Summer of '42 (1971) Movie Script

When i was 15

And my family came

to the island for the summer,

There weren't nearly

as many houses or people

As there are now.

The geography of the island

And the singularity

of the sea

Were far more noticeable then.

If a guy wasn't

to die of loneliness,

His family made certain

That other families

from his neighborhood

Contributed other kids

to the island.

Look out, hermie!

Is he playing?

Look out.

Present with me

in the summer of '42 were

Oscy, my best friend,

And benjie,

My next-To-Best friend.

We called ourselves

The terrible trio.

And that house up there...

That was her house.

Nothing from that first day

i saw her

And no one that has

happened to me since

Has ever been as frightening

And as confusing.

For no person

i've ever known

Has ever done more

To make me feel more sure,

More insecure...

More important...

And less significant.

He's going to

take her

Right into

that bedroom.

Better put the

wood down first.

Ahh...

funny.

Hey, come on!

Oscy, for

christ's sakes!

Hey, come on,

hermie!

Will you move

your ass?

Give it back,

oscy!

Ha ha ha!

Oh, no!

Ha ha ha!

Boy, i'd like

to feel

Every one

of those girls.

You know...

I should have

tripped on them.

They'd never know

i was getting a feel.

That's not

how to do it.

So, what's the way

to do it?

You have to

say things.

Alright. I'll say,

"excuse me."

You know

what i mean.

You can't just fall

on a girl.

It isn't done.

Why not?

I did it with

gladys potter.

She was only 12.

What did she know?

I don't know.

Didn't seem

to mind, though.

Well, she

was surprised.

So was i.

Nothing to feel.

Hey, come on,

benjie.

Stop dragging.

I don't know what's

going to become of him.

He has

no emotions.

Aw,

he's just confused.

Yeah.

Yeah, so am i.

I've been waking up

lately

In the middle of the night.

A lot.

Yeah,

that's ok.

I do, too.

You do?

Yeah.

Yeah, but...

I wake up

feeling crazy

And thinking

about vera miller.

So what?

So i hate

vera miller.

Jesus!

You think

i'm in love with her?

Gee,

i don't know.

God, i hope

i'm not in love with her.

I hate her.

Well, what kind

of thoughts

Do you have

about her?

I forget.

Then how can

i help you?

Who the hell's

asking for help?

What are you

talking about?

Nothing you'd

understand.

Ah, screw you!

That's your

whole problem, benjie.

You're only interested

in screwing me.

Try screwing

a girl.

Ok!

"Ok," he says.

You wouldn't know

the first thing to do.

Would so!

Ok, what's the first

thing you do?

You feel them!

Wrong!

You kiss them.

We didn't kiss

gladys potter!

We weren't in love

with gladys potter.

You're in love,

with a girl

You should

kiss a girl first.

Ain't that right

hermie?

It's polite.

It's not required.

It's required,

you ninny.

It is not.

How do you know?

Because i found

a book.

If my mother knew

i took that book

It doesn't belong

to me.

It doesn't belong

to my mother.

It belongs

to the house.

If you get fingerprints

on those pages,

It's your funeral.

My mother's gonna

miss that book.

It's the biggest

on the shelf.

Books fell

as i pulled it out.

Hold it.

Hurry up!

Kill me, i don't

read as fast as you.

Ok, turn.

Jesus! Do you believe

this stuff?

Yeah. It's

a medical journal.

Why should they lie?

How do they take

pictures like that?

They must have

special cameras.

What drugstores

would develop them?

If we took them in,

we'd be in reform school.

I guess they developed

them themselves.

Yeah.

I guess that's it.

Let me look.

You'll foam

at the mouth.

It's my book!

Let him look.

There!

They're doing it!

I don't

believe it!

You'd better.

One day

your turn's gonna come.

And you better

know what to do.

My parents

never did that!

Never!

Why not?

Because

it's stupid.

Hate to break

the news,

But that's

how it's done.

Stop pushing me

around.

It could be

dangerous.

It looks dumb

in the pictures,

But when you're

in love,

It should be

very pleasant.

How do you know?

You've never done it.

It's here

in the book!

In black

and white!

That's why

people kiss first--

They get to know

each other.

Then they're

in love.

Then they make--

Foreplay!

It's called foreplay.

Everyone gets undressed,

and they play foreplay.

He does this,

She does this,

and he does this,

And before you know it,

they're screwing!

What could be

simpler than that?

Listen. Before i saw

these pictures,

I didn't think

it was possible,

But these are pictures,

benjie, pictures!

These aren't drawings.

I've seen them.

These are pictures!

In emergency,

it could mount, oh...

.350-Caliber jobs,

Probably handle about...

A dozen or so

depth charges.

Ah, it'd sink

if it hit a fish.

Stripped down,

it could do 30, 40 knots.

Yeah,

30 or 40 knots!

Straight down!

Yeah, yeah.

1, 2, 3, 4,

5, 6, 7, 8,

9, 10, 11, 12,

13, 14, 15, 16...

...22, 23,

24, 25,

26, 27.

1, 2, 3, 4,

5, 6, 7, 8,

9, 1 0, 11, 12...

Â™ªâ™ªâ™ªâ™ª

...18, 19, 20,

21, 22, 23,

24, 25, 26, 27,

28, 29, 30...

...35, 36, 37,

38, 39, 40...

44, 45, 46, 47...

...51, 52, 53...

I wish somebody

Would invade

this dopey island!

I'm going mad!

Mad.

Hey.

Hey, oscy,

it's that lady again.

Aw, hermie, you're

not going to go

Into another deathlike

trance again, are you?

I swear, hermie.

What's come over you?

That's a very old

person over there.

I don't see

the attraction.

Maybe it's

her mind.

Maybe their minds

meet and say hello.

Why don't you go

say hello to her mind?

Go on, go say hello.

Cut it out.

If she's the love

of you're life,

Go say hello.

We want to see you.

Maybe you're a hotshot lover

we don't know about.

Cut it out.

Knock it off!

Go say hello

to her.

Come on,

go say hello!

Yeah!

Go say hello!

We want to

see you.

Go say hello

to her!

Hey, lady

in the pink suit!

It's hermie

the rape artist!

It's jack

the ripper!

It's herman

the german!

Nazi spy!

It's a sex fiend!

It's hermie

the rape artist!

Come on.

Uhh!

Ah!

God damn!

Oscy, i'll...

Hey, come on,

herm-Herm-

Hermie!

Come on.

We were

only kidding!

It was a joke!

Look out, oscy!

Look out!

Knock it off,

hermie!

Knock it off!

Cut it out!

I'm going to

let you go.

I'm going to

let you go.

Ok.

Ah!

God damn it,

hermie!

You're really crazy!

You know that?

Crazy!

Jesus!

That's enough,

god damn it!

Son of a bitch!

Oh, jesus.

Jesus, oscy!

You killed him.

Aah!

Shit!

Hey, leave him

alone, benjie.

Leave him alone!

Aah!

Leave him a--

The son of a

bitch threw sand

In my face.

Oh, god damn it!

I mean...

We'll see you later,

hermie.

Bastards.

Hermie,

where are you going?

The planet mongo.

It's not even 8:00.

I can't do anything

about that!

What did you eat?

An elephant.

Bring me back

a newspaper.

Ok!

And time magazine

for your father.

Jesus.

Ow!

Oh!

May i offer

some assistance?

Oh, yes, you may.

I really didn't expect

to buy so much.

I should have

brought my wagon.

Yeah, you should have

brought your wagon.

Yes.

What you really need

is a wagon.

I think you're right.

I can take one.

No, it's ok.

If we both take some,

we can manage.

I'll happily pay you.

I wouldn't

think of it.

My house

is pretty far.

I know where it is.

You do?

Yeah. It's that way.

Are you sure it's ok?

Yeah, it's ok.

Won't you let me

take one?

No. Oh, no.

Do you live

on the island?

In the summer.

With your family?

Yeah. But they

don't bother me.

I pretty much

go my own way.

Aren't they pretty?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah.

I couldn't resist.

I got a 12-Page

letter today.

Oh? That's nice.

It sure is.

Hey, hermie!

Somebody called you.

Not me.

Is your name hermie?

Yeah.

Well, somebody

back there called you.

No, not me.

Well, he called

hermie.

Well, hermie's

a pretty common name.

Oh.

This is it.

I can go further.

Oh, there's

really no need.

Ok.

Oh, can you

bring them in?

Sure.

Hold on.

Got it.

In there,

in the kitchen.

Ok.

Put them

on the table.

Whoops.

They should

make these bags stronger.

I think

you're right.

Please let me

give you some money.

I wouldn't

think of it.

How can i repay you?

It's ok, really.

I'm going to

have coffee.

Would you like some?

Sure.

Great. Sit down.

Ooh, these are

marvelous doughnuts.

Help yourself.

Coffee will be ready

in a few minutes.

You drink coffee,

don't you?

I consume a couple

of cups a day.

Well, i have milk.

Oh, no.

I take it black.

Are you

in high school?

I'm a sophomore.

I thought you

were older.

Next year i'll be

a junior, and so on.

Don't be in a hurry.

You may end up

in the army.

I'm prepared to go.

I'm taking

preflight courses

In high school.

I guess

i'll get my wings.

Maybe i can team up

with my brother.

He's a paratrooper.

Maybe i can

drop him out.

So your brother's

a paratrooper.

Yeah.

Mostly i have

a sister in high school.

Coffee's ready.

I hope it's alright.

It's from this morning.

It looks fine.

I have a little bit

of sugar.

Would you like some?

Oh, no, thanks.

I'll take it black.

I forgot to tell you,

it's awfully hot.

Are you alright?

Have some milk.

Could i have ice water?

I'll put ice

in your coffee.

You could have

ice coffee.

Sure. Great.

I'm sorry.

Are you alright?

It's ok.

I'm really sorry.

Do you have many friends

on the island?

Yeah, two.

But they're...immature.

You know.

What do you do

to keep yourself busy?

Well, i lean

toward basketball,

But there's a lot

to be said for baseball.

In baseball you don't

get round-Shouldered

From dribbling.

No, that's true.

Mmm.

Do you like music?

Yeah. Yeah,

i'm quite musical.

Oh, do you

play an instrument?

Yeah. I sing.

I think a voice

is like an instrument.

I do, too.

And then for a change,

you can always whistle.

I can see that.

Mmm.

You'll like those.

They're good.

I think i'll be going.

Do you have to go?

Yes. I really think

i should.

Oh, wait.

Take the rest

of the doughnuts.

It's the least

i can do.

Thank you.

No, i thank you.

You're welcome.

It was a privilege.

Next time,

i'll take my wagon.

Yeah, i think

you should.

You could get

a hernia.

Good-Bye, hermie,

and thanks again.

Good-Bye.

You're welcome.

Perhaps i'll

see you again sometime.

It would be

a privilege.

Good-Bye.

Bye.

Hernia! Jesus!

Hermie!

Hey!

Hey, hermie!

Wait a minute!

Hermie, hold on.

Hi.

You were in there

a long time.

Could have been

out in 10 seconds.

What happened?

We had drinks.

You're kidding!

He had drinks.

Big deal.

She let you

get funny?

Oh, you're a dope.

An older woman

like that?

What's a little feel

to her?

She let you

have a feel?

She gave me

some doughnuts.

Probably stinks

from perfume.

Grow up.

What happened in

there all that time?

I wasn't aware

of the time.

It flew quickly.

I'd like to

give her a feel.

I thought you

were mature, oscy.

It's mature

to feel girls.

My brother

does it.

Then how come

he's a dentist?

Hey, don't be

such a big shot,

And don't

tell us

Something went on

with that lady.

I ain't telling

you anything.

Which is the same

as telling us

A lot went on.

Screw you.

I ain't saying

something happened

If nothing happened.

Nothing happened.

If you believe

something happened,

I'm sorry for you

Because nothing

happened.

Jesus! I didn't

even know her name.

You expect us

to believe that?

I don't care

what you believe.

I'm going home.

My father's waiting

for his time magazine.

Going home?

Yeah, going home.

I got a few things

to think over.

I'm going home.

What are you

going to do later?

Kill myself.

No, after that.

I don't know, oscy.

I don't know!

Hernia! Jesus!

Good evening.

Fine night

for an evening of movies.

Are you old enough

to be up this late?

I have two

charming friends.

You have ice cream

on your face.

Ah, that perfume.

I grow dizzy.

My friends and i

would like you three ladies

To join us

in the movies.

Dutch treat,

i suppose.

Yeah, but we'll spring

for refreshments.

Where are they?

It's those

two rascals there.

Where?

Over there.

Smile. Look older.

Here, come on.

They're coming

this way.

What's yours?

Oscy.

Don't panic.

I'm sweating.

Don't sweat.

This is hermie

and benjie,

And this

is miriam.

This is aggie,

and this is gloria.

Hermie, you're

with aggie

Because you're

both intellectual.

Benjie, you're with

gloria... because.

I have to go home.

If gloria doesn't go,

we don't.

Benjie.

It's not important

that i go .

Don't be silly.

I don't

want to go.

Well, then

we won't go.

Go without her.

She's our friend.

We're together.

Go without me.

She wants us

to go.

She doesn't.

She does.

She does not.

She left.

Let's get in line.

The night's

still young.

We'll miss the cartoon.

Hello.

Hi.

Then we each

want a 15-Cent candy.

Yeah, sure, ok.

15 cents.

Yeah, yeah.

Hey, that's

the last time

I ever do anything

for benjie.

He's too young.

It's beyond him.

He almost screwed up

the whole arrangement.

I got bad news.

What?

You have to

lend me a dime.

Here's a nickel.

Wait, i got

some pennies.

Hey, catch the boobs

on miriam.

You catch them.

If she throws them,

i'll be ready.

If those boobs

come at me,

I'll catch them.

Oh, hermie, hi.

Hi, there.

You going

to the movies?

Yeah.

That's nice.

Good seeing you.

Hey, she really

knows you.

Jesus, this is

embarrassing.

What?

Her seeing me

with that.

Uh, hermie.

Could you come by

thursday afternoon?

I have some things

to move,

And i think

i'll need help.

Sure. Ok.

Great.

Thursday morning

would be better.

About 10:00?

Is that ok?

Sure.

We'll have coffee.

You like it black,

right?

Yeah, right.

See you thursday.

Enjoy the picture.

Hey, you're in.

Shut up.

You're in boy.

I can't believe it.

She's mad about you.

Coffee at 10:00.

Shit.

Will you shut up?

I'm excited. I'm squeezing

the crap out of miriam

When the lights

go out.

You're really something.

You can't even wait

till after the cartoon.

I can't wait.

Silly name, isn't it?

My father named me

after a professor

He was fond of.

I was j.D. In college.

My wife calls me j. Duveaux.

I'm jerry to my friends.

Now, won't you tell me

who you are?

My name is vale,

v-A-L-E.

On the passenger

list,

It will be

c. Vale, boston.

Stop it.

Are you one

of the vales of boston?

One of the lesser

ones.

Which one?

Is it miss or mrs.?

It's aunt. Every family

has one, you know.

But aunt what?

My name

is charlotte vale.

Miss charlotte vale.

It was like

a miracle happening,

Like having your child.

Stop it!

Alright,

alright.

I even allowed myself

to indulge in the fantasy

That both of us

loving her

In doing what was

best for her together,

Would make her seem like

our child after a while.

I see no such fantasy

has occurred to you.

Again, i've been

a sentimental fool.

It's a tendency i have.

Wait a minute.

I was afraid you

were keeping tina

Out of pity,

But there was

no pity

In your ridicule

of me just now.

Now, i know you

still love me.

And, it won't die,

what's between us.

Do what you will--

Ignore it,

neglect it, starve it.

Stop it!

...both of us

together.

Please let me go.

Oh, charlotte.

Please let me go.

Jerry...

Dr. Jackworth

knows about us.

When he said

i could take tina,

He said, "you're

on probation."

Do you know

what that means?

It means

i'm on probation

Because of you

and me.

He allowed this visit

as a test.

If i can't

stand such tests,

I'll lose tina,

and we'll lose each other.

Jerry, please help me.

Shall we just have

a cigarette on it?

Yes.

May i sometimes

come here?

Whenever you like.

It's your home, too.

The people here

love you.

I look at you

and tina

And see everything

peace and contentment.

Of course.

And just think,

It won't be

for this time only.

That is, if you'll

help me keep what we have.

We'll both try

to protect

That little strip

of territory that's ours.

We can talk

about your child.

Our child.

Thank you.

And will you be

happy, charlotte?

Oh, jerry,

don't let's ask

For the moon.

We have the stars.

Where do you live?

You live off

the point?

Let's go

to the beach

And watch the

surf roll in.

No, we really

have to go.

Ah, come on.

No. Maybe, we'll see it

on the beach tomorrow?

Will you be on

the beach tomorrow?

I won't be

on a mountain.

Then we'll see you.

Bye.

Yeah, bye.

Come on.

How'd you

make out?

Pretty good.

What did

you do?

I held

her breast.

You didn't.

For almost

11 minutes.

Fantastic!

11 full minutes.

You timed it.

Yeah. The longest

i ever got

Was eight minutes

with lila harrison.

So you broke

your record.

By three minutes.

What did it

feel like?

What do you mean?

It felt like a breast.

Didn't it feel

like an arm?

An arm? No,

it felt like a breast.

I'll bet it

felt like an arm.

Why like an arm?

Because it was

an arm.

What's the matter

with you?

You were feeling

her arm.

That's what i was

trying to tell you.

You squeezed an arm

for 11 minutes.

The eight-Minute

record

With lila harrison

still stands.

God damn it,

you're lying.

I wouldn't lie about

an arm, hermie.

An arm.

Jesus,

i was passing out,

And it was an arm.

Yeah...

a very lovely arm.

Well, you're

a son of a bitch.

What?

Why didn't you

let me think

It was a breast?

I thought

you should know

So you wouldn't make

that mistake again.

You wanted to ruin

my memory of it.

What do i care

If you spend your

life squeezing arms?

I thought you

should face reality,

Especially if

you're timing it

And going

for records.

I guess you're right.

Oh, god!

How can i ever

face her again?

Make sure she's

wearing long sleeves.

Ha ha ha!

An arm.

An 11 -Minute arm.

Ha ha! An arm.

Oh, god.

Lila harrison,

your record's safe!

Ha ha ha!

Lila harrison.

Oh, jesus!

"Nothing

is too heavy

When love

is in the air."

"Laughter becomes you."

"Coffee is exquisite."

Exquisite?

Is that you,

hermie?

It is i.

Come on in.

The door's open.

I'll be out

in a minute.

Why don't you

sit down?

I certainly will...

I shall.

Well...

Hi.

We'll have the coffee

later, alright?

Yeah.

Ok.

Your coffee's

exquisite.

Thank you.

I hope it wasn't

an inconvenience

For you to

come by.

It's ok.

What's up there?

Dust.

Oh. May i see?

Sure.

Oh, there's lots

of room.

We shouldn't have

any trouble.

Thank you.

You're right.

There's lots of dust.

Laughter

becomes you.

I guess

the best thing to do

Is hand you the boxes

one at a time.

Don't you think?

Yeah, ok.

Great.

How are you

doing?

Fine.

Hermie, what's wrong?

Are you alright?

Yeah.

Well, your leg

is shaking.

I don't think your

ladder's too good.

Do you want me

to hold it?

I think you better

hand me another box.

Oh.

Just two more.

That's it.

Come on down.

Good job.

Yeah.

This time you

really must let me

Give you some money.

No, i couldn't take it.

I couldn't possibly

have gotten those boxes

Up there myself.

It's ok. I like you.

That's very sweet

of you, hermie.

I like you, too.

I mean, i don't like

many people.

Hermie!

Hey, hermie!

Come on!

Come on,

will you?

Hurry up.

Get up here.

Come on.

What happened?

Ah, nothing.

What went on

in there ?

Nothing.

Come on,

try to remember.

Well,

the way it went,

We went in

and chatted.

Yeah.

Then i put the boxes

in the attic.

Then she kissed me.

Kissed you?

Yeah. Right here.

See any lipstick?

Jesus, he's right.

Lipstick.

No. That's blood.

It's a mosquito bite.

No, that's

definitely lipstick.

Oscy, i like her

kissing me, not you.

It's blood.

She's a god damn vampire.

As i left,

I'm sure she asked me

to come back...

Anytime.

You know,

hermie,

I really think

you struck gold.

I really do.

Benjie, we'll need

the book again.

You drooled on it

before.

I'll get blamed

for warped pages.

My glasses

for the book.

You'll have fun

Identifying

enemy aircraft.

You'll be a hero.

Nothing flies

over this island

Except birds.

Maybe they're

enemies.

No go.

It's a fair swap.

Keep the glasses

for two days.

What's more,

if you don't,

I'll break

your nose.

Aw, come on.

Come on,

hermie!

In the name

of america,

I award you

these glasses.

Hey, benjie,

come on.

Hurry up,

hurry up.

Come on.

Come on, hurry up.

Wait.

Shh.

Come on.

And now

backstage wife,

The beloved story

of mary noble,

Now mary noble,

war wife,

As her husband larry,

a former broadway star,

Is now

lieutenant noble...

Ok, come on. Shh.

Somewhere in

the south pacific.

You'll recall

That when we last

heard from larry...

Were stranded

on an island

After their boat

had been wrecked...

Come on.

Mrs. Larson didn't.

She didn't,

but now she does.

Now she does

use duz.

Mrs. Larson knows...

Duz does everything

in her wash.

She's convinced this new kind

of soap...

It's even improved

her disposition.

She used to be...

Watch that step.

Ok, ok.

You wouldn't dirty up

so many towels

If you had to

wash them.

And she'd tell

her daughter.

I know

your rayon undies

Don't look bright

anymore...

Come on, come on.

But then mrs. Larson

discovered duz...

Hermie, i just

cleaned in there.

God damn it.

Where's the paper?

It's in the drawer.

Where's the carbon paper?

In there.

What are you doing?

I'm making two copies,

one for me and one for you.

Keep it with you

and learn it.

What for?

You can't call

on your lady with a book.

I'm condensing it.

Point by point.

Just stay close to this.

You'll do ok.

Oscy, i'm troubled.

I think i have a deep

feeling for her.

So what?

I don't want to just

lay her. I respect her.

There's something

you have to understand.

It's alright

to respect her,

But she

won't respect you

If you don't try

to lay her.

I don't believe that.

It's true.

My brother told me.

That's the way ladies are.

They want you to try

even if they don't let you.

Because even though they don't

let you, they want you to.

I think

i understand.

Good. Then you

can start memorizing.

Oh, this is crazy.

What?

Point 3.

What's crazy about it?

I've never

heard of the word.

Latin--The original

guys were latins.

I wouldn't know

how to pronounce it.

You don't pronounce it,

you just do it.

I don't know

where it is.

What the hell

is this in number 4?

That's latin, too.

It's all in latin, hermie.

I may have to ask

where these things are.

They're all approximately

in the same place.

"Seek and ye shall find."

Besides, she's supposed

to help you out.

I hope so. I'll need

all the help i can get.

Point 6, hermie--

Very important.

Foreplay.

Right. That word

keeps cropping up.

Well, i still don't

know what to do.

What do i say?

"How about

a little foreplay?"

You don't have

to say a word.

Oh, yeah?

Point 2 states

we should converse.

When you get to point 6,

there's no more talking,

Just moaning and sighing.

Just moan and sigh.

Well, she'll

think i'm sick.

She'll be moaning

and sighing, too.

It's going to

get noisy.

I got news

on miriam today.

A lifeguard told me.

Once she gets started,

she's supposed to be something.

I'm home, hermie.

If i follow

these 12 points,

She might have

a kid.

I can't

afford a kid,

At this stage.

So the whole

thing's off.

Hermie, you are

really dumb.

I may be dumb, but i

won't be a father.

Two wrongs,

don't make a right.

You use protection.

You use a rubber.

Haven't you heard

of a rubber?

Course i have.

Ok, that's

what you use.

I have mine.

When my brother

went into the service,

He willed it to me.

I've been carrying it

ever since.

It's my lucky charm.

How much for it?

Hey, it's

from my brother.

It's a family heirloom.

Get your own.

Go to the drugstore.

I won't risk it.

I'm underage.

Also, women shop

in drugstores.

Where do you want

to get them?

A sporting goods store?

If you were

a good friend,

You'd lend me yours.

What?

I'll return it.

I'm beginning to think

maybe you're a homo.

Swell, oscy.

Thanks a lot.

No, i mean you

don't know anything.

A rubber is used once

by only one party.

Not even best friends

go halfsies on a rubber.

Forget the whole

damn thing.

I'm doing this for you.

I'm doing this

out of friendship

Because...

well, your time has come.

Yeah, well,

just forget it.

I can't.

It's all arranged.

What's arranged?

The marshmallow roast

on the beach tonight.

Me and miriam,

you and aggie.

Don't try to get out of it.

It's all set.

Here are

your instructions.

I'm not interested

in aggie.

You're not ready

for the older lady.

I'm sharpening you up

on someone else.

Aggie is all i got.

Oscy,

you're really crazy.

Yeah, i'm crazy, mad.

Wow!

Shh.

Sorry. Hey, listen.

I'm not asking you

to get through point 12.

Cause i don't

believe in miracles.

I'll be happy

if you get to point 2.

Now, just give it

a try.

Forget it.

I'm not sticking

my neck out for aggie.

Listen, tomorrow morning

you'll thank me.

Tonight, i'll bring

the marshmallows,

And you bring a rubber.

Hey, go on.

Alright.

Well, go on.

Come on.

Get in there.

Go on, hermie.

Anything else?

Oh, yes. A bottle

of cod-Liver oil.

Oh, ma.

Shut up.

It's good for you.

$2.18. Thank you.

Come again.

Move.

Alright,

alright.

Move already.

Can i help you?

No, no.

Just looking.

Did you get them?

Not yet.

Well, go get them.

There's a lady

in there.

Oh.

Ok, get going.

Ok.

Go on.

Alright.

Go on!

Yes?

It's me, the same

guy as before.

I stepped outside

for some air.

What are you

looking for?

Maybe i

can help you.

I'll know

when i find it.

Tell me what it is.

I'll tell you.

I just remembered.

Well?

A strawberry

ice cream cone.

Alright.

Come with me.

One dip or two?

Better make it

a triple.

Alright.

That'll be 10 cents.

There's something

else i need.

I just

remembered.

Well, what is it?

Sprinkles.

Alright.

Sprinkles.

Here you go.

Thanks a lot.

That will cost you

12 cents.

Is there

something else?

Well, i hate

to bother you,

But, uh...

Speak up, son.

How about

a napkin?

Alright.

Anything else?

How about

some rubbers?

Pardon?

I understand

that you carry them.

Carry what?

Oh, come on.

You know what.

Contraceptives.

Yeah! Right!

And you want to

buy some.

Yeah.

What for?

Come on.

You know what for.

Alright.

What brand?

Brand?

Brand and style.

The usual.

There's a number

to choose from.

Do you have to

flash them around?

Which is

your usual?

The blue ones.

How many

would you like?

Three dozen.

You're planning

a big night?

Just the usual.

That will

be $12.

$12?

And 12 cents

for the ice cream.

How much

just for a dozen?

$4.00.

And how many

for $1.00?

Three.

I'll take two.

They come three

to a package.

Can i just owe you

for the ice cream cone, then?

Alright now,

son.

Fun is fun,

But how old

are you?

16.

How old?

On my next birthday.

What are you planning

to do with these?

They're for my brother.

He's older.

Why can't

he come in

And get them

for himself?

Well, he's sick.

Then what's he

need them for?

For when

he's feeling better.

He's a ranger.

Oh.

Do you know what

these are used for?

Sure. You fill them up

with water,

Then you throw them

off the roof.

I just wanted

to make sure you knew.

Of course, i know.

My brother wouldn't send me

without telling me.

We'll call it

$1.00 even,

Including

the ice cream.

Ok!

Thank you!

Hi, hermie.

Hi, aggie.

I had a nice time

at the movie.

I'm sorry if i was

rough on your arm.

That's alright.

Is it healing well?

It's ok, really.

I'm looking forward

to tonight.

Oscy's outside. He's

bringing the marshmallows.

Yeah.

I saw him.

What are you

bringing?

I'll--I'll see you

later, aggie, ok?

Tonight.

Bye.

Can i toast you another

tasty marshmallow?

If you like,

But shouldn't

we save a few

For oscy

and miriam?

We may never

see them again.

They seem to be

getting along very well.

Yes. They're

very friendly.

Hermie!

Psst!

Hermie!

Would you excuse me

for a moment, please?

Sure.

Thank you.

Let me see

your notes.

Mine are

all sweaty.

Come on.

Fork over them.

What number

are you up to?

6.

6 is foreplay!

You're up to 6?

That crazy miriam's

up to 9!

You're kidding!

I'm not kidding.

She's ruining my timing.

Mm-Hmm.

Jesus christ!

How are you doing

with aggie?

Well, we're up

to the marshmallows--

No time.

I got to go.

That was oscy.

Yes.

Feel like

another marshmallow?

What's that paper?

This?

Uh, it's a map.

A buried treasure.

Yeah. Yeah,

i think so.

Can i see it?

Why don't you

just have

Another

marshmallow?

Oh, alright.

Hermie!

Would you

excuse me again?

Yes.

You're very kind.

What?

Give me

a rubber.

What happened

to your heirloom?

It was spoiled.

I guess they

don't keep.

Come on.

For pete's sake!

Come on.

It's cold.

Don't you even

say thank you?

Thank you, hermie.

Why did miriam

say thank you?

Because

she's a lady.

Oh, i see.

See what?

Pardon?

You said you saw.

What did you see?

Oh, actually

nothing.

Then don't

say you see

When you don't.

Ok.

Psst!

Need a rubber?

I need

a breather.

I also need

another rubber.

Did you get

to point 12 yet?

12?

Hermie, we're

so far past 12.

But that's as far

as the book goes.

What's after 12?

Well...

there's 13...

And 14...

And 15...

Hermie, you have

no idea.

And 16...

And 17 and 18.

I think

miriam and i

Should be

getting home now.

I'll take you home.

I think i'd

better get miriam.

Hey, aggie,

i don't think so.

Aggie,

i'll take you home.

Hi.

Oh, hermie, hi.

How have you been?

Fine, thank you.

And you?

Pretty good.

Good.

Mmm, what

a beautiful morning!

Should be

a really nice day.

Yeah.

How are the boxes we put away?

Any trouble?

No. They're fine.

They're still up there.

I think

they'll be alright.

I'd ask you

to the movies,

But it's

the same picture.

Like to see it

again?

Oh, no, thanks.

I don't blame you.

Once you know

the ending,

It kills the thrill.

Tide's coming in.

Yeah, so it is.

Have any other heavy

objects you want moved?

Oh, no, none

that occur to me.

Well, if you

can think of any,

Feel free.

Alright,

i will.

Thank you.

Will you be

at home tonight?

Pardon?

I thought

i might drop by.

I have to be

in the neighborhood.

Feel free

to drop by.

I'm not saying

i can come for sure.

Don't plan on it.

No.

Getting late.

I've got to get

to the post office

And get

these letters off.

I'll run them down

for you.

No, thanks.

It's tricky postage,

Overseas and all.

Thanks anyway.

Hello!

I don't even

know your name.

Oh, dorothy.

I had a cat

named dorothy.

It got hit

by a truck.

Bye!

Hi.

You know what?

What?

It's all over.

What?

Me and miriam.

What happened?

I'm embarrassed

to tell you.

Then don't tell me.

You won't

believe it.

After last night,

i'll believe anything.

No. It's not

what you think.

Look, oscy.

I'm in kind of a hurry.

We had an argument

this afternoon.

I went over to her house to

apologize.

She's got

appendicitis.

Took her over

to the mainland.

Hope they

leave her there.

I hope they don't

cut up her boobs.

I don't think

the scar goes that far.

She told me she's

breaking our date.

The next thing

i know, appendicitis.

She goes

to extremes.

They loaded her on the

speedboat on a stretcher.

Maybe it's all

for the better.

How can you say

such a dumb thing?

Because i'm not

really interested.

Bullshit.

You're interested.

You took a long look

at us last night.

We knew you were looking.

I only

caught a glimpse.

Will you shut up oscy.

I don't want to hear

your dirty details.

You don't want me

to tell you?

I don't wanna

hear about it.

I was gonna tell you everything.

Don't.

When you want to hear,

i won't tell you.

Good.

Something's wrong with you.

You're not normal.

Good.

Going to her house?

Screw you.

Got your

instructions handy?

It won't

be like that.

You wouldn't

understand it.

Because you're

so crass.

Crass? What the hell

is crass?

Just leave me alone.

What are you

so mad about?

I don't know!

Got your

rubbers?

You're a regular

comedian.

You know what?

I'm sorry i tried

to help you.

That makes

two of us.

I gave you my binoculars

to get you educated.

Word's getting out

you're a homo.

If you don't

cut it out,

You'll get

a fat lip!

Ah!

Homo!

Hello?

Dorothy,

it's hermie,

Hermie

from the beach.

Hi, hermie.

Hi.

I don't look

very nice, do i?

I think you do.

I think i don't.

I'm sorry.

Good night, hermie.

Good night.

Miriam pulled through.

I talked to her mother

this morning.

Jesus. They didn't

even operate.

They froze her.

I'm relieved

about it.

But she's through

for the summer.

Won't be back

on the island again.

My first lay...

gone with the wind.

Hey, have you seen

benjie anywhere?

That rat

still has my glasses.

Hey, you know,

you shouldn't feel so bad,

No matter

what happened.

You don't

have to tell me.

But if you want to

tell me, you can.

You don't have to

unless you want to.

Sometimes life is

one big pain in the ass.

Hey, i thought

maybe we'd attack

The coast guard

station tonight.

You know,

give them a scare?

"Dear hermie,

i must go home now.

"I'm sure you'll understand.

"There's much i have to do.

"I won't try and explain

what happened last night

"Because i know that,

in time,

"You'll find a proper way

in which to remember it.

"What i will do

is remember you,

"And i pray that you be spared

all senseless tragedies.

"I wish you good things,

hermie,

"Only good things.

Always, dorothy. "

I was never

to see her again,

Nor was i ever to learn

what became of her.

We were different then.

Kids were different.

It took us longer to understand

the things we felt.

Life is made up of small

comings and goings

And for everything

we take with us,

There is something

that we leave behind.

In the summer of '42,

We raided the coast guard

station four times.

We saw five movies

and had nine days of rain.

Benjie broke his watch,

oscy gave up the harmonica,

And in a very special way

I lost hermie... forever.

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