Rescued (2026) Movie Script

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[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
[roaring]
[wind and roaring]
[wind and roaring]
[homeless man] They are coming for you.
[homeless man] The tree
people, they are coming.
[homeless man] Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
[rustling]
[homeless man] No. No. No. No.
[homeless man] No!
[homeless man] No. No. No.
[homeless man] I don't
care what you think.
[homeless man] They're coming, man.
[homeless man] They're
coming. I don't know.
[homeless man] I don't know about that.
[homeless man] I don't know. I don't care.
[homeless man] Anybody cares?
- [metal rustling]
[homeless man] Nobody.
Nobody cares.
They're coming.
I piss on you. [car honking]
I piss on you.
He's coming. The tree people.
The tree people are coming.
They're coming. They're coming.
They're coming. They're coming.
No. No. No.
No. No. No.
[groaning]
[homeless man] Help!
[groaning]
[homeless man] I see you.
I'll piss on you, man.
[homeless man] Fuck you.
[panting]
[homeless man] I see you people.
[homeless man] I see you, tree man.
[homeless man] No.
[homeless man] No.
[plastic bottle rolling]
[homeless man] Nobody knows.
[heavy object beating]
[homeless man] Nobody.
[screaming]
[steps]
[homeless man] No.
[siren wailing]
[homeless man] Please, no!
[homeless man] Still nobody cares!
[homeless man] They just don't know where.
[homeless man] No, no! [siren wailing]
[homeless man] Nobody. [siren wailing]
[homeless man] I see you people.
[homeless man] I see you, tree man.
[homeless man] No.
[homeless man] No.
[dog peeing]
[Tyler] Hey!
[dog peeing]
[Tyler] Get the fuck out of here.
[dog whining]
Damn dog.
[snorts]
[rustling]
[rustling]
[cars honking]
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
[peeing]
[snorting]
[exhaling]
[cigarette pack rustling]
[distant city noise]
[suspenseful music intensifies]
[suspenseful music intensifies]
[bottles clinking in the bag]
[suspenseful music intensifies]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[rustling]
[rustling]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[ice rattling]
[metal can noise]
[suspenseful music]
[steps]
[metal can noise]
[suspenseful music]
[Lucky] Hey, excuse me. Excuse me.
[Lucky] Hey, I don't
mean no harm. I'm sorry.
I just come in peace.
I... Hey, I like your hat.
[Lucky] Thank you! [female
voice] That's very nice.
Hey. Hey. I just want to let you know,
God loves you and, and so do I.
But also, do you have any uh spare change?
[Lucky] Anything that
you're not using? Anything?
[Lucky] I'm just out here
just trying to get a little bite.
You know what I'm saying? Not biting you.
[female voice] That's
all I have. I'm sorry.
[Lucky] Oh, yeah. Okay. No, no.
Hey, thank you so much. [laughing]
Hey, listen. That's for you.
Hey!
[giggling]
That's for you.
Go ahead and take that with your day.
Go on ahead and bless you.
Hey, God. Heaven's going to pay you back.
Okay. All right.
Now, thank you so much.
God loves you. So do I!
God loves you.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Excuse me. Excuse me. Excuse me.
Hey. Hey. How you doing?
Listen, I don't mean no
harm or nothing like that.
I come in peace.
[Lucky] I was just kind
of walking around here
and then I just saw...
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
[exhaling]
[distant city noise]
[exhaling]
[steps]
[distant city noise]
What's in that bag, boss?
You sure?
You sure?
[steps]
All right.
[steps]
[money rustling]
[fly buzzing]
[banknote rustling]
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
[steps]
[distant city noise]
[bottle crushing]
[laughing]
Come here!
I need it, where is that?
[sharp noise]
Let me see.
[sharp noise]
[giggling and grinning]
10 broke ass.
[sharp noise]
[vocal music]
[vocal music]
[vocal music]
[siren wailing]
[vocal music]
[rustling]
[dog barking]
[vocal music]
Hey, anything good in there?
[Tyler] Get the fuck back!
[Tyler] I'm just looking!
Get the fuck back.
I said get the fuck back. Go.
[Tyler] Go.
[Tyler] Shit!
[steps]
[dog barking]
[dog barking]
[rustling]
[rustling]
[rustling]
Fuck.
[rustling]
[Tyler] No, I've been great.
[Tyler] Seriously, it's good
to see you again, you know.
I know I...
just... you know...
had a lot going on, but um...
I took the time to, you know...
[distant city noise]
find myself and um
just a lot of growth and right...
Yeah, I see you doing really well, too.
[laughing]
Um yeah, you know, I've uh...
doing, I'm doing okay.
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
What am I...
[exhaling]
Stupid.
[sobbing]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[radio] You're listening
to 103.7 The Hawk.
It's currently 62 degrees,
partly cloudy, and up next.
[kitchen utensils being used]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[water pouring]
[light instrumental music]
[Tyler] Look at you.
Hi, baby.
Hello.
[giggling and kissing]
I feel so good.
What you chefing up, some pizza?
Pizza.
Pizza and wine?
Yes.
- Uh, lucky me.
[Tyler] All right.
[exclaiming in surprise]
How was your day?
[Tyler] It was, you know, it's work.
[Tyler] Uh, I don't really
want to talk about it.
Rather drink some wine and
eat some pizza, you know.
You don't want to talk about it?
No, I don't I want to talk about it.
Do you have a bad day?
I...
just, you know...
[rustling]
Typical Wednesday. How it's been.
Uh, you know...
It is what it is.
It's Wednesday.
Slow days.
Cheers.
[clinking of glasses]
Um...
are we going to be okay?
[light instrumental music]
Yeah. [giggles]
[Tyler] Hey...
[light instrumental music]
we are going to be more than okay.
All right?
I know. It's just that
things looking really slow.
I get it. We'll be okay.
We'll be okay. All right?
I promise.
Okay.
Just trust me. All right?
All right?
Come on now. You know me.
[kissing]
I got you.
Okay.
All right.
I trust you.
Good. You should.
I trust you to not mess up this pizza.
Look at this. What's that smell?
It's burning.
Come on now.
It's not burning.
[Tyler] Uh-huh.
[light instrumental music]
[laughing]
[light instrumental music]
[Samantha] You hungry?
Mhm.
Mhm.
[Samantha] Good.
[Samantha] Me, too.
[laughing]
Smells good. Thank you.
It's good.
[giggling]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
[Kyle] Here you go.
[female voice] Thank you.
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
[woman] Hey, Kyle.
[Kyle] Hey, guys.
[woman] I didn't know
you were working today.
[Kyle] I'm always working.
So, what can I get started?
[woman] Can I have a pumpkin
chai latte with oat milk,
iced medium?
[Kyle] Yeah, of course.
And for you?
[woman] I'll do the same thing.
[indistinct chatter]
[Kyle] All right.
[Kyle] I'll be coming
right up for you guys.
[woman] Thank you.
[indistinct chatter]
[Kyle] Hey, what can
I get started for you?
[Tyler] Um...
what do you guys got that's good?
[Kyle] Well, we got a lot
of things that are good.
[Kyle] We got coffee, we got teas,
we got pastries.
[Kyle] Really, it depends on
what you're in the mood for.
[indistinct chatter]
What's um...
I think I am...
[rustling]
[female voice] Oh my god!
[distant city noise]
[steps]
[distant city noise]
[rustling]
[rustling]
[rustling]
[distant city noise]
[light instrumental music]
18, 19, 20!
Twenty dollars.
Twenty fucking dollars, all right!
[light instrumental music]
[food crunching]
[woman] You need to leave right now.
[woman] You can't be here.
[homeless woman] I'm not hurting you.
[woman] You're soliciting,
it's against the law.
[homeless woman] Where the
fuck am I supposed to go?
[woman] I don't know.
Just you can't be here.
[homeless woman] You don't own this.
Okay. You know what? I'm calling the cops.
[homeless woman] Okay, call the cops!
[woman] Just stay here.
[homeless woman] You are hurting me!
[homeless woman] What are you doing?
[woman] Did she say you touched her?
She's out of her mind, dude.
Where's the fucking phone?
You fuck leprechauns.
All of you. I know who you are
and you can suck my big fat dick.
[indistinct chatter]
[homeless woman] Yeah, I'm talking to you.
[homeless woman] Oh, oh, you can't...
[peeing]
[moaning]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[water flowing]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[rustling]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[water flowing]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[water flowing, rustling]
[light instrumental music]
[kitchen noise, door banging]
[indistinct chatter]
[kitchen noise]
[kitchen noise]
Fuck...
[kitchen noise]
[indistinct chatter]
[general noise]
The freaking trash can is right there.
[water dripping]
[water dripping]
[scratching]
[indistinct chatter]
Come on.
[scratching]
[rustling]
[exhaling]
Excuse me.
Would you mind being on our video?
What?
We're social media influencers.
We thought it'd be a good idea
to show people the realness in our city.
Our last few reels went viral,
so we know this one will, too.
Why?
Um, it's just kind of like what we do.
[distant rustling]
[Lucky] They call me Lucky Larry.
Well, ask that guy.
[distant rustling]
Psalms 118, verse 24.
This is the day that the Lord has made.
I shall rejoice.
We shall rejoice.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
[panting]
God loves you.
Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.
God is good to all of us.
God is good.
God is good to me.
We'd rather ask you.
[Lucky] God loves you and so do I.
We'll pay you.
[Lucky] God loves you.
[Lucky] Excuse me.
You'll pay me?
You serious?
Yeah.
Yeah, but what do I have to do?
Perfect. Okay.
So I'm just going to walk
up and hand you the money.
That's all.
[distant city noise]
Okay.
Ready?
You got this.
My face look fine?
Yeah. Okay.
Okay.
[exhaling]
Ready?
Action.
People think it's so nice out here,
but it really isn't.
I mean, look at this.
[distant city noise]
I'm going to do something about this.
Here, sir.
I really hope this helps.
[distant city noise]
[rustling]
[distant city noise]
[camera beeping]
[female influencer] Cut.
Great. That's... that's all.
Uh, do you need me sadder?
I can cry or...
[female influencer]
That's all, that was good.
Yeah. Okay.
Can you do another check?
Um...
Awesome. Okay.
Oh, do you mind if we take
a picture with your sign?
Oh, yeah. Is that...
[female influencer] Yeah.
Okay.
[rustling]
[female influencer] Sad.
[female influencer] Yeah.
[female influencer] Great.
[male influencer] All right.
That looked great.
[male influencer] I'm starving.
Let's go get some sushi.
[female influencer] Yeah.
[steps]
[rustling]
[music]
[music]
[music]
Oh, but thank you St.
Jude for leaving me here.
This working man's life
keeps me humble and clear.
Sometimes I struggle
but I always have you.
These hands are blistered and blue.
[music]
[music]
[music]
[officer] Sir...
[officer] you can't sleep here.
[officer] Hello. Did you hear what I said?
[music]
[music]
[music]
[music]
[music]
[music]
[music]
[music]
[rustling]
[Paul] Hey man, you don't need to...
[steps]
[steps]
[exhaling]
[distant city noise]
[music]
[steps]
[steps]
[dog barking]
[steps]
[homeless man] You got any more smokes?
I trade you.
What's that? Whiskey?
Five smokes and it's yours.
Is that piss?
Hell no, man. Come on.
I don't do shit like that.
[slurping]
[exhaling]
It's piss free.
You said five?
[homeless man] Five smokes.
So you, yes, sir.
[rustling]
[homeless man] Yeah.
How about three?
[homeless man] Man...
Go on, and give me three.
I'm fiending for a smoke.
[rustling]
[homeless man] Boom, like that shit.
[rustling]
[laughing]
Right on.
Right on.
Hey, toss me a lighter real quick.
Oh, yeah.
[lighter sound]
[exhaling]
Yeah, I needed that.
Oh, that was too good.
Oh, kid.
These things really are the devil.
Can't even go a full day
without fiending for this shit.
[homeless man] What's your name?
Thanks for the drink, man.
[homeless man] Thanks for the drink.
[homeless man] Well, it
was nice to meet you.
Thanks for the drink.
[birds chirping]
[homeless man] You one of
them bums that hate people.
Hey, don't call me no bum.
All right. I'm not a fucking bum.
Yeah, you look like a
bum to me, motherfucker.
Why are you still standing here, man?
This is my tree.
All right, this is my space.
All right, look, there's
a tree right there.
There's a tree right there.
There's fucking benches.
There's plenty of park, bro.
Go somewhere. Why? Why
are you bothering me?
[exhaling]
[homeless man] It was just a cigarette,
but now I see I need to
help a friend in need.
All right, we're not
friends. I don't know you.
I don't need to know you.
All right, thanks for the drink.
That's enough.
I know what you're going through.
And I'm telling you right now,
that you don't got to do this shit alone.
The ones that do,
dead, strung out,
or in jail,
every one of them.
And it's okay to make friends, you know.
Look, man. You hungry?
Now I know a spot.
We get unlimited free food.
If we go at the right time.
I mean, this shit like a buffet.
I'm empty,
like your pockets.
But they call me E.
T.
Okay, T.
You don't like to shake.
T. must be terrible attitude.
But we going to work on it.
We going to work on it.
Don't you worry about it.
[laughing] E. and T.
E. and T.
I don't mind.
E. and T.
Get us a bite.
E. and T.
Come on, shit.
I will teach you to dance.
It's okay to smile out here, man.
We going to take over this whole shit.
Folks know me around here.
[light instrumental music]
[Tyler] Donuts?
[scratching]
This your idea of a buffet? Some donuts?
Man. Donuts, pizza.
Shit, anything made fresh with
bread and dough and shit like that.
They can't keep what they don't sell.
So when it's time to restock the new,
they got to throw away the old.
Come on, man. Shit.
You know what I'm talking about.
I got to find anything.
Hey, Esteban!
[speaking Spanish]
Just in time, homies.
[laughing]
I am just getting ready to switch batches.
[E.] Oh yeah.
[Esteban] Come on, E. I told
you not to bring any friends.
I'm running a business here.
Oh, come on, dog.
It ain't but one friend, man.
You know I wouldn't do nothing
to jeopardize your situation.
Man, you got a family to feed.
All right.
Jelly glaze?
Three of them just for you, homie.
[laughing]
Oh God, I appreciate you, big dog.
[speaking Spanish]
Just don't bring anybody else around here.
All right?
It was nice meeting you.
Tyler.
Esteban.
[rustling]
[Esteban] Guys, take it easy.
[Esteban] God bless.
God bless you, too, Esteban.
[laughing]
I told you, motherfucker, I told you.
Shit, I know what I'm talking about.
I got you some donuts.
Don't tell me T. stands
for too good for donuts.
[laughing] Yeah.
You want a donut, motherfucker, don't you?
Ah, don't you want a donut?
[laughter]
Yeah.
Yeah, motherfucker.
[moaning]
[moaning]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
So, what's your story?
You don't seem like
you're crazy or an addict.
Probably only like 30 something.
You a thief?
No.
A fighter?
No.
[laughing]
Oh, you got caught doing your girl dirty.
Fuck no.
All right?
So, what the hell happened?
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[rustling]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
Just made a lot of mistakes, man.
I feel that.
[slurping]
You've been to jail, T?
I've been to jail.
If I'm keeping it a buck with you,
sometimes, I still wish I
was in there, motherfucker.
At least I got fed.
I could shower.
I could read books.
I could exercise.
Sleep on a bed.
Know it's crazy to think that
I got treated better in there
than I do out in this, motherfucker.
I mean, just think about that.
When I was inside...
Even though I was just a...
I was just a number...
At least...
At least I was something...
[sobbing]
out here like I'm not nothing.
You know, you know?
It's cuz out here we don't exist.
[exhaling]
No, man. We don't.
No, we don't.
You don't exist to anybody.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
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[male voice] Nobody cares.
Well, I guess T. don't stand for taste.
[laughing]
Oh, kidding!
It damn sure don't stand for Trump Tower,
Taj Mahal, or Tahiti.
I like this spot.
I mean, you can hardly smell the piss,
or shit.
[laughing]
[laughing]
[male voice] Turn off the light.
[male voice] No.
What is his name?
[male voice] And then, and then...
[male voice] What are you doing?
Why are you doing this to me?
Why are you doing this to me?
No. No.
Uh yeah, he's on some other shit.
[male voice] No!
He uses?
[male voice] Oh, no.
I mean, probably. Man, look at him.
[male voice] Get out of here. Get out.
[male voice] No. No. No. No.
[distant city noise]
[male voice] Stay back.
What about you, kid?
[male voice] Stay back.
You have a touch of the stuff?
[distant city noise]
[male voice] Stand back.
[male voice] No.
Yeah.
Yeah. I used to.
[slurping]
[male voice] Stop it.
Well, glad you don't no more.
Just say no to drugs.
That is the way to be, kid.
You're on your way.
That's half the battle.
And we going to get
all the way to the top.
[distant shouting]
I got your back, kid.
E. stands for every day.
I got your back.
Every day, kid.
[male voice] Stay back.
Count on me.
[male voice] Stay back.
I'm going to call it a night.
You want one more?
No, I'm good.
Been drunk all day.
Keep going and crash.
I'mma stay up for a little bit.
Keep watch.
[distant shouting]
Really don't trust the tweaker over there.
You never know what
they got their hands on.
[distant city noise]
[humming a song]
[humming a song]
I feel like we supposed to
be living our lives free.
So why do we work 9 to 5?
That barely let us breathe.
We smoke our smoke.
We drank our drink to wash our sins away.
And if I die, don't resurrect me
is the only thing I pray.
And I say,
I feel like we supposed to
be living our lives free.
So why do we work 9 to 5?
That barely let us breathe.
We smoke our smoke.
We drank our drink to wash our sins away.
And if I die, don't resurrect me
is the only thing I pray.
And I say...
[male voice] You steal my shit!
You steal my shit!
You steal my shit!
[grunting]
You steal my shit!
[grunting]
You steal my shit!
Let go!
[dog barking]
[dog barking]
[dog barking]
Oh no.
[suspenseful music]
[panting]
[beating]
[snorts]
[panting and coughing]
[panting]
[suspenseful music]
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
You saved me.
[panting]
[coughing]
[panting]
Oh shit.
[panting]
[sighs]
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
Oh fuck.
Oh my god.
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
Hey, wait. Hey, stop. Stop. Stop.
All right.
I don't have nothing for you.
All right. Just go.
Go.
Go.
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
[panting]
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
[dog whining]
Go.
Go.
Fuck!
[dog whining]
[steps]
Hey, are you stupid?
Huh?
Does your little doggy brain not work?
Don't you understand what go means?
It means go.
Leave me the fuck alone.
I don't like dogs. I don't like you.
I don't have anything for you.
All right, go.
[dog whining]
[dog whining]
[exhales]
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
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[vibrant music]
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[door opens]
[door closes]
[Audrey] Hi.
[Audrey] Sorry, I'm Audrey.
I work inside the cafe.
[laughing]
I'm... I'm just resting.
I'm just resting.
No, I know.
I just thought you and
your dog might like these.
Is it a cupcake?
[Audrey] Yeah, they're
safe for dogs, though.
[rustling]
[rustling]
[rustling]
[Audrey] So, how long
have you had your dog?
He's not my dog.
He's not?
No. He's been following me for days.
He won't leave me alone.
I'm honestly sick of it, man.
I mean, hell, you can take him.
[laughing]
Take him.
Doesn't seem like he wants to be with me.
You know,
I bet there's a reason this dog found you.
You might not see it now but...
I think everything happens for a reason.
What do you mean?
The Zodiacs or some shit?
[laughing]
No.
Um, but I do believe in something,
you know, always something guiding us.
You keep being a good
boy, you little angel.
Have a good day. Okay?
[steps]
[door opening]
[indistinct chatter]
I really don't get you.
You can have any owner in the world,
but you want to sit around
here and eat trash with me.
Is that what it is?
Like trash?
Huh? You, you're a trash dog.
Yeah.
It says a lot about you.
Well shit, if you're going to be here,
I might as well give you a name, right?
You want a name?
Do you have a name?
Is there a name on this thing?
No.
[distant city noise]
Um, you're big.
You got your strong muscles.
Uh Zeus?
You want to be called Zeus?
Hercules?
Deavo?
Uh, Titan?
You know any of that shit?
Fuck, man. I don't know, dude.
I never done this shit before.
I don't, I don't have dogs.
You're like a...
I don't know. Like a badass
guardian angel or some shit, dude.
What?
Guardian angel?
Angel?
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
Look, I'm not going to lie to you, man.
It don't really fit you, man.
Like, you're, you're kind
of big and scary looking.
Like, Angel just...
Oh, okay. All right. [barking]
[vibrant music]
Angel, you you like that?
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
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Hey!
[steps]
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[dog panting]
[phone ringing]
How long has he been here?
Like five long minutes.
Is he homeless?
Should we call the cops?
Stay behind the counter.
Get your phone out.
Act normal.
Yeah.
[rustling]
Hey...
can I help you with something?
Uh, yeah. Is this um,
this all you guys got?
It is.
What were you looking for?
Um...
you sure there's not anything
in the back that you might get?
No.
There is nothing in the back.
All right. Look, um,
this is my first dog, okay?
I really don't know what
I'm supposed to be doing.
I just know that he like needs a leash,
and...
I don't have any money.
[inhales and exhales]
[dog panting]
Looks like a pure bred Dobie.
Right...
Can I?
Yeah. Yeah, go ahead.
Hi, baby.
I grew up with Dobermans.
They can be shitheads,
but they are so smart and loyal,
and massively protective.
[dog panting]
He reminds me of my mom's dog, Aries.
What's his name?
Angel.
Oh, Angel.
I love that.
You find him?
[dog panting]
He found me.
[dog panting]
You know what?
Just take it.
The leash?
Yeah.
Are you sure?
He needs it.
Yeah.
[dog panting]
All right. Um...
Well, let's take this one.
Great choice.
Sweet. Uh. Hey, you like this?
Yeah.
Thanks.
Yeah.
[dog panting]
[dog whining]
Aw!
[indistinct chatter]
I mean, [laughter]
he needed a leash.
Get back to work.
Yep.
[metal lock sound]
[leash clipping]
[distant city noise]
Guess this makes it official, huh?
Yeah.
Want to...
go for a walk?
Yeah.
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[dog peeing]
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[wind blowing]
[waves crushing]
[dog whining]
[dog whining]
[dog whining]
[waves crushing]
Don't you just love that?
The waves. Yeah, it's nice.
Oh, not the waves.
The dog.
[chuckling]
We got all this beautiful water,
the sun, the wine, everything.
And you're talking about the damn dog.
Come on.
I love dogs. You don't like dogs?
Please don't tell me
that you don't like dogs.
Dogs are mean.
No, they're not.
Yes, they are.
All right, look. It's...
It's not that I don't like them.
They just...
I just don't trust them.
Why?
[wind blowing]
Look, when I was younger,
I got attacked.
I just don't really trust them after that.
You know what I'm saying?
This is not my thing.
First of all, I'm sorry that happened.
But second of all,
just because one dog bites you one time
doesn't mean that all dogs bite.
Well, you can't lump
them all into the same...
Yes, you can.
Yes, you can.
Yes, you can.
I've lived with dogs my entire life.
They were never aggressive
towards anybody.
That's great. Everybody says that.
Everybody says that.
Everybody that I've ever
known that has a dog
says that,
my dog is so sweet.
Then maybe there's something to it, right?
No. Don't you watch the news?
Oh lord.
How many times have you seen,
you know, somebody mauled by a dog?
You know what I mean? Like, it happens.
It happens a lot.
Okay. I just I'd rather not
take my chances with it.
So, you like dogs. That's cool.
That's all right.
Well, I'll never get one.
You'll never get one.
Never.
You would never consider getting a dog.
N-e-v-e-r.
Never.
[seagulls crying]
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You're good.
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You're good.
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[dog panting]
Sorry about the wait, homies.
Got slammed up in there last minute.
No, you're good, man.
You're good. Thank you.
Thank you.
Hey, it's the least I can do.
You know, better you than the dumpster.
Sorry, buddy.
Had no idea he was like that.
It is what it is, bro.
People are fucked up, you know.
That's not true.
Some people have good
intentions too, you know.
When it benefits them.
How does this benefit me?
There's a thin line between being in there
and out here.
A lot of people don't realize that...
but I do.
[speaking Spanish]
God bless you, brother.
[chewing]
[Pat] Does Auntie know
about your cocaine problem?
[Pat] I just cleaned up cocaine
residue all over my bathroom sink.
[Pat] I need you out.
[Tyler] I promise I'll
get, I'll get things fixed.
[Pat] What about my son?
You know, he looked up to you.
You disappoint the both of us.
I can't have that.
I don't have nowhere to go, Pat.
Sorry, but it's no longer my problem.
[dog barking]
[car honking]
[dog whining]
[indistinct chatter]
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
[rustling]
[coughing]
This is it?
Mhm.
[rustling]
Um...
is...
Is there any way I can
get some more money?
You are paid the worth of the
recyclables that you brought in.
I get that. It's just um...
[rustling]
Look, I have a dog now.
You know, it's, it's not just,
it's not just me.
It's, I...
I can't tell you how many days
I've spent collecting these cans
[rustling]
and doing all this stuff to come and
and just like $10.
[rustling]
It's just,
it's not enough.
I mean, look, I...
I know you're,
it's not allowed or whatever,
but maybe...
do you have have a dollar?
Maybe some quarters, nickels, a dime.
Um, maybe an old apple.
Um, some bread.
Um, anything.
Bottle of water.
Just really anything helps.
Just...
I got, I'm sorry...
A banana?
I'm sorry.
I get it, man. I'm...
I'm so sorry.
But there is nothing I can do for you.
They won't let me. I'm...
I'm not allowed.
[sad vocal music]
Look, I'm...
I'm sorry. I'm...
I really am.
[sad vocal music]
[sad vocal music]
[truck engine roaring]
Thanks. Come on.
[sad vocal music]
[sad vocal music]
[Lucky] Oh, what I got?
[Lucky] Is it going to
be a million dollars
or is it going to be $100? [laughing]
[Lucky] I'll take a hundred.
[Lucky] $30, $20.
[Lucky] What we got?
[Lucky] Free ticket.
[Lucky] Play ticket.
[laughing]
Another chance in love, boy.
Another chance in love.
I didn't think I was going to win.
I didn't even think I was going to win.
Thank you, God.
Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Lord.
And knock that shit off, man.
Come on, man. You really
believe that shit?
Well, yes, I do, cuz I
wouldn't be here if he didn't.
If he loved you so much, he
wouldn't have you fucked up like this.
[siren wailing]
My brother, I was in a...
I was in a near death car...
Near death car accident,
where... I'm still here.
Everybody else dead.
Now you tell me this.
Everybody in the car
is dead except for me.
Now, why why why you think that is?
[siren wailing]
I don't know, man. The
doctors got you in time.
That's why.
Oh, no.
[Lucky] No.
The only time is God's timing.
Okay?
The only time is God's timing.
I'm still here.
There's still hope and purpose for me.
It ain't up to us to know
what's going on except
to know that he know what's going on.
And you don't go to church.
Amen.
[exhaling]
That's why you over there now.
I got a free ticket. You got a beer.
That's the difference.
[distant city noise]
God love me.
Well, what about this?
What if God made a mistake?
[laughing]
[laughing]
[laughing]
God don't make no mistakes.
[distant city noise]
[exhaling]
We do.
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[coughing]
What are you sick?
[dog whining]
[phone ringing]
[phone ringing]
Welcome.
Oh...
What's up?
Angel's been kind of
throwing up a lot lately.
Is he sick?
I don't know.
What have you been feeding him?
Um, you know, it's like
donuts, burgers, uh, pizza.
I mean, if I go to the gas
station, maybe like some of those.
I'm sorry.
You're feeding this dog donuts,
burgers, and gas station food,
and you think he isn't sick?
[siren wailing]
So, he is sick.
[exhaling]
Okay.
I know you said this dog
found you or something,
but you really need to give him up
and let somebody take care of him.
No. No. I'm not...
I'm not doing that.
Look, I'm not trying to upset you,
but honestly, you're not in a
position to take care of the dog.
He is such a sweet boy.
I feel like we could get
him a new home quickly.
We can put him under...
I said I am not doing that. All right?
Whoa.
He's staying with me.
I'm just trying to help.
Please leave.
[dog whining]
Please leave.
[rustling]
You think I like sharing my food?
You think I like spending the
little bit of money I get on him?
[suspenseful music]
I ain't asked for this.
Trust me, I tried to
get rid of him. I did.
I know you don't believe me,
[suspenseful music]
but something brought us together.
[suspenseful music]
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Sorry, I yelled.
[suspenseful music]
Wait...
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he needs proper nutrition.
He can't just keep eating
whatever you're feeding him.
He needs dog food and a trip
to the vet sooner than later.
Is that expensive?
[suspenseful music]
You really won't consider giving him up?
[Tyler] I can't.
It's all I got.
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Do you have an ID, a social
security card, anything?
[Tyler] No, everything got stolen.
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How about this?
If you keep the salon clean for a week,
I will make sure Angel
is fed every morning,
and every night before you leave.
Do you mean like a job?
Definitely not.
No.
Uh, we're just trying to keep Angel fed
until we can find a
more permanent solution.
Okay?
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[man] Question.
[man] Who is this man and
why is his dog so dirty?
This is Tyler and Angel.
They're going through a
little bit of a rough patch,
so we're going to help them out.
Help them out how?
Well, Tyler is going to
keep the salon clean,
help you all out with whatever you need
in exchange for dog food for Angel.
[siren wailing]
I'm sorry. Is he homeless?
He is currently unhoused. Yes.
And you want us to work with him?
This is temporary.
Help him out a little bit.
Is he going to be allowed
in the break room?
The washroom?
The bathroom?
Yes. Good question.
Because I just found out
that I'm allergic to feces.
So, if I get anywhere near it,
it is like acid is being thrown on me.
We don't have to do this.
It's okay.
You guys, where are your hearts?
We're going to help out somebody in need.
Simple as that.
Okay, we talk about this all the time.
Look at that dog.
[dog panting]
What do you say?
Can I give him a bath, please?
Yeah, I guess.
Great.
Hey, Angel.
Right. Come here, boy.
[kissing]
Hello!
[cheering]
Well, you've all seemed
to warm up to the dog,
so why don't you introduce yourselves?
[vibrant music]
I'm Sally.
Anthony.
Emma.
[vibrant music]
Ash.
[vibrant music]
Tyler.
Great.
Let's get you familiar with the salon.
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
Have you ever had a bath?
You're going to smell so good.
Gonna get you all soaked up.
You are going to smell like
a fresh little baby boy.
[humming]
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
Get ready to be all dried off.
[vibrant music]
Oh, that feels nice and warm, huh?
You look so beautiful. Ain't you?
[female voice] Excuse me.
Hi. I have an appointment
tomorrow with my pup
and I was just wondering
if I could be back there
while he's being groomed.
He's really nervous.
[vibrant music]
Hey.
- Oh, hi.
Hi. I'm Scarlett. I'm the manager.
I'm Joanna. Nice to meet you.
I overheard. I'd love to
show you our facilities.
Awesome.
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Oh, he's going to have a nice soft coat.
That feel good?
What's this on your leg, buddy?
[dog whining]
Oh, no.
[siren wailing]
[siren wailing]
Hey, how sure are we that Angel
doesn't belong to somebody else?
Not sure at all, I guess.
Why?
Well, I know this would totally
be an invasion of Tyler's privacy
to go behind his back,
but can I please scan for a microchip?
Sally.
- I know.
I know.
It's just...
Well, how many Dobermans do you know
end up on the street with homeless people?
It's not our business.
But what if someone's
looking for their dog?
I mean, think of Angel.
He deserves to be in a
home with his owner and...
[indistinct chatter]
I agree.
But here's the thing.
- [chuckling]
Let's say you scan for the chip
and the owner is looking for him.
How are we going to break that to Tyler?
Dog is everything to him.
There's nothing we can do.
Thank god. See you guys tomorrow.
[Ash] Don't mind me. I
have my exam on physiology
and closing at the gym.
[Emma] You're a hustler. You got it.
[Anthony] You need to get
certified so you can train people.
[Ash] Okay. Let's go.
Bye.
[chuckling]
Hey.
It's closing time.
Let's go.
You did a good job today.
So did you, little Angel.
Can I uh give you a ride somewhere?
Give somebody a call.
It's okay.
Are you sure? I don't mind.
I got nowhere to go or no one to call.
[lighter sound]
You really are homeless.
I wish there was more I could do.
Please, you kept my dog fed and...
kept me off the streets for a night.
That's more than enough.
All right.
[exhaling]
- Take this.
Consider it a tip.
Hey, no, it's...
Or an incentive to come back tomorrow.
If that's what you still want to do.
[siren wailing]
You sure?
Yeah, I'm sure.
You sure?
I'm sure.
[siren wailing]
Be safe tonight.
[siren wailing]
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[rustling]
[distant city noise]
[dog whining]
Good morning.
[phone ringing]
Hi.
Where's Tyler?
[chuckling]
He didn't show up.
Nope.
He probably didn't like
the idea of having to work.
Oh well.
How many appointments
do we have for today?
Jeez.
Angel?
Hey, sweet boy.
Come here.
Hi!
Where's your dad?
Huh?
Do you think he just maybe left him here?
No, I don't think he just left him here.
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
[distant city noise]
Angel.
[snorts]
Angel.
[snorts]
Can you shake?
Good boy. You do know how to shake.
[laughing]
Good boy.
Oh...
Angel.
Angel, what the hell, man?
I could ask you the same thing.
What are you talking about?
Your dog's been here for 3 hours.
Where were you?
Sleep?
The hell was I supposed to know?
I didn't know where he was.
No, he was here bright and early,
ready for breakfast while you
were sleeping the day away.
I told you I needed you here
every day this week on time.
On time doesn't mean send
your dog over for breakfast,
and waltz in whenever you feel like it.
[panting]
What's wrong with you?
[water running]
If you make me go in when he
comes out, I swear I'll quit.
[bag rustling]
Oh, hell no.
What's this for?
It's a drug test.
You want to test me for drugs?
Standard workplace protocol.
I should have done it from the beginning.
Why?
We don't really know you.
And we all had to take one.
It's not that big a deal.
You think I am an addict.
No.
You do you think I'm an addict?
I don't really know.
How would I even really know?
I don't.
So, I have to keep my store safe.
This is standard workplace
protocol. Nothing more.
[siren wailing]
I'm only going to ask you once.
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[water running]
[water running]
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[door squeaking]
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[steps]
[steps]
Hey, man.
Thank you.
[chuckling]
Um, so it takes 48 hours
to get the results,
and I have to ask you to
leave the premises until then.
For what?
I'm sorry. I really jumped
the gun getting you in here.
We actually do have safety
measures that I have to enforce.
What does that have to do with me?
Well, we don't know you, man.
But it's okay. Angel can stay.
We'll take care of Angel.
[Tyler] My dog can stay,
but I have to leave.
Just until we get the results.
Look, I'm...
Is this, are you just
trying to get my dog?
Is that what this is about?
What?
You...
I can't take care of him cuz
I'm homeless or something like...
What is going on?
Voice down, please.
You have got...
I'm not keeping my voice down.
Hey, you have got this all wrong.
Nobody wants to keep or
adopt your dog, okay?
I'm trying to keep my store
safe and my staff comfortable,
and also help you.
I could get in so much trouble for this,
and what do I get out of it?
Nothing except knowing I did
something good, which is enough.
Okay?
And I'm sorry this is harsh,
but your dog doesn't
deserve to be on the street.
But I do.
[crunching]
[crunching]
Come on, Angel.
Angel has a bump on his leg.
You have money to take him to the vet?
You know how much an X-ray costs?
It'll be all right. Come on.
Tyler. Please reconsider.
For Angel.
Angel, I said come on.
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[metal clicking]
[can opening]
[dog panting]
[dog panting]
Angel.
Please eat this. I spent the
last of my money on this.
[rustling]
[exhaling]
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[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
[light instrumental music]
Sorry, that's all I got, brother.
Thanks a lot.
Tyler?
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Look at him.
He's cute.
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It's French.
It's French?
[speaking French]
[laughing]
[suspenseful music]
Babe, do you know this guy?
[suspenseful music]
Sorry.
You're fucking sorry.
You're kidding me right now.
You're sorry.
I'm sorry.
You're sorry...
you acted like a fucking degenerate
and you gambled all of our money.
The fuck was I supposed to do? Huh?
Babe, we have nothing.
Okay, the business is tanking.
I... There was nothing that I could do.
I'm sorry. All right. It
was a stupid decision.
[crying]
I'm sorry, but I will fix it.
I will fix it.
I know I fucked it up.
Just...
All you had to do was come and talk to me.
[sobbing]
All you had to do was
come and ask me for help.
I know it's bad, but just...
just give me some time.
Don't fucking touch me.
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[ring dropping sound]
Sam?
[suspenseful music]
Sam?
Sam.
Sam.
[door closing]
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[crying]
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[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[seagulls crying]
[seagulls crying]
[seagulls crying]
[seagulls crying]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
Tyler?
[waves crashing]
Hi, Angel.
You remember me?
[waves crashing]
Um...
How are you?
Just trying to hang on in there.
Yeah, I know what you mean.
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
Here.
[waves crashing]
No, just take it, please.
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[Ash] Uh, your drug test came back.
[waves crashing]
[Ash] It was negative.
[waves crashing]
Scar was hoping you'd show back up,
so she could tell you, but you never did.
[waves crashing]
Is she there right now?
[waves crashing]
[Scarlett] And you didn't have
any problems cleaning his teeth?
No, nothing. He was the one in
the back, but it was pretty good.
So, his anal glands were full.
Oh, it was bad.
Yeah. I had to walk out.
[steps]
[Ash] I ran into them at the beach,
and told him about the
drug test being negative.
He wanted to talk to you if that's okay.
I um...
I shouldn't have blown
up on you like that.
[distant city noise]
Truth is, I did use to
have a drug problem.
[distant city noise]
It's kind of how I ended
up like this, you know?
[distant city noise]
I mean, even though I
haven't touched that stuff,
and I couldn't even tell you how long,
just...
seeing the drug test, it just...
It just brought me back, you know,
and I just um...
I just sort of reacted.
Really, I am sorry.
I'm sorry.
That's okay.
I knew there was something
underneath all that,
but it wasn't my place to pry.
[distant city noise]
I was very relieved that
your test came back negative.
[chuckles]
That bump...
that you mentioned on Angel's leg.
[distant city noise]
Is that something serious?
It could be.
All right. Well, look, I...
I don't know.
I don't know who to go to or what
to even do for this sort of thing.
So, um...
I just have to make sure this dog is okay.
That's...
That's all I care about.
I don't know. Do you think you
could just maybe take us to the vet?
How long has he been
experiencing these symptoms?
For a while now, I guess.
Mhm.
Just kind of thought he
had an upset stomach.
You know, he was just throwing up a lot,
but...
the lump on his leg has gotten bigger,
so I just kind of figured
I'd bring him in here.
Well, what is it that you're
feeding him regularly?
Um, you know, like...
just whatever I can find, you know.
Uh...
can you just...
So, he just, he eats just
whatever I can find is what he eats.
Does that make sense?
Well, the lump on his leg here,
I mean, there is cause for concern.
However, without any
kind of proper testing,
I wouldn't be able to diagnose him.
So, he's going to have
to undergo a biopsy.
What is that?
A biopsy is when you make an
incision in the piece of the mass
and we run it to see
what's going on in there,
so we can figure out what's
going on with this guy.
Is that going to hurt
him? That sounds crazy.
Well, he'll be under anesthesia
for a couple of days,
so he's not going to feel a thing.
We'll take really good care of him.
I'll write him a prescription
for some antibiotics
to help with the pain or any
infections that might occur.
[distant dog whining]
All right. Yeah, let's do it.
Great.
Well, I'm going to let them know
that we're going to get started today,
so he'll have to be left over tonight,
and you can pick him up tomorrow morning.
Wait, wait a minute. He...
You said overnight?
He has to stay here for the procedure.
Can I stay with him somehow?
[vet] Oh, I'm afraid not.
Um, yeah.
Uh, never mind.
No, we're not doing that.
No, I'm not going to do that.
We don't need to do that. It's okay.
Remember why we're here.
That lump on his leg could be serious.
You got to let him stay.
He'll be okay.
[Scarlett] Don't worry.
[exhaling]
[head scratching]
He'll be okay?
He's in very good hands.
[dog whining]
I really don't want to,
but I got to leave you alone
for the night. All right?
Just one night.
[dog whining]
Just one night.
I know you're fine.
I know you're good. They just...
Just want to make sure you're okay.
[chuckling]
I know you're okay.
I won't be far.
All right. I won't be far.
Just be right around the corner.
It's right around the corner. Okay?
He'll be ready tomorrow
morning along with his diagnosis.
Thank you so much for bringing him in.
Thank you, Dr. Benson.
[door opening]
Don't worry about him now.
You made the right call.
Now you just need to get some sleep.
You want me to get you a room somewhere?
Come on. I'm going to stay here.
How? They said you can't.
[snorts]
I'm homeless.
I could sleep wherever.
[steps]
[trunk closing]
Since I know that I can't
convince you to leave, take these.
A dry beach towel and some
leftover beach snacks...
might be helpful...
in the night.
Thanks.
This place opens at 7:00 AM, right?
I'll be back for you, too.
Scarlett, you really
don't have to do that.
This is enough.
Stop declining help.
I know. I don't have to do anything.
I'm doing it because I want to.
Got it?
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[dog barking]
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[dog barking]
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Angel.
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I'm right here, boy.
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I'm right here.
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[door opening]
Where's Angel?
Oh, he's laying down.
He's still under anesthesia,
but he's feeling much better.
So, what's the diagnosis?
The biopsy revealed the cells inside
of the mass are in fact cancerous.
Cancer is like...
like people, like...
Yes.
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And people die from cancer.
[suspenseful music]
You're telling me my dog's going to die?
Well, the cancer is in its
infancy stage right now.
It's contained in that lump
you saw right there on his leg.
But the problem with that
is that it could spread.
[scratching]
Well, it's... you can
cure it, right? I mean...
isn't that what you guys do here?
You fix things. You...
Well, if you'd like to talk
about treatment options,
there are three main available.
There's surgery, radiation,
and chemotherapy.
[piano music]
Great. Let's... Let's do it.
Oh, Tyler, wait a sec.
What do you mean? What do
you mean wait a second?
No, there's no...
The dog is sick.
It's not free.
It's not free.
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Is it expensive?
Well, just like in humans,
fighting cancer is a long and exhausting
and unfortunately expensive procedure.
I mean, we're talking weeks, months,
years of grueling appointments,
surgeries with no guarantee that the
cancer will be successfully defeated.
There is also the option of euthanasia.
No.
Wait a minute. What's that?
It's where they put the
dog to sleep forever.
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What the fuck man? Like this...
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And that's it?
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That's it. That's all we...
What are we supposed to do?
What am I supposed to do?
[vet] I'm so sorry.
I really wish there was
more that I could tell you
and give you some good news.
Stay as long as you need.
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[Scarlett] I'm so sorry.
[piano music]
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So, we have the blood test,
X-ray, biopsy, and medication.
I thought it was just the biopsy.
Yeah, I guess so.
And will you be paying cash or a card?
How much is this exactly?
Um, $1,012.60.
$1,000.
I have to pay $1,000 right now.
Yeah, but we can do a payment
plan if that's easier.
What's that going to be?
Ten cents a a week?
You think I have a job?
What do you mean a payment plan at $1,000?
We can mail you the bill.
Mail it to where? I don't have a home.
I don't have a home. I don't have a job.
I don't have anything. All right.
A thousand dollars, I don't have it.
I don't have it, man.
Fucking look at me.
I don't have it.
I don't have it. So, what else can we do?
What else can we do?
Name something else, man.
You want me to sweep?
What do you want?
We have to figure out a way to...
Okay. What's going to happen?
You going to keep my dog?
[Scarlett] Here.
No, Scar. It's all right. All right.
[Scarlett] No, it's not all right.
It was $1,000.
[Scarlett] I know.
Remember when I first met you and I
told you having a dog was expensive?
This is what I meant.
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[exhaling]
It's $1,000.
How am I going to be able
to pay you back? I don't...
[door closing]
[breathing heavily]
I'm... I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I can go get Angel.
He's in the back.
[steps]
[steps]
So, what's your plan?
[distant city noise]
What do you mean? What's my plan?
Today, tonight.
That dog needs nothing but rest
and comfort after that procedure.
How are you going to make that happen?
[distant city noise]
[exhaling]
Is he going to die?
He has cancer.
Can't let him go out like that.
Not like this.
[breathing heavily]
Scarlett, please help me.
[vibrant music]
Just help me get back on my feet.
Okay, I don't know what I got to do,
but just let me know, okay?
And I'll do it.
I'll do whatever it takes.
[vibrant music]
Okay.
Yeah...
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it's going to be a lot of work,
[vibrant music]
but I'll help you.
For Angel.
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[knocking]
No. Is it time for me to
clock back in already?
Yeah, if you're supposed to
go back when I have my lunch.
[exhaling]
You okay?
Do I look okay?
I have to take my
certification exam tomorrow,
and it's 120 questions and I haven't
been able to study cuz these two jobs.
Then this guy I'm seeing doesn't
understand I don't have any time.
Not to mention I'm sleep deprived.
I'm hangry. I need to shower and just...
[sighs and gasps]
I'm sorry. I'll be right off.
If you need more time, it's okay.
It's fine.
No, seriously, Ash.
I said it's fine. Okay.
What don't you understand?
Look, if someone's offering you help,
it's because they want to help.
Scar taught me that.
But it's your lunch.
Aren't you hungry?
I've gone entire days without eating.
All right. So, I think
another hour won't kill me.
Besides, look at all this stuff.
Clearly, that's a lot more
important than, you know,
mischievous poodle.
So, uh, just keep doing that and, um,
you know, just come out when
you're ready. All right?
[steps]
Make sure you get the treats.
[clicking sound]
A lot of deals going on, man.
Wait till the holidays.
You think I'll be around here that long?
Do you want to?
Yeah.
I get a roof over my head.
A dog gets fed.
You guys are pretty cool.
I like it, man.
You know.
So I don't mean to pry,
but like what is your deal?
What do you mean what's my deal?
How did you end up on the streets?
Made a lot of bad decisions, you know.
Okay. What do you mean
by bad decisions though?
Like how do you actually end up homeless?
Uh...
well...
I basically just uh...
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pushed everybody out that
really gave a damn about me.
You know.
I um...
I burned a lot of bridges.
Didn't really trust that people would um...
help me if I needed it.
Tried to just fix things myself.
Sort of fell into a hole.
That hole got deeper and I got desperate.
Yeah. Just kind of...
just made a lot of mistakes, you know.
That's it.
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Yeah.
So, was it like money or something?
Like what?
[light instrumental music]
Every decision that you make counts.
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Every single one.
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Uh, Angel's ready for you.
Perfect.
Hey, Tyler, can I talk to you for a sec?
[water running]
What's up?
So, what do you know
about Angel's background?
What do you mean?
Like his background.
Like what kind of dog he is?
Like his background.
Background like before you.
[water running]
Um...
gosh, I guess nothing really.
I mean, he slept under
the overpass like me.
Figured that was his home.
Um but that's really it.
Yeah.
Huh.
It's just he doesn't seem
like most stray dogs.
I mean, his skin is excellent.
His fur is really soft.
Seems like he's been well fed.
I think he has a family.
[water running]
We could scan for a microchip.
That way, if anybody is looking for him,
we could reunite them.
I think that would be
really good for Angel.
[water running]
And what about me?
[water running]
[water running]
[water running]
Look, if you want to look
for his family or whatever,
do what you got to do.
[water running]
But all I ask is that you look
at what's in front of you first.
[water running]
I'll go get him.
[water running]
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[water running]
My drawer is short.
Is that bad?
Yes, it's like 50 bucks.
[sighs]
Maybe you just miscounted.
Trust me, I didn't.
Nobody else uses register
except for me today.
I can't afford another write-up.
It has to be here somewhere.
Fuck!
[breathing heavily]
[breathing heavily]
Just...
just take it easy. All right?
Just um...
just just try not to worry about it.
It's all right.
Don't tell me not to worry about it.
I can lose my job and get fired.
As if you ever been fired before.
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I do know what it's like to get fired.
[coughing]
I...
Lost a business.
[singer] People can be so cruel.
Don't let them stop you from being you.
It's time! It's time!
It's time!
Gone through a lot of things, you know.
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If you made a mistake.
Just move on.
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It's really all you can do.
[light instrumental music]
Just try not to worry about it.
Enjoy your night.
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[distant city noise]
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[bag rustling]
[bag rustling]
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[banknote rustle]
[door opens]
[exhaling]
Scar, before you say anything,
I just want to apologize.
For what?
My register.
It was short 50 bucks and
I don't know what happened.
Yeah, what's up with that?
Um, I don't know.
I lost 50 bucks.
I'm going to have to take
that out of your paycheck,
and I have to write you out.
This is the third time
you've been written up.
You know what that means?
I know.
You're fired. Get out.
I'm just kidding.
I found 50 bucks taped to
your drawer this morning.
I don't know how it got
there, but you're good.
Are you sure?
Yes.
- [laughter]
Okay.
Your face was exactly
the reason I did that.
[laughing]
Thank you.
Yep.
[door closing]
[can opening]
Tyler!
Do you need me to go back?
No. No.
Actually, I just wanted to
invite you to team night.
What's team night?
Last Friday of every month,
I invite the team out to do
something fun after work.
Tonight is a surprise.
Oh. Um, yeah.
I probably got to stay
back and just watch Angel.
Angel's coming.
Going to hang out here by yourself?
Scar.
Look, I really don't want to overstep.
[Scarlett] Dude, it's cool.
You're part of the team.
I wouldn't have asked if
we didn't want you there.
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[metal music]
[groaning]
[metal music]
[screaming]
[smashing]
[screaming]
[screaming]
What? What? What?
That was me, guys.
That was me.
[crushing]
[groaning]
I know I can do it.
Don't try!
[laughing]
[barking]
[metal music]
[cheering and laughing]
[metal music]
Fuck!
Soap is on back order?
[beating]
[metal music]
Okay. So like this.
No, hey, that way.
Oh, okay.
[metal music]
Maybe I should have
brought my lucky up then.
[metal music]
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[metal music]
[clapping]
Okay, Tyler, just like that, dude.
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[smashing]
[cheering]
[screaming]
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[crushing]
[crushing]
[crushing]
Damn...
[crushing]
[Kirby] Now I just have to run
down to the Long Beach location,
go over the records with Scarlett,
and I promise I won't be late for dinner.
What?
Okay.
[laughing]
Now, I won't forget the treats.
Hey.
Hi, Mr. Kirby.
How you doing, Miss Emma?
Good. Just trying to work a
lot before school starts up.
Hey, have you seen the ladder?
Uh, no.
Anthony had it last. Ask him.
Hey, you're new here, huh?
Yeah. I'm Tyler.
Uh Kirby, owner of Perfect Pet Salon.
Nice, man.
Okay. The ladder.
Nice meeting you, sir.
How long has he been working here?
Not that long.
He's actually homeless with his dog,
so Scar is letting him
work and sleep here.
What?
He's homeless and he sleeps in this area.
Yeah.
What the hell do you think you're doing?
Kirby, it's not that big a deal.
Not that big a deal.
Not that big a deal.
You have a homeless man
performing tasks out there,
getting on ladders,
socializing with customers.
He smells like a fuck...
Kirby. It's under control.
It's most certainly not under control.
What if he slips and breaks
his back performing a task
that you asked him?
Lawsuit?
Hello.
He could attack a customer
or steal money from us.
Not to mention, I'm...
I'm guessing he has no
identification or or address for taxes.
Scarlett, do you realize
how bad this really is?
To say that I'm disappointed
would be a massive understatement.
This is grounds for immediate termination.
He just needs a little help.
[clapping]
Please.
His social security card and
birth certificate are on the way,
so we can officially hire him.
I want that homeless man and
his dog out of my building now.
Please.
Now.
Unbelievable.
[dog panting]
Is everything okay?
Yeah. What's up?
Tyler and Angel have to leave.
Why? What did I do?
You didn't do anything wrong.
I've heard your story and I'm very sorry,
but what Scarlett did
by letting you work here
undocumented is highly unethical and...
actually illegal.
Therefore, I have to ask you to leave.
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[sad music]
I'm sorry.
Well, what about when everybody leaves?
Can I...
Can I still sleep here?
No.
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Can my dog?
No.
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Let's go, boy.
[exhaling]
Wait, I have something to say about this.
I was the most skeptical about
sharing this space with him.
I didn't trust him.
Hell, I thought Scarlett lost her mind
bringing some homeless
guy in our workplace.
You know?
That's only because I didn't
believe that a homeless person
could actually be a decent human being.
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But Tyler's more than decent.
He's a good person.
And when someone needs
help, you help them.
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So if you're asking him to leave,
you're asking me to leave, too.
[vibrant music]
Yeah, I got to be honest, Kirb.
This doesn't feel right.
[vibrant music]
Tyler has helped this store
out in more ways than one.
Even me personally.
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Life is about decisions,
and I'm making one now.
If you're throwing him out,
you're throwing me out, too.
That makes three of us.
I can't continue to work here
knowing we threw out such a nice guy
that's literally just trying
to do better for himself
and his dog.
To know Tyler is to know growth.
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And I think that's
something we all experienced
with his time here.
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If you kick him out,
you're kicking me out, too.
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And me.
I know I'm young and I don't
know as much as you guys.
But what I do know is
that if I don't speak up,
and stand for what I believe in...
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I would never forgive myself.
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If Tyler leaves, I'm leaving, too.
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What the hell is going on here?
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We're doing what we should be doing.
We're helping a guy get back on his feet.
Who's really trying.
I mean, how many times
have we talked about
the homeless situation in our city
and done nothing about it?
This is our chance.
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Tyler and Angel have opened our hearts.
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Give him a chance to open yours, too.
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Let me get this straight.
You're all prepared to
lose your jobs over this.
A homeless man and his dog.
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If Tyler and Angel go, we go, too.
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Well, I guess I have no choice.
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You'll all be terminated
effective immediately.
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[dog whining]
It's okay.
I'll leave.
Tyler.
All right. You guys don't
need to lose your jobs for me.
I'll leave.
I just um...
[clears throat]
[dog panting]
Scar, if you could just take me someplace.
Anywhere.
[dog whining]
[dog whining]
[dog whining]
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You remember when you ran away?
Huh?
[sobbing]
Just totally...
just disappeared for a whole day, man.
[chuckling]
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It's funny cuz I really didn't know
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why I was so...
so mad.
I didn't like dogs.
I've never, you know...
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never thought I'd actually, you
know, have one or anything, so...
I was shocked that I even
felt something like that.
I just remember thinking something else
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something else left me.
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Not worthy of a person.
Not worthy of a pet.
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You came back, you know.
[sobbing]
You came back.
[sad music]
I'm sorry, man.
[sad music]
I wish there was
something else I could do.
I do.
[crying]
But you're sick.
[sighs and gasps]
I can't have you eating trash
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and just sleeping behind
buildings and stuff, man.
You need a house.
You need, you know, a yard.
Parents that can take care of you.
Cuz I can't,
I can't.
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Angel?
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[dog whining]
[crying]
All right.
This is it.
This is where we say our goodbyes.
Hey, I'm never going to
forget you. All right?
I'm never going to forget you
cuz you came and you fucking,
you showed me love, man.
You showed me something
I didn't know that I had.
And I'm sorry that this
is how things had to go.
[crying]
You rescued me
and I promise you I'm
never going to forget that.
[dog whining]
I love you.
[dog whining]
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[crying]
All right, I'm ready.
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[barking]
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[steps]
[dog whining]
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[dog whining]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
Come on.
You can't stay here. Let's go.
[waves crashing]
I need to be here.
[waves crashing]
Okay. Well, let's say you
make it through tonight.
What about tomorrow and the next day?
The day after that?
[waves crashing]
Fuck, don't give up.
Your documents are on their way.
Your birth certificate, your ID,
and as soon as they get
here, I can hire you.
[waves crashing]
But I got to know where to find you.
[waves crashing]
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[water splashing]
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[female voice] Hi.
[female voice] You okay?
Yeah.
Yeah, honey. I'm fine.
[sad vocal music]
Are you sure?
[sad vocal music]
I could have lost the store over this.
I mean, the entire staff
was willing to lose their jobs
over a homeless man and his dog.
It's ridiculous.
Right?
[sad vocal music]
Right?
You did what you thought was best.
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[waves crashing]
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Tyler. Tyler.
Oh my gosh, dude.
I've been looking everywhere for you.
Tyler!
Tyler.
Whoa. Hey. Hey.
Are you okay?
Hey. Hey. It's me, Scarlett.
Your documents came back.
You're coming back to the pet parlor.
Okay.
Let's get you some help, man. Come on.
Come on. Come on. Up. Yup.
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Look who I found.
Ty!
You smell like the ocean.
I don't mind a little sea funk.
Come here.
I'm so happy to see you.
I'm glad you're okay.
[sad vocal music]
We all missed you.
[sad vocal music]
Let's make this official.
[sad vocal music]
[cheering]
Now, technically, we should
wait for HR approval,
but screw it.
[chuckling]
Welcome to the team.
[applause]
Also, we all pitched in
from the last pay period
since you weren't on the books.
So, here is your first
official unofficial payday.
[sad vocal music]
[sad vocal music]
Guys, thank you.
Thank you. Seriously, all of you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
There's only one more
thing I need from you.
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[sad vocal music]
[sad vocal music]
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[door opening]
Hey, Kirby.
Hey, Scarlett.
[door closing]
Hey, Tyler.
I understand.
I'd probably do the same
thing, if not worse.
[chuckling]
Listen, truly, it was nothing personal.
I was just protecting my
company and my employees.
And well, I failed to see anything else.
But that has changed.
And Scarlet's right.
We sit here and we talk
about helping the homeless,
but we never do anything about it.
Instead of trying to figure
out what we can do to help,
we just pretend to care.
Well, I'm done pretending.
You have busted your ass to
get yourself back on your feet.
And I'm going to be damned
if I don't do everything
in my power to reward you for it.
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
A month-to-month studio apartment.
It's completely feasible with your wages
as long as you keep your job.
I've already talked to the landlord.
I paid the first month's rent
and all you got to do is fill
out the lease information
when you get settled
and this place is yours.
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
Yeah.
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
[vibrant music]
Thank you.
Hey, thank you.
Here.
[vibrant music]
You want to take a look
inside your new home?
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[chuckling]
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[exhaling]
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[key sound]
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[steps]
[steps]
[steps]
[exhaling]
[steps]
[steps]
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[sad vocal music]
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[crying]
Oh my god.
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[sobbing]
[sobbing]
[barking]
[steps]
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[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
[waves crashing]
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[waves crashing]
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