Twist (2003) - full transcript
A gay re-telling of Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist. Updated to current times, moved out of the poor house and onto the streets, the tale is told from the point of Dickens' character, Artful Dodger--now Dodge. The prosaically beautiful Oliver falls into the hands of down-and-out young men. Dodge takes the young man under his wing and instructs him in the unforgiving arts of drug abuse and prostitution. As Oliver's innocence dissolves, both young men confront inner and outer demons and, strangely, it is Dodge who finds he cannot escape his past.
TWIST
What time is it?
Almost 5:30.
Why?
I got to go.
Can I have a kiss goodbye?
Hey, Dodge.
Morning.
See you later, sweetie.
OK.
Bye, guys.
Thanks, Mom.
How so work last night?
It was fine.
Better than the previous night?
Yes.
Jesus.
All right.
Ugh.
Oh, yeah.
I've got-- I've got to,
uh, pick up some take-out.
No you don't.
Yes, I do.
We're not serving
take-out before later.
And, uh, you're
not picking it up.
What the fuck are
you talking about?
Um, I am too.
I--
Should I call--
should I call Fagin?
Call him. Call him.
I swear to god, I'm--
I'm picking it up.
Hey, please give it to me.
I promise I will
take it right home.
I'm sorry.
Come on.
Nancy, I had a hard night.
Was it that car from Quebec?
I don't know what
you're talking about.
Hasn't this car with
Quebec plates on it,
driving by you all the time--
take your coffee at least.
OK, it's clean.
Adam, it's clean, thanks.
Junkie, stop.
Go to bed.
Hey, Dodge. How's it going?
Why did you tell Nancy?
What are you talking about?
About the fucking car.
Why did you tell her?
What car?
The Quebec car, the
car I told you about.
Dodge, let go.
I can't breathe.
You guys want to shut the fuck up?
I'm trying to sleep.
I'm sorry about
telling her, man.
I-- I didn't think it
was that big of a deal.
I've had Johns look
at me for weeks
before they decide
to talk to me.
When I tell you
something, just forget it.
Shut your fucking face, Noah.
Mind your own business.
Fuck you, Charlie.
Sorry I choked you.
Hi.
Can I just get a tuna
sandwich and a large coffee,
glass of water, please.
Want a doughnut with that?
No, just the sandwich.
For a mere $0.25 more, you
can get a doughnut with that.
Yeah, the doughnut,
I don't want it.
Just the sandwich, please.
Hey.
Want a cigarette?
No, thanks.
Make up your mind.
- Well?
- No. And I'm cold.
I'm bored.
Hey, check it out.
Well, fuck off. You have it?
Hey, hey, you want to do this?
No, you go ahead.
I'm gonna do this.
- Hey, Bill said we--
- What? Are you going to tell him?
Go do this.
I'll be back in 10 minutes.
Moon goddess.
I don't know.
Four letter word for chair.
- Seat.
- Ah.
Hey, want some coffee?
I need to, uh,
use the bathroom.
Make sure he gets
back to work soon.
I'm sorry, Bill.
I didn't mean to be
checking up on you.
I just-- I-- I just wanted to
know if you wanted some supper
waiting or some
tea or something.
OK, I'm sorry.
Tea?
OK.
Well, I'll-- I'll-- make it.
I'll leave it up.
And-- and you just wake me,
and I'll make it after for you.
All right, I'll see you later.
Oh.
OK.
So then I'll see you real soon.
All right, then.
Bye-bye.
Feeling better?
Yeah.
I really had to go.
Fagin went home?
Shouldn't you be working now?
It's Tuesday,
for Christ's sake.
Don't fucking check up on me.
Well, Bill just called.
He said he's coming down
here real soon, so--
- When? Soon?
- Yeah.
And that was just
him on the phone?
Yeah.
He says he's coming down here?
That's what he said.
Oh, shit.
I just don't think he's be pleased
to find you sitting here.
Fuck. It's dead out there.
Look, I don't care what you do.
I just don't think you want to
be here when Bill gets back.
- That's all.
- Yeah, no shit.
Look, come back in
an hour if you want.
My shift will be over and
he'll be gone by then.
All right.
- Bye. Say hi for me.
- Yeah.
Shit.
Dodge, you want this one?
Dodge?
Fuck this.
Yeah, what a surprise.
When's the last time you
fucking worked, Dodge?
Man, I don't care.
But Bill's going to
cut your rations.
Can I just get a cup
of coffee, please?
Thanks.
Hey, you're still here, huh?
Yeah.
- Mind if I sit down?
- Yeah, sure.
- It's cold out there.
- Yeah.
You must be bored
out of your mind, man.
How long you been here?
I don't know.
What time is it?
It's like, uh, 11:30,
quarter to 12:00.
Then about five or
six hours, I guess.
You should have found a
place with free refills.
Yeah.
You live around here?
No, not really.
I just, um, I sort of ran away.
Listen, um, I don't know
if you're interested.
But, uh, do you need a
place to crash tonight?
Really?
Yeah, man. I'm Dodge.
- I'm Oliver.
- Hey.
So you were freaked
out by Kingston?
No, not freaked out.
But I hadn't been in the city
since I was really young.
And I don't know, it
might sound stupid,
but I wasn't used to being
around all those people.
So what, are you from Napanee?
No, actually, not
too far from there.
The first-- the first
foster parents I
had lived on a farm near Quebec.
So it was just north of there.
And they had this golden retriever
that they used to keep tied
up out back and never feed.
And I guess one day somebody
noticed how sick the dog was
because these people from
the Animal Protection Agency
came and they took him away.
And then, like, two days later,
child welfare came for me
because they figured if these
people couldn't take care
of a dog, then they probably couldn't
take care of me either, you know.
But actually, they
were really nice to me.
Fucked up.
And then the family-- yeah.
And then the family after that
I was with for five years.
And, uh, that was a town
right outside of Napanee.
But they already
had, like, six kids,
so they just pretty
much ignored me.
Then they decided they
didn't want anymore kids.
So-- and then the--
the family I just left,
uh, I was only there
for a few months.
He is an undertaker and I
was helping in his shop.
And he made me
sleep in a coffin.
And that was in Kingston.
Have you only had coffee today?
Hey.
Nancy, this is Oliver.
Oliver, Nancy.
Hi.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
Want to eat something?
Anything you want, man.
What are you still doing here?
Isn't-- where's Betsy?
Late.
He's come and gone, though.
Good.
Could I just get a
hamburger and fries, please?
Sure.
Hey, wake up.
Hamburger, fries.
- Want some water with that?
- Yeah. Water, please.
- Thank you.
- This is on you, right?
That's right.
- So are you new in town?
- Yeah.
My mom was from
here, but she's dead.
Oh, I'm sorry.
That's OK.
It was a long time ago.
I lost my mom when I was young, too.
Oh yeah?
Really? I didn't know that.
She died when I was four,
so it was just me and my dad.
You don't have any
brothers or sisters?
No.
I always wanted one, though.
Yeah, me too.
Do you got any brothers
or sisters, Dodge?
Oh, you know what?
Let's-- let's get that to go.
You look kind of tired.
OK. I'm just going to go
to the bathroom first.
Sure.
Upstairs to your right.
Thank you.
Thanks.
What?
He looks very open.
He does.
He seems very nice.
He does seem very nice, yeah.
Take it easy on the
take-out, will you?
Don't be a hypocrite.
Forget it. Probably hasn't
eaten in days anyway.
All right.
I can still use some tip.
Huh. OK.
- Oh, Fagin, you scared me.
- Sorry.
What are you doing here.
Oh, I just had to come
by and talk to Bill,
and he said you were late.
Oh, yeah, there was a bit of a
kerfuffle about shifts at the diner.
Well, I just wanted to
make sure you got home OK.
I'm fine.
Uh, have a good sleep.
- You too.
- See you tomorrow.
Sweet dreams.
It's right up here.
Let me just go in by
myself real quick, OK?
I should let them know that
I'm bringing someone home.
- Is that cool?
- Yeah, sure.
OK
- Fagin?
- Yeah.
Hey. I just wanted to tell you.
- Listen.
- Why ain't you out working?
Listen, I'm trying to tell you.
I not--
You think I don't know when
you're not out fucking working?
That's nothing compared to
what you got coming from Bill.
Jesus Christ.
I'm trying to explain to you.
I found a kid.
What are you talking about?
I mean I-- I've-- I brought
a kid home to show you.
Where is he?
He's right outside.
He's-- he's beautiful.
He-- he looks like a David.
Wait a minute. Come here.
Look at you.
You're all bloody.
- Stop, that's disgusting.
- Well, bring him in.
Hi, I'm Oliver.
- Nice to meet you, Oliver.
- Nice to meet you too.
Told Oliver here he
could stay the night,
if that's all right with you.
Well, of course it's
all right with me.
We wouldn't want him
sleeping on a bench.
Hey, where's everybody else?
I don't know, probably
out partying or something.
- Here.
- Thank you.
Thank you so much for this.
Yeah, don't worry about it.
Just get some rest.
You can thank me again over
breakfast or something.
Dodge, can I see you for a minute
before you go to bed?
OK, I'll be right there.
- Not bad.
- Told you.
- Think he'll work?
- Yeah, I think he will.
Well, he better.
Go get some rest.
You don't want
me to go back out?
Well, you have to take him out
for breakfast in the morning.
Dodge, you did real good today.
Bill will be pleased.
Charlie, wait.
Where have you been?
Sorry, Bill kept me
longer than I thought.
I fucking hate that guy.
Really? 'Cause I love him.
Don't make me feel worse
about this, you asshole.
It's worth it.
How was work?
I don't know. Haven't been
to the strip in a few hours.
- Is that a good idea?
- Yeah, Noah will cover for me.
I mean, I told him I wanted to
be with my girlfriend anyways.
You told him? Charlie,
what the fuck were you thinking?
- Relax.
- No. If Bill finds out--
I know.
Charlie, I'm not just
worried about me here.
I know.
- Hey, Dodge.
- What?
Who's in your bed?
- Who's asleep in your bed?
- What time is it?
It's like 8:30, man.
You got a smoke?
No.
Ugh. Who's in my bed?
Uh, Oliver, who's a new
kid I found last night.
- He gonna work?
- Probably.
- It's, uh, 8.30?
- Something like that.
[INAUDIBLE].
Hey, you're up bright an early.
- Where's Dodge?
- He's in the bathroom.
Betsy got to work
late last night, so--
You all right?
Fine.
How was your night?
Did you get a good night's sleep?
- So you from Toronto?
- Nope.
So where you from?
Not Toronto.
So what do all the
guys you live with do?
Well, we make
really good money.
We live in a really
comfortable place.
- Yeah.
- Well, you saw it. You know.
And, uh, you know, it's--
it's not the best place.
But I think it's pretty fucking good,
considering the alternatives.
Right.
Well, potential
alternatives, you know.
Because, I mean, this
city can fuck you up.
You know, you come here
thinking one thing,
and so-- so we hustle.
What do you mean?
Like, we're hustlers.
You know, like loose woman.
You mean, uh, hookers, right?
Yeah.
OK.
So, uh, you know, that's it.
That's what we do.
I mean, it's not the best.
But it's-- it's cool
by me, you know?
Right.
I bet guys hit on
you all the time, huh?
Uh, sometimes, I guess.
Will you show me how to do it?
What?
You know, like show me how?
Well, yeah.
Of course, man.
Someone will be there with you.
Yeah.
Will you be there
with me, though?
Yeah, yeah.
I'll be there.
OK.
Hey.
Come in.
He's not here.
Do you want herbal
tea or regular?
Regular.
So what happened?
You want sugar?
What happened?
You want sugar?
Yeah.
Hey, the new boy's in.
Oliver?
Yep.
Hey, faggot, get the fuck
away from Dodge's shit.
Do you want him to
fucking kill you?
- I'm just taking a needle.
- Don't take it from Dodge.
But you actually
might have to go into the
room to work by yourself.
- Will I be safe?
- Well, you'll be protected.
Believe me, no one
messes with Bill.
Am I gonna meet him?
- Eventually.
- OK.
Growth opportunity
in the US-- oh,
in the US-- for
Pizzaville franchise
located in busy plaza.
So what's the new
kid's name again?
Oliver.
You want a pizza place?
You want to sell a pizza place?
Does he have a crush on you?
Is Dodge gonna get a girlfriend?
Speaking of girlfriends, where
the fuck is your mystery woman
that we've heard so much about?
Aren't you guys supposed to pack it up
to Yellowknife or something soon?
Shut up, Dodge.
No, really.
Have you ever seen this girl?
No.
I'm seeing her later.
When later, man?
We're going to work.
Why the fuck do you guys care?
Diner.
- Relax, man.
- Hi, honey.
No, I'm not working
late tonight.
So I'll be home-- I'm
not talking like that.
I'm just saying that it's not my fault because
Betsy didn't show up again tonight.
So-- don't say that, Bill.
No, I'm not trying
to-- OK, I'm sorry.
Yeah, you're right.
I'm sorry.
Um, will you come
by with the de-- OK.
Um, I'll call him.
I don't mind. I'll-- sure.
OK, I'll talk to you later.
Bye. I love you.
Everything all right?
What would you do if it wasn't?
What's up your ass?
Stupid prick.
You're the stupid
prick, faggot.
You know what the problem
with this street is?
Too many fucking
faggots who work here.
- That's the problem.
- Hey, grow up.
Christ.
Don't make a fucking problem
here, Charlie.
I don't have a problem with you getting
in my fucking face all the time.
Hey, Oliver.
Getting psyched yet?
Yeah, I guess.
Don't worry about shit like
that, because they're harmless.
- Hey, you want to play?
- Yeah.
- Got a car?
- No.
All right, come this way.
Oliver.
All right, here's the deal.
I'm just here to keep an eye out.
I won't get in the way.
Fine.
- What do you want?
- I want to blow him.
That's 30.
All right.
I'm just going to go wait
around the corner, OK?
Uh, excuse me.
You're not gonna--
you're not gonna watch?
I mean, you can, if you want to.
That's not for me, buddy.
That costs extra.
How much?
Whole thing for 50.
Fine.
My name is Boris.
Thanks, boys.
You OK?
Yeah.
Ready for more?
Yeah, sure.
Hey, how'd it go, man.
Fine.
Hey, you know what
I'm talking about.
Is there a bathroom
around anywhere?
Yeah, man, uh, right in
the penthouse upstairs.
Go in the alley
around the corner.
Hey, go back to the bed.
I'll just take the couch again.
- Are you sure?
- Yeah, yeah. Good night.
Hey.
Hey, Dodge, you got a cigarette?
- No, fuck off, man. Get your own.
- Please.
Hey, look, I think you can
handle this one on your own?
- Think so?
- Yeah, yeah.
Trust me, man. He's cool.
I know him.
Go for it.
Hey, I think I'm gonna
go with you after all.
Really?
Hey, if the Senator
wants the blond,
I'm gonna have to supervise.
Nothing intrusive.
- Is that really necessary?
- Yes, it is really necessary.
- What are you, new?
- Yes.
You're not gonna actually go into
the room with him, are you?
I'm gonna wait outside.
Hey, wait up.
Hey! I thought you were
waiting outside.
Yes, outside the door of the room.
That outside.
- Really?
- Yes.
Hey, that's the
fucking deal, OK?
Yes, man, that's
the fucking deal--
outside the door of the room.
Jesus.
Would you, uh, would
you like a cigarette?
No, thanks.
I don't smoke.
Good for you.
Neither do I. You
know, I, uh, I don't
want to have sex with you.
I'm sorry.
No, no.
Don't apologize.
I just, uh, I just like to talk.
OK.
So, uh, how old are you?
18.
Hm.
You look younger.
Yeah, I'm 17.
Well, why don't you,
uh, take off your shirt.
What's your name?
Oliver.
That was my father's name.
Really?
My mom told me I was named
after my grandfather.
What's that?
It was my mother's.
Can I see it?
And what about your father?
- What about your father.
- I don't know.
You don't know?
What do you mean you don't know?
I mean, I don't know him.
I don't know.
Oh, well, what did
she tell you about him?
She told me when she was
about 10 years old, she used
to put the TV up on the sink
when she would take a bath.
And it would be perched
right on the edge.
And she would get
a champagne glass
and then steal one of
her dad's cigarettes
and then get into
the bath with him.
And she said she
always pretended
to be Doris Day when
she took a bath.
But it was like her
secret Doris Day.
Nobody ever knew she did that.
And then when she was,
like, 14 years old,
she realized she could
have been electrocuted
if the TV had fallen
into the water.
And her parents never
knew for all those years.
That's, uh, that's all she
ever told you about that?
Pretty much.
Do you always ask about
people's families?
I hope I didn't, um, I hope
I didn't scare you before.
That's OK.
Yeah.
I think you'd better go now.
Bye.
Wait.
Hey.
How'd it go in there?
Huh?
Something happen?
He never fucks anybody.
What?
Did anything happen?
- No.
- No.
Listen, I want you to
go hail a cab for us.
- Just me?
- Yes.
- Why?
- Just as a favor to me. Please.
Dodge. Come on.
- Hey.
- Fuck off!
Oh my brother, my brother
where have you gone?
Left your poor mother
sitting by the fire alone.
Well, there's gold in the dirt,
if you can find it by dawn.
But your poor mother's
dying by the fire alone.
Come dance with me.
Oh, no, I don't dance.
Ah, you're gonna say
no to a beautiful woman?
Come one, dance.
- Come on.
- Come on.
Oh my sister, my sister--
Why don't you guys go
clean up this place?
do you cry?
There's a moon in the belly
and a heart in the sky.
Go sweep out the kitchen
and pour out the rye.
There's a moon in-- hi, guys.
How was your night?
OK, I guess.
Senator picked him up.
- Did you go with him?
- Yes.
Watch your tone of voice.
Oh, Dodge, I have take-out.
[INAUDIBLE]
Please don't do this here.
I can't watch this.
Go into the office.
So how was it with the Senator?
That's a light sort of evening.
Yeah.
It was all right.
Did he pay you?
Yeah.
Well, tell us
It was fine, you
know, just talking.
He was asking me a lot
of questions and stuff.
Like what?
He was asking a
lot about my mother.
That's weird.
Yeah, all he ever asked me
about was my cock and balls.
Please, Noah.
I think it was-- I think
it was because of my locket.
It freaked him out.
Let's see it.
You want my bed, blondie?
I thought you could
sleep in the bed tonight.
You don't mind
sleeping on the couch?
No, I thought we could
both sleep in the bed.
Nah.
It's big enough.
Oliver, no.
I just don't want to
sleep by myself tonight.
It's not going to happen.
It's a bad idea, trust me.
Go get in bed.
Go to sleep.
I'll see you in the morning.
I'm glad you were
with me tonight.
Thanks.
OK.
You're welcome.
Oh.
- Hey.
- Good morning.
What'd you do, wet the bed?
Hey, you look fabulous.
Thank you very much, dear.
Here you go.
Were you waiting outside
the hotel last night?
No, the room.
I was-- I was waiting
outside the room.
Oh.
He's-- he's still a
little nervous, you know.
Right.
You going out with
him again tonight?
Yeah.
I figure I should.
I mean, last night
didn't really count,
because it was the Senator.
So I figure, like, one
or two more nights.
Maybe one.
Bill wants to see
you back at work.
Did he say that?
Uh-hm.
Come on.
Let's go for a walk.
Watch it.
There's cops.
Paranoid.
You smoke too much.
What?
You think that's funny.
Why is that funny?
No, it's just
very-- I don't know.
I want to talk to
you about something.
Yeah, what?
Well, Nancy told me about
that car from Quebec.
Well, don't get bad at her.
Ah, Jesus.
She told me because
she cares about you.
What, you don't
think that's true?
Well, if you don't know that--
OK, OK.
And Oliver tells me you're
screaming at a car last night.
What the fuck is
this, kindergarten?
People are telling on me.
Just listen to me.
If you don't want to
tell me what's going on,
I think it will
help you if you do.
Because if it's one of those
things where you're just,
like, making it up?
Or is it just-- is
it really happening?
Whatever.
Hey, it's bad for the
boys to see you upset.
You know, they look
up to you, Dodge.
Now, if you want me to
make the car go away,
you know, I'll have it stopped.
- OK?
- Yeah.
If you want, all right?
OK, yeah.
Thanks.
Don't thank me.
That's what I do.
All right?
Did you have some breakfast?
Come have some breakfast.
- Stop it.
- Would you just relax?
Don't let me interrupt
your flirting there, Don Juan.
- I wasn't flirting.
- Yes, you were.
Now Betsy, you
have to be careful.
He has a girlfriend.
Oh, right.
I heard all about her.
You guys think this
is so funny, don't you?
- Yeah.
- No, honey.
Well, would you think it's funny if I
told you she was cheating on me?
Oh no, honey, that's sad.
I'm so sorry.
Yeah, it sucks.
Hey, Nancy, can you
teach me how to dance?
Oh, you're so weird, Charlie.
Oh, come on, why?
Teach me.
- Which one?
- Like you were doing last night.
The waltz.
Look at my feet and
count the beats.
All right. Left.
One, two, three.
One, two-- Count with me.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
Who's that?
You do know him?
Yeah, you really
freaked him out.
Yeah, well, um, he-- he
has something of mine that,
uh-- listen, would you, uh,
give that to him for me?
- Sure.
- Thanks.
No problem.
OK, good to see ya.
OK.
- That was the Senator.
- Oh.
Everything all right?
Well, we think
Adam's run off again.
Haven't seen him around
for a couple of days.
Now I got to tell Bill.
I've always got to tell Bill,
even when I don't want to.
Right?
That's the deal.
Sometimes I wish I
didn't know things.
I just wish.
Want to hear
something weird, honey?
Guess who came to
the diner yesterday.
The Senator.
Yeah, I-- I can't believe
he came, you know?
It was kind of nice, though.
Not nice, but
interesting, you know-- I
mean, to finally see him after
hearing so much about him
from all the boys and all.
He, uh, he wanted to talk
to Oliver, the new boy.
I told you about him, right?
This, uh, this beautiful
little blond thing
that Dodge brought in.
Yeah, he wanted to see him.
Charlie gave him his card.
And so he wanted
Oliver to call him.
I mean, he must be
crazy, right, honey?
Isn't that a weird thing to do.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Have you seen Dodge?
Man, you just missed Bill.
Dodge?
It work so you can do this?
I do this so I can work.
Did Bill do that to Charlie?
What the fuck do you
care, Senator boy?
I'm not going to call him.
Fagin said he's probably crazy.
So I'm not going to call him.
Ah, what the fuck did
I tell you about this?
No.
Why not?
Because I don't
fucking want to, OK?
Is that a good enough
reason for you?
I don't fucking want to.
I just fucking don't.
Don't touch me.
Now you have a good
evening, my little friends.
Oliver, can I talk
to you for a moment?
You do well out there.
But if you even see that evil
man, you come right back here.
That goes for everyone.
No one goes anywhere with or
even talks to the Senator.
Hear me? He's crazy.
Oliver.
I have to talk to you.
Charlie gave you
the card, right?
- Are you OK?
- I'm fine.
Listen to me.
You can't tell anyone
I spoke to you, OK?
This is really,
really important.
You can't tell anybody, OK?
- OK.
- OK.
Now you're gonna
call him, right?
I don't know. Probably.
Why only probably?
I don't know. I don't know.
Look, maybe he-- maybe he--
What?
I don't know. Maybe he wants
to take care of you.
Did he say that?
No.
No he-- not exactly.
What if he's crazy, or he wants
to kill me or something?
I can't just call somebody.
You know, Fagin's right.
And also, I don't--
I don't know if I
want to let him take care of me.
You know, Dodge has
been so good to me.
He took me in and he
found me work and he
introduced me to
you and Charlie.
You know, I just feel like I
owe him something for that.
I've got to tell you something
Dodge has been really
good to you, you're right.
But believe you me, if he
knew a way out of this place,
he would leave.
You don't owe anybody
here anything.
They didn't do you any favors.
Oliver, this is
not a good life.
If someone gives
you the opportunity
to do something else, have the
opportunities, for god's sakes,
you'd be so stupid
not to take it.
Just promise me
you'll keep the card.
Yeah.
- Promise.
- I promise.
OK. I'll see you later.
You run along.
Catch up with your friends.
No. No, I don't think
that's what she meant.
OK, then.
Well-- yeah, that's what
I heard, but-- hello?
Bill?
- He wants Oliver.
- Yeah, let's go.
I think I'll go by myself.
Really?
Yeah, I have to start sometime.
Might as well start now.
- What was that about?
- I don't know.
Oh, God.
Hey, where are you going?
Jimmy!
Jimmy!
Wait.
Hey, hold a sec, Jimmy.
Don't fucking
touch me, asshole.
I don't want to make a scene.
I just want to talk.
You don't want to make a scene.
Fuck you.
I don't want to talk to you.
- Come on. It's OK.
- Jesus Christ, man.
- I'm--
- Listen to me.
I'm supposed to be
working, you know.
I got to get back there.
To whore?
That's what you do, isn't it?
Huh?
Hey, let's have a cup of coffee.
All right?
No.
Jimmy, listen, I
need to talk to you.
Then why didn't you
come here before?
Huh?
Fuck, you know what?
I don't even care.
Get the fuck away from me.
Get the fuck out of my life.
I-- I have to earn a living.
I drove down here
from Montreal.
I'm sleeping in my car.
All right?
You're fucking insane.
I'll pay you for the night.
How much do you
want for the night?
I'll pay you whatever you want.
Just tell me.
300.
Pesos?
Are you shitting me?
Yeah, fuck off then.
All right.
No, no, I'll pay you.
300.
So, um, what kind
of stuff do you do?
I don't know.
Uh, you don't know?
Whatever you want to do.
You're beautiful.
So how is it?
How do you think it is?
So are you like a-- a junkie?
Yep, I am.
Tell the folks.
Oh, you know, man.
I wanted to talk
to you for so long.
They why didn't you get
out of your fucking car
and come and talk to me, then?
It's been three
weeks of this shit.
Look, I just needed--
to know if you were OK, you know.
You need anything?
You need some money?
No.
Where are you living?
I'm not telling you.
Hm.
Look, I know you-- I know you
think that, uh, that I just--
You know what I think?
You-- you fucking insane?
Fuck, you know.
I don't even care anyone.
I had no idea he was
doing that shit to you.
Yeah, bullshit.
That is bullshit.
I didn't.
I'm so sorry.
You were-- you were supposed to
be my older brother, you know?
You're the guy who's supposed
to protect me from that shit.
Yeah.
Yeah, I know you think
I'm a coward, or a liar.
But I-- I had to
make a choice, Jimmy.
Hm?
I had to choose to have
a life, to have a future.
I had to just say, fuck him.
You know?
He fucked me up, but fuck him.
And all I can do is
succeed in spite of it.
I had to make that
choice, you know?
Yeah.
I-- I cannot believe we're
even having this conversation.
No, I had to make that choice.
And you chose this.
You chose to let yourself,
uh, sink into a life of shit.
I mean, you don't understand me.
Well, that's fine, because I
fucking don't understand you.
How can you-- how can
you life like this, man?
It's like getting-- it's like
getting raped for a living.
At least it's not
a hobby anymore.
Now give me the money.
I've got to go.
That's funny.
Come on.
It's not even 2:00 yet.
Can we just talk?
I really--
I don't want to talk.
Give me the money.
I'm leaving now.
Give it to me.
Here's $400, man.
Jimmy.
So I guess there
isn't any chance
of you coming home with me, huh?
You still live with them?
Yeah.
Bye, David.
Have a nice life.
I just went out
to get some air.
Hey.
You look like you
could use a cigarette.
Thanks, man.
- You waiting on someone?
- No one in particular.
You got a place
to crash tonight?
I guess that was all kind
of depending on who I met.
I got a place,
if you're interested.
Really?
- You interested?
- Yeah.
OK, just follow me.
Faggot. You think I was going
to fuck you up the ass?
Look at this.
Whose dick did you have to suck
for this, you fucking pervert?
Yes, I understand, Bill.
Of course.
No, well, you think I don't
want the same thing too?
All right.
I'll-- well, I'll
get him to you.
I'll make that clear.
Yes.
Yes.
Well, I'm sorry.
Uh-- sorry to trouble you.
OK.
Bye then.
Oh, is Nancy--
- Dodge? Is that you?
- Yeah.
So you let the kid go out by himself?
Yeah.
So I assume you were working.
Right?
Yeah.
So come give me the money.
I don't have it.
- What are you talking about?
- I was robbed.
Don't feed me bullshit.
Dodge?
Did you just do this?
Of course not.
He told me he got robbed.
Jesus Christ.
Fuck off.
You're the last one.
I'm sorry, buddy.
I shouldn't have hit you.
I'm sorry.
Excuse me. Could I get
a cup of coffee, please?
Can you just give me a sec?
Hey, Betsy, do you know
when Nancy's working today?
She's not.
Well, do you know when
she's working tomorrow?
Oliver, could you do
me a really big favor?
Would you tell
Charlie that I need
to speak to him as
soon as possible?
- Yeah, sure.
- Thank you.
- How are you feeling?
- Fine.
What happened to
you last night?
I got mugged.
Hey, Charlie, Betsy says to call her.
OK.
Well?
She's dead.
Who's dead?
What are you talking about?
Nancy.
I'm going for a walk.
What happened?
I'm sorry.
- Yeah?
- Um, is Benjamin home?
Yeah.
Grandpa.
Yeah.
Hi.
What are you doing here?
Uh, your secretary
gave me your address.
- Did she?
- Yeah.
She won't be my
secretary much longer.
Oh no.
No, don't get mad at her.
She thought I was your grandson.
Look, you should
have called first.
This is a terrible time.
I know.
Uh, happy birthday.
I-- I've just been
thinking a lot.
And I shouldn't-- I shouldn't
have ever started doing that.
I was-- I was stupid.
And I don't want to
be there anymore.
I don't.
And I hope you know
what I'm trying to say,
because I'm having
sort of a hard time.
I can't talk right now, OK?
You're gonna have to leave.
You, uh, you can't
come back here either.
OK?
You get it?
You can't come to this house.
I don't know what
your friend told you,
but I never intended to,
uh, invite you to dinner.
Are you-- are you
saying that you don't--
No, what I'm saying is that
I know where to find you, OK?
- I know. I'll find you.
- I'm sorry.
Yeah, OK.
Well, thanks for coming over.
And, um, we'll figure
this out later.
Yeah, why are you here?
I need to-- I need
to talk to you.
Yeah, I really don't want to.
Well, I-- I really
need to, Jimmy,
because there's some stuff--
This is like the
worst possible timing
you could have chosen right now.
All right, I'll pay $400.
- I need for you--
- What?
Why-- why do you-- why are you
talking so fucking strangely?
What?
I need for you
to understand me.
I do understand you. I get it.
You made a-- I
got it last night.
You made a choice, right? I get it.
No.
I need for you to acknowledge--
You keep saying that.
What is it?
Why do you need for
me to do anything?
You know, why do you care
what I think of you, David?
You know-- I-- you
made a decision.
You live with that.
I made the right decision.
OK. Is that what you want me
to say, that you're right
and I'm wrong? Is that it?
That's not what I want.
Yeah, good, because I'm not
going to fucking say that.
But it's true.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'm going to get
my master's degree.
I'm gonna have a wife and kids.
I'm gonna be happy.
You know what you're
going to be doing?
You're gonna be face down
on a sidewalk somewhere,
ODed on heroine.
You make, uh--
What?
You make such a big
deal out of everything.
What a waste.
I can't believe I agreed
to talk to you at all.
It's the same fucking
thing as always-- you
pretending like
everything is fine.
Um, I'm just
fucking-- I'm fucking
sorry I have a family at all.
This coffee date is over now.
Hey, give me the money.
What if I say no?
Then I'll probably get beaten
to death. Give it to me.
I made the right choice, Jimmy.
Fuck, man.
I don't fucking care, all right?
Jesus Christ, yes.
You make the right choice.
Congratulations.
I don't want to hear
about it anymore.
Give it to me.
Give me the fucking money.
I'll, uh, I'll give
it to you down there.
Why?
Fuck, I don't even care.
What?
Why are we back here, man?
Show me what you do.
What?
What are you talking about?
You're a whore. And I'm paying.
So show me what you do to
deserve, uh, all this money.
Fuck off, man.
Fuck off.
Give it to me.
Show me what you do.
I don't know.
What-- I don't know if you're
trying to be funny or what, man.
You're-- don't be
a fucking asshole.
Give me-- give me
the money, man.
Davy.
Davy, that-- that
money that you gave me
last night, that was
fucking stolen, man.
I was mugged.
Look-- look at my face.
Look at my face, man.
OK, if I don't take back
money tonight, man--
- It's all right.
- Please.
Then come on. Come on.
Oh, god.
Don't-- don't do this.
I don't do this.
I don't do this, all right?
You do this.
Why are you doing this to me?
- Come on.
- Why?
Why are you doing
this to me, man?
You can't just leave.
Hi.
Go look in the office.
I'm so glad to see you.
I went to see the Senator.
I'm so stupid.
Shh.
Fagin was right
Shh.
Shh.
[INAUDIBLE], you fucker.
You want to die?
You fuck!
You fucking-- you fucking whore.
You're a fucking whore.
Is-- is this what you wanted?
Huh? Come here.
Come here, this
is what you want.
Huh?
You fucking whore!
You fu-- you-- fuck!
Fuck!
Dodge, where you been?
Have you seen Betsy?
What the fuck happened here?
What did you do, man?
What are you doing?
Oh god.
Dodge, have you seen Ch--
Charlie.
What time is it?
- I think it's 5:30.
- Why?
I gotta go.
Can I have a kiss goodbye?
What time is it?
Almost 5:30.
Why?
I got to go.
Can I have a kiss goodbye?
Hey, Dodge.
Morning.
See you later, sweetie.
OK.
Bye, guys.
Thanks, Mom.
How so work last night?
It was fine.
Better than the previous night?
Yes.
Jesus.
All right.
Ugh.
Oh, yeah.
I've got-- I've got to,
uh, pick up some take-out.
No you don't.
Yes, I do.
We're not serving
take-out before later.
And, uh, you're
not picking it up.
What the fuck are
you talking about?
Um, I am too.
I--
Should I call--
should I call Fagin?
Call him. Call him.
I swear to god, I'm--
I'm picking it up.
Hey, please give it to me.
I promise I will
take it right home.
I'm sorry.
Come on.
Nancy, I had a hard night.
Was it that car from Quebec?
I don't know what
you're talking about.
Hasn't this car with
Quebec plates on it,
driving by you all the time--
take your coffee at least.
OK, it's clean.
Adam, it's clean, thanks.
Junkie, stop.
Go to bed.
Hey, Dodge. How's it going?
Why did you tell Nancy?
What are you talking about?
About the fucking car.
Why did you tell her?
What car?
The Quebec car, the
car I told you about.
Dodge, let go.
I can't breathe.
You guys want to shut the fuck up?
I'm trying to sleep.
I'm sorry about
telling her, man.
I-- I didn't think it
was that big of a deal.
I've had Johns look
at me for weeks
before they decide
to talk to me.
When I tell you
something, just forget it.
Shut your fucking face, Noah.
Mind your own business.
Fuck you, Charlie.
Sorry I choked you.
Hi.
Can I just get a tuna
sandwich and a large coffee,
glass of water, please.
Want a doughnut with that?
No, just the sandwich.
For a mere $0.25 more, you
can get a doughnut with that.
Yeah, the doughnut,
I don't want it.
Just the sandwich, please.
Hey.
Want a cigarette?
No, thanks.
Make up your mind.
- Well?
- No. And I'm cold.
I'm bored.
Hey, check it out.
Well, fuck off. You have it?
Hey, hey, you want to do this?
No, you go ahead.
I'm gonna do this.
- Hey, Bill said we--
- What? Are you going to tell him?
Go do this.
I'll be back in 10 minutes.
Moon goddess.
I don't know.
Four letter word for chair.
- Seat.
- Ah.
Hey, want some coffee?
I need to, uh,
use the bathroom.
Make sure he gets
back to work soon.
I'm sorry, Bill.
I didn't mean to be
checking up on you.
I just-- I-- I just wanted to
know if you wanted some supper
waiting or some
tea or something.
OK, I'm sorry.
Tea?
OK.
Well, I'll-- I'll-- make it.
I'll leave it up.
And-- and you just wake me,
and I'll make it after for you.
All right, I'll see you later.
Oh.
OK.
So then I'll see you real soon.
All right, then.
Bye-bye.
Feeling better?
Yeah.
I really had to go.
Fagin went home?
Shouldn't you be working now?
It's Tuesday,
for Christ's sake.
Don't fucking check up on me.
Well, Bill just called.
He said he's coming down
here real soon, so--
- When? Soon?
- Yeah.
And that was just
him on the phone?
Yeah.
He says he's coming down here?
That's what he said.
Oh, shit.
I just don't think he's be pleased
to find you sitting here.
Fuck. It's dead out there.
Look, I don't care what you do.
I just don't think you want to
be here when Bill gets back.
- That's all.
- Yeah, no shit.
Look, come back in
an hour if you want.
My shift will be over and
he'll be gone by then.
All right.
- Bye. Say hi for me.
- Yeah.
Shit.
Dodge, you want this one?
Dodge?
Fuck this.
Yeah, what a surprise.
When's the last time you
fucking worked, Dodge?
Man, I don't care.
But Bill's going to
cut your rations.
Can I just get a cup
of coffee, please?
Thanks.
Hey, you're still here, huh?
Yeah.
- Mind if I sit down?
- Yeah, sure.
- It's cold out there.
- Yeah.
You must be bored
out of your mind, man.
How long you been here?
I don't know.
What time is it?
It's like, uh, 11:30,
quarter to 12:00.
Then about five or
six hours, I guess.
You should have found a
place with free refills.
Yeah.
You live around here?
No, not really.
I just, um, I sort of ran away.
Listen, um, I don't know
if you're interested.
But, uh, do you need a
place to crash tonight?
Really?
Yeah, man. I'm Dodge.
- I'm Oliver.
- Hey.
So you were freaked
out by Kingston?
No, not freaked out.
But I hadn't been in the city
since I was really young.
And I don't know, it
might sound stupid,
but I wasn't used to being
around all those people.
So what, are you from Napanee?
No, actually, not
too far from there.
The first-- the first
foster parents I
had lived on a farm near Quebec.
So it was just north of there.
And they had this golden retriever
that they used to keep tied
up out back and never feed.
And I guess one day somebody
noticed how sick the dog was
because these people from
the Animal Protection Agency
came and they took him away.
And then, like, two days later,
child welfare came for me
because they figured if these
people couldn't take care
of a dog, then they probably couldn't
take care of me either, you know.
But actually, they
were really nice to me.
Fucked up.
And then the family-- yeah.
And then the family after that
I was with for five years.
And, uh, that was a town
right outside of Napanee.
But they already
had, like, six kids,
so they just pretty
much ignored me.
Then they decided they
didn't want anymore kids.
So-- and then the--
the family I just left,
uh, I was only there
for a few months.
He is an undertaker and I
was helping in his shop.
And he made me
sleep in a coffin.
And that was in Kingston.
Have you only had coffee today?
Hey.
Nancy, this is Oliver.
Oliver, Nancy.
Hi.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
Want to eat something?
Anything you want, man.
What are you still doing here?
Isn't-- where's Betsy?
Late.
He's come and gone, though.
Good.
Could I just get a
hamburger and fries, please?
Sure.
Hey, wake up.
Hamburger, fries.
- Want some water with that?
- Yeah. Water, please.
- Thank you.
- This is on you, right?
That's right.
- So are you new in town?
- Yeah.
My mom was from
here, but she's dead.
Oh, I'm sorry.
That's OK.
It was a long time ago.
I lost my mom when I was young, too.
Oh yeah?
Really? I didn't know that.
She died when I was four,
so it was just me and my dad.
You don't have any
brothers or sisters?
No.
I always wanted one, though.
Yeah, me too.
Do you got any brothers
or sisters, Dodge?
Oh, you know what?
Let's-- let's get that to go.
You look kind of tired.
OK. I'm just going to go
to the bathroom first.
Sure.
Upstairs to your right.
Thank you.
Thanks.
What?
He looks very open.
He does.
He seems very nice.
He does seem very nice, yeah.
Take it easy on the
take-out, will you?
Don't be a hypocrite.
Forget it. Probably hasn't
eaten in days anyway.
All right.
I can still use some tip.
Huh. OK.
- Oh, Fagin, you scared me.
- Sorry.
What are you doing here.
Oh, I just had to come
by and talk to Bill,
and he said you were late.
Oh, yeah, there was a bit of a
kerfuffle about shifts at the diner.
Well, I just wanted to
make sure you got home OK.
I'm fine.
Uh, have a good sleep.
- You too.
- See you tomorrow.
Sweet dreams.
It's right up here.
Let me just go in by
myself real quick, OK?
I should let them know that
I'm bringing someone home.
- Is that cool?
- Yeah, sure.
OK
- Fagin?
- Yeah.
Hey. I just wanted to tell you.
- Listen.
- Why ain't you out working?
Listen, I'm trying to tell you.
I not--
You think I don't know when
you're not out fucking working?
That's nothing compared to
what you got coming from Bill.
Jesus Christ.
I'm trying to explain to you.
I found a kid.
What are you talking about?
I mean I-- I've-- I brought
a kid home to show you.
Where is he?
He's right outside.
He's-- he's beautiful.
He-- he looks like a David.
Wait a minute. Come here.
Look at you.
You're all bloody.
- Stop, that's disgusting.
- Well, bring him in.
Hi, I'm Oliver.
- Nice to meet you, Oliver.
- Nice to meet you too.
Told Oliver here he
could stay the night,
if that's all right with you.
Well, of course it's
all right with me.
We wouldn't want him
sleeping on a bench.
Hey, where's everybody else?
I don't know, probably
out partying or something.
- Here.
- Thank you.
Thank you so much for this.
Yeah, don't worry about it.
Just get some rest.
You can thank me again over
breakfast or something.
Dodge, can I see you for a minute
before you go to bed?
OK, I'll be right there.
- Not bad.
- Told you.
- Think he'll work?
- Yeah, I think he will.
Well, he better.
Go get some rest.
You don't want
me to go back out?
Well, you have to take him out
for breakfast in the morning.
Dodge, you did real good today.
Bill will be pleased.
Charlie, wait.
Where have you been?
Sorry, Bill kept me
longer than I thought.
I fucking hate that guy.
Really? 'Cause I love him.
Don't make me feel worse
about this, you asshole.
It's worth it.
How was work?
I don't know. Haven't been
to the strip in a few hours.
- Is that a good idea?
- Yeah, Noah will cover for me.
I mean, I told him I wanted to
be with my girlfriend anyways.
You told him? Charlie,
what the fuck were you thinking?
- Relax.
- No. If Bill finds out--
I know.
Charlie, I'm not just
worried about me here.
I know.
- Hey, Dodge.
- What?
Who's in your bed?
- Who's asleep in your bed?
- What time is it?
It's like 8:30, man.
You got a smoke?
No.
Ugh. Who's in my bed?
Uh, Oliver, who's a new
kid I found last night.
- He gonna work?
- Probably.
- It's, uh, 8.30?
- Something like that.
[INAUDIBLE].
Hey, you're up bright an early.
- Where's Dodge?
- He's in the bathroom.
Betsy got to work
late last night, so--
You all right?
Fine.
How was your night?
Did you get a good night's sleep?
- So you from Toronto?
- Nope.
So where you from?
Not Toronto.
So what do all the
guys you live with do?
Well, we make
really good money.
We live in a really
comfortable place.
- Yeah.
- Well, you saw it. You know.
And, uh, you know, it's--
it's not the best place.
But I think it's pretty fucking good,
considering the alternatives.
Right.
Well, potential
alternatives, you know.
Because, I mean, this
city can fuck you up.
You know, you come here
thinking one thing,
and so-- so we hustle.
What do you mean?
Like, we're hustlers.
You know, like loose woman.
You mean, uh, hookers, right?
Yeah.
OK.
So, uh, you know, that's it.
That's what we do.
I mean, it's not the best.
But it's-- it's cool
by me, you know?
Right.
I bet guys hit on
you all the time, huh?
Uh, sometimes, I guess.
Will you show me how to do it?
What?
You know, like show me how?
Well, yeah.
Of course, man.
Someone will be there with you.
Yeah.
Will you be there
with me, though?
Yeah, yeah.
I'll be there.
OK.
Hey.
Come in.
He's not here.
Do you want herbal
tea or regular?
Regular.
So what happened?
You want sugar?
What happened?
You want sugar?
Yeah.
Hey, the new boy's in.
Oliver?
Yep.
Hey, faggot, get the fuck
away from Dodge's shit.
Do you want him to
fucking kill you?
- I'm just taking a needle.
- Don't take it from Dodge.
But you actually
might have to go into the
room to work by yourself.
- Will I be safe?
- Well, you'll be protected.
Believe me, no one
messes with Bill.
Am I gonna meet him?
- Eventually.
- OK.
Growth opportunity
in the US-- oh,
in the US-- for
Pizzaville franchise
located in busy plaza.
So what's the new
kid's name again?
Oliver.
You want a pizza place?
You want to sell a pizza place?
Does he have a crush on you?
Is Dodge gonna get a girlfriend?
Speaking of girlfriends, where
the fuck is your mystery woman
that we've heard so much about?
Aren't you guys supposed to pack it up
to Yellowknife or something soon?
Shut up, Dodge.
No, really.
Have you ever seen this girl?
No.
I'm seeing her later.
When later, man?
We're going to work.
Why the fuck do you guys care?
Diner.
- Relax, man.
- Hi, honey.
No, I'm not working
late tonight.
So I'll be home-- I'm
not talking like that.
I'm just saying that it's not my fault because
Betsy didn't show up again tonight.
So-- don't say that, Bill.
No, I'm not trying
to-- OK, I'm sorry.
Yeah, you're right.
I'm sorry.
Um, will you come
by with the de-- OK.
Um, I'll call him.
I don't mind. I'll-- sure.
OK, I'll talk to you later.
Bye. I love you.
Everything all right?
What would you do if it wasn't?
What's up your ass?
Stupid prick.
You're the stupid
prick, faggot.
You know what the problem
with this street is?
Too many fucking
faggots who work here.
- That's the problem.
- Hey, grow up.
Christ.
Don't make a fucking problem
here, Charlie.
I don't have a problem with you getting
in my fucking face all the time.
Hey, Oliver.
Getting psyched yet?
Yeah, I guess.
Don't worry about shit like
that, because they're harmless.
- Hey, you want to play?
- Yeah.
- Got a car?
- No.
All right, come this way.
Oliver.
All right, here's the deal.
I'm just here to keep an eye out.
I won't get in the way.
Fine.
- What do you want?
- I want to blow him.
That's 30.
All right.
I'm just going to go wait
around the corner, OK?
Uh, excuse me.
You're not gonna--
you're not gonna watch?
I mean, you can, if you want to.
That's not for me, buddy.
That costs extra.
How much?
Whole thing for 50.
Fine.
My name is Boris.
Thanks, boys.
You OK?
Yeah.
Ready for more?
Yeah, sure.
Hey, how'd it go, man.
Fine.
Hey, you know what
I'm talking about.
Is there a bathroom
around anywhere?
Yeah, man, uh, right in
the penthouse upstairs.
Go in the alley
around the corner.
Hey, go back to the bed.
I'll just take the couch again.
- Are you sure?
- Yeah, yeah. Good night.
Hey.
Hey, Dodge, you got a cigarette?
- No, fuck off, man. Get your own.
- Please.
Hey, look, I think you can
handle this one on your own?
- Think so?
- Yeah, yeah.
Trust me, man. He's cool.
I know him.
Go for it.
Hey, I think I'm gonna
go with you after all.
Really?
Hey, if the Senator
wants the blond,
I'm gonna have to supervise.
Nothing intrusive.
- Is that really necessary?
- Yes, it is really necessary.
- What are you, new?
- Yes.
You're not gonna actually go into
the room with him, are you?
I'm gonna wait outside.
Hey, wait up.
Hey! I thought you were
waiting outside.
Yes, outside the door of the room.
That outside.
- Really?
- Yes.
Hey, that's the
fucking deal, OK?
Yes, man, that's
the fucking deal--
outside the door of the room.
Jesus.
Would you, uh, would
you like a cigarette?
No, thanks.
I don't smoke.
Good for you.
Neither do I. You
know, I, uh, I don't
want to have sex with you.
I'm sorry.
No, no.
Don't apologize.
I just, uh, I just like to talk.
OK.
So, uh, how old are you?
18.
Hm.
You look younger.
Yeah, I'm 17.
Well, why don't you,
uh, take off your shirt.
What's your name?
Oliver.
That was my father's name.
Really?
My mom told me I was named
after my grandfather.
What's that?
It was my mother's.
Can I see it?
And what about your father?
- What about your father.
- I don't know.
You don't know?
What do you mean you don't know?
I mean, I don't know him.
I don't know.
Oh, well, what did
she tell you about him?
She told me when she was
about 10 years old, she used
to put the TV up on the sink
when she would take a bath.
And it would be perched
right on the edge.
And she would get
a champagne glass
and then steal one of
her dad's cigarettes
and then get into
the bath with him.
And she said she
always pretended
to be Doris Day when
she took a bath.
But it was like her
secret Doris Day.
Nobody ever knew she did that.
And then when she was,
like, 14 years old,
she realized she could
have been electrocuted
if the TV had fallen
into the water.
And her parents never
knew for all those years.
That's, uh, that's all she
ever told you about that?
Pretty much.
Do you always ask about
people's families?
I hope I didn't, um, I hope
I didn't scare you before.
That's OK.
Yeah.
I think you'd better go now.
Bye.
Wait.
Hey.
How'd it go in there?
Huh?
Something happen?
He never fucks anybody.
What?
Did anything happen?
- No.
- No.
Listen, I want you to
go hail a cab for us.
- Just me?
- Yes.
- Why?
- Just as a favor to me. Please.
Dodge. Come on.
- Hey.
- Fuck off!
Oh my brother, my brother
where have you gone?
Left your poor mother
sitting by the fire alone.
Well, there's gold in the dirt,
if you can find it by dawn.
But your poor mother's
dying by the fire alone.
Come dance with me.
Oh, no, I don't dance.
Ah, you're gonna say
no to a beautiful woman?
Come one, dance.
- Come on.
- Come on.
Oh my sister, my sister--
Why don't you guys go
clean up this place?
do you cry?
There's a moon in the belly
and a heart in the sky.
Go sweep out the kitchen
and pour out the rye.
There's a moon in-- hi, guys.
How was your night?
OK, I guess.
Senator picked him up.
- Did you go with him?
- Yes.
Watch your tone of voice.
Oh, Dodge, I have take-out.
[INAUDIBLE]
Please don't do this here.
I can't watch this.
Go into the office.
So how was it with the Senator?
That's a light sort of evening.
Yeah.
It was all right.
Did he pay you?
Yeah.
Well, tell us
It was fine, you
know, just talking.
He was asking me a lot
of questions and stuff.
Like what?
He was asking a
lot about my mother.
That's weird.
Yeah, all he ever asked me
about was my cock and balls.
Please, Noah.
I think it was-- I think
it was because of my locket.
It freaked him out.
Let's see it.
You want my bed, blondie?
I thought you could
sleep in the bed tonight.
You don't mind
sleeping on the couch?
No, I thought we could
both sleep in the bed.
Nah.
It's big enough.
Oliver, no.
I just don't want to
sleep by myself tonight.
It's not going to happen.
It's a bad idea, trust me.
Go get in bed.
Go to sleep.
I'll see you in the morning.
I'm glad you were
with me tonight.
Thanks.
OK.
You're welcome.
Oh.
- Hey.
- Good morning.
What'd you do, wet the bed?
Hey, you look fabulous.
Thank you very much, dear.
Here you go.
Were you waiting outside
the hotel last night?
No, the room.
I was-- I was waiting
outside the room.
Oh.
He's-- he's still a
little nervous, you know.
Right.
You going out with
him again tonight?
Yeah.
I figure I should.
I mean, last night
didn't really count,
because it was the Senator.
So I figure, like, one
or two more nights.
Maybe one.
Bill wants to see
you back at work.
Did he say that?
Uh-hm.
Come on.
Let's go for a walk.
Watch it.
There's cops.
Paranoid.
You smoke too much.
What?
You think that's funny.
Why is that funny?
No, it's just
very-- I don't know.
I want to talk to
you about something.
Yeah, what?
Well, Nancy told me about
that car from Quebec.
Well, don't get bad at her.
Ah, Jesus.
She told me because
she cares about you.
What, you don't
think that's true?
Well, if you don't know that--
OK, OK.
And Oliver tells me you're
screaming at a car last night.
What the fuck is
this, kindergarten?
People are telling on me.
Just listen to me.
If you don't want to
tell me what's going on,
I think it will
help you if you do.
Because if it's one of those
things where you're just,
like, making it up?
Or is it just-- is
it really happening?
Whatever.
Hey, it's bad for the
boys to see you upset.
You know, they look
up to you, Dodge.
Now, if you want me to
make the car go away,
you know, I'll have it stopped.
- OK?
- Yeah.
If you want, all right?
OK, yeah.
Thanks.
Don't thank me.
That's what I do.
All right?
Did you have some breakfast?
Come have some breakfast.
- Stop it.
- Would you just relax?
Don't let me interrupt
your flirting there, Don Juan.
- I wasn't flirting.
- Yes, you were.
Now Betsy, you
have to be careful.
He has a girlfriend.
Oh, right.
I heard all about her.
You guys think this
is so funny, don't you?
- Yeah.
- No, honey.
Well, would you think it's funny if I
told you she was cheating on me?
Oh no, honey, that's sad.
I'm so sorry.
Yeah, it sucks.
Hey, Nancy, can you
teach me how to dance?
Oh, you're so weird, Charlie.
Oh, come on, why?
Teach me.
- Which one?
- Like you were doing last night.
The waltz.
Look at my feet and
count the beats.
All right. Left.
One, two, three.
One, two-- Count with me.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
Who's that?
You do know him?
Yeah, you really
freaked him out.
Yeah, well, um, he-- he
has something of mine that,
uh-- listen, would you, uh,
give that to him for me?
- Sure.
- Thanks.
No problem.
OK, good to see ya.
OK.
- That was the Senator.
- Oh.
Everything all right?
Well, we think
Adam's run off again.
Haven't seen him around
for a couple of days.
Now I got to tell Bill.
I've always got to tell Bill,
even when I don't want to.
Right?
That's the deal.
Sometimes I wish I
didn't know things.
I just wish.
Want to hear
something weird, honey?
Guess who came to
the diner yesterday.
The Senator.
Yeah, I-- I can't believe
he came, you know?
It was kind of nice, though.
Not nice, but
interesting, you know-- I
mean, to finally see him after
hearing so much about him
from all the boys and all.
He, uh, he wanted to talk
to Oliver, the new boy.
I told you about him, right?
This, uh, this beautiful
little blond thing
that Dodge brought in.
Yeah, he wanted to see him.
Charlie gave him his card.
And so he wanted
Oliver to call him.
I mean, he must be
crazy, right, honey?
Isn't that a weird thing to do.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Have you seen Dodge?
Man, you just missed Bill.
Dodge?
It work so you can do this?
I do this so I can work.
Did Bill do that to Charlie?
What the fuck do you
care, Senator boy?
I'm not going to call him.
Fagin said he's probably crazy.
So I'm not going to call him.
Ah, what the fuck did
I tell you about this?
No.
Why not?
Because I don't
fucking want to, OK?
Is that a good enough
reason for you?
I don't fucking want to.
I just fucking don't.
Don't touch me.
Now you have a good
evening, my little friends.
Oliver, can I talk
to you for a moment?
You do well out there.
But if you even see that evil
man, you come right back here.
That goes for everyone.
No one goes anywhere with or
even talks to the Senator.
Hear me? He's crazy.
Oliver.
I have to talk to you.
Charlie gave you
the card, right?
- Are you OK?
- I'm fine.
Listen to me.
You can't tell anyone
I spoke to you, OK?
This is really,
really important.
You can't tell anybody, OK?
- OK.
- OK.
Now you're gonna
call him, right?
I don't know. Probably.
Why only probably?
I don't know. I don't know.
Look, maybe he-- maybe he--
What?
I don't know. Maybe he wants
to take care of you.
Did he say that?
No.
No he-- not exactly.
What if he's crazy, or he wants
to kill me or something?
I can't just call somebody.
You know, Fagin's right.
And also, I don't--
I don't know if I
want to let him take care of me.
You know, Dodge has
been so good to me.
He took me in and he
found me work and he
introduced me to
you and Charlie.
You know, I just feel like I
owe him something for that.
I've got to tell you something
Dodge has been really
good to you, you're right.
But believe you me, if he
knew a way out of this place,
he would leave.
You don't owe anybody
here anything.
They didn't do you any favors.
Oliver, this is
not a good life.
If someone gives
you the opportunity
to do something else, have the
opportunities, for god's sakes,
you'd be so stupid
not to take it.
Just promise me
you'll keep the card.
Yeah.
- Promise.
- I promise.
OK. I'll see you later.
You run along.
Catch up with your friends.
No. No, I don't think
that's what she meant.
OK, then.
Well-- yeah, that's what
I heard, but-- hello?
Bill?
- He wants Oliver.
- Yeah, let's go.
I think I'll go by myself.
Really?
Yeah, I have to start sometime.
Might as well start now.
- What was that about?
- I don't know.
Oh, God.
Hey, where are you going?
Jimmy!
Jimmy!
Wait.
Hey, hold a sec, Jimmy.
Don't fucking
touch me, asshole.
I don't want to make a scene.
I just want to talk.
You don't want to make a scene.
Fuck you.
I don't want to talk to you.
- Come on. It's OK.
- Jesus Christ, man.
- I'm--
- Listen to me.
I'm supposed to be
working, you know.
I got to get back there.
To whore?
That's what you do, isn't it?
Huh?
Hey, let's have a cup of coffee.
All right?
No.
Jimmy, listen, I
need to talk to you.
Then why didn't you
come here before?
Huh?
Fuck, you know what?
I don't even care.
Get the fuck away from me.
Get the fuck out of my life.
I-- I have to earn a living.
I drove down here
from Montreal.
I'm sleeping in my car.
All right?
You're fucking insane.
I'll pay you for the night.
How much do you
want for the night?
I'll pay you whatever you want.
Just tell me.
300.
Pesos?
Are you shitting me?
Yeah, fuck off then.
All right.
No, no, I'll pay you.
300.
So, um, what kind
of stuff do you do?
I don't know.
Uh, you don't know?
Whatever you want to do.
You're beautiful.
So how is it?
How do you think it is?
So are you like a-- a junkie?
Yep, I am.
Tell the folks.
Oh, you know, man.
I wanted to talk
to you for so long.
They why didn't you get
out of your fucking car
and come and talk to me, then?
It's been three
weeks of this shit.
Look, I just needed--
to know if you were OK, you know.
You need anything?
You need some money?
No.
Where are you living?
I'm not telling you.
Hm.
Look, I know you-- I know you
think that, uh, that I just--
You know what I think?
You-- you fucking insane?
Fuck, you know.
I don't even care anyone.
I had no idea he was
doing that shit to you.
Yeah, bullshit.
That is bullshit.
I didn't.
I'm so sorry.
You were-- you were supposed to
be my older brother, you know?
You're the guy who's supposed
to protect me from that shit.
Yeah.
Yeah, I know you think
I'm a coward, or a liar.
But I-- I had to
make a choice, Jimmy.
Hm?
I had to choose to have
a life, to have a future.
I had to just say, fuck him.
You know?
He fucked me up, but fuck him.
And all I can do is
succeed in spite of it.
I had to make that
choice, you know?
Yeah.
I-- I cannot believe we're
even having this conversation.
No, I had to make that choice.
And you chose this.
You chose to let yourself,
uh, sink into a life of shit.
I mean, you don't understand me.
Well, that's fine, because I
fucking don't understand you.
How can you-- how can
you life like this, man?
It's like getting-- it's like
getting raped for a living.
At least it's not
a hobby anymore.
Now give me the money.
I've got to go.
That's funny.
Come on.
It's not even 2:00 yet.
Can we just talk?
I really--
I don't want to talk.
Give me the money.
I'm leaving now.
Give it to me.
Here's $400, man.
Jimmy.
So I guess there
isn't any chance
of you coming home with me, huh?
You still live with them?
Yeah.
Bye, David.
Have a nice life.
I just went out
to get some air.
Hey.
You look like you
could use a cigarette.
Thanks, man.
- You waiting on someone?
- No one in particular.
You got a place
to crash tonight?
I guess that was all kind
of depending on who I met.
I got a place,
if you're interested.
Really?
- You interested?
- Yeah.
OK, just follow me.
Faggot. You think I was going
to fuck you up the ass?
Look at this.
Whose dick did you have to suck
for this, you fucking pervert?
Yes, I understand, Bill.
Of course.
No, well, you think I don't
want the same thing too?
All right.
I'll-- well, I'll
get him to you.
I'll make that clear.
Yes.
Yes.
Well, I'm sorry.
Uh-- sorry to trouble you.
OK.
Bye then.
Oh, is Nancy--
- Dodge? Is that you?
- Yeah.
So you let the kid go out by himself?
Yeah.
So I assume you were working.
Right?
Yeah.
So come give me the money.
I don't have it.
- What are you talking about?
- I was robbed.
Don't feed me bullshit.
Dodge?
Did you just do this?
Of course not.
He told me he got robbed.
Jesus Christ.
Fuck off.
You're the last one.
I'm sorry, buddy.
I shouldn't have hit you.
I'm sorry.
Excuse me. Could I get
a cup of coffee, please?
Can you just give me a sec?
Hey, Betsy, do you know
when Nancy's working today?
She's not.
Well, do you know when
she's working tomorrow?
Oliver, could you do
me a really big favor?
Would you tell
Charlie that I need
to speak to him as
soon as possible?
- Yeah, sure.
- Thank you.
- How are you feeling?
- Fine.
What happened to
you last night?
I got mugged.
Hey, Charlie, Betsy says to call her.
OK.
Well?
She's dead.
Who's dead?
What are you talking about?
Nancy.
I'm going for a walk.
What happened?
I'm sorry.
- Yeah?
- Um, is Benjamin home?
Yeah.
Grandpa.
Yeah.
Hi.
What are you doing here?
Uh, your secretary
gave me your address.
- Did she?
- Yeah.
She won't be my
secretary much longer.
Oh no.
No, don't get mad at her.
She thought I was your grandson.
Look, you should
have called first.
This is a terrible time.
I know.
Uh, happy birthday.
I-- I've just been
thinking a lot.
And I shouldn't-- I shouldn't
have ever started doing that.
I was-- I was stupid.
And I don't want to
be there anymore.
I don't.
And I hope you know
what I'm trying to say,
because I'm having
sort of a hard time.
I can't talk right now, OK?
You're gonna have to leave.
You, uh, you can't
come back here either.
OK?
You get it?
You can't come to this house.
I don't know what
your friend told you,
but I never intended to,
uh, invite you to dinner.
Are you-- are you
saying that you don't--
No, what I'm saying is that
I know where to find you, OK?
- I know. I'll find you.
- I'm sorry.
Yeah, OK.
Well, thanks for coming over.
And, um, we'll figure
this out later.
Yeah, why are you here?
I need to-- I need
to talk to you.
Yeah, I really don't want to.
Well, I-- I really
need to, Jimmy,
because there's some stuff--
This is like the
worst possible timing
you could have chosen right now.
All right, I'll pay $400.
- I need for you--
- What?
Why-- why do you-- why are you
talking so fucking strangely?
What?
I need for you
to understand me.
I do understand you. I get it.
You made a-- I
got it last night.
You made a choice, right? I get it.
No.
I need for you to acknowledge--
You keep saying that.
What is it?
Why do you need for
me to do anything?
You know, why do you care
what I think of you, David?
You know-- I-- you
made a decision.
You live with that.
I made the right decision.
OK. Is that what you want me
to say, that you're right
and I'm wrong? Is that it?
That's not what I want.
Yeah, good, because I'm not
going to fucking say that.
But it's true.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'm going to get
my master's degree.
I'm gonna have a wife and kids.
I'm gonna be happy.
You know what you're
going to be doing?
You're gonna be face down
on a sidewalk somewhere,
ODed on heroine.
You make, uh--
What?
You make such a big
deal out of everything.
What a waste.
I can't believe I agreed
to talk to you at all.
It's the same fucking
thing as always-- you
pretending like
everything is fine.
Um, I'm just
fucking-- I'm fucking
sorry I have a family at all.
This coffee date is over now.
Hey, give me the money.
What if I say no?
Then I'll probably get beaten
to death. Give it to me.
I made the right choice, Jimmy.
Fuck, man.
I don't fucking care, all right?
Jesus Christ, yes.
You make the right choice.
Congratulations.
I don't want to hear
about it anymore.
Give it to me.
Give me the fucking money.
I'll, uh, I'll give
it to you down there.
Why?
Fuck, I don't even care.
What?
Why are we back here, man?
Show me what you do.
What?
What are you talking about?
You're a whore. And I'm paying.
So show me what you do to
deserve, uh, all this money.
Fuck off, man.
Fuck off.
Give it to me.
Show me what you do.
I don't know.
What-- I don't know if you're
trying to be funny or what, man.
You're-- don't be
a fucking asshole.
Give me-- give me
the money, man.
Davy.
Davy, that-- that
money that you gave me
last night, that was
fucking stolen, man.
I was mugged.
Look-- look at my face.
Look at my face, man.
OK, if I don't take back
money tonight, man--
- It's all right.
- Please.
Then come on. Come on.
Oh, god.
Don't-- don't do this.
I don't do this.
I don't do this, all right?
You do this.
Why are you doing this to me?
- Come on.
- Why?
Why are you doing
this to me, man?
You can't just leave.
Hi.
Go look in the office.
I'm so glad to see you.
I went to see the Senator.
I'm so stupid.
Shh.
Fagin was right
Shh.
Shh.
[INAUDIBLE], you fucker.
You want to die?
You fuck!
You fucking-- you fucking whore.
You're a fucking whore.
Is-- is this what you wanted?
Huh? Come here.
Come here, this
is what you want.
Huh?
You fucking whore!
You fu-- you-- fuck!
Fuck!
Dodge, where you been?
Have you seen Betsy?
What the fuck happened here?
What did you do, man?
What are you doing?
Oh god.
Dodge, have you seen Ch--
Charlie.
What time is it?
- I think it's 5:30.
- Why?
I gotta go.
Can I have a kiss goodbye?