Rent-A-Pal (2020) - full transcript

Hi!

I'm Carla.

Well, I'm 31 from California.

I like photography,

singing,

travel.

I love to travel.

I love to laugh.

So I'm guess I'm
looking for someone

that's funny, who has
a great sense of humor.

Oh, but most importantly,



he has to be strong
and confident

and know exactly what he wants.

Someone who could rescue me

from a burning
building, you know?

But not just physically strong.

He has to be-

Hi, my name is Mary.

I'm from Portland

and this is Benedict.

Hi.

My name is Benedict

and I'm from the
south of England

and I came to live-

Oh.



Oh!

Hi!

I'm Susan.

I'm from South Dakota.

Thanks for watching my tape.

This feels so cheesy.

But I guess if
you're watching this

you're probably okay
with cheesy, so.

I love movies.

Every kind of movie really.

Horror, sci-fi, romance.

Yeah, to me there's
just nothing better

than snuggling up
with your partner

and putting in a tape.

Yeah, I don't know.

There's just something about

that shared
experience that I love

and so I'm looking
for someone to...

Well, I'm looking for
someone to share that with.

Um, yeah, someone who
is kind, gentle, caring,

who will remind me that
everything is going to be okay

and someone that will be
there for me no matter what.

Oh, and he can't live in his
parent's basement.

And his wife, Patsy.

They're part of
a family ministry

that was inspired by
God over 20 years ago

to develop a Christian
interdenominational center

that has since developed into

the beautiful
Singing River Ranch.

Glenn and his professional-

Mom, can I get you anything?

Hmm?

Do you want any lunch?

Macaroni.

Blessed that God has provided

one of the most
magnificent settings

of pure Rocky Mountain beauty.

Secretly
recorded conversation.

Now I know that

I did not say what they're-

A mountain.

A mountain is many things.

Forests soaring free.

Rock in staggering
shapes and sizes.

Water resting for a
moment in little pools.

I can eat my own goddamn food.

Or pausing to nurture flowers

of myriad variety.

Mom.

A mountain is weather
in primitive form.

Goddamn it, Frank!

Mom, I'm David.

I know damn well who you are.

Here.

Let me help.

Please.

Striking the nearest

of the Earth's surfaces.

It's okay.

The mountain is life
in beautiful form.

Yeah, that a girl.

It is February 20th, 1962

and today, if all goes well,

the men here will launch
an American astronaut

into orbit around the world

in a spacecraft which he-

Views around the world

on three continents
and on islands,

in ships and planes

and lands where it's summer
and tomorrow is near.

He lands where it is winter

and his day is just beginning.

Wow!

So pick up a handful

of good old Rock
Creek Park dirt.

It might have come all
the way from Africa.

Wow!

Or it might have come from

the bottom of the sea.

Wow!

Hey, can I come back tomorrow?

I'm gonna bring all my friends.

Welcome to Video Rendezvous.

If you have a touch
tone phone press one

to speak to your
Rendezvous specialist.

If you have a rotary
phone, dial seven.

Thank you for calling
Video Rendezvous.

This is Diane.

How can I help you?

Hi, Diane.

It's me, David.

I was wondering-

May I have your Rendezvous
ID number, please?

Oh, right.

Yeah, it's 159017.

Great.

Just give me a moment to pull
up your Rendezvous profile.

Here we are.

And what can I do for you today?

Yeah, I was
wondering if I've had

any matches since
last time I called.

Hmm, I'm sorry, sir,

but it looks as though
no one has requested

to connect with you yet.

Oh.

Is it common for matches
to take this long?

Well, it's not uncommon.

Finding the right person
isn't an exact science.

However,

I'm seeing here that you haven't

updated your video profile
in about six months.

Perhaps it's time for
you to come back down

and record a new one.

Getting a fresh tape into
circulation can help.

Mom, I gotta run a quick errand.

I'll be gone for about an hour.

You be okay here?

Great.

That's our news for now.

Thanks for watching.

We'll see you tonight

at 10:00 o'clock for
the late edition.

Well, alrighty.

Sit up nice and tall.

Shoulders back.

Why don't you give
us your best smile?

I can do this.

I can do this.

Okay, okay.

Ready.

Hi.

I'm David.

I'm 40 years young.

And um...

Shoot, I'm just gonna
come right out and say it.

I live with my mother.

She's 73.

She has dementia

and she needs 24 hour care.

But I like being there for her

'cause, well I like
being a caregiver.

I think I've always
had an inclination

to care for others
because of my father.

He believed that we should
all be kind to each other,

that without kindness,

the world would get nowhere.

So, I'm hoping to find
someone to share that with.

Someone I can care for.

Someone who could care for me.

Someone I can give
myself to completely.

I'm looking for
a deep connection

based in love and mutual respect

and ultimately, in happiness.

So, if you're out
there watching this

and you feel the same way,

gosh, I'd love to meet you,

whoever you are.

Alrighty.

Good job.

The only problem is these videos

are only about 30 seconds long.

So why don't you try it again

and keep it within that
30 second time frame?

30 seconds?

The tapes I've watched
seem much longer than that.

Women get more time
than the men do.

Men only typically
get about 30 seconds

just because there's a
hell of a lot more guys

that come in here than girls.

Oh, that makes sense.

Okay.

Hi, I'm David.

I'm 40 years old and
I live with my mother

who has dementia.

I'm looking for someone
to take care of me.

I like taking care of women.

I mean, so we can take
care of each other.

We can um...

Kindness is really
important to me.

I think the world should
be a better place.

Loneliness is...

Uh...

I really wanna meet
someone, anyone really,

who's out there that
might wanna meet me.

And cut.

Hey, that was fantastic.

You are a real catch.

You're gonna make some
girl very happy someday.

Next!

Great!

So, there's your card back

and I'll just need your
signature right there.

You know, in case you're
ever famous someday.

I have some women from
my last set of tapes

that I'd like to
try and match with.

Oh, great.

Great, well I'll get
these submitted for you.

But, in the meantime,

I've got a whole new
slew of great new videos

picked out just for you.

Let's see. There's
Karen from Ohio.

She's a writer.

And then I've got Sarah.

She's a doctor, very successful.

And then I've got-

I'll take the set.

Thank you.

Wonderful.

And, you know,
I've been thinking,

have you tried to
match me with anyone-

Thank you for calling
Video Rendezvous.

This is Diane. How
can I help you?

Uh-huh.

Oh, uh-huh.

Right.

Oh.

Uh-huh.

Oh, that's fantastic.

Right, right.

Right, right.

Hi! I'm Andy.

Thanks for being here today.

Well, let's cut to the chase.

I'm here to be your friend.

How's that sound?

All right, that's great!

Well, I am excited.

I am really excited.

I mean, I gotta be
honest with you here,

I have been waiting
for this moment

for what feels like forever.

And gosh, I am just so pleased

that you decided to take
this journey with me.

We're gonna get to
know each other.

We're gonna talk about
whatever you want.

But more than anything,

we're gonna have some fun.

And hopefully it's the start

of a beautiful relationship.

What do you say?

I know, I know.

Mom.

Mom!

Mom, are you okay?

Goddamn pice of shit door!

Here, here.

Let me.

Easy.

Easy, easy.

Hey, Mom, what the
heck were you doing?

I wanna go on a fucking walk.

Okay.

I mean, what were you...

Hey.

Let's watch a movie.

Hmm.

Wow!

I don't believe you.

Man, they always say friendships

are full of surprises but boy!

Here we go, Mom.

Oh!

I just love this movie.

Frank and I took David
to see this movie

when he was a baby.

My sweetie David
didn't make a peep.

He watched the whole movie.

Of course, I could never
get tired of it either.

Cary Grant.

I swell up just looking at him.

Well, I can't say I feel the
same way about Cary Grant.

But this movie always
made me think of my mom.

She loved it too.

Somebody must've stolen
one of his crown jewels.

Shall we announce you?

Oh, no, no. I'll
blow my own horns.

Bruce, you'd better wait here.

I'll be back in 10 minutes.

Even 10 minutes is a long time

to be away from you.

What did you say?

What?

Well-
Go on.

Go ahead.

I just said that even 10 minutes

is a long time to
be away from you.

I heard you the first
time. I like it.

That's why I asked
you to say it again.

I can stand being
spoiled a little.

The gentleman I'm going
to have a chat with

did very little spoiling.

All right, here we go, Mom.

Easy.

There you go.

That's it.

Goodnight, Mom.

Goodnight, sweetie.

It's David.

Hi! I'm Andy.

Thanks for being here today.

Well, let's cut to the chase.

I'm here to be your friend.

How's that sound?

Oh, that sounds great, Andy.

All right, that's great!

Well, I am excited.

I am really excited.

I mean, I gotta be
honest with you here,

I have been waiting
for this moment

for what feels like forever.

And, gosh, I am just so pleased

that you decided to take
this journey with me.

We're gonna get to
know each other.

We're gonna talk about
whatever you want.

But more than anything,

we're gonna have some fun.

And hopefully, it's the start
of a beautiful relationship.

What do you say?

Sounds fucking weird, Andy.

Now, now, listen.

I know what you're thinking.

I know.

And hey, this is a
little weird for me too

'cause I've never
done this either.

So it's totally new for me.

It's new for both of us.

But I guess that just means
we're in this together, right?

You've got my back
and I've got yours.

All right!

So, let's just dive right in.

Oh, where to start?

I know!

What is your name?

Fuck you. That's my name.

Oh. Yes!

You know, your face
totally says that.

I can totally see it.

Well, it's really
nice to meet you.

Where are you from?

I was born in Lakewood

but I live in Denver with Mom.

Oh, what a beautiful area.

You know, I have a
friend from there.

Yeah, it really is great.

Hey, can I take a
look at your place?

Uh, sure.
Cool.

Whoa.

Whoa!

Nice digs.

Did you decorate
everything yourself?

Most of this stuff's my mom's.

I think it looks great.

You, you have got
good taste, pal.

Okay, so let me tell you

a little bit about myself.

I'm from Davenport.

I'm unemployed at the moment

but it's fine though.

I have got lots of ideas

on where to go from here.

Do you work?

I have to stay at home

and take care of my mom.

But we do just fine on
her social security.

I hear you, man.

I hear you.

Did you know I lived at
home most of my life?

Yeah, it was tough.

Especially when you
have parents like mine.

Like, you know the type, right?

Overbearing and demanding,

nothing's ever good enough.

My mom...

I love her but she was a
battle ax, I'll tell you.

She used to spank me so hard.

One time she spanked me so hard

I threw up on the carpet.

And it was unbelievable what
they got away with back then.

Amen, brother.

It's a wonder I didn't turn out

to be some sort of
disturbed maniac.

Anyway, listen.

I am just totally
rambling on over here.

What were your parents like?

Well my Dad, Frank, was
a jazz musician actually.

They used to call him FDR.

He was on Carson once.

He was on the road a lot.

So mostly it was
just me and my mom.

And she had-

No kidding?

Moms are so interesting,
aren't they?

It sounds like you got
one of the good ones.

Shut up.

Right now live and in the midst

with your favorite DJ.

Good afternoon.

Hi David.

This is Diane from
Video Rendezvous.

I'm calling with good news.

Our dating specialists

have been hard at
work for you here

and have come up
with a perfect match.

Her name is Lisa

and I think you'll
really like her.

She saw your video and
said you were quote,

"Adorable."

So, if you wanna come
down to the studio

and get your information
packet, her tape,

and then we can go from there.

Call me back soon.

Bye!

Hey Mom, I gotta
run a quick errand.

Will you be okay here for a bit?

Pick me up some
fresh hand towels.

Frank threw all
the good ones away.

Well hi, David.

Great to see you again so soon.

I should say the same about you.

Well, here is the tape

and the write up on Lisa.

Very exciting.

I think you two will
match up wonderfully.

Thank you so much for this.

I can't wait to meet her.

It's my pleasure, David.

It's what I do.

Um.

Oh, right.

Uh-oh.

Oh no.

I was in such a rush
to get over here

I must've left my wallet.

Oh no.

That's so unfortunate.

I'll run home and get my card

and I'll be right back.

Uh-uh-uh.

Oh, right.

I'll be right back, I promise.

I promise.

Isn't he?

It's the hair, I think.

Okay, have a great time.

Bye.

Hi, David.

What's wrong?

That was Lisa.

She just matched
with someone else.

I'm sorry, David.

These things move
quick sometimes.

Well, can I at least see

what I'm missing out on?

Uh-uh.

Great. So there's
your card back.

And I'll just need your
signature right there.

You know, in case you're
ever famous someday.

Hi.

I'm Lisa.

Oh man, this is so strange.

I've never done this before.

Well, I'm from Denver.

I really enjoy arts
and crafts, reading.

I read a lot of books.

And I listen to jazz music.

That's my favorite.

Oh, I should mention
that I'm a caregiver.

I went to nursing
school in college

and now I work part
time as a hospice nurse.

On the weekends I
like to volunteer

at my local nursing home.

I found that I really
enjoy spending time

with the people there.

They get very lonely

and they don't have
many people left

to come and see them.

So, it's a good
feeling to give them

the friendship and companionship

that they deserve.

These people are so interesting.

They have histories
and backgrounds

that are so layered and textured

and it's just wonderful to
explore that together with them.

Oh gosh, sorry.

I'm rambling on.

It's so weird with
all the lights

and camera and everything.

Well, anyway, whoever
you are out there,

I hope to meet you soon.

Sure you wanna quit?

Now Bruce, what do you mean?

Well, I mean if there's
any doubt about it

or if there's anything that...

No, this is your
chance to have a home

and to be, like you
said, a human being

and I'm gonna make
you take that chance.

Certainly.

Why, I wouldn't let her stay.

Open, Mom.

Mom, open.

Yeah, all she ever
wanted was a home.

Well, I'll certainly
try to give her one.

I know you will, Bruce.

Where are you gonna live?
Albany.

Albany, huh? You got a
family up there then?

No, just my mother.

Just your mother, huh?

Oh, you're gonna live
with your mother?

Well, just for the first year.

Oh, well that will be nice.

Yes, yes.

A home with mother.

In Albany too.

I hear you, man.

I hear you.

Did you know I lived at
home most of my life?

Yeah, it was tough.

And especially when you
have parents like mine.

Like you know the type, right?

Overbearing and demanding,

nothing's ever good enough.

My mom...

I love her, but she was
a battle ax, I tell you.

She used to spank me so hard.

One time she spanked me so hard

I threw up on the carpet.

And it was unbelievable what
they got away with back then.

Amen, brother.

It's a wonder I didn't turn out

to be some sort of
disturbed maniac.

Anyway, listen.

I am just totally
rambling on over here.

What were your parents like?

My dad was a jazz musician.

He died 10 years ago

and I've been taking
care of my mom

with dementia ever since.

No kidding?

Moms are so interesting,
aren't they?

But it sounds like you
got one of the good ones.

You're luckier than
the rest of us.

Well, I mean, she
was a lot better

before her mind went.
Yeah. Yeah.

But she's always been
pretty hard on me.

Tell me more about that.

I mean, sometimes
it was the switch.

Sometimes it was a belt.

But mostly it was
just with words.

Mm-hmm.

I'm sorry about that.

Anyway, you were saying.

Uh.

I'm so sorry about that.

Don't worry. It's fine.

They can try later.

I wonder why they
keep interrupting us?

But please, please.

One time I got in trouble

for breaking a fresh
carton of eggs.

Mom hit me so hard
with a yardstick

that it snapped in
half, broke the skin.

Oh, wow.

That sounds like
a tough time, pal.

I'm sorry to hear about that.

Thanks.

Hey, now I don't know about you

but this is really
bumming me out.

So, how about we talk
about something fun?

Okay, do you have a girlfriend?

Oh.

Oh.

Ah, shoot. I'm sorry, man.

I shouldn't have brought it up.

No, no.

I just, I've been doing this

video dating service
for like six months

and I finally got a match today

but I fucked it up.

You know, I can relate to that.

I really can.

Okay, so one time I had a
blind date all lined up.

It was for my senior prom.

So, my buddy and I are going

to pick them up at
a friend's house.

You know what happened?

The girl tells me she's sick

and she has to skip the dance.

So I had to go by myself.

But it's fine.

Like, I don't mind being lonely.

I mean, it's not like I'm gonna

be alone forever or
something, right?

So here I am.

I'm at this stupid prom
alone, standing in the back

and who do I see dancing
with Curtis Millegan?

Who?

My date!

Ugh!

That lying hag!

It was unbelievable.

Do you know what I did next?

What?

Good guess, but no.

I blew my fucking top at her.

Like in front of everyone.

I was yelling so loud

they had to stop the music

and bring in the chaperones.

Whoa.

My buddy had to come
over and calm me down

before I started hitting people.

It was unreal.

But my friend said
something to me that night

that I'll never forget.

He said, "Andy, my man,
you didn't miss out

on a date with her.

She missed out on
a date with you.

So forget about her.

You are entitled to
the things you want."

He straightened my collar,

he patted me on the shoulder,

and we ended up having

one of the most fun nights
of our lives together.

Dancing and drinking,
just going crazy.

Oh man, it was great.

Besides, I got what I
wanted from her eventually.

So everything worked out.

Anyway, after that night

I'm always reminded of my friend

and how he was there for me

when I was down and out.

That's what friends are for.

To be there for each other

when all the chips are down.

And that's why I'm
here for you, pal.

It reminds me of a saying.

Sometimes you don't
realize your own strength

until you come face to face
with your greatest weakness.

So forget that girl.

We don't need her.

We have each other.

Now let's have a good time.

How about a drink?

All right.

To friendship.

To friendship.

Hi! I'm Andy.

Thanks for being here today.

Well, let's cut to the chase.

I'm here to be your friend.

How's that sound?

Sounds wonderful, Andy.

So, um, what's your name?

Nice to meet you, Andy.

I'm David.

Yeah.

You know, your face,
your face just says that.

Whoa.

Hey, nice digs.

Did you decorate
everything yourself?

I hear you, man.

I hear you.

And especially when you
have parents like mine.

You know this type.

Overbearing, demanding.

Nothing's ever good enough.

Well, what next?

Well, what do you say to a game?

Yeah.

Um, how about-

Go Fish.
How about Go Fish?

This'll be fun, I promise.

I've got just the thing.

I'll tell you my best joke.

Stop me if you heard this one.

An old man goes to the
doctor for some tests.

Do you have any fours?

No, go fish.

All right!

All right, one's
better than nothing.

Okay, your turn.

He gets the results.

The doctor tells him
that he has bad news.

Do you have any fives?

No. Sorry.

Go fish.

The old man says, "Just give
it to me straight, Doc."

Two sevens!

All right!

It must be my lucky day.

The doctor says,
"Well, you have cancer

and you have Alzheimer's."

The old man says, "I
guess it could be worse.

I could have cancer."

Hold on.

Hold on. Hold on.

We are having way too much fun.

Sorry about that.

I have to commemorate
it with a photo.

To friendship.

To friendship.

Nothing like a little friendly
competition, right pal?

That's right, pal.

To friendship.

To friendship.

You ready?

To friendship.

To friendship.

Wow!

Ugh, I can't wait to
see how it turns out.

I don't believe you!

I don't believe you!

I don't believe you!

I don't believe you!

Man, they always say friendships
are full of surprises

but, boy, that one,

that really really
took me by surprise.

I'll tell you what,

I bet you're full of surprises.

Hi! I'm Andy.

I'll tell you what.

Thanks for being here today.

I bet you're full of
surprises, aren't you?

Let's cut to the chase.

I'm here to be your friend.

How's that sound?

To friendship.

Nothing like a little friendly
competition, right pal?

Overbearing, demanding,

nothing's ever good enough.

To friendship.

To friendship.

All right!
Yeah!

Hold on.

Hold on. Hold on.

We are having way too much fun.

I have to commemorate
it with a photo.

I'm always reminded of my friend

and how he was there for me

when I was down and out.

Okay, ready?

That's what friends are for.

I can't wait to see
how it turns out.

To be there for each other.

When all the chips are down.

Sorry about that.

It's no wonder I didn't turn out

some disturbed maniac.

I wonder why they
keep interrupting us.

That's why I'm
here for you, pal.

Okay, ready?

I can't wait to see
how it turns out.

This is great.

Well, I've got an idea.

How about you tell me

the most embarrassing
story from your childhood?

No, you don't wanna hear that.

It's awful.

Yes I do!

Come on. Just tell me.

No.
Please?

No.

No, thank you.
Please?

Okay. Okay.

It was sixth grade

and there was this
girl I had a crush on.

Jackie.

She was so beautiful.

Anyway, one day I decided
to write her a love note.

I passed it to her in class.

I guess she liked it

because after she read it,

she looked up at me and smiled.

But a couple other kids
must've saw the exchange

because they started
writing her notes too.

I wanna kiss you all over.

I wanna have sex with you.

Let's make babies together.

And they would sign
my name on the notes

and then they'd slip
them into her cubby

and into her lunchbox
and her homework.

Then the notes got worse.

I sneak into your room at night.

I wanna sniff your panties.

A teacher found one of the notes

and I got in trouble.

Jackie knew it wasn't me

but she never spoke up about it.

I got suspended for three days

for inappropriate behavior.

Mom wasn't too happy
about that one.

I never even looked
at Jackie after that.

Actually, I never
really talked to anyone

after that happened.

Wow.

Pal.

That's not embarrassing.

It's not?

No, it's fucking sad!

All right now.

All right, all right.

I'm just giving you a hard time.

Come on, friends do that.

Come on.

Come on. I was only joking.

You're a dick sometimes.

Wow.

I don't believe you.

Man, they always say friendships
are full of surprises.

But, boy, I mean that one,

that really really
took me by surprise.

I'll tell you what.

I bet you're full of
surprises, aren't you?

But anyway, your story isn't
nearly as embarrassing as mine.

I doubt it but go ahead.

All right.

All right.

So, take yourself back to 1976.

That's my freshman
year of college.

I had a great dorm
room situation.

My roommate and I
had our own rooms

separated by a
bathroom in the middle.

You know the kind with a
door at either end, right?

Well, this meant we could
be loud in our rooms

without disturbing each other.

What, you mean like loud music?

Not loud music, silly.

Loud sex.

We could pretty much be
as loud as we wanted.

Well, fast forward
to when I met Pamela.

Pamela.

Pamela.

Oh boy, was she something.

She had a great ass.

Yeah.

Great tits.

These big perfect lips.

Well, we are in
my room one night

and things are getting
pretty hot and heavy.

So, there I am on
the edge of the bed.

Pamela is straddling me.

She's wearing black stockings

and only black stockings.

She slides me inside her.

She starts slow at first.

Starts moving up and
down on top of me.

Her huge tits are
right in my face.

I'm sure you can imagine.

It was so hot.

Yeah.

She starts to go faster.

Just bouncing up and
down on top of me.

She kept asking, "Do
you like fucking me?"

She is getting
louder and louder.

"Fuck me, baby!

Fuck me, baby!

Fuck me, David!

Fuck me, David!"

And then suddenly,
out of nowhere, boom!

Frank!

Busted!
Mom, what are you doing?

You were masturbating!

Mom, you're supposed to knock!

You should be

ashamed of yourself!
Jerking off!

Is that how you honor your wife?

By indulging in self-pollution?

I'm not-
You're disgusting, Frank!

I'm David.

You should be ashamed
of yourself, Frank.

My name is David.

That's why they call
you Filthy Frank!

Frank is dead!

Do you fucking hear me?

He has been dead
for a long time!

He killed himself!

Don't you fucking
remember, stupid!

He killed himself!

My name is David!

I'm your son

and I'm all you have left.

That was so fucked up.

Frank is dead?

Yes!

Frank.

Frank.

No, no, no, no.
Frank.

No no no no no, Mom.

No no no, Mom.

It's okay. It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Shh.

Shh.

How could you
leave me like this?

You promised you'd get help.

He didn't leave.

Frank's here.

He's right here.

He's always right here with us.

Gay!

He's fine.

Frank, Frank's coming
back real soon.

He's recording at
the studio today.

Yeah, his new album
comes out in the spring

and he's just got a
lot of work to do.

Oh.

I must have forgot.

Yeah.

It's his big debut.

Everyone will finally
get to hear his music.

David?

Yes.

It's me.

I'm right here, Mom.

I'll always be right here.

David.
Yes?

I soiled myself.

This is David.

Hi David.

This is Diane from
Video Rendezvous.

Oh, hi Diane.

It's late.

I'm so sorry.

I'm working late.

I didn't realize
what time it was.

No, no.

It's okay.

What can I do for you?

I wanted to let you know
that I heard from Lisa.

You did?

Get this.

Turns out the person she
ended up matching with

didn't work out.

So I sent her your tape again.

You did?

Honestly, your
tape was terrible.

But apparently the cameraman
had to do it twice?

Yeah, that's right.

Right.

So I just went back
and used the first try.

Too long but much better.

Anyway, she watched it and well,
she can't wait to meet you.

Are you available
Thursday evening?

Um, yeah.

I think I can make that work.

Wonderful.

You know the Skate
Land in Aurora?

Be there at 7:00.

Thank you, Diane.

Thank you so much.

It's my pleasure, David.

Let me know how it goes.

Yes!

David?

Lisa.

Hi.
Hi.

Nice to meet you.

Yeah.

Um, oh!

This is for you.

Oh, thank you!

How sweet.

Should we go inside or?

Right.

After you.

Thank you.

All right Skate Land.

I liked your tape.

Oh God.

It was so awful.

The camera guy
had me do it twice

because I was just rambling on.

I didn't think
you were rambling.

You seemed nervous like
any other person would.

It's a wonder people end up

meeting from those things.

It's so unnatural to be in
front of the camera like that.

Maybe.

But I like to think you get
a good sense of a person

when they're
vulnerable like that.

Well then you got a really
good sense of me then, huh?

Yes.

Yes, I did.

Shall we?

Okay.

Well I'd say you've heard
enough of me blabbering.

It's that special
time in the night.

It's group skate time.

Why don't you grab the hand of
that special someone tonight

and lead them on out to the-

Oh my God!

"Well, you have
Alzheimer's and cancer."

And the old man says
"Well, it could be worse.

I could have cancer."

Oh, that's great.

Where did you hear that one?

Just a friend of mine.

Sorry.

Just habit.

I imagine it's from taking
care of your mother so well.

Well, she has good days

and she has bad days.

But the scales
seem to be tipping

to the bad days lately.

How old is she again?

73.

Wow.

Good for her.

So, it's a full-time job then?

Yeah.

I basically have to stay with
her at home all the time.

But we get enough from
social security to manage.

And where is she tonight?

The Senior Center.

It's basically daycare.

I have to take her there

anytime I'm gonna be gone

for longer than an hour or two.

It makes it really hard
to get out and meet people

because I can't afford
to do it very often.

Well, it sounds like
you're doing your best

which is all that matters.

In my line of work I'm
constantly seeing much worse.

Abuse, malnutrition.

You'd be surprised how
many people get arrested

for neglecting a loved one.

I'm sure if things
were clear for her

she'd be very thankful
to have you around.

Thanks.

I mean, I hope so.

I just hope she's happy.

I'm gonna need those tots back.

So how are you?

I'm okay.

I'm just a little sore.

Oh, no.

I mean are you happy?

Oh.

Well, it's not about me.

I mean, maybe someday
when she passes,

but until then she's
my responsibility.

But you could still be happy.

Don't I seem happy?

It may sound selfish to some

but when someone has
to be a caregiver

their lives go on hold,
you know, everything stops.

And it's fine at first.

They can handle it.

But after long enough,
things can change.

On hold becomes the new normal

and it's common for that
to turn into resentment.

Resentment?

I don't resent her.

Listen, David.

I am not saying that you do.

All I'm saying is
that everyone deserves

a little time away from
their responsibilities.

They deserve balance.

They deserve the
things that they want.

I'm sure she'd want
that for you, right?

I've never really thought
about it like that.

Balance?

Balance just seems
impossible at this point.

Well, maybe someone
will come around

that can help you out a little.

You just need to open
yourself up to it.

You wanna hang out
tomorrow night?

Absolutely.

I'd love to.

Oh, do you have a pen?

Um, yeah.

Thanks.

Okay, thanks.

All right.

Bye.
Bye.

Boom!

Yes!

Yes!

Yes, yes, yes!

Yes!

Yes!

Yes, yes, yes!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yes!

Yeah!

Yes!

Wow, Mom.

That's beautiful.

That's going right
up on the fridge.

Come on.

All right, through here.

Here we go. Here we go.

All right.

There's one foot.

Two foot.

And upsie daisy.

I know, I know.

There you go, Mamma.

Aw.

You're leaving?

Okay.

Well, I guess all good
times must come to.

Come on, come on.

All the juicy details.

I have to know the story.

Give me all the juicy details.

Go on, go on.

You have to tell me the story.

I want all the juicy details.

Go on, go on.

You have to tell me the story.

I want all the juicy details.

Go on, go on.

You have to tell me the story.

I want all the juicy details.

Andy, I had the most
incredible date.

Her name was Lisa
and she's perfect!

Go on, go on.

She's cute and she's funny

and she's a caregiver.

She basically went to college

to learn how to take
care of people like Mom.

Oh, oh.

We clicked immediately.

She totally understands
my situation.

She gets me.

She gets you?

Yeah.

After one date, huh?

Well, she must
really be something.

Well, yeah.

I mean, we have a lot in common.

Like I can tell her anything.

We've already made
plans for tomorrow.

I mean, you just met this girl.

Yeah, but she's like-

So, so that's it then?

There's no more you and me?

No, Andy.

That's not what I meant.

I thought we could tell
each other everything.

I thought we were best friends.

We can.

We are.

I mean, what does she
have that I don't have?

Well-

Well, that shouldn't matter.

Our friendship, our connection,

like that's real, pal.

That's as real as it gets.

You expect me to believe

that this girls knows
you better than I do?

No, that's not what I meant.

Don't be stupid.

You're just drunk
with infatuation

for some cute girl.

She's clouding
your judgment, pal.

But I thought friends could
tell each other anything?

I am your friend.

I care about you.

I will always be there for you.

Andy, that's not what I meant.

Can't you see?

She's already coming between us.

Friends, remember?

They have to be
there for each other

no matter what.

Plus, we had plans for tomorrow.

We did?

Oh, you forgot?

Of course.

We were gonna play cards.

You said you wanted
to play Go Fish.

I guess I did forget.

It's fine.

It's fine.

Go on your date.

This is obviously what's
more important to you anyway.

No.

No, no, no, no, no.

You are important to me, Andy.

You are.

I'm sorry.

Hey, look, look.

I'll call her tomorrow
and reschedule.

Okay, I didn't realize
that we had plans.

I made a mistake, okay?

You would do that for me?

I'd do anything
for my best friend.

There he is.

That's my guy.

I'm really sorry.

And I forgive you.

Pals?

Pals.

Liability limitations

from five million dollars cash.

That means instead
of cutting off

all debt on that combination.

Don't even make
'em hard anymore.

Insurance limit to 10 million.

Hello?

Lisa.

Hi, it's David.

Oh, hi.

I'm so glad you called.

Lisa, I'm really sorry but-

What?

I have to cancel our
plans for tonight.

Oh.

Is everything okay?

Oh, yes.

Everything's fine.

It's just...

Mom's just having a tough day

and I don't think I
should leave her tonight.

Do you want me to
come to your house?

I'd be happy to help.

No, no, no.

That won't be necessary.

She's pretty upset.

So, I think a new face
might just confuse her,

make it worse.

Oh, well okay.

I'm sorry.

Can we reschedule for tomorrow?

I have work tomorrow.
Maybe Saturday?

Okay.

That should be fine.

I'm so sorry again.

I understand.

It's all right.

Okay, I've gotta go now.

All right.

Bye David.

Warm up with 50s and 60s and 70s

and eventually we'll see
some of that warmer weather

move back into the
southeast from the coast

but it won't be around
for too much longer.

Thank goodness.

30s and 40s in the northern
Rockies to the northwest.

60s and 70s in the southwest.

Latest satellite news right now.

Long Island is in the picture.

You can see a nice day there.

Shuffling the cards

so it's fair.

Okay.

Hmm.

Um, I think I'll go first.

Hmm.

Do you have any fours?

All right!

All right, one is
better than nothing.

Okay, it's your turn.

Do you have any tens?

No.

Sorry, pal. Go fish.

Hmm.

Do you have any sevens?

Two sevens!

All right, it's must
be my lucky day!

There's nothing like a
little friendly competition.

Right, pal?

Right, pal.

This evening and goodnight.

It's always nice to
have you with us on air.

Goodnight.

Hey Mom, can I get you
a snack before bed?

Mom?

Mom!

Mom!

No, no, no.

No, no, no!

Lucille!

Mom!

Mom, Mom!

Lucille!

Lucille!

Lucille Glauer.

Shit!

Go, go, go!

Go!

Get the fuck out of the way.

Stupid fuck!

What are you gonna do, David?

What are you gonna do?

Stop!

Stop!

Fucking find her.

Ah, shit.

911.

Hello?

Lisa.

Lisa, it's David.

David, I didn't expect-

Lisa, I need your help.

Oh no. What happened?

She's missing.

Mom's missing.

She just wandered
out the front door.

I only left her
alone for a minute.

David, calm down.

We're going to find her.

Where are you?

Sorry.

I didn't wanna call the police.

I didn't want them to-

David, we're gonna
find her together.

We just need to think about
where she might have gone.

Have you checked
the Senior Center?

I already checked.

Okay.

Okay.

Um, well where else
did she use to go

regularly when she was younger?

Oh my god.

That's it.

Frank.

Mom.

Mom, what are you doin'?

The bus is late.

They're usually here at 6:00.

Mom, Mom.

You need to come
with us right now.

Frank is playing a show
tonight at the Blue Bird.

Now I'll be late.

He'll hate if I'm late.

Hi, Lucille.

Are you waiting for the bus?

No, I'm waiting for
the goddamn pope!

What the hell does it look like?

Lucille, the bus is late

because it broke down
a few stops away.

Can David and I give
you a ride instead?

Uh.

Yeah.

I suppose that would be fine.

All right.

Let's stand up.

You know the word
routine comes from route.

You wouldn't know it though
from this shitty bus route.

I know, I know.

They look so pretty too.

Do you have a date with Frank?

Even 10 minutes is a long time

to be away from you.

Goodnight, Frank.

It's...

Sweet dreams, Mom.

Can I get you a drink?

Watch your step.

Home sweet home.

It's nice.

It's very cozy.

It's a perfect
place to escape to.

Didn't you say your
dad was a jazz player?

Yes.

Piano.

You wanna hear one of his tapes?

Of course.

This was always one
of my favorites.

We played it at Dad's funeral.

He's handsome.

How long ago did he pass?

Hmm.

Almost 10 years now.

Mom was much better back then.

How about your folks?

They live in Florida
with my sister.

I came here to go to school

and then I decided to
stay after I graduated.

So you're all alone here?

I wouldn't say that.

I can't thank you enough
for all your help tonight.

It's totally fine.

I was happy to help.

You were probably terrified.

Yeah, I was.

I'm better now.

You know what my
dad used to say?

Sometimes you don't
realize your own strength

until you come face to face

with your greatest weakness.

Oh.

I uh-

David, what was that?

I'm sorry.

I just got excited and-

No, no. The video.

Oh.

It's nothing.

Was that from Video Rendezvous?

I said it's nothing.

Well, who was that creepy guy?

He's no one, okay?

He's no one.

David, I don't understand
what you're saying.

No, you wouldn't understand.

I think I should go.

Yeah, I think you should.

Every year we took
Penny to the fair

and we would give her a corn dog

and then go on
that tilt-a-whirl.

And she would always throw up.

Hi, it's Lisa.

If you're there, please pick up.

I wanted to call and apologize.

Frank.

That's nice.

That's nice.

I'm not really sure what for

but I just...

I thought things were
going really well

and I just hoped we
could talk about it.

It seems silly to
fight over some tape.

Too bad.

Too bad.

Too bad.

I'd like to see you again.

Maybe I can come by for dinner.

Too bad. Too bad.

Too bad. Too bad.

Here they would build schools,

educate their children, reclaim.

Oh, come on rock.

You've just gotta wake up.

Come on. Come on!

Oh, phooey.

Oh, what's the use?

Nobody is ever gonna believe
that I met a talking rock.

Well, who cares anyway?
I've got better things to do

than waste my time
talking to rude rocks.

Andy?

Andy?

Andy.

Where the fuck?

Frank.

Do we have any more tape?

Frank, do we have any more tape?

This stuff is useless.

It must be expired.

Good lord.

Calm yourself.

No sense getting upset
over a little tape.

A little tape?

A little tape?

You

fucking

bitch!

Do you have any idea what
you've taken from me?

Everything!

You've taken everything from me!

Fuck!

Fuck!

Fuck!

Fuck!

Get the fuck out of the way!

Andy!

Andy!

Help.

Please, Andy.

I need Andy.

I need Andy.

Andy!

I need Andy!

I don't know anyone named Andy.

"Rent-a-Pal!"

I need "Rent-a-Pal!"

Hey, buddy!

You better calm it down

or we're gonna have
a real problem.

I need a video
tape you sell here.

It's called "Rent-a-Pal".

Where can I find one?

Please.

Please, just take it.

It's on the house.

That's very generous of you.

Come on. Come on.

Come on.

Hi. I'm Andy.

Thanks for being here today.

Well, let's cut to the chase.

I'm here to be your friend.

How does that sound?

That sounds wonderful.

Sounds absolutely
wonderful, Andy.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Hey, nice digs.

Did you decorate
everything yourself?

Well, I'm excited.

I mean I am really excited.

I gotta be honest with you here.

I have been waiting
for this moment

for what feels like forever.

I mean, gosh, I
am just so pleased

that you decided to take
this journey with me.

We're going to get
to know each other.

We're going to talk
about whatever you want.

But more than anything,

we're gonna have some fun

and hopefully it's the start
of a beautiful relationship.

What do you say?

That's great.

That's great.

To friendship.

To friendship.

You, you have got
good taste, pal.

I'm so glad you're here.

I was terribly worried.

Tell me more about that.

My mother, she was confused.

I'm so sorry.

I don't know what I
would've done without you.

Oh.

Wow.

Ah, that sounds like
a tough time, pal.

I'm sorry to hear about that.

You're not angry?

That's what friends are for.

To be there for each other

when all the chips are down.

And that's why I'm
here for you, pal.

Hey, now I don't know about you,

but this is really
bumming me out.

So, how about we talk
about something else?

Like what?

Moms are so interesting,
aren't they?

What do you mean?

We don't need her.

We have each other.

Now, let's have a good time.

What did you have in mind?

Well, what do you say to a game?

Frank.

I've fallen.

Look at your face.

It's all smashed up.

Here.

Let me help you up.

That a girl.

Whoa.

Frank.

I wanna sit down.

David?

Mom.

You know what I think?

What, sweetie?

You're the reason
Dad killed himself.

Wow!

I don't believe you!

Man, they always say friendships
are full of surprises

but, boy, that one really
really took me by surprise.

I'll tell you what.

I bet you're full of
surprises, aren't you?

It reminds me of a saying.

Sometimes you don't
realize your own strength

until you come face to face
with your greatest weakness.

Well, it's true.

So forget that girl.

We don't need her.

We have each other.

We have each other.

It's okay, pal.

It's all right.

We don't need her, do we?

No.
No, we don't.

We don't need her.

We have each other.

You got what you wanted.

Now we can forget
about her, okay?

She didn't understand.

It's not her fault.

Most people don't
have what we have.

But you know what?

This, this moment,

this is what friends are for.

To be there for each other

when all the chips are down.

And that's why I'm
here for you, pal.

But, I gotta be
honest with you here.

I have been waiting
for this moment

for what feels like forever.

And, gosh, I am just so pleased

that you decided to take
this journey with me.

We're going to get
to know each other.

We're going to talk
about whatever you want.

But, more than anything.

We're gonna have some fun.

And hopefully it's the start
of a beautiful relationship.

What do you say?

Sounds fucking weird, Andy.

David?

Hi.

Hi.

Thanks for being here today.

You got my message?

I'm here to be your friend.

How's that sound?

I brought a lasagna
for your mom.

I've got just the thing.

I'll tell you my best joke.

Stop me if you've
heard this one.

David, what's, what's going on?

David, what did you do?

No, no, no, no, no.

I know what you're
thinking and I know.

But hey, this is a
little weird for me too.

David, move!

I've never done this before

so it's totally new to me.

It's new for both of us.

But I guess that just means

we're in this together, right?

You've got my back
and I've got yours.

All right.

Let's just dive in.

Stay away from me!

You know, I lived at
home for most of my life.

It was tough.

Especially with
parents like mine.

You know the type, right?

Overbearing, demanding,

nothing's ever good enough.

It's a wonder I didn't turn out

to be some sort of
disturbed maniac.

Help!

Someone please help!

Help!

Help, please!

Someone call 911!

Hi. I'm Andy.

Thanks for being here today.

Now let's have a good time.

Let's cut to the chase.

I'm here to be your friend.

We're gonna have some fun.

How's that sound?

Whoa.

I gotta be honest
with you. Nice digs.

Wow! I guess it could be worse.

I don't believe it!
I could have cancer.

To friendship.

Man, they always say friendships

are full of surprises but, boy.

But I guess that just means

we're in this together, right?

Really took me by surprise.

I can't wait to see
how it turns out.

I'll tell you what.

I bet you're full of
surprises, aren't you?

When you come face to face.

Nothing like a little
friendly competition.

Greatest weakness.

Aw.

Aw, no, really?

Right now?

Aw, but we were
having so much fun.

You're leaving?

Oh.

Okay.

Well, I guess all good times

must come to an end.

Don't worry about me.

I'll be fine.

We sure had a great
time, didn't we?

I'm glad to hear you say that.

Right, I know.

I know. You've gotta go.

Well, it's been great.

And hey,

I'll always be right
here waiting for you.

Take care

and I'll be seeing you.

So long, pal.

Yeah.