Open Road (2013) Movie Script
Excuse me.
Keep the change.
Sorry. Thank you very much.
What can I get you?
Your phone number.
How about you try
one of the specials today?
How about your home address?
All right. I'll go get you your beer.
What is that?
That is Carl.
When are you going to go out with him?
Never. Anyways, I'm asexual these days.
Don't you get a little lonely
out there in the desert, hon?
Not at all. I'm surrounded
by all sorts of creatures
and those don't ask too many questions.
'Cause, you know,
my brother's been single a while
and he is a real nice guy.
Thanks, Louise,
but I'm not on the menu yet.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Mmm-hmm.
Sonia.
Chuck?
Angie, come out.
Chuck?
It's okay.
Carl!
Step back.
I just wanted to talk to you.
Did you follow me here?
Yeah, and he's just about to leave.
Let's go.
-Hey, look...
-Come on, let's go.
I've never hurt anybody.
No, but I have. Let's go.
Let's go. Make a move.
Let's get out of here.
-Yeah.
-Come on.
-Let's go.
-I'm going.
You know, you're not very polite.
You have a very pushy way with people.
And I... You know, I think I know you.
-Hey, hey!
-I'm out of here.
Thanks, Chuck.
Superhero.
Anytime. Just call my office.
I will do that.
Will do.
I'm gonna make sure he gets home.
You hungry?
Want some dinner?
I almost made a clean getaway there.
Almost.
A gentleman will never
refuse an offer from a lady.
That's what I thought. All right...
I'm gonna get some
stuff from my stash.
What do you have?
Many options. Per usual.
Oh, that's a new lamp. I like it.
Thank you. Picked it up yesterday.
Beautiful.
Angie!
Hey, you. What are you doing here?
Well, you know,
just running some errands.
Right. Hey, I'm glad I caught you.
We're having a singles' barbecue
at the church this Saturday.
You should come.
I'm not single, though. I'm just happy.
I thought you weren't seeing anyone.
Right. Happily.
So you'll think about it?
I just did.
I almost forgot.
This came addressed to
you at the restaurant.
Who is it from?
It's nobody. Bye. Thank you.
All right, we'll see you Saturday.
-Okay. Maybe.
-Oh.
-Bye.
-Okay. Bye-bye.
Are you marching?
What is that?
Humping? What are you doing?
Walking. Prancing.
Is that supposed to be called dancing?
Dirty Dancing?
I was going to do like...
I was gonna say, "dancing,"
and then I'll pick up the dirt
and say, "Dirty Dancing."
-But you're too quick.
-I know.
Is that really what you
call dancing, Chuck?
Looks like you're like
some humping machine.
I know, but it's Dirty
and I was trying to do it all in one...
You know, you can kind of
do the whole thing in one...
-In one go?
-In one go. Yeah.
Okay, you know what,
you need to know what dancing is,
and that's not dancing.
This, right here...
Try something.
Have you tried samba before?
Do you wanna learn
the girl's part?
Let's see if you can pull off the girl's part.
Do you hear the beat?
It's one, two, three.
One, two, three.
You have a family, Chuck?
Yes.
Where are they?
Right here.
Do you see them anymore?
Some of them.
I was a respectable man once.
Charity events, fine dining.
A full life.
What happened?
I messed up.
Can I draw you, Chuck?
You knighting me?
Yes, ma'am.
Thank you for your permission,
Sir Chuck.
How long do I have
to hold this pose?
As long as it takes.
You're the one that
picked this pose, anyway.
"Thou, nature, art my goddess,
and to thy law, my services are bound."
Your mouth is moving.
"But wherefore should I stand
in the plague of custom,
"and permit the curiosity
of nations to deprive me..."
-Chuck?
-Yes.
You're distracting me.
The British are coming!
The British are coming!
Chuck! Get back in your spot.
Ebenezer Scrooge! Ebenezer,
you've been a very bad boy, Ebenezer!
Chuck!
Can you please act like
the muse that you should be
and stay still?
Sketch faster.
I cannot.
Art takes time.
Hi.
Is it all right if I sit down?
Sure...
So, you new in town, huh?
-I'm just passing by.
-Oh, yeah.
I was actually just about to
go meet some friends.
Hey, wait, wait.
It's okay. I'm alone, too.
Meet my friend, Ronny.
Hey. We're on our way to a party.
You wanna come?
I was just trying to get that paint
out of your hair, hon.
Oh, paint chips are like the past,
they follow me everywhere.
We sure missed you at the barbecue.
Yeah, I'm really sorry.
I didn't have anything to wear.
Why didn't you tell me, hon?
I can always take you shopping.
I can take you to the salon,
have Alice cut your hair.
It would be fun.
Oh, you don't like my bird's nest?
You know,
you've been working here a while,
and I don't know a thing about you.
What do you mean?
Like, you have a different look.
-Where are you from?
-South America.
I don't hear an accent.
How's that possible?
I went to American schools
and spoke English my whole life.
-It's crazy how you do that.
-Do what?
Answer my questions
without actually answering.
It seems a little unfair if you ask me.
I mean, you know everything there is to know
about me and everyone in this town.
And I don't even have to ask.
Did you grow up in a small town like this?
Nope. Big city.
Yes, they have big cities in South America.
They also have electricity and running water.
Oh!
That's not at all what I was trying to say.
I'm just curious as to why you're so secretive.
I'm not secretive. I'm just selective.
Well, it would be nice
if you come to church on Sunday.
I know my father would like that.
You are the first girl he's hired here
that doesn't come to church on Sundays.
Are you running from the law or something?
Did you just ask if
I'm running from "the Lord"?
No. "The law."
We'll see about Sunday, okay?
-What religion are you?
-Catholic.
That's still Christian, right?
Mmm-hmm.
Goody.
Now, remind me to introduce
you to Mr. Lewis on Sunday.
He owns the bank on Flower Street.
And it's not safe,
you carrying all your cash like that.
Okay.
By the way, do you know
who lives in that house on 3rd street?
The 3819, 3rd Street.
Um...
That house has been empty for years.
Does anyone own it?
The Baxter house.
I remember the guy that
used to live there.
He always came in when I was a kid.
He was a hoot.
Always kidding around.
See you later, Louise.
So, the Pope arrived in Las Vegas
in his garbs and a lot of gold
lam all over it.
He got off his Pope plane and all
the valets and the attendants said,
"Welcome to Las Vegas, Elvis.
It's so long, you haven't been here.
"So long. You're welcome.
It's so good to see you.
"We're so happy that you're back."
The Pope says, "I am not Elvis.
I am Pope." People go, "What?"
He walks through the crowd,
he gets into the Popemobile
and he goes to MGM.
He arrives at the MGM and
there's also signs everywhere
and they say, "Elvis, Elvis, Elvis!
Welcome back to Vegas. Elvis!"
He gets out of the car
and people are bowing down.
"Maestro Elvis, welcome back to
Vegas, it's so good to see you."
He raises his hand,
everyone goes silent, and he says,
"I am not Elvis. I am Pope."
People go, "What?"
Walks in. He goes in,
the manager's waiting for him.
He says, "Welcome, welcome.
Come, I wanna show you your room."
He takes him upstairs and there's
a big sign over the room which says,
"The Elvis Suite."
He says, "Elvis, we created the suite
just specifically for your return."
And he says, "We have here,
we have all your favorite foods,
"we have dozens of peanut
butter and jelly sandwiches,
"we have painkillers,
we have Vicodin, we have booze,
"and we have the 12 most
beautiful women in Vegas.
"They're gonna be there
24/7 for your beck and call,
"for whatever you need,
whatever your needs are.
"Whatever you want, just ask,
and they will give it."
And the Pope looks at
the manager and says,
"Thank you very much."
Chuck, where did you
learn that joke?
The face is good, though.
The lip curl. Yeah, it was good.
-The lip curl.
-It was good.
Oy.
Why are you here, Angie?
You don't belong here.
You don't belong here,
either, really, and here we are.
I'm sure you have somebody,
some family
somewhere who's worried
about you right now.
Why are you here?
Nothing happened.
I just prefer this over
any other option.
Freedom can be a lonely place.
Did someone important say that?
A famous Greek philosopher.
-Oh, really?
-Mmm-hmm.
Which one?
Chuck-rates.
What'd you say?
-Chuck-rates.
-"Chuck-rates"?
-Chuck-rates.
-Like Chuck E. Cheese?
But "Chuck-rates"?
Yeah, same guy.
That's very creative, Chuck.
I've just been looking for someone.
Who?
Someone I should know,
but I should probably
leave them alone.
Thank you for the food.
Anything else you need?
Me? No.
I don't deserve more.
But you deserve more.
You don't belong here.
You need to go.
You're special.
And trust yourself.
You need to go.
You need to go.
Wash the pan, Chuck.
You're gonna eat and run like that?
Yeah.
Well, my instincts told me
you were going to leave right now.
That's because you're good.
You're very good.
"Dear Louise, I need to thank you
and your father for your help and trust.
"Something to be said
about genuine kindness.
"It's a lesson learned.
"I hope to see you soon
and thank you in person.
"Angie."
"Chuck,
"I need to take off.
Something inside me tells me you're right.
"I need to trust myself and find
whatever it is I need to move on.
"Regardless of what you think,
"you're a special man and I
cherish our moments together.
"We will see each other soon.
"In the meantime,
please take a shower. Angie."
Good morning, Officer.
Good afternoon, ma'am.
Everything all right? Car trouble?
Um...
No, everything's fine. I'm just resting
before getting back on the road.
Do you mind if I took a look
at your license and registration?
Thank you.
Traveling alone?
Yeah.
Okay. I just wanted to make sure
everything was all right.
Take care.
Okay.
Oh, no!
Officer!
Yeah?
My car's not starting. Would you mind...
Yeah, sure.
Why don't you pop the hood?
Looks like we're gonna
have to get it towed.
I'll make a call for you.
You like Grand Slam breakfasts?
Thank you for all your help.
This is delicious, by the way.
So where are you headed?
Nowhere in particular.
You probably think I'm in some
sort of trouble or something, huh?
No.
I always run into girls
who sleep in their cars.
Really?
No, not really.
All right, go ahead and ask me.
Everyone always asks me.
What?
What's my deal?
Why do I live out of my car?
Where do I make my money?
What's my whole story?
Well, I live like this by choice.
I used to be like you.
-You used to be a cop?
-No.
I used to have, I guess what
people say, "an ordinary life,"
with normal obligations and whatnot.
But now I come and go as I please.
And the whole world is my home.
It doesn't shock you?
You don't think I'm
crazy or anything?
You don't have to explain
yourself to me.
You are who you are.
Who am I to judge?
You probably wish
you'd kept on going
when you saw me
on the side of the road, huh?
Oh, yeah. I can tell you're
nothing but trouble.
People always have so many
questions for me all the time
and I'm just pretty tired of finding
clever ways of dodging them.
How about this?
I won't ask you anything.
It's up to you to tell me whatever you want.
How's that sound?
I think I could handle that.
Yeah?
Good.
Oh, no, I got this. I insist.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
Oh. Sorry you had to wait.
We're under-staffed.
Laura just quit on me this morning.
I get that. I used to be a waitress.
Oh, really? Well, you know
how crazy it can get, then.
You gonna introduce me?
Oh, yeah, sorry.
Angie, Jill. Jill, Angie.
Hi.
I forgot my vest.
You know what, if you need that slot filled,
she could probably do it.
She needs the money.
Oh, she needs a job?
Yeah, well, her car
just broke down, and...
David, what are you doing?
"She needs a job, her car broke down,"
and she doesn't even live here.
I mean, she could use the work.
I need a waitress right now.
So, if that's what you're saying, fine.
I'll ask her.
I'll put your weird stuff aside.
Thank you.
So I just talked to Jill
and if you're looking for a job, it's yours.
I appreciate it. But I'll figure it out.
Yeah?
Okay. Your car.
Yeah, the Trooper...
So, the head gasket, huh?
Yeah. That's pretty pricey.
Um...
Okay, just let me know when it's done.
All right, bye.
So it looks like your car's
gonna be in the shop for a few days.
Is there someplace I could take you?
I don't really know
anybody around here.
There's a nice motel not
too far from here.
-If you don't have any money,
I'm happy to... -No, no. No, no.
It's not about the money.
I just wasn't planning on staying.
Well, this isn't such a bad place.
My stuff's in my car. My toothbrush,
my books and stuff, and...
What?
Nothing.
I just haven't slept indoors
in a really long time.
Slept in my car or
outside in the tent.
I think I would get
a little freaked out.
I don't know why I'm
telling you all this.
Well, I live in a trailer.
And?
I mean, I know the feeling.
I don't think I could go
back to anything else.
People say it's the same as living
in a house or an apartment, but...
There's something about
sleeping on wheels.
I mean, it's been parked
in the same place for 15 years, but...
I wake up every morning
thinking I could just
pick up, go anywhere.
-You never have?
-No.
Turns out this is where I want to be.
How about you come
stay with me for a few days?
I got a sleeping bag and a tent.
I won't try anything, I swear.
You can go talk to Jill in the diner.
She'll vouch for me.
Jill in the diner.
Are you guys related or something?
She just so happens to be my cousin.
My chariot awaits.
Home sweet home.
Come on in. This is it.
Sorry about the mess.
So do you want the grand tour?
Uh, sure.
So, living room, kitchen,
bedroom and bathroom.
Wow.
A mansion you've got over here!
Mmm-hmm.
And you can have the bed.
That's okay.
I'll just take the floor. Used to it.
At least try the couch. I don't want to
step on you in the middle of the night.
Who knows, you might like it.
It's just as lumpy as the ground.
It's got a real shower.
Thought you might like that.
Oh, really?
What are you trying to say?
Nothing. Much.
Uh-huh.
Wanna use it?
That would be nice, yeah.
Yeah, all right.
Do you like anything in your tea?
Um...
No, black is good. Thank you.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Do you snore?
No, I don't snore. But you do.
How do you know that?
I heard you in your truck today.
Thought it was, like,
an earthquake or a herd of rhinoceroses.
Wow.
Yeah.
-You're still sleeping?
-Yeah.
I got your stuff.
I went and checked on your car.
What happened?
It's the head gasket.
It's gonna be kind of pricey.
Suddenly that job at the diner
looks a lot more interesting, doesn't it?
My car!
Sorry for giving you all this trouble.
You're not the trouble. Your car is.
Yeah, but I should take better care of it.
I can't really afford this right now.
Just pay me back
when you start making some money.
So, this is it.
Our sprawling metropolis.
See, we got Wok's Chinese Food,
veterinarian, video store,
everything you could possibly need.
Who would have thought
this place had so many hot spots to visit?
That's right. I mean, we may not be your
fancy big city with the opera or the ballet,
but we did just get our
own movie theater.
Then I'm guessing
you wouldn't have any art galleries?
No art galleries,
but there's a small place
where some local artists
have shown their work before.
Where is it?
You wanna see it?
So, here it is.
What...
Forget it.
Come on.
I had fun today.
Huh?
I had fun today.
You're fun.
Well, you're trouble...
I thought you said my
car was trouble.
Well, don't they say
trouble comes in twos?
No. Actually, everything
comes in threes.
Maybe you're right.
See?
Trouble.
I feel comfortable around you.
Like a chair.
No, not like a chair.
Like, I know you, comfortable.
Hi.
How was work?
Tiring.
-Yeah? What's up?
-Yeah.
Ooh!
What are you making?
My world-famous cheeseburgers.
World-famous. Really?
-Yeah.
-Uh-huh.
I have a surprise for you.
Surprise?
Yeah. You have to close your eyes.
-Come on, close your eyes.
-Okay, okay, okay.
They're closed. Okay.
-You need to turn around.
-Okay.
You trust me? Okay.
So you said you needed
a new sketchbook.
I can't see.
You can open your eyes now.
Okay, you told me.
Oh, thank you.
-The right kind?
-Yeah, it is.
Mine's all beat up, this is perfect.
Now you can continue to show the world
how talented you really are.
Thank you.
Also, I want to ask you if you wanted to
go on a road trip with me.
Where?
Well, it's Mother's Day on Sunday.
And I was thinking,
since my mom has heard so much about you,
that she'd be excited to meet you.
It's a long drive, no?
Yeah, 'cause you hate driving.
Uh...
I'll have to see if I can get
those days off work.
Okay.
I mean, I don't want you to do
anything you don't want to do, but...
I don't know, just,
it would mean a lot to me if...
If you made the effort.
I promise I'll try.
You hungry?
I'm okay right now.
I'm gonna go take a shower.
Ang?
Good morning.
-Good morning.
-Morning.
Now you don't have to be
my chauffeur anymore.
-What are you doing?
-Your book.
It was on the floor.
I'm going to work.
I was going to make some coffee,
do you want some?
I can't, I have to run.
-See you later. Bye.
-Yeah? Okay.
Bye. Have a good day.
You, too.
Oh, hi.
Thank you.
You got a package from Brazil.
How exotic.
Oh, who's Sonia?
What is it? Do you know?
No, it's just from my favorite store.
I thought you
were going to see David's mother.
She's such a sweetheart.
Yeah. Um, so did he.
Do you know that family
is really important to him?
You know?
I mean, it's important to you, right?
Yeah. I'm gonna... I'll be right back.
So what do you know about her?
Not much.
I think she's hiding something.
And I wish David would be careful,
but he's not.
He can take care of himself.
I know. I know he can.
It's just more like, why does he...
He could go out with
anybody in this town,
and he always seems to find,
like, the wrong one.
And who doesn't reveal their past?
Who doesn't wanna talk about their family,
or where they're from?
I don't have a problem with her.
I mean, I get that she's
pretty. That's fine.
But it's sort of like, she just sort of
comes in, and she has no roots,
and David should be dating
someone who's local,
and who we can all trust
and we know a little something about.
You know what I mean?
I did hear that she doesn't
speak to her mother.
I thought you didn't hear anything.
A little bit.
What if... What if her
mom isn't talking to her
because she did something really...
Do you know what I mean?
Oh, my God, this is going to be terrible.
I have to warn David.
I have to tell him.
Like, what is he doing?
Wait, here she comes.
You're back.
How was your mom?
She's fine.
She sends her love.
How are you?
Fine.
I'm gonna go take a shower.
Okay.
What a mess.
So damn hot out there.
That's my grandmother's.
My mom just gave it to me.
I wasn't going to propose.
At least. Not yet.
But soon.
I don't know, maybe.
You don't know anything about my past.
You don't know where I've been.
Angie, I want to know about your past.
Why don't you tell me?
I mean, what are we doing here?
Playing house? Angie,
where are you going?
Angie, where are you going?
Where you going?
You just going to leave?
God damn it.
So that's it?
You're just leaving?
There's nothing else
for me to do here.
You know, you're only hurting yourself
by holding on to this guilt
and pushing people away.
What do you think,
hiding is going to make this any better?
Look!
Angie, I know you're afraid, all right?
But I got news for you.
So am I.
I wake up every morning, rolling over,
thinking you're not going to be there.
But I'm here, and I give it a shot.
Because I think you're worth it.
I think this is worth it.
And I know you do, too.
So nothing I say is going
to make a difference.
Not even that I love you.
Hi.
-Hi.
-Mind if I sit down?
Sure.
I was actually
just about to go meet some friends.
Wait. We're not alone.
I want you to meet my friend, Ronny.
We're on our way to a party.
Wanna come?
I think we'd have a really good time
together, don't you think, Ronny?
-Absolutely.
-What's your name, gorgeous?
You'll pay for that.
-Let go of me! Get off of me!
-Why'd you have to fuck with us?
Relax. You might enjoy it, relax.
Relax.
That's it, relax. All right, relax.
All right.
Relax, just relax.
I think we'll have
a really good time together.
What's your name, gorgeous?
-Get off of me!
-You'll pay for that.
-Let go of me! Get off of me!
-That's going to cost you.
Relax. You might enjoy it, relax.
Relax.
Relax. Relax.
All right. All right.
"My dear Chuck.
"You're an easy homeless
man to find.
"These past few weeks have taken me
on many emotional rides.
"I can't wait to tell
you all about it.
"My art has given
me stability.
"I have a place to stay.
"An empty place,
but it has a roof and four walls.
"I think I met someone good.
"Not the person I was expecting,
but he makes me laugh.
"Just like you.
"I have a phone and art
show soon, so come.
"I'm excited. I keep forgetting
why I started this adventure.
"Maybe that's for the best.
"Come to my opening. I miss you.
"P.S. Did you take that
shower? Angie."
How you doing?
Good.
So I heard Angie's coming
back to town.
With this art show.
Have you talked to her?
Nope.
Well, are you going to go?
I don't know.
I mean, I never really trusted her,
and I don't know why
you let yourself...
How could you trust
a person like that?
-Look, you know what?
-So deceiving.
Look, it doesn't matter, okay?
It's done. It's over with, so...
But is it?
-Are you gonna go?
-I don't know, Jill, all right?
I don't know,
I haven't really thought about it.
It's my business,
and I would just appreciate it
if you didn't concern yourself with this.
Because it has nothing to do with you.
Well, it kinda does.
You involved me.
You asked me to give
her a job, and I did.
And I didn't even trust her,
I went against my instincts.
Look, I'm sorry that she
up and left you here.
You know, what am
I supposed to do?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry that
I brought her in here and she left.
I mean, what more
do you want me to do, Jill?
Maybe you think it's...
Jill, just drop it!
Can I sit down?
Yeah.
You're here for your art show, huh?
Yeah.
Not just that.
What do you mean?
My dad
left when I was a kid.
I've been looking for him
for a really long time.
And I think that's
the main reason why
I haven't been able
to commit to anyone.
Can we start over?
I'm... I'm sorry.
For the way I left you.
For the way I treated you.
You didn't deserve that.
I'm in a different place now.
I want to give this a shot.
I want to give us a shot.
I know I can't run anymore.
I...
Have a phone now.
It works.
Do I get to ask questions
this time?
Yeah.
You get to ask questions this time.
What were you saying, Louise?
Oh, nothing. I'm just so
happy to be here.
Thank you.
But you guys,
you guys just met now?
-Yes. We introduced ourselves.
-Yes.
Oh, good. I'm glad.
So how do you know each other?
At the diner together, actually.
Very proud of you.
Thank you. Be right back.
So, Angie, she was supposed to come
to a church barbecue with me,
but she did not,
and I need to know who
this guy is right here.
Well, I'm going to the restroom.
I'll be right back.
Glad to see you've told them
all about me, that's great. Thank you.
Chuck?
Chuck?
Excuse me, Angie? Come here.
Mr. Gold, this is Angie.
Angie, this is Mr. Gold.
Hi. It's nice to meet you.
Oh, hi.
-How long have you been painting?
-Um, since I was a kid.
Very nice. Very, very talented.
Thank you.
So your gallery is in Phoenix?
One gallery in Phoenix,
one in San Francisco.
Excellent.
So he wants your work
in his gallery.
That's so exciting,
I can't even tell you how proud I am of you.
Yeah, I have to go somewhere.
Okay. You all right?
Yeah. Would you mind taking me?
Yeah, yeah.
You knew the whole time?
Yes.
I knew you wouldn't talk to me,
but I couldn't...
I couldn't tell you,
because I knew you wouldn't talk to me
because of what I'd done.
So I couldn't bring myself
to tell you the truth.
But that time we spent together,
all those nights,
were the happiest moments in my life.
For a very long time.
Just to be with you,
to be near you, to talk to you.
To hear your laugh.
I couldn't bear to lose you again.
You've been lying to
me this whole time.
Yes.
Did you ever once think about me?
I think about you all the time.
You think about me all the time,
what about when you
just left us at home, huh?
You left Sonia and I there,
you ever once think about us then?
You didn't even call us once,
you never even came to visit us?
You just abandoned us.
Yeah.
I'm ashamed of that.
I was weak.
Weak?
You're a coward.
A selfish coward.
Yes.
And you left us to become this?
No, I became this because I left you.
I love you, you know.
You were the most
important person in my life.
Did you know that?
You were.
And,
I've been looking for
you for so long.
For so long, and I...
You're here, you're right
in front of me.
I knew you as my friend, like...
I knew you as Chuck.
I had to be Chuck,
because I was ashamed of being your father.
Listen to me.
You gotta listen to me.
I'm a father, but I have no family.
And I'm so ashamed of that.
Every day I pray somehow
to be able to be forgiven.
And I'm asking you
to try and forgive me,
but I understand
if you can't, because
I don't deserve it.
I love Sonia and I
love your mother.
Give me a second chance.
Please.
I'm better now.
I'm better now.
You're so beautiful.
I miss you so much.
You all right?
My baby.
My baby.
Look at you. Look at you.
David, Mom.
Hi. Nice to meet you.
Hi. Nice to meet you, too.
Nice to meet you, too.
Hello, Gloria.
Keep the change.
Sorry. Thank you very much.
What can I get you?
Your phone number.
How about you try
one of the specials today?
How about your home address?
All right. I'll go get you your beer.
What is that?
That is Carl.
When are you going to go out with him?
Never. Anyways, I'm asexual these days.
Don't you get a little lonely
out there in the desert, hon?
Not at all. I'm surrounded
by all sorts of creatures
and those don't ask too many questions.
'Cause, you know,
my brother's been single a while
and he is a real nice guy.
Thanks, Louise,
but I'm not on the menu yet.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Mmm-hmm.
Sonia.
Chuck?
Angie, come out.
Chuck?
It's okay.
Carl!
Step back.
I just wanted to talk to you.
Did you follow me here?
Yeah, and he's just about to leave.
Let's go.
-Hey, look...
-Come on, let's go.
I've never hurt anybody.
No, but I have. Let's go.
Let's go. Make a move.
Let's get out of here.
-Yeah.
-Come on.
-Let's go.
-I'm going.
You know, you're not very polite.
You have a very pushy way with people.
And I... You know, I think I know you.
-Hey, hey!
-I'm out of here.
Thanks, Chuck.
Superhero.
Anytime. Just call my office.
I will do that.
Will do.
I'm gonna make sure he gets home.
You hungry?
Want some dinner?
I almost made a clean getaway there.
Almost.
A gentleman will never
refuse an offer from a lady.
That's what I thought. All right...
I'm gonna get some
stuff from my stash.
What do you have?
Many options. Per usual.
Oh, that's a new lamp. I like it.
Thank you. Picked it up yesterday.
Beautiful.
Angie!
Hey, you. What are you doing here?
Well, you know,
just running some errands.
Right. Hey, I'm glad I caught you.
We're having a singles' barbecue
at the church this Saturday.
You should come.
I'm not single, though. I'm just happy.
I thought you weren't seeing anyone.
Right. Happily.
So you'll think about it?
I just did.
I almost forgot.
This came addressed to
you at the restaurant.
Who is it from?
It's nobody. Bye. Thank you.
All right, we'll see you Saturday.
-Okay. Maybe.
-Oh.
-Bye.
-Okay. Bye-bye.
Are you marching?
What is that?
Humping? What are you doing?
Walking. Prancing.
Is that supposed to be called dancing?
Dirty Dancing?
I was going to do like...
I was gonna say, "dancing,"
and then I'll pick up the dirt
and say, "Dirty Dancing."
-But you're too quick.
-I know.
Is that really what you
call dancing, Chuck?
Looks like you're like
some humping machine.
I know, but it's Dirty
and I was trying to do it all in one...
You know, you can kind of
do the whole thing in one...
-In one go?
-In one go. Yeah.
Okay, you know what,
you need to know what dancing is,
and that's not dancing.
This, right here...
Try something.
Have you tried samba before?
Do you wanna learn
the girl's part?
Let's see if you can pull off the girl's part.
Do you hear the beat?
It's one, two, three.
One, two, three.
You have a family, Chuck?
Yes.
Where are they?
Right here.
Do you see them anymore?
Some of them.
I was a respectable man once.
Charity events, fine dining.
A full life.
What happened?
I messed up.
Can I draw you, Chuck?
You knighting me?
Yes, ma'am.
Thank you for your permission,
Sir Chuck.
How long do I have
to hold this pose?
As long as it takes.
You're the one that
picked this pose, anyway.
"Thou, nature, art my goddess,
and to thy law, my services are bound."
Your mouth is moving.
"But wherefore should I stand
in the plague of custom,
"and permit the curiosity
of nations to deprive me..."
-Chuck?
-Yes.
You're distracting me.
The British are coming!
The British are coming!
Chuck! Get back in your spot.
Ebenezer Scrooge! Ebenezer,
you've been a very bad boy, Ebenezer!
Chuck!
Can you please act like
the muse that you should be
and stay still?
Sketch faster.
I cannot.
Art takes time.
Hi.
Is it all right if I sit down?
Sure...
So, you new in town, huh?
-I'm just passing by.
-Oh, yeah.
I was actually just about to
go meet some friends.
Hey, wait, wait.
It's okay. I'm alone, too.
Meet my friend, Ronny.
Hey. We're on our way to a party.
You wanna come?
I was just trying to get that paint
out of your hair, hon.
Oh, paint chips are like the past,
they follow me everywhere.
We sure missed you at the barbecue.
Yeah, I'm really sorry.
I didn't have anything to wear.
Why didn't you tell me, hon?
I can always take you shopping.
I can take you to the salon,
have Alice cut your hair.
It would be fun.
Oh, you don't like my bird's nest?
You know,
you've been working here a while,
and I don't know a thing about you.
What do you mean?
Like, you have a different look.
-Where are you from?
-South America.
I don't hear an accent.
How's that possible?
I went to American schools
and spoke English my whole life.
-It's crazy how you do that.
-Do what?
Answer my questions
without actually answering.
It seems a little unfair if you ask me.
I mean, you know everything there is to know
about me and everyone in this town.
And I don't even have to ask.
Did you grow up in a small town like this?
Nope. Big city.
Yes, they have big cities in South America.
They also have electricity and running water.
Oh!
That's not at all what I was trying to say.
I'm just curious as to why you're so secretive.
I'm not secretive. I'm just selective.
Well, it would be nice
if you come to church on Sunday.
I know my father would like that.
You are the first girl he's hired here
that doesn't come to church on Sundays.
Are you running from the law or something?
Did you just ask if
I'm running from "the Lord"?
No. "The law."
We'll see about Sunday, okay?
-What religion are you?
-Catholic.
That's still Christian, right?
Mmm-hmm.
Goody.
Now, remind me to introduce
you to Mr. Lewis on Sunday.
He owns the bank on Flower Street.
And it's not safe,
you carrying all your cash like that.
Okay.
By the way, do you know
who lives in that house on 3rd street?
The 3819, 3rd Street.
Um...
That house has been empty for years.
Does anyone own it?
The Baxter house.
I remember the guy that
used to live there.
He always came in when I was a kid.
He was a hoot.
Always kidding around.
See you later, Louise.
So, the Pope arrived in Las Vegas
in his garbs and a lot of gold
lam all over it.
He got off his Pope plane and all
the valets and the attendants said,
"Welcome to Las Vegas, Elvis.
It's so long, you haven't been here.
"So long. You're welcome.
It's so good to see you.
"We're so happy that you're back."
The Pope says, "I am not Elvis.
I am Pope." People go, "What?"
He walks through the crowd,
he gets into the Popemobile
and he goes to MGM.
He arrives at the MGM and
there's also signs everywhere
and they say, "Elvis, Elvis, Elvis!
Welcome back to Vegas. Elvis!"
He gets out of the car
and people are bowing down.
"Maestro Elvis, welcome back to
Vegas, it's so good to see you."
He raises his hand,
everyone goes silent, and he says,
"I am not Elvis. I am Pope."
People go, "What?"
Walks in. He goes in,
the manager's waiting for him.
He says, "Welcome, welcome.
Come, I wanna show you your room."
He takes him upstairs and there's
a big sign over the room which says,
"The Elvis Suite."
He says, "Elvis, we created the suite
just specifically for your return."
And he says, "We have here,
we have all your favorite foods,
"we have dozens of peanut
butter and jelly sandwiches,
"we have painkillers,
we have Vicodin, we have booze,
"and we have the 12 most
beautiful women in Vegas.
"They're gonna be there
24/7 for your beck and call,
"for whatever you need,
whatever your needs are.
"Whatever you want, just ask,
and they will give it."
And the Pope looks at
the manager and says,
"Thank you very much."
Chuck, where did you
learn that joke?
The face is good, though.
The lip curl. Yeah, it was good.
-The lip curl.
-It was good.
Oy.
Why are you here, Angie?
You don't belong here.
You don't belong here,
either, really, and here we are.
I'm sure you have somebody,
some family
somewhere who's worried
about you right now.
Why are you here?
Nothing happened.
I just prefer this over
any other option.
Freedom can be a lonely place.
Did someone important say that?
A famous Greek philosopher.
-Oh, really?
-Mmm-hmm.
Which one?
Chuck-rates.
What'd you say?
-Chuck-rates.
-"Chuck-rates"?
-Chuck-rates.
-Like Chuck E. Cheese?
But "Chuck-rates"?
Yeah, same guy.
That's very creative, Chuck.
I've just been looking for someone.
Who?
Someone I should know,
but I should probably
leave them alone.
Thank you for the food.
Anything else you need?
Me? No.
I don't deserve more.
But you deserve more.
You don't belong here.
You need to go.
You're special.
And trust yourself.
You need to go.
You need to go.
Wash the pan, Chuck.
You're gonna eat and run like that?
Yeah.
Well, my instincts told me
you were going to leave right now.
That's because you're good.
You're very good.
"Dear Louise, I need to thank you
and your father for your help and trust.
"Something to be said
about genuine kindness.
"It's a lesson learned.
"I hope to see you soon
and thank you in person.
"Angie."
"Chuck,
"I need to take off.
Something inside me tells me you're right.
"I need to trust myself and find
whatever it is I need to move on.
"Regardless of what you think,
"you're a special man and I
cherish our moments together.
"We will see each other soon.
"In the meantime,
please take a shower. Angie."
Good morning, Officer.
Good afternoon, ma'am.
Everything all right? Car trouble?
Um...
No, everything's fine. I'm just resting
before getting back on the road.
Do you mind if I took a look
at your license and registration?
Thank you.
Traveling alone?
Yeah.
Okay. I just wanted to make sure
everything was all right.
Take care.
Okay.
Oh, no!
Officer!
Yeah?
My car's not starting. Would you mind...
Yeah, sure.
Why don't you pop the hood?
Looks like we're gonna
have to get it towed.
I'll make a call for you.
You like Grand Slam breakfasts?
Thank you for all your help.
This is delicious, by the way.
So where are you headed?
Nowhere in particular.
You probably think I'm in some
sort of trouble or something, huh?
No.
I always run into girls
who sleep in their cars.
Really?
No, not really.
All right, go ahead and ask me.
Everyone always asks me.
What?
What's my deal?
Why do I live out of my car?
Where do I make my money?
What's my whole story?
Well, I live like this by choice.
I used to be like you.
-You used to be a cop?
-No.
I used to have, I guess what
people say, "an ordinary life,"
with normal obligations and whatnot.
But now I come and go as I please.
And the whole world is my home.
It doesn't shock you?
You don't think I'm
crazy or anything?
You don't have to explain
yourself to me.
You are who you are.
Who am I to judge?
You probably wish
you'd kept on going
when you saw me
on the side of the road, huh?
Oh, yeah. I can tell you're
nothing but trouble.
People always have so many
questions for me all the time
and I'm just pretty tired of finding
clever ways of dodging them.
How about this?
I won't ask you anything.
It's up to you to tell me whatever you want.
How's that sound?
I think I could handle that.
Yeah?
Good.
Oh, no, I got this. I insist.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
Oh. Sorry you had to wait.
We're under-staffed.
Laura just quit on me this morning.
I get that. I used to be a waitress.
Oh, really? Well, you know
how crazy it can get, then.
You gonna introduce me?
Oh, yeah, sorry.
Angie, Jill. Jill, Angie.
Hi.
I forgot my vest.
You know what, if you need that slot filled,
she could probably do it.
She needs the money.
Oh, she needs a job?
Yeah, well, her car
just broke down, and...
David, what are you doing?
"She needs a job, her car broke down,"
and she doesn't even live here.
I mean, she could use the work.
I need a waitress right now.
So, if that's what you're saying, fine.
I'll ask her.
I'll put your weird stuff aside.
Thank you.
So I just talked to Jill
and if you're looking for a job, it's yours.
I appreciate it. But I'll figure it out.
Yeah?
Okay. Your car.
Yeah, the Trooper...
So, the head gasket, huh?
Yeah. That's pretty pricey.
Um...
Okay, just let me know when it's done.
All right, bye.
So it looks like your car's
gonna be in the shop for a few days.
Is there someplace I could take you?
I don't really know
anybody around here.
There's a nice motel not
too far from here.
-If you don't have any money,
I'm happy to... -No, no. No, no.
It's not about the money.
I just wasn't planning on staying.
Well, this isn't such a bad place.
My stuff's in my car. My toothbrush,
my books and stuff, and...
What?
Nothing.
I just haven't slept indoors
in a really long time.
Slept in my car or
outside in the tent.
I think I would get
a little freaked out.
I don't know why I'm
telling you all this.
Well, I live in a trailer.
And?
I mean, I know the feeling.
I don't think I could go
back to anything else.
People say it's the same as living
in a house or an apartment, but...
There's something about
sleeping on wheels.
I mean, it's been parked
in the same place for 15 years, but...
I wake up every morning
thinking I could just
pick up, go anywhere.
-You never have?
-No.
Turns out this is where I want to be.
How about you come
stay with me for a few days?
I got a sleeping bag and a tent.
I won't try anything, I swear.
You can go talk to Jill in the diner.
She'll vouch for me.
Jill in the diner.
Are you guys related or something?
She just so happens to be my cousin.
My chariot awaits.
Home sweet home.
Come on in. This is it.
Sorry about the mess.
So do you want the grand tour?
Uh, sure.
So, living room, kitchen,
bedroom and bathroom.
Wow.
A mansion you've got over here!
Mmm-hmm.
And you can have the bed.
That's okay.
I'll just take the floor. Used to it.
At least try the couch. I don't want to
step on you in the middle of the night.
Who knows, you might like it.
It's just as lumpy as the ground.
It's got a real shower.
Thought you might like that.
Oh, really?
What are you trying to say?
Nothing. Much.
Uh-huh.
Wanna use it?
That would be nice, yeah.
Yeah, all right.
Do you like anything in your tea?
Um...
No, black is good. Thank you.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Do you snore?
No, I don't snore. But you do.
How do you know that?
I heard you in your truck today.
Thought it was, like,
an earthquake or a herd of rhinoceroses.
Wow.
Yeah.
-You're still sleeping?
-Yeah.
I got your stuff.
I went and checked on your car.
What happened?
It's the head gasket.
It's gonna be kind of pricey.
Suddenly that job at the diner
looks a lot more interesting, doesn't it?
My car!
Sorry for giving you all this trouble.
You're not the trouble. Your car is.
Yeah, but I should take better care of it.
I can't really afford this right now.
Just pay me back
when you start making some money.
So, this is it.
Our sprawling metropolis.
See, we got Wok's Chinese Food,
veterinarian, video store,
everything you could possibly need.
Who would have thought
this place had so many hot spots to visit?
That's right. I mean, we may not be your
fancy big city with the opera or the ballet,
but we did just get our
own movie theater.
Then I'm guessing
you wouldn't have any art galleries?
No art galleries,
but there's a small place
where some local artists
have shown their work before.
Where is it?
You wanna see it?
So, here it is.
What...
Forget it.
Come on.
I had fun today.
Huh?
I had fun today.
You're fun.
Well, you're trouble...
I thought you said my
car was trouble.
Well, don't they say
trouble comes in twos?
No. Actually, everything
comes in threes.
Maybe you're right.
See?
Trouble.
I feel comfortable around you.
Like a chair.
No, not like a chair.
Like, I know you, comfortable.
Hi.
How was work?
Tiring.
-Yeah? What's up?
-Yeah.
Ooh!
What are you making?
My world-famous cheeseburgers.
World-famous. Really?
-Yeah.
-Uh-huh.
I have a surprise for you.
Surprise?
Yeah. You have to close your eyes.
-Come on, close your eyes.
-Okay, okay, okay.
They're closed. Okay.
-You need to turn around.
-Okay.
You trust me? Okay.
So you said you needed
a new sketchbook.
I can't see.
You can open your eyes now.
Okay, you told me.
Oh, thank you.
-The right kind?
-Yeah, it is.
Mine's all beat up, this is perfect.
Now you can continue to show the world
how talented you really are.
Thank you.
Also, I want to ask you if you wanted to
go on a road trip with me.
Where?
Well, it's Mother's Day on Sunday.
And I was thinking,
since my mom has heard so much about you,
that she'd be excited to meet you.
It's a long drive, no?
Yeah, 'cause you hate driving.
Uh...
I'll have to see if I can get
those days off work.
Okay.
I mean, I don't want you to do
anything you don't want to do, but...
I don't know, just,
it would mean a lot to me if...
If you made the effort.
I promise I'll try.
You hungry?
I'm okay right now.
I'm gonna go take a shower.
Ang?
Good morning.
-Good morning.
-Morning.
Now you don't have to be
my chauffeur anymore.
-What are you doing?
-Your book.
It was on the floor.
I'm going to work.
I was going to make some coffee,
do you want some?
I can't, I have to run.
-See you later. Bye.
-Yeah? Okay.
Bye. Have a good day.
You, too.
Oh, hi.
Thank you.
You got a package from Brazil.
How exotic.
Oh, who's Sonia?
What is it? Do you know?
No, it's just from my favorite store.
I thought you
were going to see David's mother.
She's such a sweetheart.
Yeah. Um, so did he.
Do you know that family
is really important to him?
You know?
I mean, it's important to you, right?
Yeah. I'm gonna... I'll be right back.
So what do you know about her?
Not much.
I think she's hiding something.
And I wish David would be careful,
but he's not.
He can take care of himself.
I know. I know he can.
It's just more like, why does he...
He could go out with
anybody in this town,
and he always seems to find,
like, the wrong one.
And who doesn't reveal their past?
Who doesn't wanna talk about their family,
or where they're from?
I don't have a problem with her.
I mean, I get that she's
pretty. That's fine.
But it's sort of like, she just sort of
comes in, and she has no roots,
and David should be dating
someone who's local,
and who we can all trust
and we know a little something about.
You know what I mean?
I did hear that she doesn't
speak to her mother.
I thought you didn't hear anything.
A little bit.
What if... What if her
mom isn't talking to her
because she did something really...
Do you know what I mean?
Oh, my God, this is going to be terrible.
I have to warn David.
I have to tell him.
Like, what is he doing?
Wait, here she comes.
You're back.
How was your mom?
She's fine.
She sends her love.
How are you?
Fine.
I'm gonna go take a shower.
Okay.
What a mess.
So damn hot out there.
That's my grandmother's.
My mom just gave it to me.
I wasn't going to propose.
At least. Not yet.
But soon.
I don't know, maybe.
You don't know anything about my past.
You don't know where I've been.
Angie, I want to know about your past.
Why don't you tell me?
I mean, what are we doing here?
Playing house? Angie,
where are you going?
Angie, where are you going?
Where you going?
You just going to leave?
God damn it.
So that's it?
You're just leaving?
There's nothing else
for me to do here.
You know, you're only hurting yourself
by holding on to this guilt
and pushing people away.
What do you think,
hiding is going to make this any better?
Look!
Angie, I know you're afraid, all right?
But I got news for you.
So am I.
I wake up every morning, rolling over,
thinking you're not going to be there.
But I'm here, and I give it a shot.
Because I think you're worth it.
I think this is worth it.
And I know you do, too.
So nothing I say is going
to make a difference.
Not even that I love you.
Hi.
-Hi.
-Mind if I sit down?
Sure.
I was actually
just about to go meet some friends.
Wait. We're not alone.
I want you to meet my friend, Ronny.
We're on our way to a party.
Wanna come?
I think we'd have a really good time
together, don't you think, Ronny?
-Absolutely.
-What's your name, gorgeous?
You'll pay for that.
-Let go of me! Get off of me!
-Why'd you have to fuck with us?
Relax. You might enjoy it, relax.
Relax.
That's it, relax. All right, relax.
All right.
Relax, just relax.
I think we'll have
a really good time together.
What's your name, gorgeous?
-Get off of me!
-You'll pay for that.
-Let go of me! Get off of me!
-That's going to cost you.
Relax. You might enjoy it, relax.
Relax.
Relax. Relax.
All right. All right.
"My dear Chuck.
"You're an easy homeless
man to find.
"These past few weeks have taken me
on many emotional rides.
"I can't wait to tell
you all about it.
"My art has given
me stability.
"I have a place to stay.
"An empty place,
but it has a roof and four walls.
"I think I met someone good.
"Not the person I was expecting,
but he makes me laugh.
"Just like you.
"I have a phone and art
show soon, so come.
"I'm excited. I keep forgetting
why I started this adventure.
"Maybe that's for the best.
"Come to my opening. I miss you.
"P.S. Did you take that
shower? Angie."
How you doing?
Good.
So I heard Angie's coming
back to town.
With this art show.
Have you talked to her?
Nope.
Well, are you going to go?
I don't know.
I mean, I never really trusted her,
and I don't know why
you let yourself...
How could you trust
a person like that?
-Look, you know what?
-So deceiving.
Look, it doesn't matter, okay?
It's done. It's over with, so...
But is it?
-Are you gonna go?
-I don't know, Jill, all right?
I don't know,
I haven't really thought about it.
It's my business,
and I would just appreciate it
if you didn't concern yourself with this.
Because it has nothing to do with you.
Well, it kinda does.
You involved me.
You asked me to give
her a job, and I did.
And I didn't even trust her,
I went against my instincts.
Look, I'm sorry that she
up and left you here.
You know, what am
I supposed to do?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry that
I brought her in here and she left.
I mean, what more
do you want me to do, Jill?
Maybe you think it's...
Jill, just drop it!
Can I sit down?
Yeah.
You're here for your art show, huh?
Yeah.
Not just that.
What do you mean?
My dad
left when I was a kid.
I've been looking for him
for a really long time.
And I think that's
the main reason why
I haven't been able
to commit to anyone.
Can we start over?
I'm... I'm sorry.
For the way I left you.
For the way I treated you.
You didn't deserve that.
I'm in a different place now.
I want to give this a shot.
I want to give us a shot.
I know I can't run anymore.
I...
Have a phone now.
It works.
Do I get to ask questions
this time?
Yeah.
You get to ask questions this time.
What were you saying, Louise?
Oh, nothing. I'm just so
happy to be here.
Thank you.
But you guys,
you guys just met now?
-Yes. We introduced ourselves.
-Yes.
Oh, good. I'm glad.
So how do you know each other?
At the diner together, actually.
Very proud of you.
Thank you. Be right back.
So, Angie, she was supposed to come
to a church barbecue with me,
but she did not,
and I need to know who
this guy is right here.
Well, I'm going to the restroom.
I'll be right back.
Glad to see you've told them
all about me, that's great. Thank you.
Chuck?
Chuck?
Excuse me, Angie? Come here.
Mr. Gold, this is Angie.
Angie, this is Mr. Gold.
Hi. It's nice to meet you.
Oh, hi.
-How long have you been painting?
-Um, since I was a kid.
Very nice. Very, very talented.
Thank you.
So your gallery is in Phoenix?
One gallery in Phoenix,
one in San Francisco.
Excellent.
So he wants your work
in his gallery.
That's so exciting,
I can't even tell you how proud I am of you.
Yeah, I have to go somewhere.
Okay. You all right?
Yeah. Would you mind taking me?
Yeah, yeah.
You knew the whole time?
Yes.
I knew you wouldn't talk to me,
but I couldn't...
I couldn't tell you,
because I knew you wouldn't talk to me
because of what I'd done.
So I couldn't bring myself
to tell you the truth.
But that time we spent together,
all those nights,
were the happiest moments in my life.
For a very long time.
Just to be with you,
to be near you, to talk to you.
To hear your laugh.
I couldn't bear to lose you again.
You've been lying to
me this whole time.
Yes.
Did you ever once think about me?
I think about you all the time.
You think about me all the time,
what about when you
just left us at home, huh?
You left Sonia and I there,
you ever once think about us then?
You didn't even call us once,
you never even came to visit us?
You just abandoned us.
Yeah.
I'm ashamed of that.
I was weak.
Weak?
You're a coward.
A selfish coward.
Yes.
And you left us to become this?
No, I became this because I left you.
I love you, you know.
You were the most
important person in my life.
Did you know that?
You were.
And,
I've been looking for
you for so long.
For so long, and I...
You're here, you're right
in front of me.
I knew you as my friend, like...
I knew you as Chuck.
I had to be Chuck,
because I was ashamed of being your father.
Listen to me.
You gotta listen to me.
I'm a father, but I have no family.
And I'm so ashamed of that.
Every day I pray somehow
to be able to be forgiven.
And I'm asking you
to try and forgive me,
but I understand
if you can't, because
I don't deserve it.
I love Sonia and I
love your mother.
Give me a second chance.
Please.
I'm better now.
I'm better now.
You're so beautiful.
I miss you so much.
You all right?
My baby.
My baby.
Look at you. Look at you.
David, Mom.
Hi. Nice to meet you.
Hi. Nice to meet you, too.
Nice to meet you, too.
Hello, Gloria.