How to Die Alone (2024) s01e03 Episode Script

1
["Burning Bridges" by Sigrid playing]
[speaker] I have had to let go
of someone to grow.
The first thing that comes
to mind is my best friend.
I have let go of many people in my life
to go through to the next phase.
I have zero regrets about it.
The most important person on Earth is me.
I, like, stormed out at one point.
I was really proud of myself
because, like, when I stormed out,
I didn't trip or anything like that.
I was really worried
I was gonna fuck up the exit,
but it was it was a 10. It was a 10.
Oh, sometimes you just can't fix it ♪
You love somebody
who loves burning bridges ♪
[Melissa Jackson] You see what I'm saying?
I'm out of my comfort zone because
the thing is old Mel doesn't take risks
'cause old Mel was comfortable
being small.
But, not anymore.
Now, you're shaking things up
like a handful of sunflower seeds.
Damn, right. You know what? I am a snack.
That's right.
- That people chew up and spit out.
- Well
- Just like the world has spit me out.
- No, no, no.
- Okay. [grunts] Be honest. [sniffles]
- Always.
Do these shoulder pads
make me look like a linebacker?
Mel, you look
You look
- You look like
- Judge Judy!
Come on, man. Judge Judy wear a robe, bro.
Sit down, man.
Where you going looking
like the CEO of the Tarmac?
I was gonna take this
High Flyers class, but
it's stupid! I mean, what was I thinking?
I am not management material!
Mel, uh-uh, we're not doing that today.
Look at me. You are a boss-ass bitch.
- I need you to say it, come on.
- Boss-ass bitch, so
- Nah
- Uh, objection, your honor.
Gotta say it with your chest.
[DeShawn] Come on now.
Say it like TD Jakes.
Stand on up.
Alright, alright, alright
- [plane roaring]
- I'm a boss-ass
- [plane drowns out "bitch"]
- ["Makin' a Move" by Lady Bri playing]
[inaudible]
I'm makin' a move ♪
Study long, study wrong ♪
Ain't nothin' gonna happen on a song ♪
I'm makin' a move ♪
Don't need no hickeys for this song ♪
I got joy all through my soul ♪
I'm makin' a move ♪
Get up, get out ♪
- Ah, you must be Ms. Jackson.
- Yeah.
You're an hour late.
I must've written the time down wrong.
Hm. Not a good way to start.
- [class chatter]
- Right.
With a recommendation from Mr. Cohen,
I have high expectations from you.
Take a seat.
Mr. Chavez will walk you through
the icebreaker we're working on.
Shit. [clears throat]
Hi. Melissa Jackson.
[laughs] Y-Y-You know we met, right?
- Uh
- The confiscation room.
- Oh shit! Sorry.
- It's alright. [laughs]
So what, um, what are we doing here?
We have to ask each other these
getting-to-know-you questions. Okay?
- Great.
- I was on time, so I'll start.
- Okay.
- [flips page]
A little bit about me. Carlos Chavez,
AKA Carlos Frutas.
I wanted to work at JFK because
because they were offering a job,
and I needed one.
- You know? [laughs] Um
- Oh, yeah.
A manager that's had
a big impact on my life
was Vinny, my manager
over at Pizzeria Queens.
- He taught me how to meditate.
- Sure.
Enough about me.
Tell me about Ms. Jackson.
Oh, she is not interesting.
[laughs] Trust me.
Hey, let me be the judge of that. Okay?
- [laughs] Okay.
- [laughs] So,
first question.
"What inspired you to work at JFK?"
- ["So Good" by DijahSB playing]
- Well, uh,
I'm a people person.
It's about to get hot
in this mug, though ♪
♪♪
You keep sayin' that I'm
talkin' too much, though ♪
But these words just
caught me a dove, so ♪
I'm a people person.
I thought that was a good thing.
Be a work person.
And tuck in that shirt. Jesus.
And it wouldn't hurt
if you wore some makeup
once in a while, huh?
I am.
I been doing this
ever since I could pen ♪
I need flowers now,
I need all the clout ♪
I'm not next, I'm here ♪
[song stops]
- [R&B song playing on radio]
- [bell rings]
So, you still waiting on that hot date?
Blind date. And, uh, he's not coming.
I've been here for over an hour.
Unless he was here, saw that I was Asian
and remembered he was a racist and left.
I once had a blind date
take one look at me
and rewind himself out of the midtown AMC.
- [laughs]
- No, I'm serious. He was like, "Huh?"
- [imitates rewinding]
- [laughs] It's giving VHS tape.
- Yes!
- Oh God.
- Men suck.
- Mm.
Usually pretty well.
- That's why I can't quit 'em.
- Okay!
You seem like such a great catch.
I'm sure you'll find
the right guy someday.
- I need more friends like you. I-I'm Rory.
- [giggles]
- Mel. Hey.
- Hey.
- Nice to see you again.
- Melissa, what did I just tell you?
Stop chit-chatting, start working.
You have three tables
waiting for their food!
I'm sorry.
She only hustles when it's her own meals.
[scoffs]
Dara! Honey, you're looking good
enough to eat!
Sorry. My boss is what you call
a fucking piece of shit.
Do not apologize.
You can't let him talk to you like that.
When was the last time
you told a white guy to fuck off?
Every day of my life since my bar mitzvah.
My parents are white.
Uh, it's a long story.
- Are you adopted?
- Okay, it's a short story.
[both laugh]
Well, listen, I'm in a situation
where I can't just go
and tell my boss what I actually think.
You know, I have bills to pay.
Okay. Mel
I recently read on a tea bag
that in order to grow,
you gotta let go
of what doesn't align with you.
And I don't think that
this place, you know,
aligns with you.
Well, I'm not gonna argue
with you or the tea bag,
but I need a job.
- I'll get you another one.
- [laughs]
Go tell that guy to go fuck himself.
Please.
- [soft music playing]
- [restaurant chatter]
Hey, Steve.
Well, look who decided
to get off their ass and work.
[both laugh]
Hilarious. I've been meaning to tell you.
You're a racist, fatphobic piece of shit!
- [patrons gasping]
- I quit.
And by the way,
a white man should not own
a Thai food restaurant!
And for the love of God,
stop harassing Dara!
And I'm not paying for any of my entrées!
And I'm taking this low-sodium soy sauce
with me because heart health.
Taking these napkins
'cause fuck you, Steve!
- I am a people person.
- Hm.
And what better place than this
for someone who loves people and travel?
Wh-Where's the coolest place you've been?
The ugly side of Niagara Falls.
- [both laughing]
- Um
The truth is I've never been on a plane.
I, you know, I'm afraid to fly.
Hey, there's no shame in that. Okay?
Travel is travel.
I-I've never been on a plane, either.
- Really?
- Mm.
I'm gonna be taking
my first flight in a month.
Hawaii. I-It's for my friend's wedding.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
Y-You must You must really love
this friend.
Oh, no, no, no. Uh
I actually just need a vacation,
they happen to be getting married there,
so, you know, two birds, one flight.
[laughs]
So, will you be at the singles table?
- Okay, Detective Frutas. Next question.
- Okay, okay.
Tell me about a manager
who's had a big impact on your life.
["One Shot" by Midas Hutch
and Reva Devito playing]
Okay, signal's right there.
- Yeah.
- And then, you know,
put your foot on the brake
before you do that.
- Yep. Yep.
- Got your forward there.
- And it's simple as that! You wanna try?
- Okay!
- Yeah, I'll do it. Let's Oh.
- Okay, cool. Let's Oh.
- [laughs]
- Sorry, I just
- Okay. You go around.
- I'll go around.
- I'll Okay. [laughs]
- I'll go
And you can just scoot.
- Yeah.
- Whatever you like ♪
Hey, it's a world away ♪
You know, I think you're
really gonna love it here.
Actually, driving TRAX
is the best job at JFK.
You know? People always
happy to see you, you know?
You don't get yelled at.
I mean, I don't [laughs]
I don't think there's a world
where anyone would yell at you.
Okay? I mean, look at you.
Oh, come on now.
I don't think you'd have
any problems with that either.
Oh! [giggles]
- [both yell]
- [brakes squeal]
Okay. Okay.
I'm definitely gonna get yelled at.
No, you won't. Look, hey.
No matter what, I got your back.
Make it so nice, sugar and spice ♪
- That's a hard one.
- [both laugh]
And, on the back of my hand
I'm readin' em ♪
[giggling]
- Oh
- [kissing]
- [Patti] Excusez-moi.
- [Alex Williams] Here it is, over here.
- Right here.
- No, this, uh So, Wite-Out,
uh, there's a-a historical racism
'cause i-it's Wh-Where's Black-Out, hm?
- That's a good point.
- Hey! Hey Patti,
Why is it so thick in here?
And why don't you guys have your masks on?
- [Melissa] We're living on the edge.
- [Alex] What do you want, Patti?
[mask hissing]
- [Melissa] Still going, huh?
- [Alex] Yep.
[hissing dies down]
[Patti] You scheduled me
for Saturday again.
As per my email, I have a Quidditch match,
and they need me.
- Can't Mel do it?
- Yeah! Yeah, I got you.
- Mm-mm! Mm-mm
- I-I-I [groans]
[laughs] Just remembered,
I have a Squarlarch, uh, match myself.
- So, I can't do it.
- Uh, what position do you play?
- Missionary.
- [snorts]
- That's not a real thing.
- To her, it is.
[both laughing]
It's not It's not just real to me!
- Missionary? Missionary?
- It's real to you too. Mm-hmm.
- My favorite.
- [both kissing and moaning]
You're unmistakable ♪
This thing's unbreakable ♪
Time's not for wasting, though ♪
- [Dara clears throat]
- [Alex] Yeah, just
- [Dara] Hey
- [all laugh]
Hey, Dara. [laughs]
- [Dara] So good to see you both.
- Mm-hmm.
- Second time this week.
- [Melissa] Yeah.
- It's her fault. She got me hooked.
- Guilty.
[Dara] So, what are we gonna
have this week?
Um, we're gonna do the Pad See Ew
with shrimp.
The good shrimp, not the frozen ones
from last night.
We'll do the two orders
of the Crab Rangoon,
- because I'm not sharing.
- Okay?
The crab fried rice,
extra crab, no scallions,
and we'll do the beef Panang curry.
And tell Gus to make it extra spicy.
- [Dara] So, the usual? Coming right up.
- Yeah.
[both laugh]
So, you spending the night
with me tonight or what?
[scoffs] I'm not staying
on your hard-ass bed.
It's called lumbar support, first of all.
[mocking] It's called lumbar support.
Second of all, I don't see the big deal.
I mean, we wake up, I make you coffee,
non-dairy hazelnut sugar-free creamer
- Points.
- Thank you.
And we just go to work together.
We cannot commute in together
'cause people are gonna find out about us.
Well, we gotta let HR know soon anyway.
- HR
- Yeah.
About us. Mel, look,
we've been seeing each other,
what, almost three months now?
- Mm-hmm.
- I think it's time we
tell people.
It's nobody's business
if I'm fucking my boss but mine.
We are not just fucking,
okay? I
I love you.
["Strange" by Celeste playing]
Why would you say that?
Because it's how I feel.
I mean, you're not like other women.
- Exactly.
- Yeah, and I could be myself around you.
That's one of us.
Well, you make me laugh.
And we both like watching TV
- You're not listening.
- Mel
It's just so easy with you. I've
[inhales]
I've never had that before.
With anyone.
This is not gonna work.
What do you mean?
I mean, I thought
you had feelings for me too.
Well, I don't.
Hey
Yeah, you do.
You're just afraid to let me love you.
Isn't it strange? ♪
- No.
- How people can change ♪
I'm just here
'cause you're around, and you'll touch me.
From strangers to friends ♪
Friends into lovers ♪
And strangers again ♪
[ambient street noise]
[crying] Do you know how exhausting it is
to be the Mel that he's been dating?
That side of you is still you.
Yeah, but if I didn't
break things off now,
in two months,
he would see all the sides of me
and realize he's made a huge mistake
And it would be more painful
for the both of us, so [sniffles]
Look, if you don't think that
he can love every single part of you,
then fuck that guy.
Just [sobs] hurts so bad.
I know. I know. It's okay.
This is why I don't do relationships.
[sobs] I'm starting to understand.
- Yeah, cock 'em and block 'em? Yeah.
- Yeah.
Plus,
we have each other.
- For everything.
- Mm-hmm.
- Always. [sniffles]
- Yeah, always.
Except for the sex part.
I know, but I wish you'd reconsider
the sex part. [laughs]
Well Babe, we tried.
We did try. Halloween. [laughs]
- The beard was confusing.
- It was soft serve.
[both laughing]
♪♪
[Carlos] So, there is something
I've been dying to ask you
since I met you in the confiscation
room last month.
[gasps] Oh! That Iberico ham is
[kiss] Woo! It's fire.
I'm trying to make it last,
so I just cut off a little slice
to reward myself for doing my chores.
[giggles]
[laughs] You're cute,
but I wanted to ask you
about the accident.
I know you didn't get into it
with card sharks.
So, what happened?
- Seriously?
- [mail shuffling]
[smooth R&B music playing]
♪♪
[excited hallway chatter]
♪♪
Seriously?! What the fuck?!
Hell no! Not today, Satan!
- Hey, Tamika. I'm sorry.
- [Tamika sighs]
I got my hospital bill,
and insurance ain't cover shit.
Girl, you had me scared.
I thought death was
knocking at your door again.
Okay, now I know they're making
Comprehensive penal
They're making this shit up!
- I know it.
- Eh
I don't know about that. I saw you dead.
Like, I thought I was about
to have a ghost problem
on top of my rat problem.
Wait, you were there?
Who do you think called the ambulance?
Me and Lamar were fucking
when we heard something fall.
I took a video. You wanna see it?
- No, I don't Oh, alright.
- Look.
Uh-huh. Just making sure
y'all don't steal none of her shit.
That's what they did to my cousin Toño,
and he had to buy all new CDs.
That's my neighbor,
and she's just always
[EMT 1] Melissa, can you hear me?
- Breathe. Stay with us.
- [speaks Spanish]
[Tamika] I think she's dead.
[speaking Spanish]
- [EMT 2] No pulse. Intubate. Cut the bra.
- Oh, my God.
- [sirens wailing on video]
- Fuck.
- [music stops abruptly]
- I don't wanna talk about it.
Uh, okay
My bad.
Um Question number three.
"Tell me about a time when
you solved a problem in a creative way."
[laughs]
[locks door]
[Melissa] If that Ümlaüt claim
doesn't come through,
I'm fucked, Bubba.
[whines]
There must be something I can do.
["Money" by Leikeli47 playing]
You're only as sick
as your secrets. [sighs]
Uh, chillin', layin' in the cut though ♪
- Easy, tryin' see what up though ♪
- What's this?
So money, I got money ♪
- One, two, three, four.
- Ooh ooh ♪
- Money, I got money ♪
- Okay.
- [digital whirring]
- Ooh ooh ♪
All my life, I had to grind and hustle ♪
I had to work like Kobe ♪
Just to shine like Russell ♪
They say, "Glad you made it" ♪
It happened overnight ♪
They say, "Damn, you changed" ♪
- I'm like, 'Sho' you right" ♪
- [cash register rings]
- [song ends]
- [yelps, laughs]
Forty-seven years to pay this off?
No debt, no teeth, no point.
What? Are you sure?
[in elderly voice] Hello, this is, um,
Elise Robinson.
I was wondering if you could be a doll
and tell me what my credit limit is.
[representative] [on phone]
To verify your identity,
I'm going to ask you to answer
your security question.
What is the name of your first pet?
Um, my
[whimpers, panting]
Try Bubba. B-U-B-B-A.
Yeah, yeah, thank you, baby.
[representative] Correct.
Thank you, Ms. Robinson.
The limit is $10,000.
Your balance is $9,721.
Would you like to make a payment?
I'm so sorry. Wrong number.
[puts down phone]
[normal] Now what?
Hey. You know that whole wardrobe accident
that ended with me in the hospital?
- Uh, yeah, you okay?
- [Melissa] [on phone] Truth? Uh
I got the hospital bill, and it's bad.
But my caseworker said
I could go on a payment plan,
but my credit score is absolute shit.
- And so, I need a co-signer.
- [mouthing]
And I was, um
was hoping, um, you could be my co-signer.
- Yeah, uh
- [Melissa] And I-I promise
- I would pay on time
- Yeah, yeah. H-How much is it?
$30,000.
- Holy shit!
- Holy shit!
[Melissa] Wait, am I on speaker?
Is someone there?
Yeah Um, uh.
Ben, he's in town, um. I
Oh, d-did you check the bill?
I-I thought you said it was
Can you take me off of speaker, please?
- Yeah, sorry.
- [beep]
So
will you be my co-signer?
Look, Mel, I'm I'm so sorry,
but I-I just don't feel
comfortable doing that.
- Yeah. Mm-hmm.
- No, I just
I'm actually trying to be
more financially responsible right now.
I get it. I shouldn't have
put you on the spot, so
A-And things are extra weird
with my dad, so
Oh, yeah. No, I-I get it.
[laughs] And, um
I'm fine. I
And I'll figure it out. Anyway, um
Yeah, but listen, if you want
- Gotta go. [mouthing]
- [hangs up]
[somber music playing]
How the fuck do people do this?
Yes, um, I was calling
about my hospital bill,
and I-I wanted to get on a payment plan.
[representative] [on phone]
That's possible.
- Do you have a co-signer?
- Yes, I have a co-signer.
- [representative] Name?
- My brother, Brian Jackson.
[representative] And Social?
Uh-huh. His Social is two-one-five
I stole my brother's
Social Security number
to get on a hospital payment plan.
[laughs] Holy shit!
- Shit!
- Yep.
You're sneaky. I like that.
- I'm still making payments.
- Mm. Yeah.
Whatever! Everybody does sneaky shit.
Stick around,
- and you might just find out.
- [teacher] Let's focus please.
[quiet room chatter]
- Okay, criminal.
- [laughs]
- Last question, okay?
- Alright.
- "Constructive criticism
- Mm-hmm.
is still criticism."
- Mm-hmm.
- How do you handle that?
I hate it.
- [phone ringing]
- [office chatter]
I hate it. I wanna stop doing this.
- [Tamika] You got this. Okay? Just do it.
- Okay.
- Hi.
- Hi. How may I help you?
- I wanna quit the program.
- Oh, I'm so sorry,
but all cancellations actually need to be
done over the phone. There is Yep.
A number right there
on the back of your card
- where you can give us a call
- Mm.
and we can get it sorted for you.
I did that, and I'm still on hold.
[jaunty hold music playing]
Uh, okay, well, maybe I can
interest you in an upgrade.
We have a New Year special
that includes dessert.
Maybe I can interest you
in a loud public argument!
- [phone ringing]
- [indistinct chatter]
- [softly] Okay, gimme one sec.
- [softly] Take your time.
[typing]
- You look hungry. Are you hungry?
- Yeah.
- Nah.
- Okay.
- A little bit.
- Eat something.
Um, yeah, th-th-that sh
That should do it.
[sing-songy] Thank you! ♪
- [upbeat music playing]
- Thank you so much. [laughing]
Ugh! You know what?
This is not living!
Assata Shakur said,
"We got nothing to lose but our chains!"
- Vámonos! Vámonos!
- Not our gains! I'm coming!
[both laughing]
- I was so hungry.
- [laughs]
Shit, I've been on Waist Watchers
for three years.
- I was off and on for 10!
- [Tamika] Ouch.
But, low-key, it was comforting
being around other people
that are fucked up in the exact
same way as you. [laughs]
Yeah, but it's all bullshit, right?
- 1,000%!
- Yes.
Alright, here's to all the fat bitches
that set themselves free.
Uh-uh. You are not fat.
Don't talk about yourself like that.
Bitch, you got eyes? We both fat as fuck.
I just said that outta habit.
If I call myself fat in front of Rory,
he corrects me.
Well, I think you're both beautiful
and fat as hell. Respectfully.
- Thank you!
- Thank you, mamas! Salud!
Tell me, is Rory a Leo?
Yeah, how do you know?
They can be a little superficial.
Mm-hmm.
Uh, he can be a little narcissistic.
Like, the other day, he
You know what? Never mind.
No, no, no, no, no. What?
His dad put me up for
this management class,
and he asked me not to take it.
Wow
You're taking it, though, right?
His relationship with his dad is messy,
and as his friend, I'm not gonna throw
fuel on the fire.
That would be selfish.
- What?!
- [Allie] And as your friend,
that's his fire.
Putting yourself first
is not being selfish.
- Right.
- Yes, it is! If it hurts somebody,
you gotta put your needs aside.
[softly] Goddamn.
Does anybody have Brené Brown's number?
Anyone?
Be honest.
Do you wanna take this management class?
I mean, it does come with a raise.
- Bitch, take the class!
- He would do the same for me!
The same man you just called a narcissist?
Nope.
[Allie] I get you, Mel.
I was just like you.
But then, I did ayahuasca,
and I realized I have to ask
for what I want.
- Period.
- [Tamika] Mm-hmm.
- Conflict be that bitch.
- [Allie] Mm-hmm.
She can make a relationship grow
or break it.
[Allie] Exactly. After five years,
Eric didn't like it when I found my voice.
So, we got a divorce,
and I went back to dating women.
- [Tamika] Mm. Yes, you did.
- Okay.
Okay. Let's say I take it.
- I ain't got nothing to wear. [laughs]
- [Tamika] Say less.
I can have you looking
managerial as fuck in no time.
[gasps] Y'all wanna come over to my place
and do a fatty makeover?
- [excited chatter]
- [phone buzzing]
- [text bloops]
- [Tamika and Allie laughing]
[Tamika] Yes.
Uh
do you think we can do it tomorrow?
Well, you can bail
if whatever it is you're about to do
is something that you actually wanna do.
[Allie] Bet.
[phone bloops]
- Did somebody say "fashion show"? Aye!
- [Tamika] Aye!
- Yes! It's about time!
- [glasses clink]
I got the looks.
We gonna do an eye for you.
I wanna look like Michael Scott.
Like, my friends,
they told me to dress the part,
- so a bitch did. [laughs]
- [laughs]
Sounds like you got some good friends.
Yeah, I do.
Okay, last question.
Um, no. I thought
that was the last question.
You're not the only one
who's allowed to break the rules, right?
- Well, fair, fair. [laughs]
- Alright, okay. [laughs] So
- answer me this.
- Mm-hmm.
What do you see for yourself
in the future?
- [inspirational music playing]
- [weak laugh]
[inaudible]
♪♪
[music crescendos]
[music stops]
I may be Black and round,
but I am not a Magic 8 Ball.
- [both laugh]
- Yeah. I don't know either.
- [both laugh]
- [teacher] Now that you've gotten
to know your partner,
what I want is for you to ask yourself,
are you ready to have
difficult conversations?
That brings me to your homework.
Please read chapter one in
Difficult Conversations.
- [teacher speaks indistinctly, muffled]
- [R&B music playing]
- [rumbling, roaring]
- [gentle music playing]
- Oh, fuck!
- Oh, fuck!
[both laugh]
Ooh! Fuck. Uh, who's this?
- [collar rattles]
- I thought you hated dogs.
[Melissa] Bubba, meet Rory.
Rory, meet Bubba.
And I don't hate dogs.
I just hate other people's dogs
when they're assholes.
Jesus, a blazer?
Who died and gave you a talk show?
Actually, I, um,
need to tell you something.
Okay. I'm
I'm scared. [laughs]
Uh
Look, I know I said that I wouldn't, um
but I started the management class today.
What? I
I never ask you for anything. J
- Just this one thing, and y-you
- I know.
You know how complicated
my relationship is with my dad.
Fuck, especially now.
I know, but this was
a good opportunity for me,
and I had to put myself first for once.
Yeah, for once.
Lately, everything is about you.
What?
I'm in a real relationship
for the first time ever. [weak laugh]
I met Ben's parents last week.
I've never met
a boyfriend's parents before.
- Boyfriend?
- Yeah!
Rory, you've only been
seeing him for a month.
So what if we're moving fast?
Who cares? The point is
you don't give a shit.
You're changing.
Good.
I don't wanna be that person anymore.
I-I wanna be better!
Ever since the accident, I
Oh, my fucking God! Mel
Not the accident again.
Okay, it sucks that this happened to you,
but it's been over a month, okay?
You're fine. You need to move on.
I fucking died, Rory.
For three full minutes. Dead.
So, don't tell me to move on.
If you had been a better friend,
i-if you had have been there,
instead of ditching me on my birthday,
maybe none of this would've happened!
I'm sorry, Mel, but y-you can't punish me
for not knowing that
you died for three minutes
wh-when you hid it from me.
I'm not I don't read minds!
You made ditching me a fucking sport!
When we were supposed to go to Hamilton,
you called and canceled
- at the last minute.
- Hamilton?
Or when I begged you to
come to my cousin's baptism,
you had a stupid waxing appointment,
and that was more important
to you than me!
Mel, I can't be there for you
every second of your life.
- Okay?
- It's not every second!
I-It's being there when it matters!
It's the fact that
when I asked you to co-sign
for my fucking stupid hospital bill,
you said no!
- I needed you!
- You always need me!
["Friends That Break Your Heart"
by James Blake playing]
[soft crying]
Do you know how hard it is
being your only friend?
Do you?
Pretending like
I don't have a social life,
just to make you feel better about yours?
Being the only thing that stands
between you and your
loneliness! Fuck, Mel!
I am not your boyfriend!
In the end, it was friends ♪
Mel? I
It was friends who broke my heart ♪
- Boyfriend? [cries]
- I didn't
Rory, you're not even my friend.
- Just go.
- Mel?
Rory, just go!
In the fore ♪
And as many loves ♪
That have crossed my path ♪
- In the end, it was friends ♪
- [drops spare key]
- Rory. [sobs]
- [door closes]
In the end, it was friends ♪
Fuck!
[blazer thuds]
In the end, it was friends ♪
It was friends ♪
Who broke my heart ♪
And I've pushed myself ♪
To be vulnerable ♪
And then slept with one eye wide ♪
All that pain ♪
And nothing gained in the end ♪
In the end, it was friends ♪
In the end, it was friends ♪
It was friends who ♪
Broke my heart ♪
[song fades out]
[fanfare playing]