Due West (2025) Movie Script
1
[Country music plays]
[Miranda Lambert's I Can't
Be Bothered plays on jukebox]
BECKY: Wait,
so this happened today?
SCOTTY: Hell yes.
This is hot off the presses.
I'm gonna say this
once and no repeats.
Now my main man Doyle over here
gives me a phone call.
He's got a boarder,
got a young lady
out there at his Airbnb.
She's got a problem.
A snake problem.
Oh, Lord.
Becky, I'm telling you,
I ain't never seen a woman so
hysterical in all my life.
And I've been married twice.
Hey now, Bonnie
was good for you.
Not just me.
So I head on over there
and I pop up on the porch.
Now she's got
the house locked up
tighter than a drum, all right?
She's pacing back
and forth a little bit.
She's a little
bit frantic, all right?
And she eventually
comes to a halt,
takes a shot of tequila.
My kind of girl.
And then she points and says,
"There it is over there!"
Hey, you gotta hear this.
This is great.
All right, I look
out into the yard and
judging from
the way she was acting and
conducting
herself, I was expecting
something in
the way of a giant African
python or some such.
But when I take
a look out there and take a
strong little gander,
all I can see is this little old
prairie rattler
doing 17 kinds of
nothing, lazing in the sun,
minding its own business.
So I head on over to the shed,
and I get Doyle's shovel.
I keep a good
long-handler in there
just for such an occasion.
BECKY: Well, sure, obviously.
So the shovel in
hand, I sally up behind
Mr. No Shoulders there.
I wait and
I wait and I wait and I'm
quiet and then
[Whistles]
Like that!
I chop off
his head, easy as pie.
But before this
thing even stops wriggling,
before I've had a chance to
sort of gather up
the many snakey innards,
I look over there and
she's barreling out
of the door, all right?
She's bounded off
the porch and she's
making a beeline
towards me, all right?
And I'm thinking
at this point, maybe,
well, maybe she's
just being all happy
and she's going to give me a
thank you kiss on the forehead,
maybe throw her arms
around my neck because
she's so happy to be snake free.
Instead, she starts screaming,
"Murderer!"
Have you ever heard any
shit like that before?
Wait, so what'd you say back?
Well, it wasn't a whole
heck of a lot I could say.
I kind of just tipped my hat,
and I got out of
there as quickly as possible
without her noticing
my snakeskin boots.
[Laughter]
Can you imagine?
That's so good.
Well, how about
another round, killer?
Sounds good.
Make it two, darling.
And this one's on
me for your troubles.
Much appreciated.
Hold on one second.
Perfect.
Here's a little something for
wife number three.
Well, I can't wait to meet her.
Hey, you mind
closing up tonight?
Yeah, is everything okay?
Yeah, I just got to
head over to my brothers.
Mmm, Cody.
There's a boy that married well.
Married up's more like it.
Wait, so you're
actually going to go
to Mindy's birthday party?
Trust me, if I didn't have to.
Well, good luck with that.
Y'all don't have
too much fun without me.
Never do.
Never will.
Oh, wait.
Don't forget to
tell Cody I said hi.
[Tift
Merritt's Traveling Alone ]
OK.
That's really nice.
Oh, excuse me.
Hey, stranger.
Pastor Mike.
Well, it's been forever.
How you doing?
Oh, you know, I'm OK.
Yeah, you still at the bar?
Yeah, I just got off.
Oh, nice.
Well, anything new?
Nope.
Anyone?
No.
Surprised to see you here.
Well, the missus is
still laid up with the flu,
but the Archers, they
donated the new Sunday school
so here I am.
I'm ready to party.
I can see that.
Oh, no.
Oh, I got to put my
sweet tea in something.
Oh, right.
Well, anyways, we sure have
missed seeing you on Sundays.
Lord knows the potluck has.
One of these days,
I'm going to
figure out what that is
that you put in
the potato salad.
Yeah, well, I've just been
really busy lately, you know.
Sure, sure.
Well, don't stay away too long.
I may have to go all in
on Becky's casserole.
Okay.
Well, I should
probably go see Cody.
Cody.
Oh, I saw him and Mindy
up there by the bar.
Okay, thanks.
See you later.
I sure hope so.
[Average Joe Crane's In
the Middle ]
So I'm sitting there in the
new truck waiting on Cody,
like always.
Finally, he comes
out with the groceries,
and then I hear
this, "hey, cowboy!"
What?
Oh, yeah.
So I look over,
and there's Becky.
Sitting in
her beat up old Chevy,
just laughing it up, making
all kinds of eyes at my husband.
Should have gotten a
ticket for loitering.
If only we had a sheriff.
If only I had a deputy.
Oh, I'd be happy
to make that call.
Or, you know,
you could just
take it as a
compliment, honey.
Well, I took it as a
reason to send one less invite.
Sissy.
Hey, you made it.
Here we go.
You back on the 'rettes?
Yeah.
And no you can't bum one.
We'll see about that.
So what happened?
I thought
you were working tonight.
Yeah, well,
everyone's here, so--
Not everyone.
And Becky's
closing up for me so.
She said to say hi, by the way.
That's so nice.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Hey, y'all.
Hey.
I like your earrings.
Where'd you get them?
Oh, thanks.
Yeah, they were my mom's.
And you know mom
never really thought
that they looked
that good on me, so--
How are the kids?
Good.
They're great.
Handful.
So my folks took them tonight,
thank God.
Finally get to
have a little fun.
Mm-hmm.
Cheers.
Y'all definitely did it up here.
Ooh.
You should see the bill.
What's that?
Hmm.
Yeah?
I mean, I just--
just money don't
grow on trees, honey.
That's all.
No.
Also doesn't grow on
loaded F-250s
either, sweetheart.
Okay.
You know what?
Why don't we cheap out when
your birthday comes around?
We could drive up to that
diner and Alpine you like,
put a little candle
in that awful meatloaf.
Oh, come on, Mindy.
You can at least
get the man a steak.
Oh, no, no, no.
See, that would be
too expensive, Miguel.
All I'm saying is--
All I'm saying is maybe you
should take it a little easy
on the whiskey, sweetheart.
I think I've had my fill of
embarrassment for one birthday.
BILLY: Hey, Mindy.
Right here.
Y'all didn't.
It was your brother's idea.
And mine.
Carmen and I just
totally agreed with it.
There she is.
Happy birthday, honey.
Hey, how's
everybody feeling tonight?
I'm going to get you.
Well, I just want to take a
sec and say a big old thank
y'all from me and
the rest of the Archer
family for being here.
It means a lot.
I also have a quick story--
Can I talk to you a minute?
Believe me,
your gonna wanna see this.
When Mindy was 11 years old
she wanted to be a singer.
And she had the biggest
crush on Anakin Skywalker.
All right, Billy.
That's enough.
I apologize,
but you're probably going to
feel a little like you did
when I caught you
singing a classic song
to your Anakin poster.
So, sis, this one's for you.
Oh, Lord.
Ready?
One, two, three, four.
[Shania Twain's Man! I Feel Like
a Woman! ]
Let's go, girls.
[Laughs]
I need to talk to you.
I'm going out tonight.
I'm feeling all right.
Lord, what's the problem?
We're missing the whole deal.
What's he doing here?
Who?
Who do you think?
What, Billy?
He's Mindy's brother.
7Don't use her as an excuse.
Excuse?
It's her birthday.
So?
So I--
well, you said you
weren't even going to come.
I swear to God, Cody.
Look,
I know y'all
went on a few dates.
You got to be realistic.
It's not like you're
never going to see him again.
Well, fuck Billy, okay?
That's not why--
What?
I need a loan.
[Laughs]
A loan?
Yeah.
How much?
$700.
That's it? Just 700 bucks?
No explanation, nothing, just --
Never needed one before.
So you didn't come here
for Mindy or me or--
No, that's not what--
Well, it's sure
what it looks like.
You don't see the kids anymore.
I love those kids.
You've been MIA
for the last two months,
and then you finally show up.
It's none of your business.
It's my business when you
come and asking for money.
It's the same shit
over and over and over.
You think I want to be asking?
You think I want to be givin'?
Yes, Christ, Cody.
It's not even your money.
Look.
If you really want to know why.
No.
I don't.
Mindy's going to have my ass.
Just stay here.
I'll be right back.
[Somber music plays]
Hey.
It's been a while.
Shit.
[Throwing up]
[Clears throat]
Turn off that TV and get
your shoes on right now.
Hello.
Hey, Becks.
How's it going?
Oh, you know,
just a typical Sunday.
Frank got called in, so now
I gotta deal with the potluck
and Sunday school.
Oh that sucks.
Oh, no, tell me about it.
I mean, we could
sure use the overtime,
but I married a
morning person for a reason.
Let's go.
[Groans]
KIDS: Give it back!
No you threw it at me!
Hey leave your sister alone!
He took my shoes!
Harper!
Give it back!
No!
I am on the phone.
Now cut it out
before I take that shoe
and tan both y'all's hides.
Oh, God help me.
They know I'm all talk.
What's up?
Maybe this isn't a good time.
Oh, no, please.
This is all the time.
What's up?
Well, I was hoping you
could cover my shift.
What, tonight?
Yeah, I just--
I have some
things I got to do today.
On a Sunday?
Yeah, it's just--
You know, you keep
missing church like this,
and St. Peter's going
to have to card ya.
I know, I know,
I mean, if
it could wait a day, but--
Oh, all right, all right.
Don't worry about it
I'll work it out with Frank.
It's fine.
I so love you right now.
Okay, so the next time
I need a morning school drop off
for these kids--
Oh, consider it done.
Mhmm.
Kade took my bible!
Okay, hey, I've got to go.
Okay, thanks, babe.
Okay, bye.
Hey!
[Country music plays]
Morning, Otto.
[Groans]
Cold front must be moving in.
Damn legs aching again.
Ought to try some icy hot.
Ah that stuff just
stinks up the whole place.
Hey, where are the prepaids at?
The what?
The phones.
Oh, right over there.
Oh, thanks.
I swear these phones are
getting so out of hand.
I mean, what was
wrong with a payphone?
Worked every
time, cost me a quarter.
But Steve, what is nuts
got all you youngins
thinking that you need
some new fangled gadget.
PASTOR MIKE: Hey,
Otto, how's the leg?
It's aching.
And I tell you what,
a front's moving in
as sure as your sweet tooth.
Well, busted.
Hmm?
I sneak in here every
Sunday early before service.
I don't need anyone
telling my better half
that I'm still buying donuts.
Well, your secret's
safe with me.
Oh.
Hey, I didn't get a chance to
say goodbye to you last night.
I looked for you.
Yeah, well, it was a long day.
Yeah, sure.
Hey, listen,
I hope it didn't come across
like I was giving you grief
for not being at church lately.
Oh, no.
No, it was fine.
No.
No, it wasn't.
I'm sorry.
I don't want to be
that kind of a preacher.
Well, you're not.
Well, what I wanted to
say was I love seeing you
in church on Sunday but,
any day of the week--
I appreciate it.
I mean it.
I'm always there.
And I promise you won't
get a guilt trip from me.
I know we're all
works in progress.
Lord knows I am.
Well, I know where to find you.
Okay.
Your phone on the fritz?
Yeah, it's
just-- it's a long story.
Oh, I--
in case you lost your contacts.
Thanks.
That one there on the bottom
that's your best bet
cause you get the
most for your money there.
Oh, great.
Thank you.
And a pack of--
Ah!
Had them ready for you.
How are those burritos today?
Oh, you know I make them good.
[Country music plays]
[Car squeals]
Come on.
Shit.
Fuck!
Fuck!
Oh, son of a bitch.
[Sighs]
Damn it.
Of course.
Come on.
You're kidding me.
[Country music plays]
God damn it.
Hey.
Hey.
You all right?
Yeah, just a little car trouble.
Oh, was that your truck
I saw back there?
What's left of it.
Oh, man.
Hop on in.
You sure?
Yeah.
Totally.
Where are you headed?
Well,
there's a gas station
just up the road.
Works for me.
I'm Haley, by the way.
Nice meeting you.
I can turn that up if you like.
No, no, it's actually perfect.
Okay.
Hey, can I have--
Oh, my god.
Of course.
Yeah, I can't even imagine.
Thank you.
So where were you headed?
Just over to Alpine.
Not far.
It's like 50 miles, right?
A little less, but yeah.
Wow.
Wat was taking
you out all that way?
Just got to
pick up some medicine.
Yeah, I'd be there already if
my fan belt hadn't shredded.
That sounds bad.
Trust me, it looks even worse.
Just a bunch of
rubber spaghetti under the hood.
Yikes.
I'm sure there'll be a
tow truck in the next town.
A tow truck?
In Marathon?
That'll be the day.
So what are you going to do?
What do you mean?
Well I mean if there's
not a tow truck?
I'm just going
to buy a fan belt.
It's a simple fix
with the right part.
Damn, girl.
What?
Nothing, I just didn't realize
I picked up
such a boss mechanic.
I work at a bar.
I just drive an old truck.
What about you?
Hmm?
What do you do?
Oh, I'm in tech.
Digital marketing, actually.
Social media stuff.
Like Facebook or something?
Yeah, sort of.
I mean, more
like hacking the Google
algorithm, that sort of thing.
It's all really technical.
So I'm guessing
you're from Austin.
Was it the hair?
I just--
I did this for the festival.
Figured I'd lean
into the vibe, you know?
Plus it's Marfa, so.
Oh.
It's Transpaco's
time again, huh?
You've heard of it?
Oh, yeah.
Tourists come out every year.
Just keeps
getting bigger and bigger.
Yeah, this girl
I used to date in college
would not shut up about it.
Really?
Yeah, and that was
back when it was just
a couple of
bands around a bonfire.
But now, I mean,
when my friend showed me
the lineup for this year--
Well, I'm sure you all
will have a great time.
Well, I plan on it.
They all had to
bail last minute, so.
So you're going alone?
Yeah.
Yeah, why not?
You know, it's
destination unknown.
Plus I've always
wanted to come out this way.
So I finally
said, "Haley, stop saying
you're going to do
it, and just do it."
And then maybe
afterwards, I'll go out
camping at
Big Bend or something.
Who knows?
By yourself.
Yeah, leap and
the net will appear, right?
Look, I know
we just met, but this?
This ain't Austin.
You are in the middle of
absolute nowhere.
And you got to respect that.
Half the time
your phone doesn't work.
And even if it does, it's
not like you can call 911.
Most of these towns don't
even have a police station.
The closest
hospital is in Alpine.
Really?
Yeah.
I'm just saying, you can't
afford to have
blinders on, right?
You know, if you find
yourself in trouble out here,
you won't just
magically find help.
You found me.
Um, they do take
credit cards, right?
Huh?
Credit cards?
Yeah, just fill
up and do it inside.
Okay.
Hey, thanks again for the ride.
Oh, yeah.
Happy to help.
Come on.
There we go.
Nesto?
Yeah, one sec.
Come on, you son of a--
[Grunts]
Sorry about that.
Dang thing didn't want to budge.
So what can I--
'93 F-150.
You got it.
That's not too hard to remember.
Not many '93s still
kicking around these days.
Well, if she was, I
wouldn't be here, so--
They always need my
help sooner or later.
So what can I do for you?
Fan belt.
Fan belt.
Little bastards ruin everything.
Come on in.
What are we looking for here?
A 96 incher?
97, 97.
Shit.
What?
One more thing for the list.
Sorry?
Sally's been visiting
her sister for a month,
and the damn system's broken.
Supposed to be she gets the
parts, and I fix the cars, but
now it's turned
into I'm by myself and
well, I run out of shit.
I'm sorry, darling.
Why don't
you come back next week?
[Somber music plays]
[Haley squeals]
Hi can I come up?
Hi.
Hi.
[Kissing]
Hello, smarty pants.
Do you want some pets?
Yes.
Do you want some pets?
Are you so good?
Can I get a photo?
Yes?
Can I get a photo?
[Phone rings]
Hello?
Hi.
Cody, please?
This is his wife.
Who is this?
Mindy, it's me.
Oh.
Where are you calling from?
It's a long story.
Always is.
I know, right?
So is Cody there?
Mm.
Yeah, he's working.
Okay.
Well, would you mind
grabbing him for me?
Yeah, I don't--
It will only take a second.
No, it's just he's going
to be at it for a while.
I know, but--
It's--
I can take a message.
It's not--
I mean, look, I promise
it won't take long at all.
Well, like I said, he's busy.
Mindy, come on.
Seriously,
I need to talk
to my brother.
No, I don't
really know what to say.
I got a real problem here.
Well, why don't you just
use the seven
hundred bucks he gave you?
Mindy, please.
I need help.
Hello?
You've gotten all the help
you're gonna get from us.
Hello?
Mindy?
Hello?
[Sighs]
Bye.
Bye, Whiskey.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, my god.
Did you see that?
Yeah, looks like
you made a new friend.
The rest of my
trip is like that.
Look.
Look at that.
It's a good looking horse.
They said
that he's a um, a bay gelding,
and his name is Whiskey.
Can you believe?
Cowboys and their names.
Oh, crap.
I didn't even think
they're headed
in your direction.
Actually, they didn't
have what I needed here.
And, uh, turns out I need
to get to Alpine anyway.
So if I pick up your gas--
Oh.
I mean, if you can
throw in some snacks.
I think I can do that.
Okay.
So there I am.
I'm at this tailgate, right?
I'm talking to this
really cute girl with
horn-rimmed glasses.
And I've got a beer in one hand
and a big old bag of flaming
hot Cheetos in the other.
They're so good.
No, they're the best.
They're simply the best.
And I was crushing them,
so we all know I was feeling
pretty good about life.
Anyway, the girl
has to hit the bathroom.
And the second
that she turns her back,
I hear my
friends yell, shooters!
Uh-oh.
Seriously.
And then they pull out
their super longboard
with these bull
horns at the end,
because you know,
it's the Texas Longhorns.
And it's got these little, like,
depressions in it, right?
So that is where
the Dixie Cubs go.
Oh, that's right.
And then the vodka comes out.
And I hear the other girls go,
Haley, get your ass over here!
Because you know this
is going on in stuff.
Of course.
So I go over there,
and we take the shots.
And we're
looking at the pictures.
And, you know, we look
good, so they look good.
And while we're
doing that, they're
setting up the next round
of shots behind us.
Then we hear
someone shout, ready?
And we turn around, and we
hustle back to our spots,
and we grab our Dixie
Cubs, and we knock them back.
Only this time it's fireball.
Oh, no.
Exactly!
Exactly!
And I do not do fireball!
I don't, like, ever!
So I make a beeline
for the Portabotties.
I mean, I am absolutely
tearing through this crowd.
I'm bobbing, and I'm weaving.
I swear to God,
they should have put me
on the field that day.
I finally fight my way
to the front of this line.
I see one of
the doors flips to green,
and I make a break for it.
And just as this door
opens, I lose it all over a girl
wearing horn-ranched glasses.
No.
I swear to God,
those things needed
frickin' windshield wipers.
That's so bad.
So bad!
Oh, my gosh, what'd she do?
She married me.
What?
Yeah.
We used to call
it our meat puke.
Oh, well, that's one
way to meet somebody.
Yeah.
Wait, is this
the one you said wouldn't
shut up about the festival?
It sure is.
That's your wife.
Yeah.
Well, where the hell is she?
You know, I'm sure
those horn-ranched glasses
will be a big
head at Transbacos.
She passed away.
Oh, my god.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
Sorry.
I-- and I still don't
know how to talk about this.
It used to be the only
thing that I talked about.
And then it was a little
less, and then a little less,
and then I started to
miss talking about it.
And now I get the chance
to talk about it again.
And I-- I still
don't know how to do it.
Bet you regret asking me
for that right now, huh?
No.
Yeah, I-- I get it.
I'm sorry.
I just--
How long has it been?
It was a year last week.
People keep saying that
it's going to get easier, but--
and you read all of
these books, you know?
You read all of
these stupid bullshit,
how to fix
yourself, self-help books.
Like, choose
your own adventure, and
remember the good times,
and when in
doubt, choose change.
And it's like, here I am,
choosing my own adventure,
remembering the good times.
And the only
thing that's changing
is I'm crying in my
car instead of my closet.
I just want a normal life again.
Yeah, but how?
I don't know.
All I do know is
that the worst thing
that could have happened
happened.
And I'm still here.
So fuck it, pass the Cheetos.
[Chuckles]
[Music plays]
9-6-5-9.
Got it.
So if you end up
heading up to Big Bend...
If you bring the snacks...
Deal.
Oh, and if you ever
make it out to Austin...
You'll bring the fireball.
I'm glad that I picked you up.
[Pensive music plays]
You checking in, hon?
Just visiting a friend.
Well, holler if
you need anything.
Nana, you gonna come
fix this sink or what?
Well, it ain't going nowhere.
Please.
It got chilly out there.
Oh, yeah.
Front, finally blew in.
Interesting choice.
Yeah, I probably would
have gone with something blue.
So where you been from?
Just a bit east of here.
You?
Up by Midland.
What's your name?
Probably better that we don't.
Right.
You want to take a seat?
What was the snack?
Sorry?
In your text, you
said something about a s-
Oh, yeah, my fan
belt, it, um, shredded,
so I had to hitch a ride.
Oh.
You're not alone?
Oh, no, no, no.
I just got
dropped off at the diner.
Oh, okay.
Look, I don't want any trouble.
I totally understand.
I mean, cops, husband...
No, no, no.
I mean, this is
things like this.
Trust me, trust me.
There's nothing to worry about.
I promise.
Fair enough.
Alright, well, we're gonna
start with a few questions,
and you just answer truthfully.
Okay.
This your first time?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Alright.
Any allergies?
You know, just normal stuff
mesquite, ragweed.
Oh, no medical allergies.
No, nothing.
Alright.
You have any
other medical issues,
um, heart problems, diabetes.
Nothing like that.
Any STDs?
Nope.
Nothing?
No.
You get tested before or after?
After.
That's great.
And when was your last period?
Um,
12 weeks ago.
Do you know
the date of conception?
Yes.
Be exact, please.
Fourth of July.
Fourth.
Ten weeks.
Cuttin it close.
Good thing you found me.
Yeah.
Well,
first things first.
Oh, right, I'm sorry.
Um, yeah,
I didn't have time to get an
envelope or anything like that.
That's fine.
Alright
Um, 700, like you said.
It's all there.
Just making sure.
So I am gonna write you
two medications.
Mifepristone and misoprostol.
Are you familiar with these?
Yeah.
I mean, I, I Googled them.
It's all pretty straightforward.
Just got to make sure
that you take them in order.
The way I remember is
Mife F first, Miso S second.
Okay.
Any side effects?
You know, cramps, fatigue.
Some people run
a little bit of fever.
Nothing major.
The pharmacy will fill you in.
There's one
right down the street.
Yeah, I saw that.
Well, I can't tell you
how much I appreciate this.
Sure thing.
So, um, is that it?
Almost.
I still got to,
still got to sign it.
Oh.
Okay.
But the second
I do, it's a felony.
I don't have any more
money. That's all I brought.
I don't want more money.
Look.
I'm not gonna
make you do anything.
It's entirely up to you.
You're more than
welcome to get up,
go right out that door.
You still got a few days,
try to figure things out.
Before, well,
before you need
a different kind of procedure.
Or I could sign
the prescription.
[Melancholic music plays]
MR. DOGGETT: Thank you much.
See you next week, Mr. Doggett.
Hello. What can I do you for?
Um, I just need to fill this.
Okie doke.
Now is this going to be
insurance or out of pocket?
Out of pocket.
Fair enough.
Mifepristone and misoprostol.
Ma'am, we don't
carry these drugs here.
And even if we did,
you couldn't get them
with a fake prescription.
That- that isn't...
You should go.
Thank you.
Fuck.
What the fuck? Fuck you!
Fuck you! Fuck you!
[Driving music plays]
Open up, you piece of shit!
Come on, open the door!
Who's a fake, you
fucking, fucking piece of shit!
NINA: Hey.
[Screams]
Hey!
Stay out of this!
Come on, open
the door, you motherfucker!
There's no one there.
What?
He checked out already.
I can get you something else.
Sorry, I'm just not that hungry.
It's okay.
Top y'all off?
Sure.
Luann, you mind boxing that up?
Not at all.
Thanks.
No rush.
Never is.
Thanks for all this.
Well, a girls gotta eat.
No.
I mean, for everything.
I'm just trying to help.
I found his card in your purse.
What did you do?
He only knows
that you need a ride.
Nina?
You got it.
And you must be the preacher.
Well, I certainly
have been called worse.
My friends call me Mike.
Hey there.
Hi.
Well, thanks for comin.
Drive okay?
Oh, no problem at all.
Gave me some time to get
reacquainted with Miss Reba.
Oh, now you're talkin.
Luann, bring
this man a sweet tea.
Best in the county.
Just a sec.
Where are my manners, please?
Thank you.
I think you're
in good hands now.
You're welcome to join.
Oh, well, that's sweet.
Thank you.
But y'all talk.
I need to make
some phone calls anyway.
You have my number, right?
Yeah.
Thank you, Nina.
Happy to help.
Thanks.
So, she owns that motel.
Yep.
Well, she seems
like a real nice lady.
Could have done a lot worse
than running into her.
So, what's up?
I didn't see your
truck in the parking lot.
It's because you
passed it on the way here.
What? Where?
About ten miles east
of the filling station.
That was you?
Yep.
Now, I saw...
I thought you drove a tan truck.
It is tan.
Huh.
Must have looked
different in the dark.
So, how'd you get
all the way up here?
You know, I...
Not really in
the mood to walk you
through my whole day.
So...
Here y'all go.
Thank you much.
Thanks.
So, what you hungry for?
Oh, no, I don't need anything.
Alright.
Thank you.
Let me know if
you change your mind.
Mm-hmm.
Look, obviously,
you've had a rough day.
A rough day?
Well, yeah,
I mean, I know you've been
going through something lately,
and I came here to help.
You want to help?
Of course I do.
That's like my whole...
Some things you can't just fix.
Now, here's the thing.
And this is a very sweet thing.
It doesn't
matter what it is, okay?
If it's drugs or alcohol or
depression, whatever it may be,
we're all works in
progress, like I said...
I'm pregnant.
Oh.
I didn't know
you were seeing anyone.
I'm not.
Oh.
Well, there are a lot of
resources available for...
For what?
Nine months?
18 years?
I work at a bar, Mike.
Well, do
you know who the father is?
I'm sorry,
I didn't mean it like that.
Is the father someone...
It's Billy.
Archer?
Oh. Okay.
Well, he certainly
comes from good stock.
I mean, it's not like
y'all would struggle.
Plus, your brother's
already married to his sister.
He's a good guy.
I'm not having his baby.
And he is not a good guy.
But I wanted him to be.
I thought he was, you know.
I mean, he's Billy Archer.
We've already
been on three dates.
So, it was...
It was good.
It was...
He was...
Sweet.
So then...
Fourth of July, fourth date.
I knew we were finally gonna...
I mean,
I wasn't even gonna drink.
But he handed me one.
Just one.
Then nothing.
Everything went
black until I woke up.
It was the worst thing
that ever happened to me.
And I don't remember it.
But I can't forget.
Thanks.
Oh, hang on.
Thank heaven you're still here.
Yeah. Everything all right?
Yeah, fine. Good.
I was just hoping to
catch you before you...
Well, look.
Luann boxed you up for later.
Yes, ma'am.
That's good.
Well, I know
you gotta get going and
everything, but you mind if I...
Yeah, I'll just
put this in the car.
Thank you.
Seems like he's a good man.
Yeah, listen. About today.
Look, I talked to a
friend of mine in New Mexico,
and she has an appointment
for you tomorrow morning.
New Mexico, I...
What are you talking about?
She can help you.
I don't... I don't have any...
That man stole all my money.
It's okay. I took
care of it already.
All you have to do is get there.
Everything okay?
Can you take me
to the bus station?
It's Sunday.
Please.
Well, I mean,
I would. It's just...
It's gonna be closed.
Right.
[Melancholic music plays]
How long was I out for?
I didn't want to wake you.
[Hopeful music plays]
What did you...?
I just gave you a ride.
Why?
I...
Because you needed a ride.
Yeah, I better, um...
I'll be here.
Oh.
Nina was hoping
that you'd make it.
Just take a seat and
we'll give you a call.
It's purple.
[Tift Merritt's Las Cruces ]
You see?
Yes, I see.
Purple.
Okay.
Let's see what's this one.
It's pink, too.
Annie?
[Country music plays]
[Miranda Lambert's I Can't
Be Bothered plays on jukebox]
BECKY: Wait,
so this happened today?
SCOTTY: Hell yes.
This is hot off the presses.
I'm gonna say this
once and no repeats.
Now my main man Doyle over here
gives me a phone call.
He's got a boarder,
got a young lady
out there at his Airbnb.
She's got a problem.
A snake problem.
Oh, Lord.
Becky, I'm telling you,
I ain't never seen a woman so
hysterical in all my life.
And I've been married twice.
Hey now, Bonnie
was good for you.
Not just me.
So I head on over there
and I pop up on the porch.
Now she's got
the house locked up
tighter than a drum, all right?
She's pacing back
and forth a little bit.
She's a little
bit frantic, all right?
And she eventually
comes to a halt,
takes a shot of tequila.
My kind of girl.
And then she points and says,
"There it is over there!"
Hey, you gotta hear this.
This is great.
All right, I look
out into the yard and
judging from
the way she was acting and
conducting
herself, I was expecting
something in
the way of a giant African
python or some such.
But when I take
a look out there and take a
strong little gander,
all I can see is this little old
prairie rattler
doing 17 kinds of
nothing, lazing in the sun,
minding its own business.
So I head on over to the shed,
and I get Doyle's shovel.
I keep a good
long-handler in there
just for such an occasion.
BECKY: Well, sure, obviously.
So the shovel in
hand, I sally up behind
Mr. No Shoulders there.
I wait and
I wait and I wait and I'm
quiet and then
[Whistles]
Like that!
I chop off
his head, easy as pie.
But before this
thing even stops wriggling,
before I've had a chance to
sort of gather up
the many snakey innards,
I look over there and
she's barreling out
of the door, all right?
She's bounded off
the porch and she's
making a beeline
towards me, all right?
And I'm thinking
at this point, maybe,
well, maybe she's
just being all happy
and she's going to give me a
thank you kiss on the forehead,
maybe throw her arms
around my neck because
she's so happy to be snake free.
Instead, she starts screaming,
"Murderer!"
Have you ever heard any
shit like that before?
Wait, so what'd you say back?
Well, it wasn't a whole
heck of a lot I could say.
I kind of just tipped my hat,
and I got out of
there as quickly as possible
without her noticing
my snakeskin boots.
[Laughter]
Can you imagine?
That's so good.
Well, how about
another round, killer?
Sounds good.
Make it two, darling.
And this one's on
me for your troubles.
Much appreciated.
Hold on one second.
Perfect.
Here's a little something for
wife number three.
Well, I can't wait to meet her.
Hey, you mind
closing up tonight?
Yeah, is everything okay?
Yeah, I just got to
head over to my brothers.
Mmm, Cody.
There's a boy that married well.
Married up's more like it.
Wait, so you're
actually going to go
to Mindy's birthday party?
Trust me, if I didn't have to.
Well, good luck with that.
Y'all don't have
too much fun without me.
Never do.
Never will.
Oh, wait.
Don't forget to
tell Cody I said hi.
[Tift
Merritt's Traveling Alone ]
OK.
That's really nice.
Oh, excuse me.
Hey, stranger.
Pastor Mike.
Well, it's been forever.
How you doing?
Oh, you know, I'm OK.
Yeah, you still at the bar?
Yeah, I just got off.
Oh, nice.
Well, anything new?
Nope.
Anyone?
No.
Surprised to see you here.
Well, the missus is
still laid up with the flu,
but the Archers, they
donated the new Sunday school
so here I am.
I'm ready to party.
I can see that.
Oh, no.
Oh, I got to put my
sweet tea in something.
Oh, right.
Well, anyways, we sure have
missed seeing you on Sundays.
Lord knows the potluck has.
One of these days,
I'm going to
figure out what that is
that you put in
the potato salad.
Yeah, well, I've just been
really busy lately, you know.
Sure, sure.
Well, don't stay away too long.
I may have to go all in
on Becky's casserole.
Okay.
Well, I should
probably go see Cody.
Cody.
Oh, I saw him and Mindy
up there by the bar.
Okay, thanks.
See you later.
I sure hope so.
[Average Joe Crane's In
the Middle ]
So I'm sitting there in the
new truck waiting on Cody,
like always.
Finally, he comes
out with the groceries,
and then I hear
this, "hey, cowboy!"
What?
Oh, yeah.
So I look over,
and there's Becky.
Sitting in
her beat up old Chevy,
just laughing it up, making
all kinds of eyes at my husband.
Should have gotten a
ticket for loitering.
If only we had a sheriff.
If only I had a deputy.
Oh, I'd be happy
to make that call.
Or, you know,
you could just
take it as a
compliment, honey.
Well, I took it as a
reason to send one less invite.
Sissy.
Hey, you made it.
Here we go.
You back on the 'rettes?
Yeah.
And no you can't bum one.
We'll see about that.
So what happened?
I thought
you were working tonight.
Yeah, well,
everyone's here, so--
Not everyone.
And Becky's
closing up for me so.
She said to say hi, by the way.
That's so nice.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Hey, y'all.
Hey.
I like your earrings.
Where'd you get them?
Oh, thanks.
Yeah, they were my mom's.
And you know mom
never really thought
that they looked
that good on me, so--
How are the kids?
Good.
They're great.
Handful.
So my folks took them tonight,
thank God.
Finally get to
have a little fun.
Mm-hmm.
Cheers.
Y'all definitely did it up here.
Ooh.
You should see the bill.
What's that?
Hmm.
Yeah?
I mean, I just--
just money don't
grow on trees, honey.
That's all.
No.
Also doesn't grow on
loaded F-250s
either, sweetheart.
Okay.
You know what?
Why don't we cheap out when
your birthday comes around?
We could drive up to that
diner and Alpine you like,
put a little candle
in that awful meatloaf.
Oh, come on, Mindy.
You can at least
get the man a steak.
Oh, no, no, no.
See, that would be
too expensive, Miguel.
All I'm saying is--
All I'm saying is maybe you
should take it a little easy
on the whiskey, sweetheart.
I think I've had my fill of
embarrassment for one birthday.
BILLY: Hey, Mindy.
Right here.
Y'all didn't.
It was your brother's idea.
And mine.
Carmen and I just
totally agreed with it.
There she is.
Happy birthday, honey.
Hey, how's
everybody feeling tonight?
I'm going to get you.
Well, I just want to take a
sec and say a big old thank
y'all from me and
the rest of the Archer
family for being here.
It means a lot.
I also have a quick story--
Can I talk to you a minute?
Believe me,
your gonna wanna see this.
When Mindy was 11 years old
she wanted to be a singer.
And she had the biggest
crush on Anakin Skywalker.
All right, Billy.
That's enough.
I apologize,
but you're probably going to
feel a little like you did
when I caught you
singing a classic song
to your Anakin poster.
So, sis, this one's for you.
Oh, Lord.
Ready?
One, two, three, four.
[Shania Twain's Man! I Feel Like
a Woman! ]
Let's go, girls.
[Laughs]
I need to talk to you.
I'm going out tonight.
I'm feeling all right.
Lord, what's the problem?
We're missing the whole deal.
What's he doing here?
Who?
Who do you think?
What, Billy?
He's Mindy's brother.
7Don't use her as an excuse.
Excuse?
It's her birthday.
So?
So I--
well, you said you
weren't even going to come.
I swear to God, Cody.
Look,
I know y'all
went on a few dates.
You got to be realistic.
It's not like you're
never going to see him again.
Well, fuck Billy, okay?
That's not why--
What?
I need a loan.
[Laughs]
A loan?
Yeah.
How much?
$700.
That's it? Just 700 bucks?
No explanation, nothing, just --
Never needed one before.
So you didn't come here
for Mindy or me or--
No, that's not what--
Well, it's sure
what it looks like.
You don't see the kids anymore.
I love those kids.
You've been MIA
for the last two months,
and then you finally show up.
It's none of your business.
It's my business when you
come and asking for money.
It's the same shit
over and over and over.
You think I want to be asking?
You think I want to be givin'?
Yes, Christ, Cody.
It's not even your money.
Look.
If you really want to know why.
No.
I don't.
Mindy's going to have my ass.
Just stay here.
I'll be right back.
[Somber music plays]
Hey.
It's been a while.
Shit.
[Throwing up]
[Clears throat]
Turn off that TV and get
your shoes on right now.
Hello.
Hey, Becks.
How's it going?
Oh, you know,
just a typical Sunday.
Frank got called in, so now
I gotta deal with the potluck
and Sunday school.
Oh that sucks.
Oh, no, tell me about it.
I mean, we could
sure use the overtime,
but I married a
morning person for a reason.
Let's go.
[Groans]
KIDS: Give it back!
No you threw it at me!
Hey leave your sister alone!
He took my shoes!
Harper!
Give it back!
No!
I am on the phone.
Now cut it out
before I take that shoe
and tan both y'all's hides.
Oh, God help me.
They know I'm all talk.
What's up?
Maybe this isn't a good time.
Oh, no, please.
This is all the time.
What's up?
Well, I was hoping you
could cover my shift.
What, tonight?
Yeah, I just--
I have some
things I got to do today.
On a Sunday?
Yeah, it's just--
You know, you keep
missing church like this,
and St. Peter's going
to have to card ya.
I know, I know,
I mean, if
it could wait a day, but--
Oh, all right, all right.
Don't worry about it
I'll work it out with Frank.
It's fine.
I so love you right now.
Okay, so the next time
I need a morning school drop off
for these kids--
Oh, consider it done.
Mhmm.
Kade took my bible!
Okay, hey, I've got to go.
Okay, thanks, babe.
Okay, bye.
Hey!
[Country music plays]
Morning, Otto.
[Groans]
Cold front must be moving in.
Damn legs aching again.
Ought to try some icy hot.
Ah that stuff just
stinks up the whole place.
Hey, where are the prepaids at?
The what?
The phones.
Oh, right over there.
Oh, thanks.
I swear these phones are
getting so out of hand.
I mean, what was
wrong with a payphone?
Worked every
time, cost me a quarter.
But Steve, what is nuts
got all you youngins
thinking that you need
some new fangled gadget.
PASTOR MIKE: Hey,
Otto, how's the leg?
It's aching.
And I tell you what,
a front's moving in
as sure as your sweet tooth.
Well, busted.
Hmm?
I sneak in here every
Sunday early before service.
I don't need anyone
telling my better half
that I'm still buying donuts.
Well, your secret's
safe with me.
Oh.
Hey, I didn't get a chance to
say goodbye to you last night.
I looked for you.
Yeah, well, it was a long day.
Yeah, sure.
Hey, listen,
I hope it didn't come across
like I was giving you grief
for not being at church lately.
Oh, no.
No, it was fine.
No.
No, it wasn't.
I'm sorry.
I don't want to be
that kind of a preacher.
Well, you're not.
Well, what I wanted to
say was I love seeing you
in church on Sunday but,
any day of the week--
I appreciate it.
I mean it.
I'm always there.
And I promise you won't
get a guilt trip from me.
I know we're all
works in progress.
Lord knows I am.
Well, I know where to find you.
Okay.
Your phone on the fritz?
Yeah, it's
just-- it's a long story.
Oh, I--
in case you lost your contacts.
Thanks.
That one there on the bottom
that's your best bet
cause you get the
most for your money there.
Oh, great.
Thank you.
And a pack of--
Ah!
Had them ready for you.
How are those burritos today?
Oh, you know I make them good.
[Country music plays]
[Car squeals]
Come on.
Shit.
Fuck!
Fuck!
Oh, son of a bitch.
[Sighs]
Damn it.
Of course.
Come on.
You're kidding me.
[Country music plays]
God damn it.
Hey.
Hey.
You all right?
Yeah, just a little car trouble.
Oh, was that your truck
I saw back there?
What's left of it.
Oh, man.
Hop on in.
You sure?
Yeah.
Totally.
Where are you headed?
Well,
there's a gas station
just up the road.
Works for me.
I'm Haley, by the way.
Nice meeting you.
I can turn that up if you like.
No, no, it's actually perfect.
Okay.
Hey, can I have--
Oh, my god.
Of course.
Yeah, I can't even imagine.
Thank you.
So where were you headed?
Just over to Alpine.
Not far.
It's like 50 miles, right?
A little less, but yeah.
Wow.
Wat was taking
you out all that way?
Just got to
pick up some medicine.
Yeah, I'd be there already if
my fan belt hadn't shredded.
That sounds bad.
Trust me, it looks even worse.
Just a bunch of
rubber spaghetti under the hood.
Yikes.
I'm sure there'll be a
tow truck in the next town.
A tow truck?
In Marathon?
That'll be the day.
So what are you going to do?
What do you mean?
Well I mean if there's
not a tow truck?
I'm just going
to buy a fan belt.
It's a simple fix
with the right part.
Damn, girl.
What?
Nothing, I just didn't realize
I picked up
such a boss mechanic.
I work at a bar.
I just drive an old truck.
What about you?
Hmm?
What do you do?
Oh, I'm in tech.
Digital marketing, actually.
Social media stuff.
Like Facebook or something?
Yeah, sort of.
I mean, more
like hacking the Google
algorithm, that sort of thing.
It's all really technical.
So I'm guessing
you're from Austin.
Was it the hair?
I just--
I did this for the festival.
Figured I'd lean
into the vibe, you know?
Plus it's Marfa, so.
Oh.
It's Transpaco's
time again, huh?
You've heard of it?
Oh, yeah.
Tourists come out every year.
Just keeps
getting bigger and bigger.
Yeah, this girl
I used to date in college
would not shut up about it.
Really?
Yeah, and that was
back when it was just
a couple of
bands around a bonfire.
But now, I mean,
when my friend showed me
the lineup for this year--
Well, I'm sure you all
will have a great time.
Well, I plan on it.
They all had to
bail last minute, so.
So you're going alone?
Yeah.
Yeah, why not?
You know, it's
destination unknown.
Plus I've always
wanted to come out this way.
So I finally
said, "Haley, stop saying
you're going to do
it, and just do it."
And then maybe
afterwards, I'll go out
camping at
Big Bend or something.
Who knows?
By yourself.
Yeah, leap and
the net will appear, right?
Look, I know
we just met, but this?
This ain't Austin.
You are in the middle of
absolute nowhere.
And you got to respect that.
Half the time
your phone doesn't work.
And even if it does, it's
not like you can call 911.
Most of these towns don't
even have a police station.
The closest
hospital is in Alpine.
Really?
Yeah.
I'm just saying, you can't
afford to have
blinders on, right?
You know, if you find
yourself in trouble out here,
you won't just
magically find help.
You found me.
Um, they do take
credit cards, right?
Huh?
Credit cards?
Yeah, just fill
up and do it inside.
Okay.
Hey, thanks again for the ride.
Oh, yeah.
Happy to help.
Come on.
There we go.
Nesto?
Yeah, one sec.
Come on, you son of a--
[Grunts]
Sorry about that.
Dang thing didn't want to budge.
So what can I--
'93 F-150.
You got it.
That's not too hard to remember.
Not many '93s still
kicking around these days.
Well, if she was, I
wouldn't be here, so--
They always need my
help sooner or later.
So what can I do for you?
Fan belt.
Fan belt.
Little bastards ruin everything.
Come on in.
What are we looking for here?
A 96 incher?
97, 97.
Shit.
What?
One more thing for the list.
Sorry?
Sally's been visiting
her sister for a month,
and the damn system's broken.
Supposed to be she gets the
parts, and I fix the cars, but
now it's turned
into I'm by myself and
well, I run out of shit.
I'm sorry, darling.
Why don't
you come back next week?
[Somber music plays]
[Haley squeals]
Hi can I come up?
Hi.
Hi.
[Kissing]
Hello, smarty pants.
Do you want some pets?
Yes.
Do you want some pets?
Are you so good?
Can I get a photo?
Yes?
Can I get a photo?
[Phone rings]
Hello?
Hi.
Cody, please?
This is his wife.
Who is this?
Mindy, it's me.
Oh.
Where are you calling from?
It's a long story.
Always is.
I know, right?
So is Cody there?
Mm.
Yeah, he's working.
Okay.
Well, would you mind
grabbing him for me?
Yeah, I don't--
It will only take a second.
No, it's just he's going
to be at it for a while.
I know, but--
It's--
I can take a message.
It's not--
I mean, look, I promise
it won't take long at all.
Well, like I said, he's busy.
Mindy, come on.
Seriously,
I need to talk
to my brother.
No, I don't
really know what to say.
I got a real problem here.
Well, why don't you just
use the seven
hundred bucks he gave you?
Mindy, please.
I need help.
Hello?
You've gotten all the help
you're gonna get from us.
Hello?
Mindy?
Hello?
[Sighs]
Bye.
Bye, Whiskey.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, my god.
Did you see that?
Yeah, looks like
you made a new friend.
The rest of my
trip is like that.
Look.
Look at that.
It's a good looking horse.
They said
that he's a um, a bay gelding,
and his name is Whiskey.
Can you believe?
Cowboys and their names.
Oh, crap.
I didn't even think
they're headed
in your direction.
Actually, they didn't
have what I needed here.
And, uh, turns out I need
to get to Alpine anyway.
So if I pick up your gas--
Oh.
I mean, if you can
throw in some snacks.
I think I can do that.
Okay.
So there I am.
I'm at this tailgate, right?
I'm talking to this
really cute girl with
horn-rimmed glasses.
And I've got a beer in one hand
and a big old bag of flaming
hot Cheetos in the other.
They're so good.
No, they're the best.
They're simply the best.
And I was crushing them,
so we all know I was feeling
pretty good about life.
Anyway, the girl
has to hit the bathroom.
And the second
that she turns her back,
I hear my
friends yell, shooters!
Uh-oh.
Seriously.
And then they pull out
their super longboard
with these bull
horns at the end,
because you know,
it's the Texas Longhorns.
And it's got these little, like,
depressions in it, right?
So that is where
the Dixie Cubs go.
Oh, that's right.
And then the vodka comes out.
And I hear the other girls go,
Haley, get your ass over here!
Because you know this
is going on in stuff.
Of course.
So I go over there,
and we take the shots.
And we're
looking at the pictures.
And, you know, we look
good, so they look good.
And while we're
doing that, they're
setting up the next round
of shots behind us.
Then we hear
someone shout, ready?
And we turn around, and we
hustle back to our spots,
and we grab our Dixie
Cubs, and we knock them back.
Only this time it's fireball.
Oh, no.
Exactly!
Exactly!
And I do not do fireball!
I don't, like, ever!
So I make a beeline
for the Portabotties.
I mean, I am absolutely
tearing through this crowd.
I'm bobbing, and I'm weaving.
I swear to God,
they should have put me
on the field that day.
I finally fight my way
to the front of this line.
I see one of
the doors flips to green,
and I make a break for it.
And just as this door
opens, I lose it all over a girl
wearing horn-ranched glasses.
No.
I swear to God,
those things needed
frickin' windshield wipers.
That's so bad.
So bad!
Oh, my gosh, what'd she do?
She married me.
What?
Yeah.
We used to call
it our meat puke.
Oh, well, that's one
way to meet somebody.
Yeah.
Wait, is this
the one you said wouldn't
shut up about the festival?
It sure is.
That's your wife.
Yeah.
Well, where the hell is she?
You know, I'm sure
those horn-ranched glasses
will be a big
head at Transbacos.
She passed away.
Oh, my god.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
Sorry.
I-- and I still don't
know how to talk about this.
It used to be the only
thing that I talked about.
And then it was a little
less, and then a little less,
and then I started to
miss talking about it.
And now I get the chance
to talk about it again.
And I-- I still
don't know how to do it.
Bet you regret asking me
for that right now, huh?
No.
Yeah, I-- I get it.
I'm sorry.
I just--
How long has it been?
It was a year last week.
People keep saying that
it's going to get easier, but--
and you read all of
these books, you know?
You read all of
these stupid bullshit,
how to fix
yourself, self-help books.
Like, choose
your own adventure, and
remember the good times,
and when in
doubt, choose change.
And it's like, here I am,
choosing my own adventure,
remembering the good times.
And the only
thing that's changing
is I'm crying in my
car instead of my closet.
I just want a normal life again.
Yeah, but how?
I don't know.
All I do know is
that the worst thing
that could have happened
happened.
And I'm still here.
So fuck it, pass the Cheetos.
[Chuckles]
[Music plays]
9-6-5-9.
Got it.
So if you end up
heading up to Big Bend...
If you bring the snacks...
Deal.
Oh, and if you ever
make it out to Austin...
You'll bring the fireball.
I'm glad that I picked you up.
[Pensive music plays]
You checking in, hon?
Just visiting a friend.
Well, holler if
you need anything.
Nana, you gonna come
fix this sink or what?
Well, it ain't going nowhere.
Please.
It got chilly out there.
Oh, yeah.
Front, finally blew in.
Interesting choice.
Yeah, I probably would
have gone with something blue.
So where you been from?
Just a bit east of here.
You?
Up by Midland.
What's your name?
Probably better that we don't.
Right.
You want to take a seat?
What was the snack?
Sorry?
In your text, you
said something about a s-
Oh, yeah, my fan
belt, it, um, shredded,
so I had to hitch a ride.
Oh.
You're not alone?
Oh, no, no, no.
I just got
dropped off at the diner.
Oh, okay.
Look, I don't want any trouble.
I totally understand.
I mean, cops, husband...
No, no, no.
I mean, this is
things like this.
Trust me, trust me.
There's nothing to worry about.
I promise.
Fair enough.
Alright, well, we're gonna
start with a few questions,
and you just answer truthfully.
Okay.
This your first time?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Alright.
Any allergies?
You know, just normal stuff
mesquite, ragweed.
Oh, no medical allergies.
No, nothing.
Alright.
You have any
other medical issues,
um, heart problems, diabetes.
Nothing like that.
Any STDs?
Nope.
Nothing?
No.
You get tested before or after?
After.
That's great.
And when was your last period?
Um,
12 weeks ago.
Do you know
the date of conception?
Yes.
Be exact, please.
Fourth of July.
Fourth.
Ten weeks.
Cuttin it close.
Good thing you found me.
Yeah.
Well,
first things first.
Oh, right, I'm sorry.
Um, yeah,
I didn't have time to get an
envelope or anything like that.
That's fine.
Alright
Um, 700, like you said.
It's all there.
Just making sure.
So I am gonna write you
two medications.
Mifepristone and misoprostol.
Are you familiar with these?
Yeah.
I mean, I, I Googled them.
It's all pretty straightforward.
Just got to make sure
that you take them in order.
The way I remember is
Mife F first, Miso S second.
Okay.
Any side effects?
You know, cramps, fatigue.
Some people run
a little bit of fever.
Nothing major.
The pharmacy will fill you in.
There's one
right down the street.
Yeah, I saw that.
Well, I can't tell you
how much I appreciate this.
Sure thing.
So, um, is that it?
Almost.
I still got to,
still got to sign it.
Oh.
Okay.
But the second
I do, it's a felony.
I don't have any more
money. That's all I brought.
I don't want more money.
Look.
I'm not gonna
make you do anything.
It's entirely up to you.
You're more than
welcome to get up,
go right out that door.
You still got a few days,
try to figure things out.
Before, well,
before you need
a different kind of procedure.
Or I could sign
the prescription.
[Melancholic music plays]
MR. DOGGETT: Thank you much.
See you next week, Mr. Doggett.
Hello. What can I do you for?
Um, I just need to fill this.
Okie doke.
Now is this going to be
insurance or out of pocket?
Out of pocket.
Fair enough.
Mifepristone and misoprostol.
Ma'am, we don't
carry these drugs here.
And even if we did,
you couldn't get them
with a fake prescription.
That- that isn't...
You should go.
Thank you.
Fuck.
What the fuck? Fuck you!
Fuck you! Fuck you!
[Driving music plays]
Open up, you piece of shit!
Come on, open the door!
Who's a fake, you
fucking, fucking piece of shit!
NINA: Hey.
[Screams]
Hey!
Stay out of this!
Come on, open
the door, you motherfucker!
There's no one there.
What?
He checked out already.
I can get you something else.
Sorry, I'm just not that hungry.
It's okay.
Top y'all off?
Sure.
Luann, you mind boxing that up?
Not at all.
Thanks.
No rush.
Never is.
Thanks for all this.
Well, a girls gotta eat.
No.
I mean, for everything.
I'm just trying to help.
I found his card in your purse.
What did you do?
He only knows
that you need a ride.
Nina?
You got it.
And you must be the preacher.
Well, I certainly
have been called worse.
My friends call me Mike.
Hey there.
Hi.
Well, thanks for comin.
Drive okay?
Oh, no problem at all.
Gave me some time to get
reacquainted with Miss Reba.
Oh, now you're talkin.
Luann, bring
this man a sweet tea.
Best in the county.
Just a sec.
Where are my manners, please?
Thank you.
I think you're
in good hands now.
You're welcome to join.
Oh, well, that's sweet.
Thank you.
But y'all talk.
I need to make
some phone calls anyway.
You have my number, right?
Yeah.
Thank you, Nina.
Happy to help.
Thanks.
So, she owns that motel.
Yep.
Well, she seems
like a real nice lady.
Could have done a lot worse
than running into her.
So, what's up?
I didn't see your
truck in the parking lot.
It's because you
passed it on the way here.
What? Where?
About ten miles east
of the filling station.
That was you?
Yep.
Now, I saw...
I thought you drove a tan truck.
It is tan.
Huh.
Must have looked
different in the dark.
So, how'd you get
all the way up here?
You know, I...
Not really in
the mood to walk you
through my whole day.
So...
Here y'all go.
Thank you much.
Thanks.
So, what you hungry for?
Oh, no, I don't need anything.
Alright.
Thank you.
Let me know if
you change your mind.
Mm-hmm.
Look, obviously,
you've had a rough day.
A rough day?
Well, yeah,
I mean, I know you've been
going through something lately,
and I came here to help.
You want to help?
Of course I do.
That's like my whole...
Some things you can't just fix.
Now, here's the thing.
And this is a very sweet thing.
It doesn't
matter what it is, okay?
If it's drugs or alcohol or
depression, whatever it may be,
we're all works in
progress, like I said...
I'm pregnant.
Oh.
I didn't know
you were seeing anyone.
I'm not.
Oh.
Well, there are a lot of
resources available for...
For what?
Nine months?
18 years?
I work at a bar, Mike.
Well, do
you know who the father is?
I'm sorry,
I didn't mean it like that.
Is the father someone...
It's Billy.
Archer?
Oh. Okay.
Well, he certainly
comes from good stock.
I mean, it's not like
y'all would struggle.
Plus, your brother's
already married to his sister.
He's a good guy.
I'm not having his baby.
And he is not a good guy.
But I wanted him to be.
I thought he was, you know.
I mean, he's Billy Archer.
We've already
been on three dates.
So, it was...
It was good.
It was...
He was...
Sweet.
So then...
Fourth of July, fourth date.
I knew we were finally gonna...
I mean,
I wasn't even gonna drink.
But he handed me one.
Just one.
Then nothing.
Everything went
black until I woke up.
It was the worst thing
that ever happened to me.
And I don't remember it.
But I can't forget.
Thanks.
Oh, hang on.
Thank heaven you're still here.
Yeah. Everything all right?
Yeah, fine. Good.
I was just hoping to
catch you before you...
Well, look.
Luann boxed you up for later.
Yes, ma'am.
That's good.
Well, I know
you gotta get going and
everything, but you mind if I...
Yeah, I'll just
put this in the car.
Thank you.
Seems like he's a good man.
Yeah, listen. About today.
Look, I talked to a
friend of mine in New Mexico,
and she has an appointment
for you tomorrow morning.
New Mexico, I...
What are you talking about?
She can help you.
I don't... I don't have any...
That man stole all my money.
It's okay. I took
care of it already.
All you have to do is get there.
Everything okay?
Can you take me
to the bus station?
It's Sunday.
Please.
Well, I mean,
I would. It's just...
It's gonna be closed.
Right.
[Melancholic music plays]
How long was I out for?
I didn't want to wake you.
[Hopeful music plays]
What did you...?
I just gave you a ride.
Why?
I...
Because you needed a ride.
Yeah, I better, um...
I'll be here.
Oh.
Nina was hoping
that you'd make it.
Just take a seat and
we'll give you a call.
It's purple.
[Tift Merritt's Las Cruces ]
You see?
Yes, I see.
Purple.
Okay.
Let's see what's this one.
It's pink, too.
Annie?