Paying for It (2024) Movie Script
1
I think I'm falling in
love with someone else.
I don't even know
if it's anything.
We don't have...
I don't have...
I wanted to talk to you first.
Okay.
I still love you.
Okay.
- Do you want me to move out?
- No, I love living with you.
Do you want me to move out?
This is your house.
This is our house.
I love living with you too.
So...
What do you want to do?
I guess I'm just asking for your
permission to see where this goes.
Okay.
Let's see where this goes.
Do you hate me?
I love you more than ever.
You're next on the list.
My favourite band,
The Talking Heads.
You're up next. One minute.
- I just said that.
- Suzo just said it.
Oh yeah? I was just checking to see if
you girls knew how to tell the time.
Okay, great.
- You should have his job.
- I don't care.
He'll die desperate and
alone choking on his Viagra.
In five,
four, three, two, one. Your up.
I'm Sonny Lee. And
this is Max Music.
Next up, Rexdale and
Lawrence Heights,
Ghetto Concept
with "Crazy World".
My birth control expired.
I didn't know it could do that.
We haven't had sex in so long
the birth control expired.
Yes, I noticed.
Not me.
What?
- Your shirt is enormous.
- It's a men's small.
You're not a small man.
It's okay, it's cute. It looks
like that you not wearing pants.
Hey, I made you something.
It's an old copy of the
Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde.
I painted over the cover.
Thank you.
- I've got to go.
- Do you want me to come with you?
No, the last time we went out, you just
ended up in a corner reading a book.
I enjoy going out with you.
I always do.
It's okay. I'll be back soon.
Hey, "Mystic Muffin".
I like your shirt.
No one feels good when his girlfriend
starts falling for some other guy.
Well, I didn't say I feel
good, but I don't feel bad.
If it's what Sonny wants, then
I'm willing to go along with it.
Maybe you don't really love her?
I love Sonny. She's the best
girlfriend I've ever had.
You've only had two
other girlfriends.
Well, she's the
best of the three.
I think it shows how much we trust
each other that we can talk about this.
- It'll never work.
- Yeah, Sonny has access.
- Access?
- To sex.
Women have greater
access to sex.
- Bad sex.
- Good or bad, you have access.
What you need is a plan.
You are not exactly social.
What will you do to compete?
- It's not a competition.
- Wait till she starts having sex.
Then your jealousy
will be awakened.
You will hear them fucking.
He's not gonna be actively
listening, taking notes.
- You're not, right?
- Maybe you should.
How will you have sex?
How do you get sex, Cain?
Well, I'm sensitive.
- I'm a terrific listener.
- Dad shape.
- Excuse me?
- Only ones who'd fuck you have crazy dad issues.
That is such an unfair
by-product of the patriarchy.
Sorry. What?
When men have mum shit
they strangle 15 co-eds.
When women have dad shit
they do guys in fedoras
in a front row seat.
How about girls with mum shit?
They date musicians?
Hey, Mo.
It's late.
Sorry.
I didn't mean to wake you.
I couldn't sleep.
I can't.
I'm just afraid
because of Miles...
It's complicated.
I thought we were gonna
try an open relationship?
I know. I want to, but...
I wish I was...
more open.
It's fine.
I understand.
I'm sorry.
Don't be sorry. I'm not sorry.
We should get some sleep.
Okay.
- Good night, Chester.
- Good night.
Watch your step there!
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
- Are you sure?
- I'm fine.
- You can let go. I can handle it.
- Okay.
Oh my God!
- That doesn't look comfortable.
- It'll be comfortable.
- Let me fix it.
- No, you don't have to.
Please. I want to.
- What's all this?
- Water.
- And this?
- That's the date I refilled it.
We've got to get rid of these,
they're taking up too much space.
No, just leave them there.
Remember when the water main broke
and the city shut off our water?
Yeah, for like a day.
Are you stockpiling for
the end of the world?
I aim too well!
Wait until I catch you!
You must have been
emotionally devastated.
I'm fine now.
Listening to them, felt like I'd
conquered something negative in me.
You know it's perfectly natural to
feel jealousy in a situation like that.
Jealousy isn't natural.
It's learned behaviour.
Go ahead and continue
suppressing those emotions.
Chester Brown?
I love you.
I just love you.
Thank you.
I'm fine.
Could you sign this for me?
Don't be stupid.
- How's your line going?
- Mediocre.
- Don't lie to me.
- Long. It's been long.
- I've written more books than you.
- I know.
The porn stars have
longer lines than me.
Porn stars?
That's Mandy Mulling.
She's not a porn star,
she's a centrefold.
Whatever. Go get a
picture if you want.
No. I'm not that desperate.
It's only 50 bucks.
50 bucks is a lot of
money just for a hug.
I'd rather you sign this for me.
Chester, it's a comp.
We always give each
other our books.
With money you save throwing another
fifty in, you could hire a prostitute.
A lots of guys do
it the wrong way.
Start by standing
tall, muscles engaged.
Squeeze the crap
out of a dumbbell.
Squeeze hard, come
right back down.
Increase your punch power.
Whack and it's one
knuckle to slap the ball.
Hey!
Sorry man. Did I wake you?
- No.
- I bet I did, you're just being polite.
Also, I got you a burrito last
night, it's in the fridge.
- Thanks.
- Look I know this shit is dumb, but
I fucking love it.
- Do you want to try?
- No, I...
Oh, come on! I'll let you
kick me in the crotch.
- Oh I don't...
- I'm kidding. Come on now!
- No, I...
- Come on, Chester!
- No, it's fine.
- Yeah, come on, let's go!
This is a great way
to start the day.
Okay so, I want you to follow me.
This...
this is called the
root down position.
Okay.
Alright, I want your
shoulders a little wide.
Bend your knees. There you go.
Spread your legs a little.
Yeah.
Alright.
And now we kick
like motherfuckers.
Welcome to Monday Max Music.
It's Sonny welcoming
you with my snot rag.
If you suffer from
seasonal allergies,
be sure to eat a lot of these.
Oranges and kiwis.
Just spread your legs a bit.
Do you still have
that Jules ros book?
- Yep.
- Can I borrow it?
Sure.
Where's Miles?
At home. Sick.
- That's too bad.
- Yeah. I'm gonna go over and see if he's okay.
That'd be nice.
I wanna see how
sick he really is.
Sonny!
I didn't think you'd care.
Dear Jules,
I'm a 30 year old
virgin, overweight...
I'm incredibly scared about
putting myself out there.
I just don't know
where to begin.
Dear 30-Year-Old Virgin,
off the top of my head,
hire an escort from a
reputable escort agency
or find one who
works independently.
Search for reviews on
established review sites.
Be totally honest about
your inexperience.
Ask her what her hourly rate is.
Do not attempt to
negotiate a price.
110 per half, 160
for a full hour.
Okay. Could you describe
yourself please?
I am very very attractive.
5' 6'', 120 pounds.
35C, 24-36.
- I'm 28 years old...
- Twenty-eight?
Yeah.
Okay, thank you. Bye.
I am beautiful,
blonde, very sensuous.
5' 3", 36D, 25-37.
135 pounds.
How much do you charge?
100 for half, 150
for the full hour.
See, that's a little pricey for me.
Thank your time.
Make an appointment to meet in a
safe, mutually agreeable location.
Display you money, the
agreed upon amount,
and place it clearly on
a night stand or table.
She'll know what to do.
Be respectful. Let her lead.
Use condoms and tip the lady.
Come to 386 Sherwin, go
through the iron gate.
The entry code is 5-8-3-6. We're
the first door on the right.
There's a locked door with another pad.
Press 5-6-1-2 and go to apartment 306.
Hang on, that's
too many numbers.
5-6-1-2.
Apartment 306.
5-6-1-2, 306.
Okay, I got it. Thank you.
Hi.
My name's Steve.
- Money, please.
- Oh yes, sorry.
- There.
- Thanks.
Make yourself comfortable.
I'll be right back.
Would you like to
start with a massage?
Would you want to
start with a massage?
Do you want to massage me?
No.
But I understand I
should let you lead.
Is this your first time?
Yes it is.
Steve, this is
about what you want.
What do you want?
I want to have vaginal
intercourse with you.
Okay.
I like this.
What would you like?
Me on the bottom?
Anything.
Steve, are you okay?
I'm all done.
Great.
That's a generous tip.
You're an angel.
We just moved and that
eats up a lot of money.
This will really come in handy.
I was totally happy with
the whole experience.
You look happy.
- I am happy.
- I love it when you're happy.
I just saw a prostitute.
- Why?
- Well...
exploring new
methods of intimacy.
Couldn't you wait to meet someone
you like who... likes you.
That's what people normally do.
Well I... don't want to be
in another relationship.
I thought the whole point was
for us to try new things and...
Yeah, no I mean yes. I'm...
glad you're having fun.
Are you going to do it again?
Yes.
Then can I ask you a favour?
Sure.
Never bring them here.
Okay.
Miles and I broke up.
Oh, no!
'Scuse me Buddy, excuse me.
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
I made a real fool of myself.
I don't know what's
wrong with me.
Nothing is wrong with you.
Okay? Nothing.
Thanks.
Now tell me more details.
Let's see... She was so nice.
I only took one book with me,
I didn't want to bring my backpack.
Didn't want that to be strange.
It looks good.
Remember this?
She must think we're idiots.
She thinks we're
sill giant dogs.
You guys have a lint brush?
I bought a new helmet so I can drop
you off at work before my haircut.
Thanks Carl.
Hi, I'm Anne. Come in.
Did you do anything before this?
I used to work in a massage
parlour, but I hated it.
Massage parlour or a Rub N Tug?
A Rub N Tug.
You still have to give these
massages that really hurt my hands
and I don't know,
I like this better.
Less work, more money.
This is all extra.
Thanks, Steve.
Also, I want to give you this.
This is... it's what I do.
You make comics.
That's is so cool.
You must have a
great imagination.
When I first started paying
for sex I used a fake name.
That's my real name.
Chester Brown.
Whose this? Louis Riel...
Louis Riel, 19th
century Mtis leader
who led two rebellions against
the Canadian government.
You probably learned about
him in history class.
So this is like a funny version?
No, it's serious.
Well, I have something
to read later.
Are you okay?
Yeah, just...
running out of sperm.
It's so fuckin' expensive.
If this one doesn't take, I...
You could adopt.
Yeah. I mean that's
more expensive.
Plus there's the
whole lesbian thing.
Even now?
Yeah and probably forever.
I'm sorry.
You know, Chester might
give you some sperm.
Chester is so agreeable
he'd give me his kidney
and I've only met the
guy like three times.
Can someone get that?
Hello?
It's your mum.
I swore it's a wrong number.
I asked you to do something.
Why is that so hard for you?
I didn't know you didn't
want to talk to her.
My mum is like a
Chinese fighting fish.
She kills everyone
else in the tank.
There are boundaries.
I have to set boundaries.
Okay, you don't
want to talk to her.
Okay. Then don't!
Sorry.
Listening to them argue
is very unpleasant.
- I do not see the attraction.
- I do.
That guy's built like the Michelangelo statue.
A lot of women like that.
We're taught that passion involves
odd things flying at you head.
It's easy to confuse passion
with being treated like shit.
I would give anything for
a flying object at my head.
Oh please, Cecil.
You know our collective sympathy
for has long been depleted.
I was supposed to be next.
I gone without sex
longer than Chester.
- You cheated.
- It's not like I butted in line in front of you.
Yeah, it is. You can't play a heart
till the first hearts been broken.
I just the line you're in.
The free sex line, and I walked
over to the paying for sex line
which you could to.
It's a lot faster.
There is no way I
am paying for sex.
The disease factor
alone is too scary.
Yes, plus you're too cheap.
It's not expensive.
I budgeted it out.
Based on what I
paid and plus tip,
I could afford to see
someone 17 times a year.
I spent more than that on Sonny last year
and we didn't even sleep together 17 times.
Yeah, so you're referring to the
child you're currently exploiting?
Anne is not a child. She is 21.
She's very warm, very nice.
I gave her one of my comics.
Why does she know
you're a cartoonist?
Why are you talking
to her at all?
This is just supposed to be for sex.
You're not supposed to talk to her.
Getting to know each other
adds to the experience.
Makes it seem less
cold and more intimate.
If you'd like an experience that's less cold experience
and more intimate, you should try getting a girlfriend.
Hey, you got...
You can't play a heart till
the first cards been broken.
Unbelievable.
You're so quiet.
It's hard to know
if you're finished.
There's another girl who works here.
Amanda.
It's cool if you
want to see her.
What's she like?
She is pretty. She
has big breasts.
She got a boob job.
I'm not a big fan
of fake breasts.
You'll never gonna
get implants, are you?
I thought about it.
I hate the way mine look.
They're perfect.
Most guys like big boobs.
I like yours.
Then, book another appointment.
Do you work in the evening?
I only work in the afternoons.
At night, guys are drunk.
Their the worst.
Them and guys with big dicks.
I wish all my clients
were like you.
Fuck!
It'll wake the fucker up!
Fuck!
No kissing on the mouth,
no digging for gold,
no dining at the Y,
no water sports, no
body slides, no hugging,
and we use condoms
for everything,
including blow-jobs, understand?
Agreed.
That's a very
thorough inspection!
You can never be too careful.
Yes, of course.
I think it's great that
you and Anne share clients.
Yeah. She said you're nice.
Oh really?
That's very kind of her.
- How long have you been here?
- A few months.
I convinced her to leave the Rub N Tug
so we could go into business together.
All good.
What do you want to do?
Have sex?
Can I get you
something to drink?
Coffee.
Alright. Arabica, Robusta?
- I don't care.
- I have to ask.
The first one.
I'll be right back
with the drinks.
Hey folks! Are you having
a beautiful day? I am.
I am quitting Max Music.
I'm starting my own
production company.
Ramona's pregnant.
Suzo!
I've got to get
my shit together.
You're gonna be such good mums.
What are you doing here?
I have an appointment with Anne.
No, you have to leave.
We're done.
What happened?
The cops came by.
They asked to speak to the boss.
We don't have a boss.
- Did they arrest you?
- No.
They wrecked everything
and they took our money.
Where's Anne?
She is on hiatus.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
If you see her, could
you give her this?
Alright.
What the fuck are you doin'?
Are you a fuckin' child?
What the fucks your
problem, Sonny?
Carl!
Hey.
Carl and I got into a fight.
He hates it when
his hair gets wet.
It goes fuzzy.
He threw Mo across
the room in her box.
She could have died.
It's a good thing you're
so quick on your feet, Mo.
He's gone.
I think that's
probably for the best.
Is this too much?
Well, it is a Amorous
Glamorous sponsorship
so you're supposed to look like
you're amorous and glamorous.
It looks like I have
a vagina on my face.
Very boy band.
V.I.P goin' out to Jordy.
This is Max Music on Demand.
We have Callie from
Oshawa on the line.
- Hi, Callie.
- Hi Sonny.
How are you Callie?
Oh good. How are you?
Well, just sitting
here trying to...
mitigate a profound sense of...
ennui...
Just trying to create something,
anything actually, that
isn't vapid and self serving.
And so I'm...
just feeling... But, you know what?
That's fine.
How are you coping?
I just wanted to hear
New York City by Cub.
Hey.
Are you Tina?
Yes.
Fine.
Would I rather be
stuck in my hometown
or stuck in a forest forever?
Well, I think I'd rather be
stuck in a forest forever.
At least like you're in nature.
I like nature.
My hometown feels like
where they would shoot a horror movie.
You know?
And black people die
in the horror flick.
Like I wouldn't make it out.
I don't even think I have a home.
I mean...
I know you've been
here longer, but...
I sometimes, feel
like this is my home.
Sit down.
You're not a cop, are you?
No.
Are you a cop?
No.
Great.
Okay.
I don't think I can do this.
Why not?
I just don't want they.
We are in a house
of palliative people
And sometimes men
come on my chest
I like your optimism.
Don't be afraid.
There's just women here.
What type of service or what
woman are you looking for?
- I can choose anyone?
- Of course.
You?
Angelina.
You don't have to.
Thank you.
I'm definitely
gonna see you again.
It's Angelina, right?
I'm Chester.
I think it was really
lucky us meeting today.
Cos' you never know what
type of guys walkin' in here.
And I never know exactly what
kinda situation I'm walkin' into.
So, yeah. I think
it was really nice.
What do you think?
Maybe she's a sex slave.
Because she doesn't
speak English?
The brothel was run in an egalitarian way.
Not by sex traffickers.
Look, if I thought she was a sex
slave I would try to help her.
Did you ask her?
Well she didn't speak English.
Why do you always go for gorgeous young
women and not someone more mature?
Why do you never
date Asian guys?
People have their types.
You know I was in love with Tory
Takashi, but he wasn't into me.
He said I was like his sister.
I would be cool with being
with a more mature woman.
I'm just saying, when
I can't see the photo,
the odds of finding someone attractive
are higher with a younger person.
Coming from a pasty white guy,
that's fucking ridiculous.
I mean, she is right.
- You are old.
- And pasty.
And strangely fragile,
like a baby bird.
I'm honestly shocked that you're not
tired by this lifestyle. It's sad.
Don't feel sad for me.
I feel great.
I answer to no one.
I'm enjoying life.
- But you think it's sad for her.
- I don't know.
I don't know how she feels about it.
Some women like it, some don't.
For others it's no different than you
doing a commercial art illustration.
Yeah but I hate that I have to
make illustrations for money.
I don't understand why you don't
want like a real relationship.
Romantic love is bullshit. And I'm
not wasting any more time chasing it.
Oh, touchy touchy.
Romance is for people
who are insecure,
who need to feel that
they are loveable,
or good looking
or at least nice.
You're not saying that everyone
in a romantic relationship
suffers from a
fragile ego, are you?
I suppose they could be
in it for other reasons.
- There are other reasons.
- Well how would you know?
You haven't been in anything
lasting longer than eight months.
- No see here...
- And Cecil, you're a chronic masturbator.
- Laura?
- Yes?
I can't think of anything
bad to say about you.
Of course you haven't anything bad to say.
She hasn't insulted you.
You idolise women who
won't have sex with you
and you look down on the ones that do,
because you secretly hate yourself.
- I learned that in therapy.
- You're projecting.
No, it's fine. We
all hate ourselves.
I don't hate myself.
I think I respect
myself quite a bit.
Yeah, you're right. You
are pretty arrogant.
I must be completely
honest with you.
Fuck.
I must be completely
frank with you.
I must be completely
frank with you.
I must be completely
frank with you.
Are you okay?
Nervous.
It's my first film.
Well, you'd never know it.
You're a natural.
Scene 83 Alpha, take one.
Action!
Why do you keep stopping?
- I don't know.
- It's starting to hurt you know.
Oh, I'm sorry. Should we
use some more lubricant?
No, it's fine. Just...
Just keep going.
I can't finish.
Hi... I'm looking for Angelina.
I'm Angelina.
The other Angelina?
Angelina quit.
Now that was a good movie.
They don't make them
like that anymore.
I mean it was beautiful.
Long. Really long.
It wasn't that long. You just
have a short attention span.
- It was over three hours.
- That's how long films used to be.
It used to be a
transformative experience.
A three-hour transformation?
Sonny, I say this with love.
I've noticed that it's
hard for you to focus.
I think it's your job. All
that content, the pace.
Life is like an
electrical outlet.
You need to be careful what
you plug your energy into.
You need to get grounded.
I think I might
need more than that.
Are you Chester?
Yes, I'm Chester.
- Were you waiting long?
- About two hours.
Sorry, I was having
problems with my landlord.
Can I have the money now?
I have to pay the desk clerk.
Shit. I forgot condoms.
There's a pharmacy up the street.
I'll be right back.
Read this.
- "Forks Out?"
- It's culinary.
No, thank you. I've changed my mind.
I'm just gonna go home.
Are you sure I can't
do anything for you?
I'm fine. Thank you.
Give me a call in a few days.
- I owe you one, okay.
- Yeah.
- Rick?
- No.
I can't do it anymore.
I can't another manufactured boy
band or corporate sponsorship.
Live, unscripted rock and
roll television is dead.
I'm done.
You know it's a shame
you're quitting,
because I really
wanted to fire you.
But good luck out there.
Hello?
Yes, I'd like to make
an appointment please.
I'd be happy to see but
I only work outcalls.
Outcall?
I come to you.
I've never done outcall.
It's up to you.
Could you do it right now?
We'd have to be quick.
- Hi.
- I'm Yulissa.
That's a lot of water.
You must be thirsty.
Can I offer you
a pop or a juice?
How about a pop.
- This is weird.
- What is?
Snuggling. I'd kind
forgotten what it feels like.
Do you always still
kiss your clients?
Not always.
Outcalls more expensive so
I throw in a few extras.
Do you have a girlfriend?
No.
And I don't want one.
Romantic love is
not a good thing.
Don't you want to live in a world
where people care about each other?
Sure, but romantic
love and real love.
There's a difference between the two.
Romance...
wants you to own someone.
That's the same as slavery.
That's a bit much.
Slavery is forced on people.
Love is a choice.
Yes, but they come
from the same root.
I've felt jealous and possessive
of my girlfriends, but...
I never felt that
way about my friends.
I don't feel that way about you.
I know you have other clients.
Yeah but some couples are
just right for each other.
It depends on chemistry.
Yeah, but they change over time.
You know, relations
require too much work.
I don't want to have
to work that hard.
If I met the right person,
I'd be happy to do the work.
What about sex work?
Alright, I want
to be paid for it.
You're Chester Brown.
I read your last book.
Did you like it?
Most of it.
It was sweet and sad.
Writing from your own life.
To relate to how difficult it was for you
to talk to people when you were a teenager.
Especially the ones
you had a crush on.
You seem so confident.
I'm glad you think so.
Are you okay that
I know who you are?
Absolutely. I've
got nothing to hide.
I'm comfortable with this.
I like this.
Me too.
But I don't know
about this bed...
I think you're gonna
need a bigger one.
One that'll fit both of us.
Oh wait! Don't forget this.
Right. That's important.
Thanks.
I just finished the fourth
issue of my Louis Riel series.
- Maybe I could show it to you sometime.
- I'd love that.
Hi.
Sonny.
This is Yulissa.
Yulissa, this is Sonny.
I'm just... I'm just...
Good luck.
You said you'd never
bring anyone here.
I know.
I'm sorry. It
won't happen again.
This is fucked.
Was that your girlfriend?
My ex girlfriend.
Interesting arrangement.
Chester, I liked you, but
this doesn't work for me.
Hey.
What's up?
So it's getting pretty
serious with Reed.
Yeah, he's a nice guy.
He wants to move in.
But he thinks it weird,
all of us living together.
It's such a small house.
Yeah, I understand.
If that's what you want.
Thanks.
I love it!
You love it?
Maybe you... put
that in the hallway.
I like it here.
The Charles Powell
building was built in 1890,
and over here, at 322 Spadina,
Emma Goldman, feminist
and anarchist,
dubbed the most dangerous
women in America,
lived on the second floor
in the winter of 1926.
Emma Goldman was put off by
Toronto's small minded conservatism.
Fortunately, she was
also a free love advocate
who spoke passionately in
favour of birth control,
despite violating the
city's blasphemy laws.
Chester?
Okay.
I'm very glad you're...
You sure know your history.
It's my jam. Architecture
and morality.
So how did you
get into sex work?
At university.
I was working part-time
at an escort agency and...
started filling in for the girls
who couldn't make it into work.
It gave me confidence.
Made me feel sexy.
And I was making a lot more
money that my friends at school.
Since we saw each other last I've...
decided to downsize.
I'm paring down my client list.
You were the kept.
For you. The new issue
of the Louis Riel series.
Awesome!
- Can you sign it for me?
- Of course.
Um but, make it out
to Denise, please.
Denise is my real name.
Yulissa is my
professional first name.
Denise.
THANKS.
Can I ask you a question?
It depends.
Why do you still do this?
Well, I am my own boss.
I set my own rates.
I do what I want when I want.
It's more than
fucking, It's work.
Empathy work, but...
work.
I don't know. I fuck for
money and I enjoy it.
It sounds potentially draining.
It is not draining.
I mean, yeah, it's
draining sometimes.
But, it's not right now.
I'll let you know if it is.
Damn, Laura. Your line is crazy.
They can wait five minutes,
while I rest my face.
Yes, hear hear.
The book is great.
Your books are all great.
Except now, Readers
like women, so...
That's good for you.
Give it six months, and everyone
will hate us again. But...
For now, it's pretty nice.
You know I worry
about these signings.
They're beginning to get
more and more corporate.
At least, the porn
star is still here.
She's a centrefold.
Whatever.
Mummy!
Cuckoo! Thank you.
Hello, are you okay?
- I'm going over.
- What?
I know you're sexually enlightened,
but maybe it's not a good idea
to approach the woman that you are pledging
yourself to while she's with her child.
I don't jerk off to her anymore.
He's doin' it.
Hi, Mandy.
- Hi..
- Hi, I just... wanted to thank you.
You're a big part of my life.
I'm a fan.
You're welcome.
Woah, what didn't
you like about it?
The font was computer generated.
Art should be hand drawn.
If it's gonna hang in a gallery,
it should be original art.
Otherwise, the guy at the print company who's
gonna photocopy, should be the one making $5,000.
So old fashioned.
So, should we call it a night or do
you want to go back to your place?
My house.
I just need to... run by an ATM.
Chester, I have to
tell you something.
I'm 34, Chet.
It's time I hung up my ???
I'm down to my last
few clients and...
I want to explore my options.
I think I want to
go back to school.
I really like this.
Okay...
What?
What if there was
just you and me?
That would be complicated.
Not necessarily. Not
if I was to pay you.
I'll think about it.
Sloths move extremely slowly,
and only when it is necessary.
They spends 90% of
their life motionless.
Sloths are solitary
and rarely make contact
with on another.
The three-toed sloth
breeds year round...
Hello?
We should go to Costa Rica
and hang out with sloths.
They are so relaxed.
I need that. I need to slow down
and around that kind of energy.
You want to jump on a plane to
Costa Rica to practice quietude?
Easier to make it through a two-hour movie
without chewing through your own thumb.
This is important to me.
Okay.
We wrap on the 12th then
let's go to Costa Rica.
I've never felt so peaceful.
So serene.
This is perfect.
It's all I've ever wanted.
Sonny?
Yeah?
I think I'm falling in
love with someone else.
I watched like period movies,
I sprouted my own alfalfa,
I signed up for a ten-day
silent meditation retreat.
I did everything right.
It didn't matter.
Can I be honest with you?
Just be alone.
The the love of god, I haven't liked
any of your boyfriends since Chester.
I don't even know
if I like Chester.
You've been in a relationship
ever since I've have known you.
Maybe it's time to take a break.
Shouldn't you be looking
out for your children?
I got the day off. I earned
it and I'm taking it.
I'm gonna to take a few
weeks to deal with about
two years worth of
damage to my body.
But after I'm done...
can I have a job?
You're hired.
Bye bye!
Oh wait! Don't
forget your money.
I always do that. You
are so distracting.
I'm thinking about
writing about this.
About what?
My experiences paying for sex.
I think it could do some good.
Do you want to be the
Louis Riel of "Johns"?
No.
I just want to write the truth.
Nice stuff, ugly stuff.
Maybe it could... I don't know.
I think I just need to write it.
- Am I a character in it?
- I hope so.
I won't include any of
your personal stuff.
Okay.
- Mention me as little as possible.
- Whatever you want.
See you in two weeks.
Mo.
Thank you... for loving me.
You will always be with me.
"Music for the Funeral of
Queen Mary" by Henry Purcell.
I ran into Suzo.
She told me about Mo.
Hey, I wanted to...
return your house keys.
You can keep them...
as a spare in case
I lock myself out.
So, if you're the only
one who sees Denise
and she's the only
one who sees you...
What do you call that?
Wonderful.
It's wonderful.
Thanks.
Your welcome.
You know, for a man dead
set against romantic love,
You are the most romantic
man in the world.
That's a good line. Can
I use that in my book?
Sure.
What are you up to tonight?
Denise and I are
going to see a play.
What time's it on?
Soon.
Do you want me to stay?
Don't feel obligated.
I thought you were
anti obligation.
It is not an obligation.
If we were together
it would be, but...
Youre my friend.
So... it's a choice.
You should go.
Five more minutes?
Five more minutes.
I never stopped loving you.
I never stopped loving you.
I think I'm falling in
love with someone else.
I don't even know
if it's anything.
We don't have...
I don't have...
I wanted to talk to you first.
Okay.
I still love you.
Okay.
- Do you want me to move out?
- No, I love living with you.
Do you want me to move out?
This is your house.
This is our house.
I love living with you too.
So...
What do you want to do?
I guess I'm just asking for your
permission to see where this goes.
Okay.
Let's see where this goes.
Do you hate me?
I love you more than ever.
You're next on the list.
My favourite band,
The Talking Heads.
You're up next. One minute.
- I just said that.
- Suzo just said it.
Oh yeah? I was just checking to see if
you girls knew how to tell the time.
Okay, great.
- You should have his job.
- I don't care.
He'll die desperate and
alone choking on his Viagra.
In five,
four, three, two, one. Your up.
I'm Sonny Lee. And
this is Max Music.
Next up, Rexdale and
Lawrence Heights,
Ghetto Concept
with "Crazy World".
My birth control expired.
I didn't know it could do that.
We haven't had sex in so long
the birth control expired.
Yes, I noticed.
Not me.
What?
- Your shirt is enormous.
- It's a men's small.
You're not a small man.
It's okay, it's cute. It looks
like that you not wearing pants.
Hey, I made you something.
It's an old copy of the
Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde.
I painted over the cover.
Thank you.
- I've got to go.
- Do you want me to come with you?
No, the last time we went out, you just
ended up in a corner reading a book.
I enjoy going out with you.
I always do.
It's okay. I'll be back soon.
Hey, "Mystic Muffin".
I like your shirt.
No one feels good when his girlfriend
starts falling for some other guy.
Well, I didn't say I feel
good, but I don't feel bad.
If it's what Sonny wants, then
I'm willing to go along with it.
Maybe you don't really love her?
I love Sonny. She's the best
girlfriend I've ever had.
You've only had two
other girlfriends.
Well, she's the
best of the three.
I think it shows how much we trust
each other that we can talk about this.
- It'll never work.
- Yeah, Sonny has access.
- Access?
- To sex.
Women have greater
access to sex.
- Bad sex.
- Good or bad, you have access.
What you need is a plan.
You are not exactly social.
What will you do to compete?
- It's not a competition.
- Wait till she starts having sex.
Then your jealousy
will be awakened.
You will hear them fucking.
He's not gonna be actively
listening, taking notes.
- You're not, right?
- Maybe you should.
How will you have sex?
How do you get sex, Cain?
Well, I'm sensitive.
- I'm a terrific listener.
- Dad shape.
- Excuse me?
- Only ones who'd fuck you have crazy dad issues.
That is such an unfair
by-product of the patriarchy.
Sorry. What?
When men have mum shit
they strangle 15 co-eds.
When women have dad shit
they do guys in fedoras
in a front row seat.
How about girls with mum shit?
They date musicians?
Hey, Mo.
It's late.
Sorry.
I didn't mean to wake you.
I couldn't sleep.
I can't.
I'm just afraid
because of Miles...
It's complicated.
I thought we were gonna
try an open relationship?
I know. I want to, but...
I wish I was...
more open.
It's fine.
I understand.
I'm sorry.
Don't be sorry. I'm not sorry.
We should get some sleep.
Okay.
- Good night, Chester.
- Good night.
Watch your step there!
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
- Are you sure?
- I'm fine.
- You can let go. I can handle it.
- Okay.
Oh my God!
- That doesn't look comfortable.
- It'll be comfortable.
- Let me fix it.
- No, you don't have to.
Please. I want to.
- What's all this?
- Water.
- And this?
- That's the date I refilled it.
We've got to get rid of these,
they're taking up too much space.
No, just leave them there.
Remember when the water main broke
and the city shut off our water?
Yeah, for like a day.
Are you stockpiling for
the end of the world?
I aim too well!
Wait until I catch you!
You must have been
emotionally devastated.
I'm fine now.
Listening to them, felt like I'd
conquered something negative in me.
You know it's perfectly natural to
feel jealousy in a situation like that.
Jealousy isn't natural.
It's learned behaviour.
Go ahead and continue
suppressing those emotions.
Chester Brown?
I love you.
I just love you.
Thank you.
I'm fine.
Could you sign this for me?
Don't be stupid.
- How's your line going?
- Mediocre.
- Don't lie to me.
- Long. It's been long.
- I've written more books than you.
- I know.
The porn stars have
longer lines than me.
Porn stars?
That's Mandy Mulling.
She's not a porn star,
she's a centrefold.
Whatever. Go get a
picture if you want.
No. I'm not that desperate.
It's only 50 bucks.
50 bucks is a lot of
money just for a hug.
I'd rather you sign this for me.
Chester, it's a comp.
We always give each
other our books.
With money you save throwing another
fifty in, you could hire a prostitute.
A lots of guys do
it the wrong way.
Start by standing
tall, muscles engaged.
Squeeze the crap
out of a dumbbell.
Squeeze hard, come
right back down.
Increase your punch power.
Whack and it's one
knuckle to slap the ball.
Hey!
Sorry man. Did I wake you?
- No.
- I bet I did, you're just being polite.
Also, I got you a burrito last
night, it's in the fridge.
- Thanks.
- Look I know this shit is dumb, but
I fucking love it.
- Do you want to try?
- No, I...
Oh, come on! I'll let you
kick me in the crotch.
- Oh I don't...
- I'm kidding. Come on now!
- No, I...
- Come on, Chester!
- No, it's fine.
- Yeah, come on, let's go!
This is a great way
to start the day.
Okay so, I want you to follow me.
This...
this is called the
root down position.
Okay.
Alright, I want your
shoulders a little wide.
Bend your knees. There you go.
Spread your legs a little.
Yeah.
Alright.
And now we kick
like motherfuckers.
Welcome to Monday Max Music.
It's Sonny welcoming
you with my snot rag.
If you suffer from
seasonal allergies,
be sure to eat a lot of these.
Oranges and kiwis.
Just spread your legs a bit.
Do you still have
that Jules ros book?
- Yep.
- Can I borrow it?
Sure.
Where's Miles?
At home. Sick.
- That's too bad.
- Yeah. I'm gonna go over and see if he's okay.
That'd be nice.
I wanna see how
sick he really is.
Sonny!
I didn't think you'd care.
Dear Jules,
I'm a 30 year old
virgin, overweight...
I'm incredibly scared about
putting myself out there.
I just don't know
where to begin.
Dear 30-Year-Old Virgin,
off the top of my head,
hire an escort from a
reputable escort agency
or find one who
works independently.
Search for reviews on
established review sites.
Be totally honest about
your inexperience.
Ask her what her hourly rate is.
Do not attempt to
negotiate a price.
110 per half, 160
for a full hour.
Okay. Could you describe
yourself please?
I am very very attractive.
5' 6'', 120 pounds.
35C, 24-36.
- I'm 28 years old...
- Twenty-eight?
Yeah.
Okay, thank you. Bye.
I am beautiful,
blonde, very sensuous.
5' 3", 36D, 25-37.
135 pounds.
How much do you charge?
100 for half, 150
for the full hour.
See, that's a little pricey for me.
Thank your time.
Make an appointment to meet in a
safe, mutually agreeable location.
Display you money, the
agreed upon amount,
and place it clearly on
a night stand or table.
She'll know what to do.
Be respectful. Let her lead.
Use condoms and tip the lady.
Come to 386 Sherwin, go
through the iron gate.
The entry code is 5-8-3-6. We're
the first door on the right.
There's a locked door with another pad.
Press 5-6-1-2 and go to apartment 306.
Hang on, that's
too many numbers.
5-6-1-2.
Apartment 306.
5-6-1-2, 306.
Okay, I got it. Thank you.
Hi.
My name's Steve.
- Money, please.
- Oh yes, sorry.
- There.
- Thanks.
Make yourself comfortable.
I'll be right back.
Would you like to
start with a massage?
Would you want to
start with a massage?
Do you want to massage me?
No.
But I understand I
should let you lead.
Is this your first time?
Yes it is.
Steve, this is
about what you want.
What do you want?
I want to have vaginal
intercourse with you.
Okay.
I like this.
What would you like?
Me on the bottom?
Anything.
Steve, are you okay?
I'm all done.
Great.
That's a generous tip.
You're an angel.
We just moved and that
eats up a lot of money.
This will really come in handy.
I was totally happy with
the whole experience.
You look happy.
- I am happy.
- I love it when you're happy.
I just saw a prostitute.
- Why?
- Well...
exploring new
methods of intimacy.
Couldn't you wait to meet someone
you like who... likes you.
That's what people normally do.
Well I... don't want to be
in another relationship.
I thought the whole point was
for us to try new things and...
Yeah, no I mean yes. I'm...
glad you're having fun.
Are you going to do it again?
Yes.
Then can I ask you a favour?
Sure.
Never bring them here.
Okay.
Miles and I broke up.
Oh, no!
'Scuse me Buddy, excuse me.
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
I made a real fool of myself.
I don't know what's
wrong with me.
Nothing is wrong with you.
Okay? Nothing.
Thanks.
Now tell me more details.
Let's see... She was so nice.
I only took one book with me,
I didn't want to bring my backpack.
Didn't want that to be strange.
It looks good.
Remember this?
She must think we're idiots.
She thinks we're
sill giant dogs.
You guys have a lint brush?
I bought a new helmet so I can drop
you off at work before my haircut.
Thanks Carl.
Hi, I'm Anne. Come in.
Did you do anything before this?
I used to work in a massage
parlour, but I hated it.
Massage parlour or a Rub N Tug?
A Rub N Tug.
You still have to give these
massages that really hurt my hands
and I don't know,
I like this better.
Less work, more money.
This is all extra.
Thanks, Steve.
Also, I want to give you this.
This is... it's what I do.
You make comics.
That's is so cool.
You must have a
great imagination.
When I first started paying
for sex I used a fake name.
That's my real name.
Chester Brown.
Whose this? Louis Riel...
Louis Riel, 19th
century Mtis leader
who led two rebellions against
the Canadian government.
You probably learned about
him in history class.
So this is like a funny version?
No, it's serious.
Well, I have something
to read later.
Are you okay?
Yeah, just...
running out of sperm.
It's so fuckin' expensive.
If this one doesn't take, I...
You could adopt.
Yeah. I mean that's
more expensive.
Plus there's the
whole lesbian thing.
Even now?
Yeah and probably forever.
I'm sorry.
You know, Chester might
give you some sperm.
Chester is so agreeable
he'd give me his kidney
and I've only met the
guy like three times.
Can someone get that?
Hello?
It's your mum.
I swore it's a wrong number.
I asked you to do something.
Why is that so hard for you?
I didn't know you didn't
want to talk to her.
My mum is like a
Chinese fighting fish.
She kills everyone
else in the tank.
There are boundaries.
I have to set boundaries.
Okay, you don't
want to talk to her.
Okay. Then don't!
Sorry.
Listening to them argue
is very unpleasant.
- I do not see the attraction.
- I do.
That guy's built like the Michelangelo statue.
A lot of women like that.
We're taught that passion involves
odd things flying at you head.
It's easy to confuse passion
with being treated like shit.
I would give anything for
a flying object at my head.
Oh please, Cecil.
You know our collective sympathy
for has long been depleted.
I was supposed to be next.
I gone without sex
longer than Chester.
- You cheated.
- It's not like I butted in line in front of you.
Yeah, it is. You can't play a heart
till the first hearts been broken.
I just the line you're in.
The free sex line, and I walked
over to the paying for sex line
which you could to.
It's a lot faster.
There is no way I
am paying for sex.
The disease factor
alone is too scary.
Yes, plus you're too cheap.
It's not expensive.
I budgeted it out.
Based on what I
paid and plus tip,
I could afford to see
someone 17 times a year.
I spent more than that on Sonny last year
and we didn't even sleep together 17 times.
Yeah, so you're referring to the
child you're currently exploiting?
Anne is not a child. She is 21.
She's very warm, very nice.
I gave her one of my comics.
Why does she know
you're a cartoonist?
Why are you talking
to her at all?
This is just supposed to be for sex.
You're not supposed to talk to her.
Getting to know each other
adds to the experience.
Makes it seem less
cold and more intimate.
If you'd like an experience that's less cold experience
and more intimate, you should try getting a girlfriend.
Hey, you got...
You can't play a heart till
the first cards been broken.
Unbelievable.
You're so quiet.
It's hard to know
if you're finished.
There's another girl who works here.
Amanda.
It's cool if you
want to see her.
What's she like?
She is pretty. She
has big breasts.
She got a boob job.
I'm not a big fan
of fake breasts.
You'll never gonna
get implants, are you?
I thought about it.
I hate the way mine look.
They're perfect.
Most guys like big boobs.
I like yours.
Then, book another appointment.
Do you work in the evening?
I only work in the afternoons.
At night, guys are drunk.
Their the worst.
Them and guys with big dicks.
I wish all my clients
were like you.
Fuck!
It'll wake the fucker up!
Fuck!
No kissing on the mouth,
no digging for gold,
no dining at the Y,
no water sports, no
body slides, no hugging,
and we use condoms
for everything,
including blow-jobs, understand?
Agreed.
That's a very
thorough inspection!
You can never be too careful.
Yes, of course.
I think it's great that
you and Anne share clients.
Yeah. She said you're nice.
Oh really?
That's very kind of her.
- How long have you been here?
- A few months.
I convinced her to leave the Rub N Tug
so we could go into business together.
All good.
What do you want to do?
Have sex?
Can I get you
something to drink?
Coffee.
Alright. Arabica, Robusta?
- I don't care.
- I have to ask.
The first one.
I'll be right back
with the drinks.
Hey folks! Are you having
a beautiful day? I am.
I am quitting Max Music.
I'm starting my own
production company.
Ramona's pregnant.
Suzo!
I've got to get
my shit together.
You're gonna be such good mums.
What are you doing here?
I have an appointment with Anne.
No, you have to leave.
We're done.
What happened?
The cops came by.
They asked to speak to the boss.
We don't have a boss.
- Did they arrest you?
- No.
They wrecked everything
and they took our money.
Where's Anne?
She is on hiatus.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
If you see her, could
you give her this?
Alright.
What the fuck are you doin'?
Are you a fuckin' child?
What the fucks your
problem, Sonny?
Carl!
Hey.
Carl and I got into a fight.
He hates it when
his hair gets wet.
It goes fuzzy.
He threw Mo across
the room in her box.
She could have died.
It's a good thing you're
so quick on your feet, Mo.
He's gone.
I think that's
probably for the best.
Is this too much?
Well, it is a Amorous
Glamorous sponsorship
so you're supposed to look like
you're amorous and glamorous.
It looks like I have
a vagina on my face.
Very boy band.
V.I.P goin' out to Jordy.
This is Max Music on Demand.
We have Callie from
Oshawa on the line.
- Hi, Callie.
- Hi Sonny.
How are you Callie?
Oh good. How are you?
Well, just sitting
here trying to...
mitigate a profound sense of...
ennui...
Just trying to create something,
anything actually, that
isn't vapid and self serving.
And so I'm...
just feeling... But, you know what?
That's fine.
How are you coping?
I just wanted to hear
New York City by Cub.
Hey.
Are you Tina?
Yes.
Fine.
Would I rather be
stuck in my hometown
or stuck in a forest forever?
Well, I think I'd rather be
stuck in a forest forever.
At least like you're in nature.
I like nature.
My hometown feels like
where they would shoot a horror movie.
You know?
And black people die
in the horror flick.
Like I wouldn't make it out.
I don't even think I have a home.
I mean...
I know you've been
here longer, but...
I sometimes, feel
like this is my home.
Sit down.
You're not a cop, are you?
No.
Are you a cop?
No.
Great.
Okay.
I don't think I can do this.
Why not?
I just don't want they.
We are in a house
of palliative people
And sometimes men
come on my chest
I like your optimism.
Don't be afraid.
There's just women here.
What type of service or what
woman are you looking for?
- I can choose anyone?
- Of course.
You?
Angelina.
You don't have to.
Thank you.
I'm definitely
gonna see you again.
It's Angelina, right?
I'm Chester.
I think it was really
lucky us meeting today.
Cos' you never know what
type of guys walkin' in here.
And I never know exactly what
kinda situation I'm walkin' into.
So, yeah. I think
it was really nice.
What do you think?
Maybe she's a sex slave.
Because she doesn't
speak English?
The brothel was run in an egalitarian way.
Not by sex traffickers.
Look, if I thought she was a sex
slave I would try to help her.
Did you ask her?
Well she didn't speak English.
Why do you always go for gorgeous young
women and not someone more mature?
Why do you never
date Asian guys?
People have their types.
You know I was in love with Tory
Takashi, but he wasn't into me.
He said I was like his sister.
I would be cool with being
with a more mature woman.
I'm just saying, when
I can't see the photo,
the odds of finding someone attractive
are higher with a younger person.
Coming from a pasty white guy,
that's fucking ridiculous.
I mean, she is right.
- You are old.
- And pasty.
And strangely fragile,
like a baby bird.
I'm honestly shocked that you're not
tired by this lifestyle. It's sad.
Don't feel sad for me.
I feel great.
I answer to no one.
I'm enjoying life.
- But you think it's sad for her.
- I don't know.
I don't know how she feels about it.
Some women like it, some don't.
For others it's no different than you
doing a commercial art illustration.
Yeah but I hate that I have to
make illustrations for money.
I don't understand why you don't
want like a real relationship.
Romantic love is bullshit. And I'm
not wasting any more time chasing it.
Oh, touchy touchy.
Romance is for people
who are insecure,
who need to feel that
they are loveable,
or good looking
or at least nice.
You're not saying that everyone
in a romantic relationship
suffers from a
fragile ego, are you?
I suppose they could be
in it for other reasons.
- There are other reasons.
- Well how would you know?
You haven't been in anything
lasting longer than eight months.
- No see here...
- And Cecil, you're a chronic masturbator.
- Laura?
- Yes?
I can't think of anything
bad to say about you.
Of course you haven't anything bad to say.
She hasn't insulted you.
You idolise women who
won't have sex with you
and you look down on the ones that do,
because you secretly hate yourself.
- I learned that in therapy.
- You're projecting.
No, it's fine. We
all hate ourselves.
I don't hate myself.
I think I respect
myself quite a bit.
Yeah, you're right. You
are pretty arrogant.
I must be completely
honest with you.
Fuck.
I must be completely
frank with you.
I must be completely
frank with you.
I must be completely
frank with you.
Are you okay?
Nervous.
It's my first film.
Well, you'd never know it.
You're a natural.
Scene 83 Alpha, take one.
Action!
Why do you keep stopping?
- I don't know.
- It's starting to hurt you know.
Oh, I'm sorry. Should we
use some more lubricant?
No, it's fine. Just...
Just keep going.
I can't finish.
Hi... I'm looking for Angelina.
I'm Angelina.
The other Angelina?
Angelina quit.
Now that was a good movie.
They don't make them
like that anymore.
I mean it was beautiful.
Long. Really long.
It wasn't that long. You just
have a short attention span.
- It was over three hours.
- That's how long films used to be.
It used to be a
transformative experience.
A three-hour transformation?
Sonny, I say this with love.
I've noticed that it's
hard for you to focus.
I think it's your job. All
that content, the pace.
Life is like an
electrical outlet.
You need to be careful what
you plug your energy into.
You need to get grounded.
I think I might
need more than that.
Are you Chester?
Yes, I'm Chester.
- Were you waiting long?
- About two hours.
Sorry, I was having
problems with my landlord.
Can I have the money now?
I have to pay the desk clerk.
Shit. I forgot condoms.
There's a pharmacy up the street.
I'll be right back.
Read this.
- "Forks Out?"
- It's culinary.
No, thank you. I've changed my mind.
I'm just gonna go home.
Are you sure I can't
do anything for you?
I'm fine. Thank you.
Give me a call in a few days.
- I owe you one, okay.
- Yeah.
- Rick?
- No.
I can't do it anymore.
I can't another manufactured boy
band or corporate sponsorship.
Live, unscripted rock and
roll television is dead.
I'm done.
You know it's a shame
you're quitting,
because I really
wanted to fire you.
But good luck out there.
Hello?
Yes, I'd like to make
an appointment please.
I'd be happy to see but
I only work outcalls.
Outcall?
I come to you.
I've never done outcall.
It's up to you.
Could you do it right now?
We'd have to be quick.
- Hi.
- I'm Yulissa.
That's a lot of water.
You must be thirsty.
Can I offer you
a pop or a juice?
How about a pop.
- This is weird.
- What is?
Snuggling. I'd kind
forgotten what it feels like.
Do you always still
kiss your clients?
Not always.
Outcalls more expensive so
I throw in a few extras.
Do you have a girlfriend?
No.
And I don't want one.
Romantic love is
not a good thing.
Don't you want to live in a world
where people care about each other?
Sure, but romantic
love and real love.
There's a difference between the two.
Romance...
wants you to own someone.
That's the same as slavery.
That's a bit much.
Slavery is forced on people.
Love is a choice.
Yes, but they come
from the same root.
I've felt jealous and possessive
of my girlfriends, but...
I never felt that
way about my friends.
I don't feel that way about you.
I know you have other clients.
Yeah but some couples are
just right for each other.
It depends on chemistry.
Yeah, but they change over time.
You know, relations
require too much work.
I don't want to have
to work that hard.
If I met the right person,
I'd be happy to do the work.
What about sex work?
Alright, I want
to be paid for it.
You're Chester Brown.
I read your last book.
Did you like it?
Most of it.
It was sweet and sad.
Writing from your own life.
To relate to how difficult it was for you
to talk to people when you were a teenager.
Especially the ones
you had a crush on.
You seem so confident.
I'm glad you think so.
Are you okay that
I know who you are?
Absolutely. I've
got nothing to hide.
I'm comfortable with this.
I like this.
Me too.
But I don't know
about this bed...
I think you're gonna
need a bigger one.
One that'll fit both of us.
Oh wait! Don't forget this.
Right. That's important.
Thanks.
I just finished the fourth
issue of my Louis Riel series.
- Maybe I could show it to you sometime.
- I'd love that.
Hi.
Sonny.
This is Yulissa.
Yulissa, this is Sonny.
I'm just... I'm just...
Good luck.
You said you'd never
bring anyone here.
I know.
I'm sorry. It
won't happen again.
This is fucked.
Was that your girlfriend?
My ex girlfriend.
Interesting arrangement.
Chester, I liked you, but
this doesn't work for me.
Hey.
What's up?
So it's getting pretty
serious with Reed.
Yeah, he's a nice guy.
He wants to move in.
But he thinks it weird,
all of us living together.
It's such a small house.
Yeah, I understand.
If that's what you want.
Thanks.
I love it!
You love it?
Maybe you... put
that in the hallway.
I like it here.
The Charles Powell
building was built in 1890,
and over here, at 322 Spadina,
Emma Goldman, feminist
and anarchist,
dubbed the most dangerous
women in America,
lived on the second floor
in the winter of 1926.
Emma Goldman was put off by
Toronto's small minded conservatism.
Fortunately, she was
also a free love advocate
who spoke passionately in
favour of birth control,
despite violating the
city's blasphemy laws.
Chester?
Okay.
I'm very glad you're...
You sure know your history.
It's my jam. Architecture
and morality.
So how did you
get into sex work?
At university.
I was working part-time
at an escort agency and...
started filling in for the girls
who couldn't make it into work.
It gave me confidence.
Made me feel sexy.
And I was making a lot more
money that my friends at school.
Since we saw each other last I've...
decided to downsize.
I'm paring down my client list.
You were the kept.
For you. The new issue
of the Louis Riel series.
Awesome!
- Can you sign it for me?
- Of course.
Um but, make it out
to Denise, please.
Denise is my real name.
Yulissa is my
professional first name.
Denise.
THANKS.
Can I ask you a question?
It depends.
Why do you still do this?
Well, I am my own boss.
I set my own rates.
I do what I want when I want.
It's more than
fucking, It's work.
Empathy work, but...
work.
I don't know. I fuck for
money and I enjoy it.
It sounds potentially draining.
It is not draining.
I mean, yeah, it's
draining sometimes.
But, it's not right now.
I'll let you know if it is.
Damn, Laura. Your line is crazy.
They can wait five minutes,
while I rest my face.
Yes, hear hear.
The book is great.
Your books are all great.
Except now, Readers
like women, so...
That's good for you.
Give it six months, and everyone
will hate us again. But...
For now, it's pretty nice.
You know I worry
about these signings.
They're beginning to get
more and more corporate.
At least, the porn
star is still here.
She's a centrefold.
Whatever.
Mummy!
Cuckoo! Thank you.
Hello, are you okay?
- I'm going over.
- What?
I know you're sexually enlightened,
but maybe it's not a good idea
to approach the woman that you are pledging
yourself to while she's with her child.
I don't jerk off to her anymore.
He's doin' it.
Hi, Mandy.
- Hi..
- Hi, I just... wanted to thank you.
You're a big part of my life.
I'm a fan.
You're welcome.
Woah, what didn't
you like about it?
The font was computer generated.
Art should be hand drawn.
If it's gonna hang in a gallery,
it should be original art.
Otherwise, the guy at the print company who's
gonna photocopy, should be the one making $5,000.
So old fashioned.
So, should we call it a night or do
you want to go back to your place?
My house.
I just need to... run by an ATM.
Chester, I have to
tell you something.
I'm 34, Chet.
It's time I hung up my ???
I'm down to my last
few clients and...
I want to explore my options.
I think I want to
go back to school.
I really like this.
Okay...
What?
What if there was
just you and me?
That would be complicated.
Not necessarily. Not
if I was to pay you.
I'll think about it.
Sloths move extremely slowly,
and only when it is necessary.
They spends 90% of
their life motionless.
Sloths are solitary
and rarely make contact
with on another.
The three-toed sloth
breeds year round...
Hello?
We should go to Costa Rica
and hang out with sloths.
They are so relaxed.
I need that. I need to slow down
and around that kind of energy.
You want to jump on a plane to
Costa Rica to practice quietude?
Easier to make it through a two-hour movie
without chewing through your own thumb.
This is important to me.
Okay.
We wrap on the 12th then
let's go to Costa Rica.
I've never felt so peaceful.
So serene.
This is perfect.
It's all I've ever wanted.
Sonny?
Yeah?
I think I'm falling in
love with someone else.
I watched like period movies,
I sprouted my own alfalfa,
I signed up for a ten-day
silent meditation retreat.
I did everything right.
It didn't matter.
Can I be honest with you?
Just be alone.
The the love of god, I haven't liked
any of your boyfriends since Chester.
I don't even know
if I like Chester.
You've been in a relationship
ever since I've have known you.
Maybe it's time to take a break.
Shouldn't you be looking
out for your children?
I got the day off. I earned
it and I'm taking it.
I'm gonna to take a few
weeks to deal with about
two years worth of
damage to my body.
But after I'm done...
can I have a job?
You're hired.
Bye bye!
Oh wait! Don't
forget your money.
I always do that. You
are so distracting.
I'm thinking about
writing about this.
About what?
My experiences paying for sex.
I think it could do some good.
Do you want to be the
Louis Riel of "Johns"?
No.
I just want to write the truth.
Nice stuff, ugly stuff.
Maybe it could... I don't know.
I think I just need to write it.
- Am I a character in it?
- I hope so.
I won't include any of
your personal stuff.
Okay.
- Mention me as little as possible.
- Whatever you want.
See you in two weeks.
Mo.
Thank you... for loving me.
You will always be with me.
"Music for the Funeral of
Queen Mary" by Henry Purcell.
I ran into Suzo.
She told me about Mo.
Hey, I wanted to...
return your house keys.
You can keep them...
as a spare in case
I lock myself out.
So, if you're the only
one who sees Denise
and she's the only
one who sees you...
What do you call that?
Wonderful.
It's wonderful.
Thanks.
Your welcome.
You know, for a man dead
set against romantic love,
You are the most romantic
man in the world.
That's a good line. Can
I use that in my book?
Sure.
What are you up to tonight?
Denise and I are
going to see a play.
What time's it on?
Soon.
Do you want me to stay?
Don't feel obligated.
I thought you were
anti obligation.
It is not an obligation.
If we were together
it would be, but...
Youre my friend.
So... it's a choice.
You should go.
Five more minutes?
Five more minutes.
I never stopped loving you.
I never stopped loving you.