Young Adult (2011) Movie Script
Young Adult
subtitle by AmirT6262
Do you want that?
Allright. C'mon
Follow me.
Kendal Strickland wasn't just the
prettiest girl at Waverly Prep.
She was alegend.
As a junior, the student council voted
to dedicate the yearbook to her,
even though another
student had recently died.
look who's arrived
Hey Mavis, its me again. Just
calling to bug you.
We need that draft of Waverley 178.
We can work with something rough...
Last one, honey. I know you can do
it...hopefully by Friday
when you send something that soon,
isnt it just for the inner circle?
Not for the ex-girlfriend of the
father, who doesnt even talk to him anymore.
Frankly,
its a slap in the face.
Right?
You seem a little overly worked up
about this.
Im not worked up in the
slightest.
I just wanted to tell you about something
that happened. God.
Well, good for them, right?
Buddy seems like hed be a decent father.
But can you imagine still living
in Mercury?
Trapped with a wife
and a kid and some crappy job?
Its like hes...
Its like hes a
hostage.
Yup.
Were lucky we got out.
Yes
We have lives.
I just think me and Tyler are
like, soul twins. You know?
- Like, right before he texts me, its like I can...
- Sense it.
Yes! Like psychically.
And its like we have chemistry even over
our phones.
- Chemistry messages.
- Like, textual chemistry.
Exactly.
Just as Kendal hit send, a message
from Ryan popped up like magic.
It couldn't be denied ... they had
textual chemistry.
So, I spent a year
in Southeast Asia.
Why?
I ended up a
volunteer teacher in Phnom Pehn.
Oh my God. Yikes.
Mm, yeah, it was probably the most
rewarding thing Ive ever done...
Of course.
Sure. Totally.
Mad Love, Buddy.
Young Adult
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AmirT6262
Dolce, take a pee.
Dolce, pee.
Welcome to Hampton Inn. Do you
have a reservation?
No.
Mavis ... Gary ...
Is that a dog in your bag?
-Nope.
We actually allow small pets with
a cleaning deposit.
Well, because I have a small dog,
in my car.
Okay. Ill put that you have
a dog.
- How many keys do you need?
- Two, please.
Expecting company?
Hi!
Personal. Mercury, Minnesota.
Mercury, Minnesota.
Slade.
Hi Buddy. This is Mavis. remember
Mavis Gary.
Im in town taking
care of a real estate thing.
I don't know, I've just thought
if you have time and you want to grab a drink
catch up.
some like that allright listen call me and
... and let me know
Okay, bye.
-Hey, Buddy!
- Mavis Gary. Its been...
how long?
Im not sure! Gosh. Wow.
So youre actually back in town.
Wow.
Oh, Im just passing through. Im
insanely busy. As always.
Well, I dont know how long youre
in town with your real estate thing,
but Id love to grab a drink.
Okay. Well,
if youre feeling
spontaneous, I can be at Woodys in,
I dont know, 15 minutes?
Spontaneous isnt really a thing
these days.
I dont know if you
heard, but Im a new dad.
No duh! Everyone knows, the whole
gang.
Yeah. I got the announcement.
Thanks for that, by the way.
Hey, youre welcome.
So, uh, how about we meet at Champion
OMalleys tomorrow? Kind of fun.
Of course. Yes.
-How about 8:30?
-6 would be better.
At six is perfect.
Great.
See you at six.
Makers Mark.
What?
Im sorry. I believe we attended
high school together.
At the same time?
Yes. Youre Mavis Gary
- Mavis Gary-Crane now.
- Matt Freehauf.
My locker was actually right next to yours.
For all of high school.
Matt Freehauf. yeah
Your locker was right there, by
mine.
Its not like we ran in the same circles.
You were pretty
popular, if I recall.
You won
Best Hair.
Really?
What did you win?
I didnt.
They only give out like
and generally to the
same five people.
Yes ...
Well, I was glad to see you, Matt.
What are you even doing back in
Mercury? You move back
Of course not! Gross.
I live in Minneapolis.
Im just here taking care of this
real estate thing. I have some property, so.
I read the "Sun" that you writer
Yes, Im an author.
-Childrens books, right?
No. Y.A. Thats industry speak for
young adult.
I write a very
successful teen series.
Youve probably seen it everywhere.
Vampires?
Take that, liver
Werent you the hate crime guy?
excuse me
You totally were!
you're the hate crime guy!
My God! Why did not you say?
Now I understand who you are.
Matt! The hate crime guy!
Yes, Mavis. When I was a senior--
when we were seniors
a bunch of jocks who thought
I was gay jumped me in the woods
that's right!
and hit my legs
and dick with a crowbar.
with a crowbar. I totally remember that
It was national news.
I mean, until people found out
I wasnt actually gay.
Then it wasnt a hate crime.
It was just a fat guy getting his
ass beat.
Didnt you get to miss a bunch of
school?
Yes. I got to miss about six
months. It was awesome.
fuck! Hows your dick?
Not good.
Does it work?
Yes, it works ...
Just ...
Hard Jack. See? This is what Buddy
Slade drinks!
I do not know.
-The Buddy Slade.
-The Buddy Slade!
Interesting fact
Come here.
Wanna know why Im really in town?
Yes.
I cant tell you in here
All right.
They took me out here.
allright. here's the deal
Buddy Slade and I are meant to be
together
and Im here to get him back.
Buddy Slade
allright
Im pretty sure Buddys married.
With a kid on the way.
No, the kids here. She already had it
I dont care though. I have
baggage, too, you know?
Wait, are you not joking?
My God, man,
I get it people wont understand,
But, you know, but things like this happen.
In real life happens ...
Usually they happen in
slow-motion.
They get divorced,
they reconfigure.
Societys
okay with that
if you take your
time like a emotional glacier.
-I am 37 years old!
-Mavis ...
I would keep all this to
yourself.
I would find a therapist
a professional.
-Matt ...
- oh boy ...
Do not you get it?
love conquers all.
Havent you
seen The Graduate?
Or, I dont
know, anything?
Oh. A taxi.
Yeah, we called it Mavis, hey?
The Buddy Slade has life.
A life? Ha.
No, he has a baby, and babies
is boring.
Having spent the summer outside
the bubble of waverly prep,
Kendal looked around at her fellow
students, thinking:
did I really get that much better, or did
everyone simply get worse?
why was Ryan spending so
much time with this dumpy new girl?
Mavis, I'm Jim.
do you have any pages?
I trying to help you,
but I ...
Oh! No, no! I dont need
those
-Oh, youre going to want to try the popcorn shrimp!
- No, I'm not.
Two Hard Jack ciders Please.
Hey you!
Wow. Great to see you.
So! This is a midweek surprise.
I ordered us a couple
of Hard Jacks.
I havent had one
of those since college.
I know, too.
But I thought to drink
to remember the old days.
Basically I do not drink recently ...
During the pregnancy
of Beth ...
Beths nursing our
girl, so I thought Id, you know,
show some solidarity.
Right.
So are you still at General Mills?
-Yeah, Ad sales now.
My dad is still there,
so ...
so we have lunch
together most days.
We get pizza. Sub sandwiches...
I see.
Im just working my butt
off my city, Doing my thing in the city.
Right, down there in the Mini
Apple.
Nobody calls it the Mini Apple,
Buddy, God!
I did not know.
Hey, Im just gonna grab those
ciders. Save our lady a trip.
How chivalrous.
Mavis?
What are you doing here?
I work here.
Bookkeeping, dealing
with vendors
A better question:
What are you doing here?
-Just catching up with a friend.
-Oh catching up with a friend.
Here is the Buddy Slade!
there procuring a couple of mind-erasers
at the bar
Youre not wasting any
time, huh?
It was nice talking to you
yesterday evening.
-It was nice.
-Okay.
-Hey, Freehauf, whats up man?
-Hey!
-Congratulations on the little one.
-Thank you.
What a wonderful, permanent
commitment to make.
Its a ton of work, though, and on
almost no sleep.
Im like a zombie these days.
But so rewarding, right?
Nice to see you here, Matt. Thanks
for stopping by.
Please....
You wanna join us for a round?
I would love to.
But sadly, Ive
got work to do,
and it takes me twice as long
as an able-bodied man
- to complete even the simplest task.
- Bummer.
And I do not want to invade ...
... Meeting of your school, so ...
go Injuns
Actually, they changed their name
to the Indians in 99.
the local Fon du Lac tribe and...
I go.
Sucks what happened to Matt.
the poor guy has suffered so
much just for being gay.
Hes not actually gay.
-I am sure it is.
-No.
Didnt you call him that theater fag
all the time in high school?
Theater fag is an expression.
Well, whatever. Mercurys changed
a lot since that happened. Its way less of a hick town.
Really?
Well, we have this place. Beats
Woodys, right?
And I heard they
might be putting in a Chipotle at the mall.
I saw you got a KenTacoHut.
You know. One of those combination
Kentucky Fried, Taco Bell...
-Pizza Hut!
-Yeah.
Brilliant!
Kentacohut!
You sound like one
of your crazy characters.
How is Alan?
Allen is great! Hes good.
Yes ... yes, well.
Were not married anymore
-But ...
-Sorry, no ...
Do not feel sorry, okay.
Well, thats Allens loss.
Sucks to be Allen.
Sorry I cant hang out longer,
but Ive got to relieve Beth. She has
band practice tonight.
-Beth is in a band?
Yes.
Yeah, its just something she does
with some other moms.
Wow. Cool.
Beths the drummer
Oh my God. Embarrassing.
Actually, Beths bands
playing here tomorrow night
Why dont you stop by our house
for a hang tomorrow?
Well have dinner, and
then we can all go to Beths show.
I would love that.
This is kind of silly, but could you sign one
of those
Waverley Place books for
me?
sure
Its not for me, obviously. Its
for my niece, Kendra.
She wants to
be a writer someday.
All right. Of course.
But you know, my
name isnt actually on the books.
I mean, its on the title page if
you check inside,
but Im basically a ghostwriter.
Still a pretty big deal
compared to the rest of us.
Its so great to see you
I always feel like we can pick up
right where we left off.
Exactly.
You know what?
You look the same.
I do?
Yeah. Its like the rest of us
changed and you just got lucky.
-See you tomorrow.
Yes, nice.
All right.
Hello?
I just want you to know that what
you saw today wasnt
... what you think it was. Okay?
Oh. Youre not trying to destroy
Buddy Slades marriage?
Its way more complicated than you
could possibly ever understand.
Buddy and I have years of history between us,
and its very rich
and complex.
Yeah, sounds like its definitely
beyond my comprehension.
Dont open a new ranch until the
old one is done.
What
Sorry...my sister. Forget it.
Just so you know.
I got it, thanks!
Want to Get loaded or something?
Im Mavis.
I know. From high school.
Right.
I made you Rice Krispies squares
that one time, for your birthday.
I got your locker combination from
the vice principal and put them in your locker.
Thank you.
-Where is Matt?
Hes in his cave
Welcome to the distillery.
Are you making moonshine?
Screw you. This is aged bourbon.
You know what? Wait.
Well, try this.
It is 8 years old.
Take a breath, but not very deep,
because it is very possible ... ...
It is limited ... not ...
- Mos Eisley Special Reserve?
- "More isolated".
Its a Star Wars thing...
Cantina...
You know, let's leave that
to mature a bit more ...
... And I have another one here ...
See if you can discern.
It's oak.
- oak. Come on now ...
-Well.
Like hiding, there,
so when you drink a sip ...
-I was supposed to sip it.
Yes.
Here you are.
Woody.
Oak.
So howd the rest of your little
date go yesterday?
Good, good. It was eye-opening
Buddy... hes clearly not
happy.
he actually said that?
He implied it.
You can tell hes suffering.
He looks completely exhausted.
He told me he feels like a zombie.
I was there, and I suspect he was
being flip.
Its a pretty strong statement to make.
A zombie is a dead person,
Matt.
Im a fat geek. I know
what zombies are.
I think Buddy and I are having
very similar feelings.
The question is, whos going to make
the first move?
Im thinking it will be you.
Arent you a little old for GI Joes?
-still be wet
-Its fine.
Jesus
You make these?
I combine them, mix and match.
Im taking Copperhead and attaching
Mongols body...
What was this thing.
I did it late at night,
I was tired and drunk.
Do you ever make like, girl dolls?
Im not a weirdo.
-I need to go check on something.
-Okay.
No, no.
You must come with me.
I think this is it.
You think or you know
This is definitely his house. He
drives a Jeep Liberty.
Thats ironic. Right? Because he
has no liberty.
Youre mentally ill.
-You see this window there?
Yes.
I bet Buddys awake and
secretly jerking off or something.
Or perhaps hes caring for his
infant daughter.
The baby, the baby.
The problem that has no name.
-Can I help you find something?
Sure. Im not having a ton of luck.
Is this something for work?
No, its for a special occasion.
Not a formal occasion.
Something chic and clean,
but also a little bit edgy.
Okay. We have some adorable new
dresses that just came in.
Do you carry Marc Jacobs?
I dont think we have that one.
Im going to a rock concert with
an old flame,
and I think theres
a chance we may reconnect.
Lets show him what
hes been missing.
Hes seen me recently, so he
knows.
But his wife is seeing me in a while...
Well. Its the end of my shift,
and my son needs to be picked up at school,
so Im just going to send over another associate.
Shes up on all the trends.
Shona!
Do you have the Waverley Prep
books?
Yeah, theyve got their own
display table over there.
Wow. They must be really popular.
Actually we just have a lot of
surplus stock were trying to clear out.
They were a big thing a couple of
years ago,
And the computer says Do Not Shelve,
so...
Are you writing in there?
Im the author. Im signing it.
Youre Jane MacMurray?
No. Jane MacMurray just created
the series. I wrote the book.
Im Mavis Gary. Crane. See?
do you know Jane Mcmurray?
Yes, I know her very well...
Look, I wrote this book.
Okay.
Would you like a signed copy for
the store?
No, thats fine.
Ill sign as many as you want. It
adds value to your stock.
Yeah, but when merchandise is
signed,
we cant send it back to
the publisher.
Why would you send these back to
the publisher?!
were probably not going to
sell them.
The series is done.
Come, I said, you can not ...
Whatever bookman!
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Kendal Strickland never felt
threatened.
If anything, she felt a deep sense of
pity for this rebound girl.
Not in a competitive way
she wasn't the type to show off.
That said, she couldn't help
her own popularity.
It wasn't her fault that one year
she was voted homecoming queen
of a neighboring high school.
Yes, Kendal Strickland was attractive;
that was obvious.
Other girls were so insecure,
stressing about their faces and
their figures.
Not Kendal.
Hers was an effortless beauty that
glowed from within.
However, being that beautiful could also be
intimidating.
Some guys went for
girls who were more ordinary.
How could Kendal make sure her own
perfection
wouldn't scare away
Ryan,
the love of her life?
Whats up?
-What are you doing?
-Well.
Heres that book for your niece
Oh yeah. Thanks for remembering.
Ill send it to her.
Theres a character in this one
that I based on you.
-what?
In the book.
I mean, I named him
Ashby, but its so blatantly you.
When you read it, itll be
obvious.
I hope hes cool.
Were not even supposed to do that.
Were supposed to stick to this character bible
-Hey! Nice to see you again.
- You too.
Wow, there it is...
-Adorable.
-Thank you.
Do you guys want drinks?
just water
- Can you bring me another Summer Ale?
- sure
Its fine, Ill just pump and dump
after the show.
Dont worry, Im
not trying to get my kid hammered.
Wow, look at that.
Ah yes, the Funquarium.
Always chills her out.
-Were starting to get smiles.
-Cute.
Shes like Buddys clone.
I can see you in there.
-Really?
-A lot of you, in fact.
- Thank you.
- Ladies?
So, hows it going?
I know youre a writer. I saw that nice article
about you in the Sun.
Yes, Im the author of a
young adult series.
Its disturbingly popular.
I like your decor, what is this,
shabby chic?
- Pier one.
-And a little bit Goodwill.
Me and Buddy used to go thrifting
all the time.
Remember that in the 90s,
We had a huge stupid T-shirt collection.
Just the dumbest things.
-The 90s were awesome.
Yes.
Yes, I used to sleep in Buddys
shirts. And boxers.
I still have a few, I think.
Hey, I still have one of my
ex-boyfriends T-shirts.
-I cant bring myself to get rid of it.
-What? What?
I can not tell you.
What is this painting?
Beth teaches special needs kids.
A lot of my kids learn emotions
cognitively.
It doesnt come naturally to them
the way it does for you or me.
So we need to show
them:
This is what happy looks like.
This is what anxious looks like. And so on.
How about, like, neutral?
What if
you dont feel anything?
Thats kind of how they are a lot
of the time, so. Yeah. Dont need to teach it.
Oh my God.
Is that Mavis Gary?
Yeah, can you believe it? She came
with Beth and Buddy.
Psychotic prom queen bitch.
Come time for tequila.
Salt.
-So are they any good?
Yes, it's fine.
I know this look.
It's terrible. I knew it.
But they have fun.
Hey, look,
Freehaufs over there.
hes always just lurking
around, isnt he? So creepy!
Look at his face. Hes so doughy.
He looks like a murderer.
he looks like he might own a
few clown suits.
My God, you're awful!
-Dark.
-No.
Hello, Mercury!
Im Mary Ellen Trantowski and we
are Nipple Confusion!
Please be kind,
as this is only our second show
and we all have small
children at home.
Our first songs a cover.
This one goes out from our drummer Beth
to her sweetheart Buddy.
She wears denim wherever she
goes...
Hey, do you remember we used to
make out to this song?
This song was playing the first
time I went down on you.
The first time I went down on you.
Yeah, you guys were amazing.
Yeah, you guys were namazing.
I think someones had a
few too many.
Oh, hardly...
Its interesting to see you
hanging around again, Mavis.
Mary Ellen, you were great
tonight.
Its inspiring to see a
single mother with
so much confidence onstage.
really
we gotta get home. Relieve the
babysitter.
I want to stay out
just a little while longer.
Ill drive him home.
Really?
Buddy, let Mavis drive you home,
OK? Im gonna stay and celebrate.
Sure.
Have fun.
Thanks, Mavis!
Easy.
My tolerance has really gone down
since you knew me.
What do you mean, since I knew
you? I still know you.
Come here. Wait.
Dont you have that baby-sitter until 11?
Yeah. But we cant go anywhere.
I know, We cant.
but ...
But time is just so precious.
For real. It goes so fast. Whoosh.
I know ...
Man. I just really love my
daughter, you know?
I know, I know ...
I can tell youre
a great father.
Youre already going above and
beyond in so many ways.
Youve stepped up to
the plate. You do too much, even.
-You think so?
Yes.
Youre such a good, good man,
Buddy.
Dont ever shortchange yourself.
I thought I saw lights.
Yeah, um, Daniel. Im home.
-Wheres Beth?
-Beth wanted to stay out all night and party.
Well, were all out of breastmilk
and she doesnt want the nuk anymore.
I got it
-Goodnight, Buddy.
-Good night.
-Easy, great!
-I depression.
Then do exercise
Take your poor dog for a walk for once.
Why dont you walk, fat ass?
Oh, theres some low-hanging fruit
You are low-hanging fruit.
No! I hate this guy over here.
Ugh. My cousin Mike.
-Mike Moran is your cousin
-Unfortunately.
Here comes the happiest cripple in
Minnesota.
-Mavis?
-Mike.
What is up, girly-friend?
Holy shit, cuz, this is such a rad surprise!
Im just in town taking care of a
real estate thing.
-How are you?
-Im great.
You know, Kim and I
just had our six-year anniversary.
Six years, what is that, wood?
Porcelain?
Strychnine?
Anyway, the kids are great.
Work is a trip, but I play hard, too.
doing a
lot of rock-climbing.
What, like, rock-crawling, you
mean?
Nahh, Im vertical, bro. Believe
it or not.
We can do anything a normal
can do.
Probably more,
because weve had to reboot for extra
positivity,
know what Im saying?
-You should try it!
-You should try it!
No!
I love the way this guy talks.
Hes like, no.
Im so glad you guys are buds,
I can totally see it.
Its like Will and Grace.
-It is!
No, it is not.
Look, Im gonna roll back to my
boys, but
we should chat later!
Ill buy you a scotch or whatever youve got there.
I love this place
total time capsule, right?
When did he get that chair?
Sophomore year?
Junior. Car wreck. He got so much
attention.
Yes,he was the popular cripple.
Practically ruined high school for
me.
well he ruined my Sweet Sixteen.
same weekend!
Youre a piece of work
Youre a piece of shit.
Damn it.
The kiss was electric.
Transformative. Spiritual. Enchanted.
It was like their first
kiss all over again,
except now they knew exactly
what they were doing.
So I said, like, listen, Kyle.
Youre everything to me.
Youre my sun, my moon, my galaxy;
when are
you going to get this?
-And he was like, not getting it...
-Right!
-Hey!
-Hi, how are you?
I'm great. Last night was amazing.
How much longer are you going to
be in town?
Im here for you. How... how long
do you need?
I was just wondering, if youre
still around this weekend,
if youd like to come to the babys
naming ceremony.
Its just a little hippie thing out in the
yard.
Not religious or anything.
-Buddy, I would love to come.
-cool. allright
Saturday, at the
house, around one.
Perfect, I can not wait to see.
Great.
Hi, Mom.
you would not want to say hello?
Its been so long, I almost forgot
what you look like.
I wasnt avoiding you. I was
planning to call.
Why didnt you
just come stay with us?
I needed a quiet place to write.
You have no idea I have tons of work to
catch up on.
Are the books still selling well?
I can hardly keep up.
This is the money invested
to purchase the property?
I heard you were back here to work
on some kind of real estate transaction?
I was just surprised you didnt use
Aunt Lena as your broker.
Shes a little hurt.
Honey?
Look what I found!
-Welcome!
-Thank you.
-Be a real estate tycoon.
-I do not know that.
-What is this?
-The Dolce.
I hope youre eating enough in the city.
Its important to take care of
yourself, sweetie.
Lean Cuisine is not a meal
I think I might be an alcoholic.
Very funny.
Youre not still pulling it, are
you?
Stop it. Its just that your hair is so
beautiful.
Mom? Can you please take down that
picture of me and Allen?
Which photo, sweetie?
Our wedding picture? Were
divorced.
We just thought it was a nice
memory.
Of my failed marriage?
The wedding wasnt a failure.
Remember that tiramisu?
I like that Allen
Dad, hes my ex-husband. Youre
supposed to be on my team.
Hes a nice guy. Thats all. I
didnt know there were teams.
Have you seen any old friends on
this visit
Actually, Ive seen quite a bit of
Buddy.
The old beau, eh?
I remember you kids were so cute
in high school.
Its funny how those initial instincts
can often be so right.
You can make mistakes along the way,
but the world has a way of bringing you
back to the person youre meant to be with.
Its good to keep those people in
your life.
People that really know
you best.
That new baby of his is just
darling.
Have you seen it up close?
I suppose.
Is everything okay?
I am sure he will be okay,
is too early to tell.
Buddy always said
wed make pretty cute kids.
... In the world.
Hey, did you guys ever sell my Cabriolet?
Yes!
sweet ride
What is it?
Is that a drop-top?
I just saw my mother and father.
Heavy. What are they like?
Horrible.
God. Ive been through a lot.
Want to become lioma?
Why do you think I'm here?
Lets go drink in the woods behind
the school.
-It is a little ...
-Come on!
Well.
You can not walk
more slowly?
Our school is so ugly.
It looks just like a factory.
It used to be a rubber fabrication
plant in the 20s.
You know everything.
These woods were like Hump City
back in the day.
I remember being out here with
a few different guys.
I never knew you were a slut.
I was normal.
So whats going on with old Buddy?
Hows the master plan unfolding?
He called me today
and asked me if I would participate in his daughters naming ceremony on Saturday.
I do not know ...
theres still so much thats
unspoken,
but Hes
involving me in his childs life.
Buddy is a married man
By all accounts, happily
Yes.
happily married men go to bars
alone with their ex-girlfriends
all the time.
They call them privately. They make out
with them on the porch...
He did not make out with you
You were not there.
Kissed.
It was really intense and
passionate.
He gave me the shirt.
Yes, I noticed.
They probably
noticed in space.
And FYI, you look completely
insane wearing it.
Look, I dont
know exactly what Buddys doing with you,
or what you think hes
doing with you,
you need to move on.
Youre one to talk
All they care about
All you care about is some scuffle that
happened 20 years ago.
You lean on that crutch and you lean on
excuses,
and you and I both know
that youve used the whole thing
as an excuse to do absolutely
nothing in your life
A scuffle?
You dont know shit
about what happened to me.
Those jocks you used to blow during
lunch
they shattered my legs
they bashed in my brain
mangled my cock
so I have to piss and cum sideways
for the rest of my life,
and they left me for
dead.
You know, Things arent so great down
south.
I can barely get off by myself
let alone with another person.
You know, Whats done is done.
You cant
dwell on the past.
Are you fucking kidding?
Talk about
dwelling in the past. here you are,
back in Mercury like a
loser,
trying to score with a guy
whos happily married man
Buddy is not happy!
Okay? Stop saying
that!
Youre hardly the authority on
happiness, Sylvia.
You know what, Matt?
Its really a shame that youre
like this.
Because If you had a good
personality,
none of the other
stuff would matter to people.
why dont you
use my crutch as a metaphor again?
That was brilliant.
That was masterful.
save it for your little teenage
stories.
God knows you dont know
anything about being an adult.
It wasn't the first time Kendal
Strickland was let down.
For all the good they did, beauty and
popularity
didn't inspire much loyalty.
Would it be nice to have peers?
Friends she could respect?
sure.
but Kendal knew the lone
march of being special a little too well.
She was used to blazing
her own trail.
It was obvious that
Ryan still loved her.
Crystal clear.
And perhaps that was unfair to his
new girlfriend.
But Kendal Strickland was going to think
about herself for a change.
"Who was taking care of Kendal?"
And on the subject of fair
was it fair that people misjudged Kendal's
intelligence
just because she was
so beautiful?
Was it fair that everyone
thought her life was so easy
when it was anything but?
No!
Life wasn't fair,
and it was up to
Kendal to step in and make things right.
Sometimes, in order to heal,
a few people have to get hurt.
-Hi, Jan.
-Hi.
Well! Its been a very long time
Ive been a busy girl.
Yes, I heard.
Buddys been very busy,
ha ha! And Bethie.
Im finally a grandma.
speaking of devil!
-Hey!
-Hi, how are you?
How you doing?
Well.
I brought gifts.
-Thank you.
-Theyre just burp cloths.
Great, we always need more pukers.
Hey Mom, I think Beth needs help
with the endive thing.
-Can we talk?
-Yes ...
Having fun?
are you having fun? Bravo!
I think we should
to talk privately.
Sure.
From here, follow me.
Good.
So whats going on?
Ugh. Theres so many things I know
we both want to say.
Okay? Lets not say all of them.
I gotta get Beths gift ready.
I got her a drum set.
You are so thoughtful. Even during
all this.
Hey, she pushed it out.
I just wanted to tell you that Im
feeling everything youre feeling.
Buddy, These past few days have been some
of the best of my life.
They have?
You dont have to pretend
And I know whats in here.
And I know what's here.
Buddy ...
youre my moon.
My stars.
Youre my whole galaxy...
-Mavis!
what are you doing?
Okay ...
You dont have to be afraid.
It's okay. You
can come to the city with me,
like we always planned.
What the hell are you talking
about?!
We can work it out.
You know that we ...
Well handle
it like adults.
-Mavis, Im a married man.
-I know.
We can beat this thing
together.
Youre better than this.
I have to go.
You should leave.
Look whos up!
'Me to get,
leave me.
Come here.
Do me a favor.
Will you get everyone to go outside?
I want to prepare the gift
of Beth.
Listen up, everyone!
I think Buddy has a little
surprise for Beth,
so if youll
just direct your attention to the garage...
Come on, let's go.
-Mavis?
-What?
Are you okay?
I would be if I could get a drink.
Theres some right here.
Thank you, Uncle Bob.
You know what?
Oh my God.
-I will bring something ...
-Fuck you!
Fuck you!
You fucking bitch!
God, you
should see your face.
It's a joke!
Youre just standing there like a big lump.
I love your sweater.
Ill go get a rag
You guys sure have a lot of rags
around here.
... Fucking Burp cloths,
whatever.
You know what funny thing is,?
I actually could have had this party a long
time ago.
this very same
party.
Buddy and I were together
for four years.
... And we were inseparable.
JAN knows.
right Jan?
Tell them.
No, dont worry. Its silk. Its
fucked.
Mavis, sweetheart ...
Mother, I'm trying to say
a story here.
Buddy got me pregnant when I was 20,
We were going to keep it
we were going to have a baby and a naming
party
and a Funquarium
and all that.
And twelve weeks into it
well, I had Buddys miscarriage,
which I wouldnt wish for
anyone.
Maybe if things had been a little
bit more hospitable,
down south, in my broken body,
Buddy and I would be here right
now. With a teenager,
and probably
even more kids.
We always came
back to each other.
Right Jen
Tell them.
What the fuck?
its a new drum kit for
Beth.
Whats wrong?
-Nothing ...
-What do you mean, nothing?
My God! Whats
wrong with you?
Are you one of
those kids who needs a chart
to learn feelings?
Stand up for yourself,
Why does it cover?
Thats enough, Mavis! Youre
drunk!
Ive been drunk since
Ive been back
and nobody gave two
shits until this one got bent out of shape
Mavis,What the hell are you doing?
Why did you invite me?
I didnt invite you.
My wife did.
Beth practically forced me to call
you.
She feels sorry for you; we all do.
Its obvious youve been
having some...mental, uh, sickness,
some depression, and
youre very lonely and confused.
So Beth made me invite you even
though
I knew it would be a
mistake.
I knew it.
Youre lying
Hes not.
well...
What about now?
Do you hate me now?
It is easy
because I hate you.
What the hell is wrong
with you people?
-Mavis, honey...
-Do you know ...
I came back for you.
For you.
And I hate this town. Its a hick lake
town that smells like fish shit.
But I came back.
I just want you to know that.
I screwed up
-I screwed up so bad!
-Where have you been?
you're scaring me
Im crazy.
And no one loves me.
You dont love me.
Guys like me
are born loving women
like you.
I went to Buddys house.
What happened?
My dress is ruined.
I will bring ... I'll get ...
Let me get you a shirt...
No, I want yours.
You want the shirt I'm wearing?
Hug me.
Why Buddy?
Hes a good man.
Hes kind.
Are other men unkind?
He knew me when I was at my best.
You werent at your best then,
Mavis.
Not then.
I saw you every day.
You had this little mirror in your
locker.
It was shaped like a
heart,
and you looked at that mirror
more than you ever looked
at me.
And I was at my best.
Good morning.
Hi.
-Coffee?
Yes.
Do you still write those books?
No. The series is over. got cancelled.
Im actually writing
the last book right now.
What happens?
I dont know.
Hey, do you know a girl named
Beth?
She married Buddy Slade,
from school?
Umm...Yeah, I know that Beth.
What do you think of her?
I ... I ...
I dont really like her.
And I think youre way prettier than
her.
What happened to your dress?
Sorry.
I said something wrong?
Shit. What's the matter
What did I say?
I have a lot of problems.
Cant you get a new dress?
I... Its very difficult for me to
be happy.
And other people... its
so simple for them.
I know. They just grow
up.
Theyre so... fulfilled.
-I dont feel fulfilled.
-Well...
... and frankly, if you dont feel
fulfilled with all the stuff you have...
Sandra, I need to change.
No, you dont.
What?
Youre the only person in Mercury
who could write a book
or wear a dress like that.
Im sure theres plenty of
people...
Everyone here is fat and dumb.
Dont say that.
Do you really think so?
Yes. Everyone wishes they could be
like you.
You know, living in a big city,
famous, and beautiful and all that.
I'm not really famous.
Well, you know, special... or
whatever.
Some days, during a slow shift,
Ill just think about you
living in your cool apartment...
Going out and stuff
it seems really nice.
Yes ... but ...
Most here seem
so happy with so little ...
They dont even
seem to care what happens to them
Thats because it doesnt matter
what happens to them.
Theyre nothing. Might as well die.
Fuck Mercury.
Thank you
I needed that.
Youre right;
this place blows.
I need to head back to Minneapolis.
Take me with you.
Excuse me
Take me with you.
You know, to the
Mini Apple.
Youre good here
Dolce. Im sorry.
oh baby come here
Graduation turned out to be a
bittersweet ceremony for Kendal.
While honored to be the
valedictorian of her class,
there was an unmistakeable air of
sadness over the sudden death of Ryan Ashby.
Who could have imagined when Ryan and his
girlfriend set sail that day
that it would be the last time anyone
ever saw them.
Poor Ryan,
lost at sea.
They dont need these back.
You can put
them in a scrapbook or whatever
Just so you know, those donuts are
for a honors members.
Kendal felt the weight of her high
school years lifting off of her
as she emptied out her locker.
Sure, she'd think about Waverly from
time to time;
cheer squad, the debate team,
sneaking into the
woods for a drink after class.
But her best years were still ahead of
her.
Kendal Strickland was ready for
the world.
It was time to look to the future
A new chapter.
As she boarded the train to
Cambridge,
she took one last look
at her small town
and blew it a
kiss, thinking:
Life, here I come
subtitle by
AmirT6262
subtitle by AmirT6262
Do you want that?
Allright. C'mon
Follow me.
Kendal Strickland wasn't just the
prettiest girl at Waverly Prep.
She was alegend.
As a junior, the student council voted
to dedicate the yearbook to her,
even though another
student had recently died.
look who's arrived
Hey Mavis, its me again. Just
calling to bug you.
We need that draft of Waverley 178.
We can work with something rough...
Last one, honey. I know you can do
it...hopefully by Friday
when you send something that soon,
isnt it just for the inner circle?
Not for the ex-girlfriend of the
father, who doesnt even talk to him anymore.
Frankly,
its a slap in the face.
Right?
You seem a little overly worked up
about this.
Im not worked up in the
slightest.
I just wanted to tell you about something
that happened. God.
Well, good for them, right?
Buddy seems like hed be a decent father.
But can you imagine still living
in Mercury?
Trapped with a wife
and a kid and some crappy job?
Its like hes...
Its like hes a
hostage.
Yup.
Were lucky we got out.
Yes
We have lives.
I just think me and Tyler are
like, soul twins. You know?
- Like, right before he texts me, its like I can...
- Sense it.
Yes! Like psychically.
And its like we have chemistry even over
our phones.
- Chemistry messages.
- Like, textual chemistry.
Exactly.
Just as Kendal hit send, a message
from Ryan popped up like magic.
It couldn't be denied ... they had
textual chemistry.
So, I spent a year
in Southeast Asia.
Why?
I ended up a
volunteer teacher in Phnom Pehn.
Oh my God. Yikes.
Mm, yeah, it was probably the most
rewarding thing Ive ever done...
Of course.
Sure. Totally.
Mad Love, Buddy.
Young Adult
subtitle by
AmirT6262
Dolce, take a pee.
Dolce, pee.
Welcome to Hampton Inn. Do you
have a reservation?
No.
Mavis ... Gary ...
Is that a dog in your bag?
-Nope.
We actually allow small pets with
a cleaning deposit.
Well, because I have a small dog,
in my car.
Okay. Ill put that you have
a dog.
- How many keys do you need?
- Two, please.
Expecting company?
Hi!
Personal. Mercury, Minnesota.
Mercury, Minnesota.
Slade.
Hi Buddy. This is Mavis. remember
Mavis Gary.
Im in town taking
care of a real estate thing.
I don't know, I've just thought
if you have time and you want to grab a drink
catch up.
some like that allright listen call me and
... and let me know
Okay, bye.
-Hey, Buddy!
- Mavis Gary. Its been...
how long?
Im not sure! Gosh. Wow.
So youre actually back in town.
Wow.
Oh, Im just passing through. Im
insanely busy. As always.
Well, I dont know how long youre
in town with your real estate thing,
but Id love to grab a drink.
Okay. Well,
if youre feeling
spontaneous, I can be at Woodys in,
I dont know, 15 minutes?
Spontaneous isnt really a thing
these days.
I dont know if you
heard, but Im a new dad.
No duh! Everyone knows, the whole
gang.
Yeah. I got the announcement.
Thanks for that, by the way.
Hey, youre welcome.
So, uh, how about we meet at Champion
OMalleys tomorrow? Kind of fun.
Of course. Yes.
-How about 8:30?
-6 would be better.
At six is perfect.
Great.
See you at six.
Makers Mark.
What?
Im sorry. I believe we attended
high school together.
At the same time?
Yes. Youre Mavis Gary
- Mavis Gary-Crane now.
- Matt Freehauf.
My locker was actually right next to yours.
For all of high school.
Matt Freehauf. yeah
Your locker was right there, by
mine.
Its not like we ran in the same circles.
You were pretty
popular, if I recall.
You won
Best Hair.
Really?
What did you win?
I didnt.
They only give out like
and generally to the
same five people.
Yes ...
Well, I was glad to see you, Matt.
What are you even doing back in
Mercury? You move back
Of course not! Gross.
I live in Minneapolis.
Im just here taking care of this
real estate thing. I have some property, so.
I read the "Sun" that you writer
Yes, Im an author.
-Childrens books, right?
No. Y.A. Thats industry speak for
young adult.
I write a very
successful teen series.
Youve probably seen it everywhere.
Vampires?
Take that, liver
Werent you the hate crime guy?
excuse me
You totally were!
you're the hate crime guy!
My God! Why did not you say?
Now I understand who you are.
Matt! The hate crime guy!
Yes, Mavis. When I was a senior--
when we were seniors
a bunch of jocks who thought
I was gay jumped me in the woods
that's right!
and hit my legs
and dick with a crowbar.
with a crowbar. I totally remember that
It was national news.
I mean, until people found out
I wasnt actually gay.
Then it wasnt a hate crime.
It was just a fat guy getting his
ass beat.
Didnt you get to miss a bunch of
school?
Yes. I got to miss about six
months. It was awesome.
fuck! Hows your dick?
Not good.
Does it work?
Yes, it works ...
Just ...
Hard Jack. See? This is what Buddy
Slade drinks!
I do not know.
-The Buddy Slade.
-The Buddy Slade!
Interesting fact
Come here.
Wanna know why Im really in town?
Yes.
I cant tell you in here
All right.
They took me out here.
allright. here's the deal
Buddy Slade and I are meant to be
together
and Im here to get him back.
Buddy Slade
allright
Im pretty sure Buddys married.
With a kid on the way.
No, the kids here. She already had it
I dont care though. I have
baggage, too, you know?
Wait, are you not joking?
My God, man,
I get it people wont understand,
But, you know, but things like this happen.
In real life happens ...
Usually they happen in
slow-motion.
They get divorced,
they reconfigure.
Societys
okay with that
if you take your
time like a emotional glacier.
-I am 37 years old!
-Mavis ...
I would keep all this to
yourself.
I would find a therapist
a professional.
-Matt ...
- oh boy ...
Do not you get it?
love conquers all.
Havent you
seen The Graduate?
Or, I dont
know, anything?
Oh. A taxi.
Yeah, we called it Mavis, hey?
The Buddy Slade has life.
A life? Ha.
No, he has a baby, and babies
is boring.
Having spent the summer outside
the bubble of waverly prep,
Kendal looked around at her fellow
students, thinking:
did I really get that much better, or did
everyone simply get worse?
why was Ryan spending so
much time with this dumpy new girl?
Mavis, I'm Jim.
do you have any pages?
I trying to help you,
but I ...
Oh! No, no! I dont need
those
-Oh, youre going to want to try the popcorn shrimp!
- No, I'm not.
Two Hard Jack ciders Please.
Hey you!
Wow. Great to see you.
So! This is a midweek surprise.
I ordered us a couple
of Hard Jacks.
I havent had one
of those since college.
I know, too.
But I thought to drink
to remember the old days.
Basically I do not drink recently ...
During the pregnancy
of Beth ...
Beths nursing our
girl, so I thought Id, you know,
show some solidarity.
Right.
So are you still at General Mills?
-Yeah, Ad sales now.
My dad is still there,
so ...
so we have lunch
together most days.
We get pizza. Sub sandwiches...
I see.
Im just working my butt
off my city, Doing my thing in the city.
Right, down there in the Mini
Apple.
Nobody calls it the Mini Apple,
Buddy, God!
I did not know.
Hey, Im just gonna grab those
ciders. Save our lady a trip.
How chivalrous.
Mavis?
What are you doing here?
I work here.
Bookkeeping, dealing
with vendors
A better question:
What are you doing here?
-Just catching up with a friend.
-Oh catching up with a friend.
Here is the Buddy Slade!
there procuring a couple of mind-erasers
at the bar
Youre not wasting any
time, huh?
It was nice talking to you
yesterday evening.
-It was nice.
-Okay.
-Hey, Freehauf, whats up man?
-Hey!
-Congratulations on the little one.
-Thank you.
What a wonderful, permanent
commitment to make.
Its a ton of work, though, and on
almost no sleep.
Im like a zombie these days.
But so rewarding, right?
Nice to see you here, Matt. Thanks
for stopping by.
Please....
You wanna join us for a round?
I would love to.
But sadly, Ive
got work to do,
and it takes me twice as long
as an able-bodied man
- to complete even the simplest task.
- Bummer.
And I do not want to invade ...
... Meeting of your school, so ...
go Injuns
Actually, they changed their name
to the Indians in 99.
the local Fon du Lac tribe and...
I go.
Sucks what happened to Matt.
the poor guy has suffered so
much just for being gay.
Hes not actually gay.
-I am sure it is.
-No.
Didnt you call him that theater fag
all the time in high school?
Theater fag is an expression.
Well, whatever. Mercurys changed
a lot since that happened. Its way less of a hick town.
Really?
Well, we have this place. Beats
Woodys, right?
And I heard they
might be putting in a Chipotle at the mall.
I saw you got a KenTacoHut.
You know. One of those combination
Kentucky Fried, Taco Bell...
-Pizza Hut!
-Yeah.
Brilliant!
Kentacohut!
You sound like one
of your crazy characters.
How is Alan?
Allen is great! Hes good.
Yes ... yes, well.
Were not married anymore
-But ...
-Sorry, no ...
Do not feel sorry, okay.
Well, thats Allens loss.
Sucks to be Allen.
Sorry I cant hang out longer,
but Ive got to relieve Beth. She has
band practice tonight.
-Beth is in a band?
Yes.
Yeah, its just something she does
with some other moms.
Wow. Cool.
Beths the drummer
Oh my God. Embarrassing.
Actually, Beths bands
playing here tomorrow night
Why dont you stop by our house
for a hang tomorrow?
Well have dinner, and
then we can all go to Beths show.
I would love that.
This is kind of silly, but could you sign one
of those
Waverley Place books for
me?
sure
Its not for me, obviously. Its
for my niece, Kendra.
She wants to
be a writer someday.
All right. Of course.
But you know, my
name isnt actually on the books.
I mean, its on the title page if
you check inside,
but Im basically a ghostwriter.
Still a pretty big deal
compared to the rest of us.
Its so great to see you
I always feel like we can pick up
right where we left off.
Exactly.
You know what?
You look the same.
I do?
Yeah. Its like the rest of us
changed and you just got lucky.
-See you tomorrow.
Yes, nice.
All right.
Hello?
I just want you to know that what
you saw today wasnt
... what you think it was. Okay?
Oh. Youre not trying to destroy
Buddy Slades marriage?
Its way more complicated than you
could possibly ever understand.
Buddy and I have years of history between us,
and its very rich
and complex.
Yeah, sounds like its definitely
beyond my comprehension.
Dont open a new ranch until the
old one is done.
What
Sorry...my sister. Forget it.
Just so you know.
I got it, thanks!
Want to Get loaded or something?
Im Mavis.
I know. From high school.
Right.
I made you Rice Krispies squares
that one time, for your birthday.
I got your locker combination from
the vice principal and put them in your locker.
Thank you.
-Where is Matt?
Hes in his cave
Welcome to the distillery.
Are you making moonshine?
Screw you. This is aged bourbon.
You know what? Wait.
Well, try this.
It is 8 years old.
Take a breath, but not very deep,
because it is very possible ... ...
It is limited ... not ...
- Mos Eisley Special Reserve?
- "More isolated".
Its a Star Wars thing...
Cantina...
You know, let's leave that
to mature a bit more ...
... And I have another one here ...
See if you can discern.
It's oak.
- oak. Come on now ...
-Well.
Like hiding, there,
so when you drink a sip ...
-I was supposed to sip it.
Yes.
Here you are.
Woody.
Oak.
So howd the rest of your little
date go yesterday?
Good, good. It was eye-opening
Buddy... hes clearly not
happy.
he actually said that?
He implied it.
You can tell hes suffering.
He looks completely exhausted.
He told me he feels like a zombie.
I was there, and I suspect he was
being flip.
Its a pretty strong statement to make.
A zombie is a dead person,
Matt.
Im a fat geek. I know
what zombies are.
I think Buddy and I are having
very similar feelings.
The question is, whos going to make
the first move?
Im thinking it will be you.
Arent you a little old for GI Joes?
-still be wet
-Its fine.
Jesus
You make these?
I combine them, mix and match.
Im taking Copperhead and attaching
Mongols body...
What was this thing.
I did it late at night,
I was tired and drunk.
Do you ever make like, girl dolls?
Im not a weirdo.
-I need to go check on something.
-Okay.
No, no.
You must come with me.
I think this is it.
You think or you know
This is definitely his house. He
drives a Jeep Liberty.
Thats ironic. Right? Because he
has no liberty.
Youre mentally ill.
-You see this window there?
Yes.
I bet Buddys awake and
secretly jerking off or something.
Or perhaps hes caring for his
infant daughter.
The baby, the baby.
The problem that has no name.
-Can I help you find something?
Sure. Im not having a ton of luck.
Is this something for work?
No, its for a special occasion.
Not a formal occasion.
Something chic and clean,
but also a little bit edgy.
Okay. We have some adorable new
dresses that just came in.
Do you carry Marc Jacobs?
I dont think we have that one.
Im going to a rock concert with
an old flame,
and I think theres
a chance we may reconnect.
Lets show him what
hes been missing.
Hes seen me recently, so he
knows.
But his wife is seeing me in a while...
Well. Its the end of my shift,
and my son needs to be picked up at school,
so Im just going to send over another associate.
Shes up on all the trends.
Shona!
Do you have the Waverley Prep
books?
Yeah, theyve got their own
display table over there.
Wow. They must be really popular.
Actually we just have a lot of
surplus stock were trying to clear out.
They were a big thing a couple of
years ago,
And the computer says Do Not Shelve,
so...
Are you writing in there?
Im the author. Im signing it.
Youre Jane MacMurray?
No. Jane MacMurray just created
the series. I wrote the book.
Im Mavis Gary. Crane. See?
do you know Jane Mcmurray?
Yes, I know her very well...
Look, I wrote this book.
Okay.
Would you like a signed copy for
the store?
No, thats fine.
Ill sign as many as you want. It
adds value to your stock.
Yeah, but when merchandise is
signed,
we cant send it back to
the publisher.
Why would you send these back to
the publisher?!
were probably not going to
sell them.
The series is done.
Come, I said, you can not ...
Whatever bookman!
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AmirT6262
Kendal Strickland never felt
threatened.
If anything, she felt a deep sense of
pity for this rebound girl.
Not in a competitive way
she wasn't the type to show off.
That said, she couldn't help
her own popularity.
It wasn't her fault that one year
she was voted homecoming queen
of a neighboring high school.
Yes, Kendal Strickland was attractive;
that was obvious.
Other girls were so insecure,
stressing about their faces and
their figures.
Not Kendal.
Hers was an effortless beauty that
glowed from within.
However, being that beautiful could also be
intimidating.
Some guys went for
girls who were more ordinary.
How could Kendal make sure her own
perfection
wouldn't scare away
Ryan,
the love of her life?
Whats up?
-What are you doing?
-Well.
Heres that book for your niece
Oh yeah. Thanks for remembering.
Ill send it to her.
Theres a character in this one
that I based on you.
-what?
In the book.
I mean, I named him
Ashby, but its so blatantly you.
When you read it, itll be
obvious.
I hope hes cool.
Were not even supposed to do that.
Were supposed to stick to this character bible
-Hey! Nice to see you again.
- You too.
Wow, there it is...
-Adorable.
-Thank you.
Do you guys want drinks?
just water
- Can you bring me another Summer Ale?
- sure
Its fine, Ill just pump and dump
after the show.
Dont worry, Im
not trying to get my kid hammered.
Wow, look at that.
Ah yes, the Funquarium.
Always chills her out.
-Were starting to get smiles.
-Cute.
Shes like Buddys clone.
I can see you in there.
-Really?
-A lot of you, in fact.
- Thank you.
- Ladies?
So, hows it going?
I know youre a writer. I saw that nice article
about you in the Sun.
Yes, Im the author of a
young adult series.
Its disturbingly popular.
I like your decor, what is this,
shabby chic?
- Pier one.
-And a little bit Goodwill.
Me and Buddy used to go thrifting
all the time.
Remember that in the 90s,
We had a huge stupid T-shirt collection.
Just the dumbest things.
-The 90s were awesome.
Yes.
Yes, I used to sleep in Buddys
shirts. And boxers.
I still have a few, I think.
Hey, I still have one of my
ex-boyfriends T-shirts.
-I cant bring myself to get rid of it.
-What? What?
I can not tell you.
What is this painting?
Beth teaches special needs kids.
A lot of my kids learn emotions
cognitively.
It doesnt come naturally to them
the way it does for you or me.
So we need to show
them:
This is what happy looks like.
This is what anxious looks like. And so on.
How about, like, neutral?
What if
you dont feel anything?
Thats kind of how they are a lot
of the time, so. Yeah. Dont need to teach it.
Oh my God.
Is that Mavis Gary?
Yeah, can you believe it? She came
with Beth and Buddy.
Psychotic prom queen bitch.
Come time for tequila.
Salt.
-So are they any good?
Yes, it's fine.
I know this look.
It's terrible. I knew it.
But they have fun.
Hey, look,
Freehaufs over there.
hes always just lurking
around, isnt he? So creepy!
Look at his face. Hes so doughy.
He looks like a murderer.
he looks like he might own a
few clown suits.
My God, you're awful!
-Dark.
-No.
Hello, Mercury!
Im Mary Ellen Trantowski and we
are Nipple Confusion!
Please be kind,
as this is only our second show
and we all have small
children at home.
Our first songs a cover.
This one goes out from our drummer Beth
to her sweetheart Buddy.
She wears denim wherever she
goes...
Hey, do you remember we used to
make out to this song?
This song was playing the first
time I went down on you.
The first time I went down on you.
Yeah, you guys were amazing.
Yeah, you guys were namazing.
I think someones had a
few too many.
Oh, hardly...
Its interesting to see you
hanging around again, Mavis.
Mary Ellen, you were great
tonight.
Its inspiring to see a
single mother with
so much confidence onstage.
really
we gotta get home. Relieve the
babysitter.
I want to stay out
just a little while longer.
Ill drive him home.
Really?
Buddy, let Mavis drive you home,
OK? Im gonna stay and celebrate.
Sure.
Have fun.
Thanks, Mavis!
Easy.
My tolerance has really gone down
since you knew me.
What do you mean, since I knew
you? I still know you.
Come here. Wait.
Dont you have that baby-sitter until 11?
Yeah. But we cant go anywhere.
I know, We cant.
but ...
But time is just so precious.
For real. It goes so fast. Whoosh.
I know ...
Man. I just really love my
daughter, you know?
I know, I know ...
I can tell youre
a great father.
Youre already going above and
beyond in so many ways.
Youve stepped up to
the plate. You do too much, even.
-You think so?
Yes.
Youre such a good, good man,
Buddy.
Dont ever shortchange yourself.
I thought I saw lights.
Yeah, um, Daniel. Im home.
-Wheres Beth?
-Beth wanted to stay out all night and party.
Well, were all out of breastmilk
and she doesnt want the nuk anymore.
I got it
-Goodnight, Buddy.
-Good night.
-Easy, great!
-I depression.
Then do exercise
Take your poor dog for a walk for once.
Why dont you walk, fat ass?
Oh, theres some low-hanging fruit
You are low-hanging fruit.
No! I hate this guy over here.
Ugh. My cousin Mike.
-Mike Moran is your cousin
-Unfortunately.
Here comes the happiest cripple in
Minnesota.
-Mavis?
-Mike.
What is up, girly-friend?
Holy shit, cuz, this is such a rad surprise!
Im just in town taking care of a
real estate thing.
-How are you?
-Im great.
You know, Kim and I
just had our six-year anniversary.
Six years, what is that, wood?
Porcelain?
Strychnine?
Anyway, the kids are great.
Work is a trip, but I play hard, too.
doing a
lot of rock-climbing.
What, like, rock-crawling, you
mean?
Nahh, Im vertical, bro. Believe
it or not.
We can do anything a normal
can do.
Probably more,
because weve had to reboot for extra
positivity,
know what Im saying?
-You should try it!
-You should try it!
No!
I love the way this guy talks.
Hes like, no.
Im so glad you guys are buds,
I can totally see it.
Its like Will and Grace.
-It is!
No, it is not.
Look, Im gonna roll back to my
boys, but
we should chat later!
Ill buy you a scotch or whatever youve got there.
I love this place
total time capsule, right?
When did he get that chair?
Sophomore year?
Junior. Car wreck. He got so much
attention.
Yes,he was the popular cripple.
Practically ruined high school for
me.
well he ruined my Sweet Sixteen.
same weekend!
Youre a piece of work
Youre a piece of shit.
Damn it.
The kiss was electric.
Transformative. Spiritual. Enchanted.
It was like their first
kiss all over again,
except now they knew exactly
what they were doing.
So I said, like, listen, Kyle.
Youre everything to me.
Youre my sun, my moon, my galaxy;
when are
you going to get this?
-And he was like, not getting it...
-Right!
-Hey!
-Hi, how are you?
I'm great. Last night was amazing.
How much longer are you going to
be in town?
Im here for you. How... how long
do you need?
I was just wondering, if youre
still around this weekend,
if youd like to come to the babys
naming ceremony.
Its just a little hippie thing out in the
yard.
Not religious or anything.
-Buddy, I would love to come.
-cool. allright
Saturday, at the
house, around one.
Perfect, I can not wait to see.
Great.
Hi, Mom.
you would not want to say hello?
Its been so long, I almost forgot
what you look like.
I wasnt avoiding you. I was
planning to call.
Why didnt you
just come stay with us?
I needed a quiet place to write.
You have no idea I have tons of work to
catch up on.
Are the books still selling well?
I can hardly keep up.
This is the money invested
to purchase the property?
I heard you were back here to work
on some kind of real estate transaction?
I was just surprised you didnt use
Aunt Lena as your broker.
Shes a little hurt.
Honey?
Look what I found!
-Welcome!
-Thank you.
-Be a real estate tycoon.
-I do not know that.
-What is this?
-The Dolce.
I hope youre eating enough in the city.
Its important to take care of
yourself, sweetie.
Lean Cuisine is not a meal
I think I might be an alcoholic.
Very funny.
Youre not still pulling it, are
you?
Stop it. Its just that your hair is so
beautiful.
Mom? Can you please take down that
picture of me and Allen?
Which photo, sweetie?
Our wedding picture? Were
divorced.
We just thought it was a nice
memory.
Of my failed marriage?
The wedding wasnt a failure.
Remember that tiramisu?
I like that Allen
Dad, hes my ex-husband. Youre
supposed to be on my team.
Hes a nice guy. Thats all. I
didnt know there were teams.
Have you seen any old friends on
this visit
Actually, Ive seen quite a bit of
Buddy.
The old beau, eh?
I remember you kids were so cute
in high school.
Its funny how those initial instincts
can often be so right.
You can make mistakes along the way,
but the world has a way of bringing you
back to the person youre meant to be with.
Its good to keep those people in
your life.
People that really know
you best.
That new baby of his is just
darling.
Have you seen it up close?
I suppose.
Is everything okay?
I am sure he will be okay,
is too early to tell.
Buddy always said
wed make pretty cute kids.
... In the world.
Hey, did you guys ever sell my Cabriolet?
Yes!
sweet ride
What is it?
Is that a drop-top?
I just saw my mother and father.
Heavy. What are they like?
Horrible.
God. Ive been through a lot.
Want to become lioma?
Why do you think I'm here?
Lets go drink in the woods behind
the school.
-It is a little ...
-Come on!
Well.
You can not walk
more slowly?
Our school is so ugly.
It looks just like a factory.
It used to be a rubber fabrication
plant in the 20s.
You know everything.
These woods were like Hump City
back in the day.
I remember being out here with
a few different guys.
I never knew you were a slut.
I was normal.
So whats going on with old Buddy?
Hows the master plan unfolding?
He called me today
and asked me if I would participate in his daughters naming ceremony on Saturday.
I do not know ...
theres still so much thats
unspoken,
but Hes
involving me in his childs life.
Buddy is a married man
By all accounts, happily
Yes.
happily married men go to bars
alone with their ex-girlfriends
all the time.
They call them privately. They make out
with them on the porch...
He did not make out with you
You were not there.
Kissed.
It was really intense and
passionate.
He gave me the shirt.
Yes, I noticed.
They probably
noticed in space.
And FYI, you look completely
insane wearing it.
Look, I dont
know exactly what Buddys doing with you,
or what you think hes
doing with you,
you need to move on.
Youre one to talk
All they care about
All you care about is some scuffle that
happened 20 years ago.
You lean on that crutch and you lean on
excuses,
and you and I both know
that youve used the whole thing
as an excuse to do absolutely
nothing in your life
A scuffle?
You dont know shit
about what happened to me.
Those jocks you used to blow during
lunch
they shattered my legs
they bashed in my brain
mangled my cock
so I have to piss and cum sideways
for the rest of my life,
and they left me for
dead.
You know, Things arent so great down
south.
I can barely get off by myself
let alone with another person.
You know, Whats done is done.
You cant
dwell on the past.
Are you fucking kidding?
Talk about
dwelling in the past. here you are,
back in Mercury like a
loser,
trying to score with a guy
whos happily married man
Buddy is not happy!
Okay? Stop saying
that!
Youre hardly the authority on
happiness, Sylvia.
You know what, Matt?
Its really a shame that youre
like this.
Because If you had a good
personality,
none of the other
stuff would matter to people.
why dont you
use my crutch as a metaphor again?
That was brilliant.
That was masterful.
save it for your little teenage
stories.
God knows you dont know
anything about being an adult.
It wasn't the first time Kendal
Strickland was let down.
For all the good they did, beauty and
popularity
didn't inspire much loyalty.
Would it be nice to have peers?
Friends she could respect?
sure.
but Kendal knew the lone
march of being special a little too well.
She was used to blazing
her own trail.
It was obvious that
Ryan still loved her.
Crystal clear.
And perhaps that was unfair to his
new girlfriend.
But Kendal Strickland was going to think
about herself for a change.
"Who was taking care of Kendal?"
And on the subject of fair
was it fair that people misjudged Kendal's
intelligence
just because she was
so beautiful?
Was it fair that everyone
thought her life was so easy
when it was anything but?
No!
Life wasn't fair,
and it was up to
Kendal to step in and make things right.
Sometimes, in order to heal,
a few people have to get hurt.
-Hi, Jan.
-Hi.
Well! Its been a very long time
Ive been a busy girl.
Yes, I heard.
Buddys been very busy,
ha ha! And Bethie.
Im finally a grandma.
speaking of devil!
-Hey!
-Hi, how are you?
How you doing?
Well.
I brought gifts.
-Thank you.
-Theyre just burp cloths.
Great, we always need more pukers.
Hey Mom, I think Beth needs help
with the endive thing.
-Can we talk?
-Yes ...
Having fun?
are you having fun? Bravo!
I think we should
to talk privately.
Sure.
From here, follow me.
Good.
So whats going on?
Ugh. Theres so many things I know
we both want to say.
Okay? Lets not say all of them.
I gotta get Beths gift ready.
I got her a drum set.
You are so thoughtful. Even during
all this.
Hey, she pushed it out.
I just wanted to tell you that Im
feeling everything youre feeling.
Buddy, These past few days have been some
of the best of my life.
They have?
You dont have to pretend
And I know whats in here.
And I know what's here.
Buddy ...
youre my moon.
My stars.
Youre my whole galaxy...
-Mavis!
what are you doing?
Okay ...
You dont have to be afraid.
It's okay. You
can come to the city with me,
like we always planned.
What the hell are you talking
about?!
We can work it out.
You know that we ...
Well handle
it like adults.
-Mavis, Im a married man.
-I know.
We can beat this thing
together.
Youre better than this.
I have to go.
You should leave.
Look whos up!
'Me to get,
leave me.
Come here.
Do me a favor.
Will you get everyone to go outside?
I want to prepare the gift
of Beth.
Listen up, everyone!
I think Buddy has a little
surprise for Beth,
so if youll
just direct your attention to the garage...
Come on, let's go.
-Mavis?
-What?
Are you okay?
I would be if I could get a drink.
Theres some right here.
Thank you, Uncle Bob.
You know what?
Oh my God.
-I will bring something ...
-Fuck you!
Fuck you!
You fucking bitch!
God, you
should see your face.
It's a joke!
Youre just standing there like a big lump.
I love your sweater.
Ill go get a rag
You guys sure have a lot of rags
around here.
... Fucking Burp cloths,
whatever.
You know what funny thing is,?
I actually could have had this party a long
time ago.
this very same
party.
Buddy and I were together
for four years.
... And we were inseparable.
JAN knows.
right Jan?
Tell them.
No, dont worry. Its silk. Its
fucked.
Mavis, sweetheart ...
Mother, I'm trying to say
a story here.
Buddy got me pregnant when I was 20,
We were going to keep it
we were going to have a baby and a naming
party
and a Funquarium
and all that.
And twelve weeks into it
well, I had Buddys miscarriage,
which I wouldnt wish for
anyone.
Maybe if things had been a little
bit more hospitable,
down south, in my broken body,
Buddy and I would be here right
now. With a teenager,
and probably
even more kids.
We always came
back to each other.
Right Jen
Tell them.
What the fuck?
its a new drum kit for
Beth.
Whats wrong?
-Nothing ...
-What do you mean, nothing?
My God! Whats
wrong with you?
Are you one of
those kids who needs a chart
to learn feelings?
Stand up for yourself,
Why does it cover?
Thats enough, Mavis! Youre
drunk!
Ive been drunk since
Ive been back
and nobody gave two
shits until this one got bent out of shape
Mavis,What the hell are you doing?
Why did you invite me?
I didnt invite you.
My wife did.
Beth practically forced me to call
you.
She feels sorry for you; we all do.
Its obvious youve been
having some...mental, uh, sickness,
some depression, and
youre very lonely and confused.
So Beth made me invite you even
though
I knew it would be a
mistake.
I knew it.
Youre lying
Hes not.
well...
What about now?
Do you hate me now?
It is easy
because I hate you.
What the hell is wrong
with you people?
-Mavis, honey...
-Do you know ...
I came back for you.
For you.
And I hate this town. Its a hick lake
town that smells like fish shit.
But I came back.
I just want you to know that.
I screwed up
-I screwed up so bad!
-Where have you been?
you're scaring me
Im crazy.
And no one loves me.
You dont love me.
Guys like me
are born loving women
like you.
I went to Buddys house.
What happened?
My dress is ruined.
I will bring ... I'll get ...
Let me get you a shirt...
No, I want yours.
You want the shirt I'm wearing?
Hug me.
Why Buddy?
Hes a good man.
Hes kind.
Are other men unkind?
He knew me when I was at my best.
You werent at your best then,
Mavis.
Not then.
I saw you every day.
You had this little mirror in your
locker.
It was shaped like a
heart,
and you looked at that mirror
more than you ever looked
at me.
And I was at my best.
Good morning.
Hi.
-Coffee?
Yes.
Do you still write those books?
No. The series is over. got cancelled.
Im actually writing
the last book right now.
What happens?
I dont know.
Hey, do you know a girl named
Beth?
She married Buddy Slade,
from school?
Umm...Yeah, I know that Beth.
What do you think of her?
I ... I ...
I dont really like her.
And I think youre way prettier than
her.
What happened to your dress?
Sorry.
I said something wrong?
Shit. What's the matter
What did I say?
I have a lot of problems.
Cant you get a new dress?
I... Its very difficult for me to
be happy.
And other people... its
so simple for them.
I know. They just grow
up.
Theyre so... fulfilled.
-I dont feel fulfilled.
-Well...
... and frankly, if you dont feel
fulfilled with all the stuff you have...
Sandra, I need to change.
No, you dont.
What?
Youre the only person in Mercury
who could write a book
or wear a dress like that.
Im sure theres plenty of
people...
Everyone here is fat and dumb.
Dont say that.
Do you really think so?
Yes. Everyone wishes they could be
like you.
You know, living in a big city,
famous, and beautiful and all that.
I'm not really famous.
Well, you know, special... or
whatever.
Some days, during a slow shift,
Ill just think about you
living in your cool apartment...
Going out and stuff
it seems really nice.
Yes ... but ...
Most here seem
so happy with so little ...
They dont even
seem to care what happens to them
Thats because it doesnt matter
what happens to them.
Theyre nothing. Might as well die.
Fuck Mercury.
Thank you
I needed that.
Youre right;
this place blows.
I need to head back to Minneapolis.
Take me with you.
Excuse me
Take me with you.
You know, to the
Mini Apple.
Youre good here
Dolce. Im sorry.
oh baby come here
Graduation turned out to be a
bittersweet ceremony for Kendal.
While honored to be the
valedictorian of her class,
there was an unmistakeable air of
sadness over the sudden death of Ryan Ashby.
Who could have imagined when Ryan and his
girlfriend set sail that day
that it would be the last time anyone
ever saw them.
Poor Ryan,
lost at sea.
They dont need these back.
You can put
them in a scrapbook or whatever
Just so you know, those donuts are
for a honors members.
Kendal felt the weight of her high
school years lifting off of her
as she emptied out her locker.
Sure, she'd think about Waverly from
time to time;
cheer squad, the debate team,
sneaking into the
woods for a drink after class.
But her best years were still ahead of
her.
Kendal Strickland was ready for
the world.
It was time to look to the future
A new chapter.
As she boarded the train to
Cambridge,
she took one last look
at her small town
and blew it a
kiss, thinking:
Life, here I come
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AmirT6262