Bluebird (2013) - full transcript

See you tomorrow.

See you later.

Ian, where's your hat?

I have none.

Put it on.

Road's alright?

A little icy, but not too bad.

That left wiper,
it's thicken again.

You had two form for me,
I'll get to it.

Hey, are you taking
that hockey shift

for me on Tuesday?



- Yeah, sure.
- Okay.

If you're going out tonight,
better bring a log.

The radio says
it's gonna be 10 below.

Yeah, global warming.
Where is it, when you need it?

Hey, Rich.

Can I talk to you for a second?

You never want to stop and chop
with cutting wood.

I could have been half way
down the road

- This will only take a minute.
- You're the boss, boss.

Rich...

You know,
the, uh, no deal feel through?

What are you talking about?

Would have been
in the newspapers?

I know they're making
no announcements



until the horse shit
litigation's been worked out.

I talked to Reggie-named guy
yesterday.

- What did they say?
- Nothing.

They don't have to.

That's 60 percent
of our contracts right there.

They say in four, five weeks,

everybody go home,

they searched,
scrapping out the place.

Just keep it
to yourself for now.

I got to come up with a plan
before telling the fellas.

- Hey, Marla.
- Hey, what?

What is up?

Hey, Marla,
do you wanna drive down

to that new place in Vangor?

We got a DJ, strobe lights.

Fun.

Just dying to have you grind
your boner into me.

Why?
Are you not going out tonight?

I don't know,
I might go up the hill.

It's like I have something.

No excuses.

I'm a good dancer,
you'll be surprised.

This one
is sweet and sour chicken

and one crab for you.

Right, you like crab.
I mean, always the crab.

Hey, Paula.

Hey, Paula.

How do you feel about being
named after a one hit wonder?

Um, what do you mean?

"Hey Paula",
you never heard that song?

That'll be pretty memorable,
I mean.

It's annoying and I guess
it named after you, right?

Oh.

- You guys need anything?
- No, we're good.

Brent, can I interest you
to get some raffle tickets?

Two for $1.

Yeah, for the school band.

Well, if I had any dollars,

I'd probably won't spend them
on a raffle tickets anyways.

- But, uh...
- No.

Hey, do you still got that thing
I gave you?

Uh, that's...

Maybe it's worth something.
I don't know, you know.

Hey...

- Wow.
- I knew you'll love it.

Um, I got it in a machine I rent
over the house.

Well, I think
it's worth at least 5 cent.

- Oh, totally.
- Yeah.

I can give you a whole little
piece of the raffle ticket.

I would love one.

Yeah.

I'm about to start dinner,

you wanna come down
and help me set the table?

Yeah, okay, I'm just practicing.

I'll be down a minute.

Okay, well, your dad
will be home real soon.

Okay.

Is he gonna be home on time?

Just come down soon okay.

Hey, Pops.

Oh...

Here you go.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Smell the cold in there.

Dinner is ready in a second,
okay?

Come on, Luke.

We should really get rid
of that tree.

In a couple of weeks.

It started shedding the carpet.

Is something wrong with that?

No, it's fine.

- Quit playing with that.
- I kind of ate early.

That's good.

You mean while I was cooking,
didn't you?

It's okay.

It's okay.

Just put it on the counter
next to the sink.

I'll wrap it up for you later.

What are you laughing at?

Well, you're such a romantic.

Relax.

Fuck.

Let me check.

Get out of here.

Well, come on.

Are you gonna swim there
by yourself now?

Good morning.

- You're leaving early?
- Yup.

You're wearing make up.

What? I always wear it.

You want a ride?

Kim's on her way to pick me up.

Well, you used to love it
when I ride you to school

when you are little.

Oh, you used to beg me
to send you to school.

Good morning, Bill.

Owen?

Marla.

Marla?

Marla.

Where have you been?

I've been calling all morning.

Mom, it's freezing out there.

What's wrong?

You were supposed
to be there for her.

You're supposed to be
in that bus stop.

You never said yesterday,
I was...

Yes, I did.

Every other Tuesday.

We agreed, Marla.

We agreed.

I can't keep tracking
on our little thing, okay?

You know all the shits
been going on in my life.

Why don't you remind me?

- Why didn't you call me?
- I did call you.

You did?

- You called my cell?
- It's turned off.

You said you were with Owen.

I left a message
over the house phone.

I don't understand you.

He is your son.

Don't you realize that?

Here you go.

Would you like some more?

No, thanks, I'm fine.

Okay.

So how long have you been,
uh, driving a bus, Mrs. Dier?

Oh, well, I got hired,

uh, right after my daughter
started school.

So about 12 years.

Why did you, uh, decide
on this line of work?

Uh, well, my father used
to drive a truck for the mill.

And I guess
I thought it would be more fun

than, uh, working a registrar.

And, uh, um, work is easy

and, uh,
the hours aren't too bad.

And I've always loved the kids.

Isn't it normal procedure

to check that the bus is empty
before you lock it up?

Yes.

I was distracted I guess.

Lesley, could you just
walk me through

what happened this morning?

Um...

I can be in French class right.

Do you miss it?

No, I hate French.

It's so peaceful out here.

Hmm.

I really like it.

Do you wanna keep going?

- Yeah. Yeah.
- Definitely.

Hello.

No, she can't come
to the phone right now.

No. No.

You have to call back
another time.

That's right. Thank you.

Is he gonna be okay?

I don't know.

The police said
he was still unconscious

when they get to the hospital.

When did you talk to the police?

There were, uh,
reports and things

that she didn't filled up
since that accident.

So it's mom's fault.

Sometimes things just happen.

Nothing you can do about it.

What's gonna happen to her?

She's gonna have to seek
some time off.

At least until
they figure things out.

She just need some time to rest.

Now he's breathing on his own
which is a good sign.

We did some scans
and the MRI and the EEG

showed an encouraging amount
of brain activity.

Now, that's said,

he's still not able to listen in
any kind of conscious response.

What does that mean?

All that is, what we cal
profoundly hypothermic.

Basically, once the body
gets below a certain temperature

and goes into a kind
of suspended animation.

So it's system
is completely shutdown.

What we are doing right now

is bring his body temperature
back up to normal.

You see, that way, we'll know
the extent of the damage.

Are you awake?

I thought you'd might be hungry.

You made this?

Oh.

So now you have no work?

- I don't know.
- I'm sorry.

But now,
with these new contracts

nothing I can do about it.

Where's Paula?

She went to school already,
I told her to let you be.

Hey, what happened to you
yesterday?

I did cover for you
then I heard something.

All right, well, I guess
we'll catch up later.

A couple of trucks.

- How many in?
- Yeah.

Fuck them up, that second pile.

How is she doing?

Kid is in the ICU
right at Main Med.

Some kind of coma.

Do you want to head out
a little early?

I'll gas up that crane,
bring out there.

I can handle that.

I'll pull one of the guys
off to limber down there.

Reading new contracts,
aren't we?

As long as we begin
a few extra logs.

Are they coming over?

Yeah.

So she's not coming here?

I don't know. She's in Florida.

Wow. Your family
are real supportive people.

They are your family too.

I'm gonna go and get some air.

- You want anything?
- No.

I'm fine.

Miss Westbrook?

Can I talk to you for a second?

- Are you a doctor?
- No.

- Are you a cop?
- No, no.

Nothing like it.

I'm actually here
visiting another patient.

I'm here to ask after your son.

Can I help you?

Uh, I'm not sure.

I'm just having a word
with Miss Westbrook.

I'm Miss Westbrook.

Oh, um.

Are you the boy's mom?

I'm his grandmother.
What is this about?

- Are you from the paper?
- No, ma'am.

My name Fred Lyman. Yours?

My name is Crystal.

Well, uh, okay.

Miss Westbrook, I...

I understand
how you must be feeling.

It's just an awful time.

But I think mine
running into here is a sign.

I think I can help you
bring some sense

of resolution to this,

and maybe, God willing,

make it sort of never
happens again to anyone.

You're a lawyer?

Yes, ma'am. I am an attorney.

Do you want me to help you cut?

Well, that's fine.

You know,
the water is boiling already.

It's fine.

Do you have that cutting board
over here?

Are you sure you don't want
to turn off the water?

Mom?

Mom?

Mom?

Did you cut yourself?

I'll get you a Band-Aid.

It's all right.

Hey.

It will all be okay.

- Do you want this one?
- I'm sorry.

Thanks, hon.

It's fine. It's just a tiny cut.

I'm okay.

You don't have to be doing this.

No, I want to. Really, I do.

Uh, supper's gonna be ready.

Um, it's almost ready. Go on.

Go on.

I'm fine.

All right. Okay.

Go upstairs and wait for dinner.

How long do we have
to stay here like this?

I don't know.
As long as it takes.

It's been two days.

Nothing has changed.

He's not getting better.

You heard what the doctor said.

I'm calling the lawyer.

Marla.

That woman needs to pay
for what she did.

Revenge won't do anything
to help.

You know that.

What about the money?

What about that?

What if he's like this forever?
Who's gonna pay for that?

You really want
to take this to court?

I've been there.

They'll dig up your life

and put out every last detail
for examination.

You want people
asking more questions?

Are you ready to tell them
where you really were that day?

If he's my son,
then it's my choice.

You sure you want to do this?

Of course.

Because I can just
bring him myself.

She'd understand.

I already promised.

Do you hear that?

Yeah.

Gutters are full of ice.

They come loose.

The house is falling apart.

Huh.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Look at that. They still got it.

First year champs, 1980.

Why are you here?

Um, my niece plays the trombone.

I like the trombone.

She must have really long arms.

I haven't seen you for awhile.

Yeah, well...

- How are you?
- I'm good. I guess.

How are you?

I missed you.

What's wrong with me?

Wrong? No.

Why would it be wrong?

I don't know.

I can't help it.

Dad...

Lesley, remember Charlotte?

One of the nurses
from where they took your dad.

Oh, yeah. Of course.

Nice to see you again.

Uh, there you go.

Yeah. All right. We got to go.

Bye.

- Good run in to you.
- Bye.

It's freezing.

This space here
is turning to shit.

I have extension cord
right at my mom's house.

It's probably 30 of them
tied together.

Crafty.

Hmm.

Did you just want to lead

or you're actually
a good dancer?

I fucking told you.

I must dive a cliff to kill us.

Well, you could be injured.

You want a beer or something?

Sure.

Tush.

I guess it got shook up earlier.

He always says,
"Is there juice boxes around?"

when he comes and visits.

I find him
in the weirdest places

like the back of the toilet.

My mom buys him both
for my desk, you know.

- Who?
- Owen, my kid.

Oh.

I had him when I was 17.

Because my mom
was really religious.

I had a scholarship to U Maine.

For music...

It wasn't for a lot
but they okay me for a program.

Yeah, my brother said,
uh, a Jesus stuff like this.

Bullshit.

Well, it keeps my mom
from freaking out.

A lot of bad shit
happened in her life.

- What's all these?
- I'll get rid of it all.

There's too much old stuff
in this house.

We'll have a yard sale
or something.

Did you clean your room?

What are you doing?

Adjust these new wires.

One, two...

Hey, Marla.
You must have gone out already.

I just wanted to make sure
Owen's got there alright

and he has his medicine
with him.

I hope you two
are having a good time.

Tell him I love him
and I will see him tomorrow.

I love you.

Message deleted.

Is my hair bothering you?

Uh, no. It's okay.

You should go through
some of those bags over there.

Some of that stuff,
see if you want it,

because I'm gonna
get rid of it all.

Okay.

You mind getting her for us?

Miss Dier?

Can I help you?

There's a few things
we need to sort out.

Unfortunately,
we got to do it down the statio.

What happened?

Yeah, I pulled back too soon.

Half of these are fucked.

I guess I'm gonna have
to go back to the garage.

Yeah, I know.

To have a fucking day shot.

So lend me an access
to the medical records.

Everything.

I'm gonna need you
to sign the...

representation,
engagement letter.

It's nothing more
than just giving me the right

to speak on your behalf.

It's not a financial agreement
or anything.

Okay?

So, Marla...

Marla, listen up.

This is important.

I don't want you to talk to any.

Especially
the insurance companies, okay?

Have you not heard?

That dad gets mom.

I mean, shouldn't she be out

like holding a candlelight vigil
or something.

It's not that.

The law defines criminal neglige

as the, uh, failure to foresee

and allow avoidable dangers.

And the standard we apply
is the standard

of a reasonable person
in similar circumstances.

In other words, would someone
with a training of a bus driver

have allowed this to happen?

And the findings
of this D.A.'s office...

Here.

Was no.

A reasonable person would not.

On to your left, please.

Ugh, how are you doing?

I'll be doing a hell lot better
if one of those beers are for m.

I'm your friend, remember?

Listen, Rich.

This is just between you and me
for now.

I'm actually thinking
about liquidating.

Once the season is over,
selling olf the machines,

trucks, everything.

I've been asking around,

I got a pretty good price
on that scooter.

It was Reggie
who gave me good lead

on this construction thing
down sub.

Great.

Didn't you just get finish
telling how you are my friend?

Hey.

I tried to make it work.

Not more than just tried up,
just by killing myself.

Can't make it
without them mill contracts,

there is just no way.

You killed yourself.

What do you think I've been
doing for the last 25 years?

I know.

You did.

I'm sorry.
I wish you were different.

Yes, I'm sorry
about all this really lame CDs

They are my gramps.

I kind of like them.

It taste really awful.

Coffee-Brandy.

I call it bitch whiskey.
My grandma loves it.

We'll see how.

Do you ever worry
about you feeling like...

Turning to your parents?

What do you mean, like,
become a total bad beat?

Yeah, I don't know.

I don't know.

I heard what happened
with that kid and everything.

There are some teachers
talking about him, so...

Yeah.

You know, she used to drive me
and my brother.

Your mom did.

You know, I was always being
obnoxious, throwing shit.

I mean,
leaving garbage under the seat.

She guessed so fast.

I don't blame her, I mean,

she was a total nice lady

and I was just giving her
a hard time.

What is this?

What are you watching?

I'm not sure.

You're up late.

Is Paula here?

No.

I don't know.

What's wrong?

What happened?

I don't know.

I want you to talk to me.

Please.

I can't.

What's wrong?

What?

I don't have anything.

It's okay.

No?

Yeah.

Hey.

- Where have you been?
- Work.

Bullshit. It's almost midnight.

I decided to go out after.

It doesn't matter anyway. I qui.

You quit?

Who do you think you are?

You come walking here
anytime you want

like there are no rules,

and you say you decided to quit?

- What's wrong with you?
- What's wrong with me?

Why don't you look at yourself
for once?

You have barely even been here.

What are you out there
doing anyway?

What, do you think we're stupid?

You have only been thinking
about yourself,

you don't think that anybody...

Hey, I'm out there
trying to keep this house

from being taken away from us.

I'm paying for the food
you won't even eat.

Now, it looks like
I'm the only one working at all.

Yeah, and I bet you think
that's mom's fault, don't you?

Like it's her fault
that she lost her job?

I never said that.

You don't have to say anything.

You think it's mom's fault
that their kid's gonna die

Don't you?

Mom.

I'm gonna make everything okay.

I promise.

Lesley?

Hey, that's something.

Not so.

Do you get the, uh...

Hey. What are you doing?

What do you mean?

Nothing. I don't know.

Um, I want to ask you something.

Yeah?

Uh, I was thinking...

If you're cool with it,

maybe I could stay with you
for a few days.

Just sit down at my house
for a little while.

Um, I don't know.

I don't think
it's such a good idea.

My granny has been
really pissed off lately at me.

He found out
I finished the brandy so...

Yeah. I don't know.
I don't think she'd go for that.

Okay.

How did you know where I live?

This was my route.
I stop here everyday.

What do you want?

I have a daughter.

Her name is Paula.

Uh, she's 17 now.

She's a junior
down at the high school here.

And, uh, a long time ago,
when she was 5,

my husband,
he's a big ice fisherman here.

He goes all the time.

And, um, one weekend,
we went with him,

because it was supposed to be
the last good weekend for it

because it was getting warm her.

And I remember
I was watching the sun go down,

and I had to turn my back for...

Just a few seconds.

And all of a sudden,
I hear people screaming.

Because the ice
was thinner than we'd thought.

And by the time I got to her,
her lips were blue.

And she wasn't moving.

And for a minute, she was gone.

And I swore to myself that
I would never ever turn my back,

ever again.

I'm very sorry.

Owen was with his grandmother
most of the time.

My mom, Crystal,
she's a good lady.

She's got a good heart.

She knows how I am.

I mean, she was just like me.

You want to know
the fucked up thing?

I don't even think about him
all that much.

I just got all these other shit
in my head, you know.

I just want to be
like a real person.

But you loved him.
I know you do.

You don't know that.
You don't know that.

You don't know me at all.

I shouldn't be
even talking to you.

Why not? Why can't we talk?

I got a lawyer.

We can take you for all you got.

But I don't even have anything.
I got nothing...

You got more than me.
What do I have?

Look. I got nothing.

You've got things.

There are people
who care about you.

What do you think
coming here was gonna do?

You think you can just come in
and you didn't mean to fucked u?

- And you told him to get bette.
- No.

It's not gonna fucking
get him better.

I don't know.

He's not getting better.

He's just gonna die.

Or we're both
gonna have to deal with it.

What the fuck are you doing?

Where's your fucking mind, man?

You're gonna fucking kill
somebody out here.

Hasn't your fucking family
put enough people

in the goddamn hospital, huh?

Your mother was in an accident.

Where is she?

- Is she okay?
- I don't know.

She wasn't on the car
when they found it.

What do you mean?

No.
The car was not badly wrecked.

So I have to...

If she was injured,
she might gone off to get help

or someone stopped by
and picked her up.

It's coming down
pretty hard out there so, uh,

anything could happen.

I'll get everybody out there
on alert

but the roads are a mess.

So we may just have to wait.

Where are you going?

I can't just sit here.
I'll go out and look.

What am I supposed to do?

Someone has to be here
if she come home.

Or if the phone rings.

I don't want to be alone.

It's okay. I got it for him.

You shouldn't have been here.

Yeah.

I know.

No, I mean tonight.

Something happened.

He moved.

What do you mean?

During the test.

His hand moved.

Just a little.

But he was...

Reacting to touch.

He was reacting to pressure
on his fingers.

But the doctors
said not to get our hopes up.

That may not mean anything.

When?

When did that happen?

A little while ago.

An hour ago.

But I missed it.

I wasn't here.

You're here now.

Hello?

Lesley?

Are you all right?

Please tell me you're okay.

I'm fine.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

I was looking for you everywher.

You didn't call me.
Let me know you're okay.

I couldn't.

I can't go on like this.

Lesley...

Yeah?

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry too.