huh?
What could I possibly
want to know
that would make me
want to buy you another drink?
I see the moment
this life will end for you.
And I can tell you
when that will be.
[SCOFFS]
-When I'm going to die?
-Mm-hm.
MAN: [On TV] Fly ball deep to
right field. Pretty good carry.
Who wants to know
when they're gonna die?
That's insane.
TAY: Holy shit. You called it!
That son of a bitch Gutierrez!
Whoo! Home run!
Dead center walk-off, baby!
[WHOOS]
[SCATTERED APPLAUSE]
[MEN WHOOING]
When?
[TAY OPENS BOTTLE]
Three days from now.
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYS]
[GLASS THUDS]
What?
[WHISPERS] Three days.
Bullshit.
You asked, I told you.
Hey, Tay, who is this guy?
Comes in here, bothers all your
patrons all the time?
Never seen him before.
I mean, can you tell him
to leave me--
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES]
[WHISPERS] Oh, man.
You all right, dude?
Looks like you saw a ghost.
Yeah.
Want me to call a ride for
you?
No, no. I'm okay.
- You sure?
- Yeah, I'm good.
Uh, just um,
just cash me out.
Uh, add 25% for yourself.
Thanks, man.
[BAR MUSIC WITH INDISTINCSINGING PLAYS]
Thanks.
[DOOR CLOSES]
[INSECTS CHIRPING]
[MYSTERIOUS MUSIC PLAYS]
It's a rainbow moon,
also known as a lunar corona.
They say it happens
when the
light reflects
from the moon
and hits these particles of ice
and moisture in space
just right.
Whoa, I've never seen
anything like that.
Yeah.
They say
all that scientific bullshit,
but everybody knows
it- it's from the energy source
for the lunar base
of the lizard people
on the backside of the moon.
Shit.
I told you not to go in there.
[MYSTERIOUS MUSIC FADES]
[SOFT ROCK MUSIC PLAYS]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[GROANS]
[SIGHS]
[MUSIC INTENSIFIES]
[GROANS]
[VOMITING]
I know you want it.
So I won't be
making you stay.
Endless runaway.
In this game we play.
You know I need this.
[EXHALES]
So please don't
ask me to stay.
My mind's escapin'.
My heart couldn't run away.
Hear me when I say
[COUGHS AND VOMITS]
It's just a game
I'm playin'.
ELI: [V.O.]
I'm never gonna forgive you!
I'm not forgiving you for this!
PRINCIPAL: [V.O.]
Due to this situation,
I'm afraid your services
are no longer needed.
ORACLE: [V.O.] I see the
moment this
life will end for you.
And I can
tell you when that will be.
Don't know if we need this.
Let's find out
before it's too late.
We both want to feel
this way.
You give up too quick.
[MUSIC CONTINUES OVER
EARPHONES]
Oh, I changed my mind.
[TURNS OFF MUSIC PLAYER]
You know,
when people come to church,
they usually have a reason.
Most of the time,
they're hurtin'.
Are you hurtin'?
Yeah, I guess
you could say that.
You know, it's getting as hot
as Satan's armpit.
What do you say we go
into the air conditioning?
You get a little rest
for a minute.
Besides, [CHUCKLES]
you look a little green
around the gills, partner.
Yeah, I'd go in,
but it's locked, so...
[PRIEST GRUNTS SOFTLY]
You sure about that?
I'm Father Joe, by the way.
Kai.
Yeah, you know, I've seen you
running by here
quite a few times.
Oh. Uh, yeah.
I try to run every day,
but I don't think
I've seen you in here before.
I think people see
what they need to see. Now,
what were you looking for
inside a church this morning?
[SIGHS]
I don't know.
I've just been thinking,
or wonderin'.
What happens when we die?
Is it pearly gates,
eternal flames, Devil and
damnation and all that?
Or is it just, nothing?
It sounds like you're dealing
with something
everyone does
at a certain point in life.
Questioning their immortality.
It's a complicated question.
Yeah, it is complicated.
When my dad passed,
it's like, he was just there
one second and then,
gone.
But he was agnostic,
so, you know,
where did he go?
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
- Where will I go?
- Hm.
What happens when it all ends?
I was asking myself
the same questions
when my son and wife
were in a horrible accident
and passed away.
You were married?
Yeah, a lifetime ago.
I thought priests
weren't allowed to get married.
It's Catholics.
We're Episcopalians here.
[CHUCKLES] Sorry, I didn't know
the difference.
See, when my family died,
my life just spiraled
out of control.
I drank too much.
I was doing drugs.
Basically, I was trying to,
to kill myself to dull the pain.
And I was nearly successful.
And that's, that's when
I found the church,
and I found
this peace inside of me.
But I still had
all those questions.
You see,
my wife wasn't religious,
and my son was innocent.
So, what happened?
Wher- where do you think
they went?
I, thought I was asking
the questions here. [CHUCKLES]
Now, the Apostle Paul wrote
that at the end of the day,
there's only three things
that remain.
Faith, hope, and love.
[SOFT MUSIC PLAYS]
Now, faith is trusting
that God will make
the best decisions
for my loved ones and myself.
And hope,
I hope God has mercy
on my family.
But then Paul went on to write,
"The greatest of these is love."
Okay, so what does that mean?
Well, when you die,
you don't need faith
because you're dead.
[CHUCKLES]
And it's too late for hope.
But love remains.
But what is love?
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
- I wish I knew.
- Hm.
See, John says... "God is love."
And I believe, when we die,
we become the epitome of love.
Surrounded by love,
we become love.
And I believe that heaven
is that feeling
of being enveloped in love,
in God's love.
And that's something
I can believe in.
Does sound nice.
So, did I help you?
Yeah, a lil' bit.
Okay.
Uh, I'll keep you in my prayers,
if that's okay.
Yeah. Yeah, I'd appreciate that.
Now, look, the best advice
I can give you
is have no regrets.
Tell the people you love
that you love them.
Do the things
you've been putting off.
Try to be the best man
you can be.
But, hey, make a right instead
of a left once in a while.
Don't be afraid to take risks.
Help as many people as you can
and hurt as few as possible.
Thanks, Father.
- Don't be a stranger.
- Okay.
- Next time, wear pants. Okay?
- Yeah.
I'm only kidding.
["WHEN THE DAY IS DONE"
BY JUDY ARON PLAYS]
We're on our way
Hey! Hey, what the hell
are you doing?
Oh, hey.
I saw your car
parked around
the corner. I thought you
might be home.
What do you want, Eli?
I don't have any money.
No, I, I don't want anything.
Well, we both know that's a lie.
So, come on, what is it?
I just wanted to talk,
but my calls won't go through.
Yeah, that's 'cause
I blocked your ass
last time you called me
at 3:00 a.m.,
- strung out and screaming.
- Yeah, that's fair.
Well, I know we haven't spoken
in a while, and I just...
I, I just had some things
I needed to say to you.
Yeah, I know. I, I know.
I'm, I'm a dick,
I'm, I'm responsible for our
father's death. What else?
No, no, it's not, not--
Nothing like that. I--[SIGHS]
Look, you know I was messed up
and said some
pretty shitty things to you
- back then when Dad--
- Yeah.
Being drugged out of your mind
would do that to you.
Yeah, that was fair, Um.
I am-- I'm not
trying to make excuses.
KAI:
What are you trying to do?
[SIGHS]
Yeah, that's what I thought.
[STUTTERS] Hey, hey,
just give me a minute, okay?
Please. Just--
Okay. Please-- Hey.
Just listen. I've,
I've been having
this conversation in my head
over and over again.
I... [SIGHS]
Look, I, I need you to know
I've been sober
for two years now.
I've got a girlfriend
that I've had for over a year.
And, Kai, uh,
you're, you're an uncle.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
Congratulations.
[SIGHS]
He's, uh, he's three months old,
and I haven't slept in weeks.
[SIGHS]
We, uh, we named him Kai.
I, I hope you don't mind.
Why would you do that?
'Cause I, I respect you more
than anyone else
in this world.
When mom walked out,
you took care of me.
I mean, hell, you were younger.
And you took care of both of us,
even more so than dad.
I mean, it wasn't his fault,
he had work, but...
Kai, you were just a kid
taking care of another kid.
I just did
what everyone else would do.
No, no, no, you didn't--
[STUTTERS]
You did more. [STUTTERS]
You tried to get me help...
and you were,
at the same time,
trying to make it as an artist.
You were trying to help me
and get me better,
but I just spat in your face
for it.
I need you to know that...
I understood why...
Why Dad cut me out.
Um, I, I also understand
why he had you
make the call at the end.
Um,
that decision
you had to make was,
was horrible, and I, I was--
You were a piece of shit, man.
[LAUGHS]
Well, I was gonna say incapable,
but
piece of shit works for me.
Um,
You made
the right decision.
Even though
I, I was a complete ass.
And I'm, I'm sorry.
I, I don't expect
for you to forgive me. I,
I just needed you
to know that.
Yeah.
Thanks.
Look, I, I know
you got to go, but...
I just, I just wanted
to tell you... um,
that I still love you, Kai.
Always have.
Always will.
Yeah, me too.
Um, give me a call sometime.
Sure. Yeah.
[ELI SIGHS]
KAI: Hey, uh...
You want some coffee
or something before you go?
You can, tell me
about my nephew.
This girl that you got.
[CHUCKLES]
- Maybe show me a picture or two
- [LAUGHING] Yeah.
- Come on.
- Yeah.
[VEHICLES PASSING]
[PLEASANT MUSIC]
This gets a little cold.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Ooh, yeah.
Turn and cough.
[COUGHS]
That last one was for free.
All right, Kai.
I haven't seen you in a while.
Why are you harassing my nurses,
insisting on being seen today?
Well, guess
you can never be too careful.
Not sure how long my insurance
is going to be in effect.
Okay, BP 120 over 70, perfect.
You're still on
the anti-depressants
that I prescribed you.
- Are those working out for you?
- It works most of the time.
I get it. All right, well,
I'm not going to pry. All right.
Are you exercising?
I run three to five miles
every morning.
DR. REN:
Nice.
What's your diet like?
KAI:
Green smoothie for breakfast.
Same for lunch.
Healthy dinner. No red meats.
DR. REN:
And do you drink?
No. Well, occasionally, I'll,
I have a few, but--
Sexually active?
[LAUGHS]
- Only with Betty Right.
- Who?
My hand.
[LAUGHS HYSTERICALLY]
Damn.
Oh, my gosh, man. You...
Your life sounds boring as hell.
You know, it's not a bad idea
to throw one back
every now and then.
As long as you're not driving,
mixing it with meds.
Right.
- Eat a steak.
- Yeah.
- Have a damn dessert or two.
- I got it, I got it, I got it..
I just want to make sure
that I'm, I'm all right.
Kai, everything looks great.
Everything sounds great.
I don't see
any issues physically.
Now, I can give you something
to help the anti-depressants
take effect.
- No, I don't want any more meds
- Then stop stressing.
[CHUCKLES] You're a good-
looking guy. You're healthy.
Live your life. Go get laid.
I mean, it can't be hard
for a good-looking guy like you.
Eh, you'd be surprised.
[CHUCKLES]
But you don't see anything
that's life threatening?
Not at all.
You are a perfectly normal
30-year-old man.
So I'm not going to die?
I mean, we all got to go
sometimes, but, no.
Doesn't look like today for you,
young man.
Cool.
Thanks, Doc.
No problem.
Mia'll be in here
to check you out soon.
- Go ahead and get dressed.
- Okay.
And, Kai,
you are going to be okay,
whatever you're going through.
Trust me. I'm a doctor.
Hold on.
- Oh, my God. I'm so sorry.
- No, no, it's fine. It's fine.
- It's, uh--
- I thought you said, "Come on."
KAI:
No, no, no. That, that's, uh...
It's totally fine. I had to, uh,
model in art school,
and you lose
all sense of modesty there.
You can turn around.
[KAI SIGHS]
Oh, shit.
- You're Mia?
- [CLICKS TONGUE]
And you're the asshole.
Yeah. Uh,
I am, I am really,
really sorry about that.
I was, I was having
a weird night last night.
I, I was confused
and distracted.
Oh, no, it's fine.
I just thought a nice guy
was going to help me,
and he ended up
throwing my shoe at me.
[SUCKS TEETH]
It's what I've come to expect.
Again, really sorry about that.
I'd been drinking...
- Yeah, obviously.
- I was really messed up
in the head, and I, I didn't
know what to do.
I get it. You don't even
need to explain.
Don't know that
I could if I tried.
So, um, looks like the doctor
wants you back in three months.
- I could set that up for you.
- That won't be necessary.
You sure?
Usually people forget,
and then we never
see them again. So... [LAUGHS]
Yeah, I, I don't know
if I'll have insurance then.
Oh. Um, well,
this has been awkward.
Pretty much, like,
one of the most awkward moments
of my entire life. So...
[CHUCKLES AWKWARDLY] Okay, well,
I will see you around.
KAI: Okay.
Hey, wait, wait,
wait, wait. Um,
what if I make up
for last night and, uh,
buy you a coffee some time?
Well, um, you're actually
our last patient today.
We get off early on Fridays.
If you can wait,
like, I don't know, 15 minutes,
we could do it now.
Great. Uh, I'll, I'll be
the asshole
waiting in the lobby.
I will remember.
- Okay.
- Okay, great.
Don't forget your shoes.
ORACLE: [V.O.] I see
the moment this life
will end for you.
PRINCIPAL: [V.O.]
We want to talk to you about
some issues that have arisen.
ORACLE: [V.O.] Tomorrow,
you'll see your brother.
ELI : [V.O.]
It's your fault he's dead!
PRINCIPAL: [V.O.] Your
services are no longer needed.
ORACLE: I told you...
ELI: I'm sorry.
You were right
about everything.
CURATOR: [V.O.]
Do you know how much
I've invested in you?
ORACLE: [V.O.]
On your way home tonight,
you will witness a rainbow.
ELI: Kai, you're an uncle.
RAY: Art is not a testing
subject.
KAI: [V.O.] This is just
something that I have to do.
ELI: [V.O.]
As the artist in the big city.
[OVERLAPPING ECHOING VOICES]
[RINGING]
ORACLE: [V.O. WHISPER]
Three days.
[KAI EXHALES]
Oh...
[GROANS]
[KAI GRUNTS]
[MIA CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY]
Whatcha doing, asshole?
[GRUNTS]
[PANTS]
Kai?
[BREATHING HEAVILY]
- You good?
- I can't breathe.
Yeah, you can.
Hey, hey. Look at me.
[KAI GROANS]
Look at me.
Focus on me. Just listen
to the sound of my voice.
We're going to breathe
together, okay?
Big, deep breath in, ready?
[INHALES]
Two, three, and four,
five, and hold it.
Two, three, four.
Five, and... [EXHALES]
Two, three, four, five.
[EXHALES]
Again.
[BOTH INHALING]
Hold it.
[WHISPERS] Three, four, five.
[BOTH EXHALING]
[SOFTLY] Three, four, five.
Feel better?
[SIGHS] Yeah.
You look great.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
[SAD GUITAR MUSIC PLAYS]
I don't know what happened.
Um, I think
you had a panic attack.
I don't have panic attacks.
I think you do now.
And the depression,
anxiety, and just...
They come with panic attacks.
And you can pretend to be macho
all you want,
but I know you don't lose
your health insurance
for no reason.
You're going through
some shit right now.
Makes sense that your body
would react this way.
[SIGHS] I'm sorry.
For what? I've had them too.
They're so scary even when
you know what they are,
especially the first time.
Hopefully
that was the last time.
Thank you.
I'm a nurse.
That's what I do.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
It's okay, we can get coffee,
like, another time.
No, no, no, I've-- I'm, uh,
I'm feeling better.
Let's do it. I'm fine.
I mean, I will be fine,
but I think
it'd be nice to not, uh,
to not,
I think it'd be nice to--
BOTH: To have company.
Yeah, if I didn't scare you off.
No. No.
One of my exes went to jail
for biting a cop,
so I don't really scare easily.
- Okay. [SNICKERS]
- Yeah, it's a long story.
- Ready to go, asshole?
- Yeah.
You know I have another name
besides asshole, right?
Yeah, but...
it just kind of fits.
- For now.
- [CHUCKLES] Okay.
- Here you go.
- You know any
good coffee spots?
MIA: Have you ever heard
of a little place called
Dunkin' Donuts?
[GENTLE UKULELE MUSIC PLAYS]
[DUCKS QUACKING]
KAI: No. No, no, no, no.
We're not that bad.
[MIA LAUGHS]
No, no.
MIA: [SIGHS]
Isn't this such a nice view?
KAI: And the lake's not
bad either, I guess.
MIA: Ew. That's the worst line
I've ever heard.
[SIGHS] This is my Zen place.
This is where I come
to center myself
and to put myself
back together again.
It's really nice.
KAI: Is that what
you're trying to do here?
Trying to put me
back together again?
No, Humpty Dumpty.
[KAI CHUCKLES]
No. I've actually retired
from
putting broken men
back together
'cause I'm always the one
who ends up getting hurt.
And I'm not having sex with you,
by the way.
- Sorry, what?
- I read your file. [LAUGHS]
You read my medical file?
First of all,
I'm your nurse, so, yeah.
Second of all, I had to make
sure I wasn't going out
with a diagnosed psychopath,
so, yeah.
And he actually wrote it right,
right on there.
He said, "In dire need
of sexual intercourse."
[CHUCKLES] Guess he really
tells it exactly as it is.
He does.
[SIGHS]
That's intrusive. No?
All right, all right.
You're the doc.
[DUCKS QUACKING]
So, if you're not
interested in me...
why would you bring me
to such a romantic spot?
I don't really think of this
as a romantic spot.
I think of it as, like,
my peaceful place.
It kind of looked like
you needed that.
I definitely did. It's been
a rough week. [SNIFFLES]
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Yeah, tell me about it.
- I bet mine was worse.
- Impossible.
- Yeah?
- Yeah, no way.
All right, give it a shot.
Go for it.
[CLICKS TONGUE] Um...
Okay, so, like,
three months ago,
I broke up with this guy...
Mm-hm.
'Cause he had
commitment issues.
- Ah.
- And then, yesterday,
I was online, and I saw
- his engagement announcement.
- Oh.
Which means that in the three
months since we broke up,
he's been able
to get over his issues,
meet someone, fall in love,
and propose to them.
[SIGHS] And the worst part
is that this bitch
looks exactly like me.
[CHUCKLES]
Like, same hair color,
height, body type.
Like, she can
literally be my sister.
- Ouch.
- Yeah.
So, then, last night,
I was, like, you know what?
I'm gonna get dressed up.
I'm gonna go out.
I'm going to go hit the bar.
Maybe I'll get hit on, you know.
Maybe some guy
will make me feel pretty.
I don't know.
Or worthy of love,
like, at all.
And, yeah,
the first thing that happened
when I walked in the bar
was that my heel broke.
- Mm-hm.
- And then
this handsome guy
comes over, and I'm like...
Whoa, whoa, whoa,
whoa, whoa. Handsome guy?
- Oh. Shut up, asshole.
- Let's talk more about that.
A very plain, boring,
unattractively mid-guy.
[LAUGHS]
He was a five.
He comes over
and I'm, like, "Okay.
Is this my knight
in shining armor?"
And then he picks up my shoe
and it looks like he's going
to help me. And then
he goes into this weird trance
and he ends up
throwing my shoe at me...
like an asshole.
I am sorry about that.
I said I was sorry.
Yeah. It's okay. I forgive you.
I'm still not
having sex with you, so...
Your turn.
[DUCKS QUACKING]
Okay.
[CUP THUDS]
At the beginning of the week,
I was a beloved art teacher
at a local elementary school.
And then yesterday,
right before,
I met you.[CHUCKLES]
- Mm-hm.
- Um,
I'd just been fired.
- Oh.
- Mm-hm.
Yikes! What do you have to do
to get fired
- from an elementary school?
- I just taught art.
You got fired for being
an art teacher? That's it?
That's all it takes these days.
How does that even happen?
Well, the kids hadn't met
their benchmark scores,
so they decided to take
the 50 minutes a week
that I saw them.
And force them
into their core classes.
So now they're punishing
the children?
- Right. Shouldn't do that.
- Unbelievable.
It's not the kids' fault.
So then,
I decide to go to the bar,
and I run into this...
[ICE CREAM CART CHIMING]
Sorry, I run into this, uh...
this guy who--
Do you hear that?
Yeah, my favorite song.
It's the ice cream cart,
look, it's over there.
I used to chase
that thing down
daily when I was little.
[CHIMING CONTINUES]
[MIA CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Do you want to have some fun?
Why not?
Come on. Let's go.
[UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC PLAYS]
KAI: Come on.
MIA: Hey, your legs
are longer than mine.
[UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC
CONTINUES]
MAN:
Come on over, we've got...
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Do you take credit cards?
- Yes. Visa and Mastercard.
- No debit, though.
- Great.
Uh, what's your name?
- Rod.
- Rod, I'm Kai. This is Mia.
- Hey.
- And, uh,
we want to buy ice cream
for everybody in the park today.
- Yeah, right.
- No, I'm serious.
You want to buy ice cream
for all the kids in the park?
- What are you doing?
- I'm having fun.
Okay, wait.
You want to buy
ice cream
for all the kids in the park.
Are you some
kind of perv or something?
No, I'm not some kind of perv.
And we want to buy ice cream
for everybody in the park,
- not just the kids.
- Okay. Is, is he for real?
- He seems to be.
- Okay.
- Uh.
- But there's, um,
just one condition.
Of course there is.
We get to serve it.
So, you want to buy
all of my ice cream
and then do my job for me?
- Yeah.
- Deal!
Get right behind that cart, man.
- Great.
- You're up.
[KAI CHUCKLES]
Are you insane?
[SIGHS] Not according
to my medical file.
- Okay.
- Okay. Hey, everybody!
Hey, guys. Come here. Come here.
Uh, can I have
everybody's attention?
Come here. Um,
so, who likes ice cream?
Ice cream?
KIDS:
Me! Me! I do.
You like ice cream?
Great. All right, well,
you're in luck today, because
today, we're going to buy
everybody in the park ice cream,
because sometimes you just need
free ice cream.
So, uh, just line up right here.
And, uh, remember, we're not
trying to sell you anything.
We're not trying to get you
to go to church.
We're not trying to get you
to rent a timeshare.
We just want you
to have free ice cream today.
Sound good? Cool. Okay, ready?
[SOFT MUSIC PLAYS]
Let's go!
[TRANSITION INTO UPTEMPO MUSIC]
Here you go.
Oh, that's right. Go ahead.
Come on, sing it loud.
Here you go.
La, la, la.
MIA:
Here you go.
KAI:
Yeah, you're welcome.
Sing it loud.
KAI: Here.
La, la, la.
KAI: Here you go.
[MIA SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY]
[MIA CHUCKLES]
Here you go.
Come on, sing it loud.
And this is for you.
[GIGGLES]
MAN:
And here's your receipt.
- That's all. Thank you so much.
- Yes.
INTERPRETER: Oh. Excuse us.
This is Jay, and he's deaf.
But he would
like to tell you something.
MIA:
"Thank you for the ice cream."
You're welcome, Jay.
I like your shirt. It's awesome.
You're so welcome.
INTERPRETER: Thank you so much.
You made our day.
[UPTEMPO MUSIC STOPS]
- Oh.
- You know,
you did a good thing here today.
Put a lot of smiles on faces.
- You're a good guy, Kai.
- Thanks.
[KAI SIGHS]
[ICE CREAM CART CHIMING]
[MIA CHUCKLES]
So, what was all that?
- Oh, that--
- Yeah, yeah, the sign language.
I didn't know you knew that.
Yeah, my mom was deaf,
so I learned it
as I learned to speak.
[CHUCKLES]
So, what'd you say?
- I said, um, "Learn ASL."
- Oh.
Very funny. Very funny.
[CHUCKLES]
[SIGHS]
All right. Good Guy Kai...
- Let's get out of here.
- Wait, wait, wait.
Listen, all I have in my freezer
are shitty frozen meals.
- Oh?
- So, how about
I take us out to dinner?
Yeah, sure.
Great. I know the perfect spot.
Come on.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[GENTLE ROMANTIC MUSIC
PLAYS]
KAI:
Look at this fancy restaurant.
I shouldn't have pointed
it out to you.
No, it's okay.
[CHUCKLES]
KAI: Oh, my God,
it's a scary one.
- It's a disaster.
- Would you like a wine list?
- Do you like wine?
- It's my favorite flavor. Yeah.
Okay. Uh, actually,
just bring us something good.
Don't worry about the price.
- Yes, sir.
KAI: Yeah.
I've never done that before.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Can't believe you brought me
to this nice place?
[WHISPERS]
I'm still in my scrubs.
KAI:
I'm in my jeans. Nobody cares.
MIA: I care.
Well, I think
you look beautiful
- just the way you are.
- [CHUCKLES] That's sweet.
It's not going to get me
to sleep with you,
but it's still sweet.
Was worth a shot.
Oh, yes, please. Thank you.
[SNIFFING]
[STUTTERS]
[LAUGHS]
[HOARSELY]
That's great. That's great.
- You sure?
- Pretty good. Yep.
Okay, good.
It's really strong.
Oh. Thank you.
Thank you.
Are you ready to order?
- Order whatever you want. Yeah.
- Um...
You know, I've actually
never been to a restaurant
like this before.
Um, what's your favorite thing
on the menu?
Uh, side salad
and a glass of water
is all I can afford
on my discount.
I see. That's why
there's no prices on the menu.
Yep. Owner's way
of avoiding sticker shock
until the bill comes.
- Oh, I see.
- Well, if you're not sure,
do you mind
if I just order for us?
No, please. You're paying.
Great. Uh, we'll have two
porterhouses, medium rare.
Uh, make mine medium,
please.
Okay. Medium
for the Neanderthal.
And do you still have those, um,
the bacon-wrapped
brussels sprouts?
Yeah. I hear they're great.
Great. Yeah,
an order of those.
WAITRESS: Good, I'll get that
right out to you.
So, have you been here before?
Come here often?
[BOTH LAUGH]
Once, uh, with my brother
and my dad for my 18th birthday.
Oh, that's nice.
That a long time ago?
- Twenty years ago?
- It was a long time ago.
Not that long ago.
It was a long time ago.
Uh, we won't talk about that.
But, actually, my brother...
he, he showed up high,
and, uh,
he ended up
making a scene,
so they asked us not
to come back.
Yikes.
Yeah. Not the best celebration.
I'm so sorry.
How's your brother now?
He's better.
Well, he says he's better,
but time will tell.
Well, um, [CLEARS THROAT]
here's to better.
Yeah, to better.
[CLINKS]
[CLICKS TONGUE] I see
your little wheels turnin'.
- I'm sorry. [SIGHS]
- What are you thinking about?
I just told you.
I think you told me
what I want to hear.
Well, I think
I need a lot more
wine and a better chance
that we're gonna have breakfast
in the
morning to get into all that.
Oh, I see.
- Yeah.
- Well, you did pay
for ice cream.
You're paying for this dinner.
Maybe I could pick you up
in the morning
and we can do something
on my dime?
I don't know.
You did pay for coffee, so...
- Okay, fine, we don't have to..
- No no, no.
I'm joking, I'm kidding.
I'm kidding.
Give me your phone.
Thank you.
Here's my address, [EXHALES]
and my phone number.
- Boom.
- Great. It's a date.
Oh, that's a date.
Sorry. One second.
Fancy restaurant,
wine, chips and salsa.
[LAUGHS]
I'm paying the bill.
I'm sorry, is this not a date?
I just think that there would
have to be more of a chance
of something
actually happening between
us for this to be a date.
Got it. Got it.
Sorry, I didn't understand that.
One second.
Excuse me! Garon?
Yeah, uh, we're going to do
separate checks.
- Split the bill.
- Shh!
He's kidding. I'm so sorry.
Please enjoy your meal.
Are you okay?
I think I've had too much wine.
[MIA LAUGHS]
- Yeah.
- That is a pretty big pour.
It's strong. It's, it's hefty.
[LAUGHS] Okay.
Okay, so, so how much
did it end up being?
Ooh, a gentleman never tells.
[CROW CAWING]
Is it 150?
$200?
300?
- It was 333, if you must know.
- Kai, that's too much.
What, you didn't like it?
It was the best meal
I've ever had, actually.
Okay, well, then
money well spent, huh?
Or charged.
You're going to max out
that card.
Yeah, but I can get
another one. It's--
MAN: Hands up!
[LAUGHING]
Did you say "hands up"?
Sorry, I-- Who says that?
MAN:
I said, "Hands up now," asshole!
- He said it again. I-
MIA: Kai!
- Can't take this guy seriously.
- Do what he says.
MAN:
Listen to your girlfriend.
KAI: Oh, she's not my
girlfriend. Right?
So, technically, I don't have
to do what she says.
- Kai, please.
- Are you crazy, dude?
Well, we've already
established-- Move. There.
Okay, go again. Huh?
Do it!
- No.
- No?
Come on.
You'd be doing me a favor.
Please pull the trigger.
- Do it!
- Get away
- from me, dude. You're crazy!
- Do it!
- Do it!
- You're crazy!
Bye. [LAUGHING]
That was craze-- That was crazy.
Did you see that?
- What the hell was that?
- What?
I knew he wasn't
going to do anything.
How?
Intuition.
- Intuition?
- Yeah.
You are crazy.
What? You still have your phone,
you have your keys,
he didn't take your car.
How about some gratitude, huh?
Yes, I'm super grateful
you didn't get us both killed.
Mia, the gun was fake.
- How could you know that?
- I'm an artist.
I know when I see a shitty
paint job trying to cover up
the little orange barrel
of a toy gun.
Why didn't you say anything?
You really think calling him out
over his Red Rider is gonna
make him leave us alone?
No, Look, right now,
you're just
dealing with the adrenaline.
You're gonna be totally fine
in a few minutes.
Please don't man-splain at me.
You almost got yourself
and me killed over phones
that can be replaced and
cards that could be canceled.
Yeah, but...
if he took your phone,
then how would you find me
for breakfast in the morning?
[DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE]
I am going to go.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
But I rode with you.
- Yeah. Good luck with that.
- You...
[ENGINE STARTS]
Come on. Are you joking?
[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYS]
Mia.
[DOG BARKING]
Mia!
[SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES]
[CROW CAWING]
[DRAMATIC RUMBLE]
No, no, no, no, no, no!
[CROW CAWING]
Come on!
[CAR ENGINE RUNNING]
[CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF]
[SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES]
ORACLE [V.O.]: I see the moment
this life will end for you.
And I can tell you
when that will be.
ELI [V.O.]: Look, what I'm
trying to say is you were right.
You were right
about everything.
FATHER JOE [V.O.]:
Tell the people you love
that you love them.
Do the things
you've been putting off.
Try to be the best man
you can be.
MIA [V.O.]: You almost got
yourself and me killed.
ORACLE [V.O.]:
Three days.
[MELANCHOLY GUITAR MUSIC
PLAYS]
[SIGHS]
[WIND WHOOSHING]
Hey. I can't do this.
What do you mean,
you can't do this?
[ECHOING] The media has all
been done. Invitations sent.
This is happening
in three weeks.
But I don't even know
if this is what I want
to do anymore.
[SCOFFS] This is your first big
show. Everyone gets cold feet.
You're just nervous.
You could be more popular
than Banksy.
Except, everyone will know
who the hell you are.
Or it could fail miserably,
and then my whole life's work
is for nothing.
Do you know how much
I've invested in you?
- This show?
- I know. I-- This is just--
I really need something
consistent
in my life right now.
That's the thing.
How could you just give up
when you're so close?
No, I'm not giving up.
This is, this is just something
that I have to do.
I, I really,
really need this right now.
You know what?
This chance
will never happen again.
I know!
Believe me.
Kai.
What?
Don't do this.
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYS]
I'm sorry.
I can't do it.
CURATOR [V.O.]: This chance
will never happen again.
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[SIGHS]
[GENTLE MUSIC GUITAR MUSIC
PLAYS]
[GENTLE MUSIC GUITAR MUSIC
FADES]
["DRIFT" BY JUDY ARON PLAYS]
I'm a shadow on your town.
A drifter passing through.
With no ties there
to hold me down.
You never know
What I may bring.
The gift of life
or pain and suffering.
You didn't count on this
at all.
My disposition darkens
with each moment that I stall.
While the sky falls
sullenly to gray.
You look at me expectantly
to see what I might say.
I look down upon the land.
Take all I can take.
Leave my mark
and drift away.
You're fair weather
from below.
Sometimes glad to see me.
Sometimes wishing
I would go.
Well, I'm sorry
if I rain on your parade.
But you know
you had it coming anyway.
I look down upon the land.
Take all I can take.
Leave my mark
and drift away.
[LAUGHING]
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
["DRIFT" BY JUDY ARON FADES]
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[KNOCKING CONTINUES]
[EXHALES]
[INTENSE STINGER]
[KNOCKING CONTINUES]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[KNOCKING CONTINUES]
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACH]
Did I wake you up?
Uh, no. Yeah, no. Uh...
Sorry, I just--
I didn't hear the door at first.
- Sorry.
- You look like shit.
Thanks. Didn't get
a lot of sleep last night.
Jeez. Who's your
interior decorator? [LAUGHS]
Uh, this is my dad's house,
but my interior decorating
is coming next week.
- Oh, good. Good.
- So, uh,
- this would be all, cooler.
- Just in time. [LAUGHS]
What are you doing here?
You forgot?
No. No, I didn't forget.
I just,
- I thought--
- You thought you were never
going to see me again?
Well, yeah. Pretty sure
of that after last night.
I, um, thought about it,
and everybody, you know,
handles,
um, getting mugged differently.
And you were right.
The, the real danger was me
getting to see you
get your ass kicked.
I wouldn't get my ass kicked.
I took two months of Taekwondo.
- [SCOFFS] Yeah, right, asshole.
- I'm a badass.
[LAUGHS]
But, uh, yeah, I owe a debt,
and I always pay my debts, so...
Great. Let's do it, then.
Just surprised you still want
to hang out with me.
Well, you know, like I said,
I don't scare easy.
Great.
But I'm not going to go
anywhere with you
until you've taken a shower.
Yeah, I should probably do that.
Yeah, that's probably
a good idea.
Oh, and, uh, dress comfy.
Not... this comfy.
Good shoes.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Do you own a toothbrush?
- I do.
- Okay. Yeah, do that.
- Okay.
- Nose hair trimmer?
- I've got one of those too.
- No, no.
Ca-- can I make
some coffee, actually?
Yeah. Yeah, yeah.
MIA: Okay.
- Just, uh,
make yourself at home.
[SUCKS TEETH]
[SHOWER RUNNING]
[SNAPPING FINGERS]
Coffee maker?
Uh, where do you keep
your coffee?
Kai?
[SNAPS FINGERS]
Where do you keep your coffee?
[SHOWER RUNNING]
[DOOR CREAKS]
[GENTLE MUSIC PLAYS]
[SHOWER STOPS]
[CURTAIN ROLLS]
[DOOR UNLOCKS AND
CREAKS OPEN]
[GENTLE MUSIC CONTINUES]
Whatcha doing?
Did you do all these?
[CHUCKLES] Yeah.
They're really good.
- Yeah, they're all right.
- No, no, they're, like,
"belong in a museum,
people would pay money for them"
good.
[CHUCKLES]
I don't know about all that.
Have you ever tried to sell 'em?
Yeah, once.
But... that was a long time ago.
[GASPS SOFTLY]
You should.
Have you done anything recently?
Uh, no.
Nothing to speak of, really.
Hey, why don't we just,
uh,
get coffee on the way
wherever we're going?
- Yeah?
- Yeah, sure.
By the way, where are we going?
That's a surprise.
So, let's get going.
You didn't do your nose hairs.
[BOTH SPEAK INDISTINCTLY]
[MIA LAUGHS]
[UPBEAT MUSIC MUSIC PLAYS]
KAI:
Can I at least get a hint?
Um, are you a big,
giant 'fraidy cat? [CHUCKLES]
No.
Is the coffee
at least better this time?
- Way better.
- Good. Good.
I don't last--
Remember the last time
I had a donut, either.
- Oh, yeah?
- These are amazing.
They're, like, my preferred food
for sugar rush--
Can I have a bite of that
to make sure it's not poisonous?
Oh. There you go, whole thing.
Good, right? Yeah.
[MOANS APPRECIATIVELY]
MIA:
What's going on up here?
Is that the school
you worked at?
KAI: Uh, yeah.
Just, uh, just keep driving.
MIA: No, no, I wanna know
what's going on.
[HAPPY RADIO MUSIC PLAYS]
Excuse me, sir.
What's, uh,
what's going on here?
BOY: Nothing much.
Just some ass clowns came in
and vandalized the building
with some crappy street art.
-Hm.
-Wow.
BOY:
I know.
Yeah, uh,
do they know who did it?
Not yet. But these idiots
always get caught.
Can't help
but a brag about it, right?
- So true. Thank you.
- Let's keep it moving, guys.
Let's keep it moving.
You vandal!
Now I know why you had paint
all over your hands
when you answered the door
this morning.
Yeah, and I probably shouldn't
have done that.
I missed it. What did it say?
It said, "Art is Education."
Oh. Burn.
- [CHUCKLES]
- So clever. [SIGHS GLEEFULLY]
KAI: Just keep driving.
I'm pretty sure it's at
least a third-degree felony.
MIA: Are you sure
you don't want to go back
and get a selfie with it?
- I was gonna park.
- No, it's not funny.
It's not funny. I could get in
- trouble here. This is serious.
- Okay. Sorry.
[HAPPY RADIO MUSIC CONTINUES]
MIA: How can they even prove
it was you?
The cop, clueless.
You, not bragging about it.
And I'm not talking,
so
- what else do they have on you?
- Yeah, the security cameras
haven't been fixed since last
year, and they can't do it
due to funding,
so they've got probably nothing.
There you go.
You're in the clear.
[KAI SIGHS]
By the way, the paint I used,
only way it's coming off
is with a sand blaster.
- [SCOFFS] You badass.
- [CHUCKLES]
You should be teaching
badassery classes.
I was just drunk
and pissed off.
MIA: Wow.
MIA: Okay, okay, okay,
close your eyes.
- We're getting close.
KAI: Okay.
- Almost there.
- I'm nervous.
- No peeking. Close your eyes.
- [EXHALES] All right.
KAI:
I'm nervous.
[CHILL GUITAR MUSIC PLAYS]
[CHILL GUITAR MUSIC FADES]
[INSECTS CHIRPING]
[SOFT GUITAR MUSIC PLAYS]
[MIA PANTING]
KAI:
Wow.
[MIA PANTS SOFTLY]
[MIA GRUNTS]
Oh, my God.
Right?
Yeah, this is slippery.
Oh. Thank you,
my knight in shining armor.
- Of course.
- Here we go.
- Wait, you have an eyelash.
- Oh.
Right there. There you go.
-Go ahead, make a wish.
-No, you.
No, it's your eyelash.
You have to make the wish.
I'm giving you my wish.
You're welcome.
[SOFT GUITAR MUSIC
CONTINUES]
Okay.
Uh...
[BLOWS]
What did you wish for?
I can't tell you. Then it's not
going to come true.
[SCOFFS]
- Unbelievable.
- That's the rule.
MIA: Whoa! [MIA LAUGHS]
[KAI SIGHS]
[MIA GRUNTS]
[SOFT GUITAR MUSIC
CONTINUES]
So, how did you become
a teacher here, anyway?
I would've thought
you'd be living
the big city artist's life.
Gallery openings,
[CHUCKLES]
painting shirtless
in a warehouse somewhere.
- Like, why are you here?
- I mean, I was on that path.
Yeah, actually,
I had a big show
at a gallery planned.
- Really?
- Yeah.
But, uh, it got canceled.
Why?
You ever heard the term
"starving artist"?
Yeah, I think I've heard
of that.
Yeah, maybe.
Um, it's a real thing.
- Hm.
- Yeah, so I made a choice.
Hm.
How'd you end up
being a nurse?
[CLICKS TONGUE]
I became a nurse
'cause I wanted to help people.
Right.
I actually did hospice care
for a while,
which was sad, and hit
a little too close to home.
- Uh-huh.
- So, when Dr. Ren
invited me
to join his private practice,
better hours,
better pay, not as sad,
I was, like, "Yeah."
Plus, he's gay,
so I don't have to worry
about him hitting on me...
- [LAUGHS] which is nice.
- Dr. Ren is gay?
Yeah. You didn't know that?
- He doesn't hide it.
- No.
He has, like, framed photos
of his husband
and him,
like, all around the office.
News to me.
I mean, I don't care. I just...
His jokes,
they hit differently now.
[LAUGHS]
I mean, he has,
he has no filter, that guy.
[BOTH LAUGH]
MIA:
Ah.
[MIA SNIFFLES]
So, what are you not telling me?
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
- Not gonna let it go, huh?
- No.
Okay.
I, uh... couldn't do it anymore.
Couldn't do what?
Couldn't create art.
Yeah, I would, um,
sit down in front of a canvas,
pick up my brush,
and... [SUCKS TEETH]
nothing.
Just couldn't do it anymore.
Couldn't even make
a single mark.
I mean, I wanted to make art.
I wanted to create, but...
I had so many ideas.
I j-- I just...
I would freeze, you know,
every time I sat down,
staring at a blank canvas.
I would literally, like,
break out into a sweat
and... start shaking.
I just-- I totally lost it.
You lost your dad,
then you lost your inspiration.
Yeah. Yeah, exactly.
Uh, the first time it happened
was the night he passed... so...
[SOFT GUITAR MUSIC STOPS]
I, uh, I thought
maybe it was just in my head,
you know,
that day.
Maybe it was just
a one time thing, but,
every single time I would sit
down at the canvas,
same thing.
Hm.
You know, my therapist
told me something.
You see a therapist?
Yes. And... as I was saying...
- No judgment.
- My therapist told me
that we all live multiple lives.
KAI: Mm.
- Like, when you go through
a big life change,
it's like you're...
starting over.
Like, when my mom passed,
when I was in... tenth grade,
so a long time ago.
It doesn't, like, hurt anymore.
- But life is just...
BOTH: Different.
Exactly.
[INHALING DEEPLY]
You'll make your art again.
- You think so.
- Yeah?
'Cause passion
doesn't just go away.
You'll find it.
I'm glad somebody thinks so.
[CHUCKLES]
You ready to go?
Yeah, sure.
Are you sick of me yet?
Or do you want
to keep hanging out?
[CHUCKLES]
I'd love to keep hanging out.
Okay.
In that case...
- Whoa. [CHUCKLES]
- Don't fall.
Then I think I'm going to go
get some stuff together,
and I'll come back over
and cook for you.
Does that sound good?
- That sounds great.
- Okay, I also want to do...
[KAI CHUCKLES]
[LAUGHS] Come on.
Actually, can I
just take a minute?
- Yeah, soak it in.
- Just want to take it all in.
Yeah.
[SOFT GUITAR MUSIC PLAYS]
ORACLE [V.O.]:
Three days.
Shit.
[ENGINE REVVING]
- Can't go in there.
- Yeah, I know, lizard people
and all that bullshit.
Yeah, yeah, lizard people.
But you can't go in there
because it's closed.
[GRUNTS]
- Well, when do they open?
- They don't.
It's been shut down
for three months now.
What are you talking about?
I was here two days ago.
We had a conversation--
Jesus. We had two conversations.
I, I gave you five bucks.
It was the last cash
I had on me.
Look, boss,
all I know is this here bar shut
down three months ago.
You couldn't possibly
have had a drink here.
And we have never talked
because I have never seen
your ass.
And I would remember
if somebody gave me five bucks.
I met someone here.
Been hanging out
for the last two days.
Good for you.
It's nice when you meet someone.
- Is he hot?
- It's a woman.
Sorry. I'm not one to judge.
You, uh, you be
who you are, boss.
Look, this is stupid.
I came here, we talked.
I went inside, I drank.
I met this crazy guy
who told
me I was going to die
in three days.
I got to find him.
I got to talk to him,
I got to,
I got to know if he was real.
I got to, I got to find out
if it's true at all.
I can't lead Mia on
if I'm going to die tomorrow.
I can't do that to her.
You know what I mean?
Maybe one of the lizard people
got up in your head
and left some memories there.
The lizard people-- You know
what?
Maybe the lizard people
got in your head
and erased all your memories
of me. What am I saying?
Not possible.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
I have protection.
Can't be too careful.
Right? Right?
So the bar's really closed?
Just as sure as I'm sitting here
talking to you.
Listen, boss.
Whatever it is
you're looking for,
you ain't gonna find it here.
Why don't you go
find your lady friend
and spend some time with her
before the lizard people
destroy all of us?
[SIGHS] You're right.
Of course I am.
You got cash?
Uh, I got a 20.
Can you break a 20?
Oh. Uh, no.
[SIGHS IN EXASPERATION]
Listen, boss.
Everything's going
to be all right.
You just keep your eye out
for the lizard people
and you'll be fine.
Hm?
[UNDER BREATH] Yeah.
[DOOR OPENS AND CREAKS]
[BAR MUSIC PLAYS]
TAY: You son of a bitch.
You just run off another one of
my customers? [ENGINE STARTS]
I have no idea
what you are saying, kind sir.
God damn it. Stop doing that!
Give me two beers and I'll stop.
Deal.
Good.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
[DOG BARKING]
You gonna let me in
or you gonna leave me
out here on the porch?
Please come on in. Sorry.
Yeah.
Gotcha.
MIA: Oh, you cleaned.
KAI: [CHUCKLING] I did, yeah.
I thought you said
you were going to cook,
because this is clearly takeout.
Yes, this is takeout.
Do you remember how I told you
that my mom passed
when I was in high school?
- Yeah.
- Well, she never really
got around to teaching
me how to cook.
So, unless you want, like,
scrambled eggs or ramen,
- it's going to be takeout.
- Takeout is great.
- I love takeout.
- But I can plate
it up really nice,
so you won't notice.
- Where are your plates?
- Right here.
[SOFT GUITAR MUSIC
PLAYS]
What's wrong?
I don't think we should do this.
Why, you don't like pasta?
I can order a pizza.
No, no, no, it's not the food.
It's, it's, uh...
it's all of it.
I really like you.
I really like you too.
So what's the problem?
I don't know if I can do it.
I wasn't there yet.
Not saying no. I don't remember
seeing anything about ED
- in your file...
- [LAUGHS] I could do that.
I can get it up real nice.
In fact, with you standing
there, looking so beautiful,
makes me want to just
forget about the food and...
just take you up
into my arms and...
forget all about tomorrow.
Smooth talking like that
will definitely get me
to sleep with you. [GIGGLES]
I'm serious.
- Yeah, so am I.
- But, but I, I have nothing.
I don't have a job.
I don't have any prospects.
I am the, the epitome
of the kind of person
that you are not supposed
to be interested in.
Well, what if I don't care
about that?
But I have nothing.
[SOFT GUITAR MUSIC STOPS]
And what if I hurt you, huh?
What if I am that asshole
you thought I was?
What then?
Mia, you are everything
that anyone could ever want.
And I am nothing.
[CATCHES BREATH]
I am broken,
and I'm spilled out,
and I'm used up,
and I have nothing to offer you.
[SOBS]
Nothing.
[SOBS]
MIA: Well, what if I think
you're enough?
What if I just want you?
I don't need anything else.
I'm here right now.
You're here.
And, and when I'm talking,
you make me feel
like you're listening.
You make me feel beautiful
and wanted.
And I want to be with you.
You can't worry
about what's going to happen.
You can't worry
that you're gonna hurt me.
Okay? That's for me to decide.
So, you can take a chance
right now, with me.
Or you can run away.
But that's your choice.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
Come on, asshole.
I think you should go.
[SCOFFS]
[SCOFFS]
- I'm sorry.
- You don't know what you are.
I know, you're right.
I, I don't know what I am,
and I, I can't
even promise you tomorrow.
I wasn't asking for tomorrow.
- You don't understand.
- Maybe I don't.
But I know I should be treated
better than this.
- Someone should want me.
- I--
All of me.
You know, I deserve someone
who's going to tell me
the truth.
Who won't hide
behind some excuse
that they're, they're afraid
of hurting me.
When, in reality,
they're just
afraid of taking a chance
and living their goddamn life.
I want someone
who's not afraid to stop running
away from their happiness.
And who's gonna hold on
to what they have
for as long
as they possibly can.
'Cause who knows
how long we have?
A hundred years? Tops.
Eighty? I could die
in a car crash
on the way home, Kai.
That's how this works.
There are no promises.
There's here and now.
And nothing else matters.
Why don't you understand that?
You know what?
Give me a call when you're ready
to get over yourself
and start living your life.
[CALM GUITAR MUSIC PLAYS]
[DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES]
I'm a nurse.
That's what I do.
[CHUCKLES]
You're welcome, Jay.
I like your shirt. It's awesome.
[UPBEAT POP MUSIC PLAYS]
[ENGINE STARTS]
[CLANGS]
[GROANS]
[MIA GASPS]
[RADIO COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYS]
What the hell was that?
[RADIO COUNTRY MUSIC STOPS]
[GROANING]
- What are you doing?
- I don't know.
I think currently I'm bleeding.
[GROANS]
[BREATHES HEAVILY]
Let me look.
[KAI GROANS SOFTLY]
- I'm fine. I'm fine.
- No.
Will you shut up and just let me
make sure nothing's broken?
Straighten it.
Straighten--
- Ow, ow, ow, ow!
- Shh...
Yeah.
- I think you'll live.
- Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
- I'm done waiting.
- I know. I, I stopped running.
Yeah, when you ran
into the back of my car.
No, I mean,
I'm ready to stop running.
I-- I'm ready to live my life,
no matter how much time
I have left.
And you decided this
in the
three minutes
since I left your house?
Yeah, it was like--
It was more like
three seconds, but yeah.
[SIGHS SHARPLY] Bullshit.
You're right, okay?
You're right about everything.
I am so scared.
I am scared of failure.
I am scared of hurting
people that I love.
And I am scared of getting hurt.
But I realized
that the last two days
were the best
and the worst of my entire life.
But the best moments
are when I am with you.
What about the worst?
I don't care
about those anymore.
[SNIFFLES]
All I know
is that I want to be with you
for as long as I possibly can.
[SIGHS]
Because you make me happy.
And I want so badly to be happy.
And I want to be happy with you.
What if being with you
doesn't make me happy?
Then I got a lonely walk
back to the house.
[MIA SNIFFLES]
Mia, I don't want
a one-night stand.
I want someone
to share everything with,
no matter
what happens tomorrow.
[SNIFFLES]
[DOG BARKING]
And the next day?
Yeah, if that day comes.
That too.
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYS]
Wait, wait, wait.
Are you just gonna
leave me here
in the middle of the road?
[MIA SOBS SOFTLY]
Get in the car, asshole.
[PLEASANT GUITAR MUSIC
PLAYS]
[CAR DOOR SHUTS]
[KEYS JANGLING]
[ENGINE STARTS]
[MUTTERS INDISTINCTLY]
Hey, wait. Hey. Mia-- Okay.
[SCREECHES]
It's a funny joke. Come on.
Let me in. Funny, real funny.
You happy? You done?
[MIA LAUGHS]
[PLEASANT GUITAR MUSIC
CONTINUES]
[CRICKETS CHIRPING]
[PLEASANT GUITAR MUSIC
FADES]
[GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PLAYS]
[INTENSE STINGER]
[GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC CONTINUES]
[MIA GRUNTS SOFTLY]
[GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC CONTINUES]
[GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC CONTINUES]
[GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC CONTINUES]
[GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC CONTINUES]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC CONTINUES]
["ENJOY IT WHILE IT'S HERE"
BY CHASING JUNE PLAYS]
I can feel the knots of wood
in this arm chair.
Watching the birds
follow the boats.
June, June, how I
love you.
Your lazy ways
are relieving.
Leave me here
don't bother with talking.
The sunset is drowning out
what's next.
Underfoot is a game of grit
and leather.
A lazy distraction at best.
Soon the colors change
and fade.
Casting shadows on
our days.
As summer sleeps
another year.
Enjoy it while it's here.
The music lays
in the shade of the evening.
A picture perfect
clear water night.
Three sails tall
a trip along the shoreline.
Echoes
all the dreamer's best.
Soon the colors change
and fade.
Casting shadows
on our days.
As summer sleeps
another year.
Enjoy it while it's here.
Enjoy it while it's here.
Summers fade.
Life's parade
goes crawling by.
At an oddly reckless pace.
While the years
are chasing you.
Catch your breath.
[PHONE LINE TRILLING]
KAI: Hey. It's Kai.
CURATOR [ON PHONE]: Do you
what the damn hell time it is?
KAI: Yeah, I know
what time it is.
It's two hours later there than
it is here. Did I wake you?
CURATOR: It's a Sunday morning
after a Saturday night opening.
Haven't even left
the gallery yet.
KAI: I need a favor.
CURATOR: A favor?
- I don't owe you shit.
KAI: Just hear me out.
Soon the colors
change and fade.
Casting shadows
on our days.
As summer sleeps
another year.
Enjoy it while it's here.
Kai?
Enjoy it while it's here.
Enjoy it while it's here.
Kai?
KAI: I have enough pieces
for a show now...
If I was to die or something.
CURATOR:
Are you about to kill yourself?
Do I need to call the police?
Fire department? Ambulance?
No, I'm not going
to kill myself.
Getting my shit together.
But if anything,
something was to happen to me,
I want you to do the show.
What makes you think
I want to still do the show?
- You want to do the show.
- You're right.
I want to do the show.
But no quitting
anymore. Deal?
Deal.
KAI: But if, for some reason,
I'm not around,
I want my part of the profit
to go to Mia Brazil.
CURATOR:
You do realize
This could be
a shit ton of money?
KAI:
I know. She's just...
She's special.
CURATOR:
Hm.
KAI:
I'll send you her contact info.
Consider it done.
I'll start setting things up
when I wake up Monday.
Thank you.
Hey, I really appreciate it.
[CHUCKLES] You better.
It's about damn time.
I know.
And, hey,
welcome back to the real world.
Thanks.
["WHEN THE DAY IS DONE" BY
JUDY ARON PLAYS]
We're on our way.
When it's still a mystery.
And how we cannot say.
Into the fray.
No more waiting for
the world.
To give us the ok.
To find our way.
If we can find a way.
To get there.
Maybe we'll find a way.
Back home.
If we get lost amongst
the wreckage.
Well at least we're
no alone.
FATHER JOE [V.O.]: Tell the
people you love
that you love them.
Do the things
you've been putting off.
Try to be the best man
you can be.
Start it all till we
get old.
MIA [V.O.]: You make me feel
beautiful and wanted.
When the day is done.
And I want to be with you.
FATHER JOE [V.O.]: Don't be
afraid to take risks.
But, hey, make a right instead
of a left once in a while.
No more delays.
Sun is rising on the edge.
["WHEN THE DAY IS DONE" BY
JUDY ARON GLITCHES]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYS]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
["WHEN THE DAY IS DONE" BY
JUDY ARON GLITCHES]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
[GLASS AND METAL CRASHES]
["WHEN THE DAY IS DONE" BY
JUDY ARON RESUMES]
And decide our faith.
It's not too late.
If we can find a way
to get there.
Maybe we'll find a
way back home.
And if we get lost amongst
the wreckage.
Well at least we're not
alone.
And all of the bumps along
the journey.
Will get softened by
the sun.
And the storm is told to
weaken.
All will guide us home.
When the day is done.
Turn yourself a classic
tune.
["WHEN THE DAY IS DONE" BY
JUDY ARON FADES]
[CRICKETS CHIRPING]
[SOFT BAR MUSIC PLAYS]
- Excuse me.
TAY: Oh, hey.
I didn't see you there.
- What'll it be?
- Uh, two beers. Good ones.
Got just the thing.
[TAY OPENS BOTTLE]
Thank you.
ORACLE:
You buy me a drink,
I will tell you your future.
[LAUGHS] I'm all set.
Oh, come on, let me try.
I'm good at it.
KAI: Hey, I'm here. Sorry,
I had to park
in the middle of nowhere.
No worries. I got you a drink.
And, uh,
I met this very nice man
who says he'll tell me
my fortune for a drink.
[FOREBODING MUSIC PLAYS]
[CHUCKLES]
No. No,
I'm not doing this again.
We won't be needing that.
No, no, no.
We're getting
the drinks in the gallery
because I'm not doing
the shit again. No!
Are you okay?
What did he say to you?
You feeling okay?
[MIA MUMBLES]
- He just asked if I would buy--
- No!
[LAUGHS]
Ah. [SIGHS]
Hm.
[INDISTINCT SINGING]
[HAPPY BAR MUSIC PLAYS]
["CHASING THE SUN" BY JUDY ARON]
Take a moment
to take the top down.
And just try to stretch
our legs.
Throw the maps out
and throw caution.
To the wind instead.
And we'll drive along.
As the miles stretch on
and on and on and on.
Wake me up
when this is over.
Wake me
when our journey's done.
You can drive all night.
Until we reach
the morning light.
While you race the moon.
I'll still be
chasing the sun..
Holy shit.
Damn it, Kai!
["MY TIME" BY GABRIEL'S HOLD]
So, goodnight
dear old friend.
I sure hate to see you go.
Can you tell me
what this is like?
A two-year picture show.
I'm counting all the things
on my wall.
The ones you sent to me.
When the moon's over
my head.
I know it's been
over your feet.
And I know what it feels like
to be then.
Then from places to be
and appointments.
When I feel the clock
moving by.
Gonna take these
And just from.
Afar I'm gonna show
you why.
It's my time to breathe
and my time to see.
There's more to life
than thinking about sleep.
It's my time to breathe
and my time to see.
It's my,
It's my time.
It's my time.
["MY TIME" BY GABRIEL'S
HOLD CONTINUES]
["MY TIME" BY GABRIEL'S
HOLD FADES]
[INTENSE MUSIC PLAYS]
MAN: I told you it's the
goddamn lizard people.