Vineyards (2023) - full transcript

Thank you.

Your call has been forwarded

to an automatic

voice message system.

Hey, Sierra. Uh, it's Chris.

Uh, I'm at the...

I'm at the bus stop right now.

So, uh... I don't know.

Your mom said

you might be picking me up.

Um...

But, yeah, give me a call

if you get this.

Yeah, I'm gonna... I'm gonna try

and call an Uber, but...

my phone might die, so...

Uh, so, yeah. Yeah.

Give me a call. Thanks.

Shit.

-Hey.

-Is that little Chris?

Oh.

Not so little anymore.

Oh, yeah. It's good to see you.

You too.

-And my parents say hi.

-Oh, how lovely.

I'm sorry

I couldn't pick you up.

I was getting ready.

I'm so excited you're here.

You came at the perfect time.

Everything around here

is so boring.

Uh, it's...

beautiful out here.

What are you...

Well, we're running late.

Can you drop your stuff inside?

-We're going to Sean's.

-Uh, yeah, yeah.

And, uh, Sean is your boyfriend?

Sean is my boyfriend.

Maybe she's my girlfriend.

Stop being

so prejudiced, Christopher.

Hey, hey, hey! You do you

and, uh...

enjoy hell.

Oh, shit.

Is that a tennis court?

Yeah.

Oh, so does Sean,

like, play tennis?

No. He does play

rugby, though.

I guess he's, like,

really good at it.

Do his parents

play tennis?

I don't know. Probably.

Nice house.

What do his parents do?

Something in wine.

They buy or sell it.

Honestly, I have no idea.

So, what, do we just ring

the door...

You're adorable.

- Hey, baby.

- Hey, girl.

Paige, this is my cousin, Chris.

Chris.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

I was telling her

everything about you.

Oh. Well, that's concerning.

Sean, Evan, say hi to Chris.

-'Sup, boys.

-Hey, man. Good to meet ya.

What's good, bro?

So, you're coming from...

Colorado.

-You ski?

-Snowboard.

I love skiing. It's faster.

Oh. Great.

-Game! Pay up.

-Damn it.

You fucking cheated.

- I do not--

- Give me my money.

Let me get you back.

20 bucks, dude.

Yeah, well, I'm saving up.

Taylor wants to go

to the city this summer.

It's a fucking nightmare.

You know, I gotta...

I gotta buy dinner,

I gotta go shopping.

I gotta...

I gotta pay...

There's bridge tolls.

It's a lot.

Yeah, I gotta get to work.

I'll see you later?

Sure.

- Who wants to drink?

- Me.

Dude.

Better.

You want a drink?

Yeah.

There.

Try that.

Oh, thank you.

Smells like, uh...

-like grapes.

-Just drink it, dude.

You sipping?

Oh, shit.

Good, right?

Yeah. Really good.

Did you guys hear

about that girl who OD-ed?

- No, who?

- Amanda something.

Oh, no. That sucks.

I didn't really

know her, though.

Me neither.

They said it was pills.

That makes sense.

Hey, girls!

- Hey, Wendy.

- Hi, Wendy.

This is my cousin, Chris.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

Hi, sweetheart.

Nice to meet you.

Can I get you guys

anything else?

No, we're fine. Thank you.

All right.

-Who are you texting?

-Evan.

I thought he was at work.

He is.

Anybody want anything?

So, he's nice.

I don't know. Sometimes...

I hate him...

Sometimes I love him.

But he is smart

and my mom really likes him.

What about your dad?

Oh, they met.

Sean came with me

to France last summer.

They talked about wine

the whole time.

It was exhausting.

But...

I think he approves.

Not that I care.

So, uh...

what's your plan?

Staying with my dad in Bordeaux

in August.

He wants me to start

helping out with the winery.

Sounds like fun.

Yeah, it sounds like

a waste of summer.

I mean like, uh...

-plan for school.

-Oh.

San Diego.

Well, Sean and I both got in.

And their company's office

is down there.

So his parents have

this house on the beach.

-Have you been?

-No.

Oh, the beaches down there

are incredible.

Not ugly like ours.

Like, white sand beaches.

They're the best in the world.

Sounds pretty perfect.

Yeah.

Everything's so perfect.

I do love the beaches, though.

Honestly...

I love the person

I am there. Like...

No worries, no problems.

And that's who I am.

That's the life I want.

Every day at the beach.

Hey, guys. I'm...

I'm gonna head back.

It's been a long day.

Okay, sure. Um...

I'll stay here, if that's cool?

-Yeah.

-Paige!

Paige will drop you off.

-Will I?

-Will you?

Guess I will.

All right. We'll see you.

Chris. Let's chill tomorrow.

I'll show you around town.

Yeah.

All right. Cool, man.

See ya. Bye.

Have fun, kids!

Use a condom.

Thanks.

Oops.

Hey...

Are you drunk

or is this like a bit?

It's not a bit. It's real.

You frikkin' lightweight.

-I killed, like, four beers--

-We all drank

the same amount, Chris.

Come on.

Come on, hey.

-I'm cool.

-I don't even know you.

- I'm cool.

- I'm driving you home.

- You don't know me.

I'm doing Sierra

a favor.

- You don't know me.

- I don't.

- Um... Um...

- You're a favor.

I'm sorry.

I like your jacket.

Thank you.

That dick.

Who?

Sean. You couldn't tell?

He was talking to his slut.

He was texting her

the whole time.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, I saw that.

God, everyone knows.

It's too much drama.

I hate drama.

I can't wait to get out of here.

I'm moving to New York

for college.

Ah.

I'm a model.

Is the weed in...

Colorado really that good?

-What?

-Stop.

No, it's...

Sorry.

It's just funny

'cause I feel like every time

someone finds out

where I'm from,

that's the first thing they ask.

Like... Like, it's, like,

the opener.

But, yes, yes. Yeah, it is.

Oh, yeah. I was gonna ask.

Do you know where I could

get some, actually?

Here? Yeah. Just text Pat.

His prices are the best.

He can get you anything.

Like, literally anything.

Thank you.

He's pretty quiet about it, too.

You don't have to

see him, actually.

Just pick it up at his house.

Sounds sketchy.

Yeah, wait till you see

his house.

I've been to

a few parties there.

He throws great parties.

What's he like?

Pat?

I don't know.

I've never actually met him.

So, what? You just show up?

Yeah. Everyone does.

- You good?

- Yeah.

- Thanks again for the ride.

- Yeah.

- It was nice. It was, uh,

nice to meet you.

You too.

There you are.

Come here.

Did you meet Sean?

Yeah. Yeah, uh...

Sierra, I think,

is going to stay at her house.

Uh, yeah, she texted me

that she's with him.

Um...

He's a doll, isn't he?

-Sean? Yeah.

-Yeah.

Yeah, interesting guy.

-Here, sweetie.

-Oh, thank you.

You're gonna love the river.

Everyone has fun there.

I'd hate to break the streak.

There was, uh...

There was one time

we went down to the river and...

Evan and I had a few beers.

And, when we got there,

there was this group that...

was hanging around at our spot.

We got this little grill

down there that we usually

kick it at.

And they wouldn't move.

So Evan had a little bit

of a fist fight.

And cops came

and all this stuff.

And I had to spend

the night in...

night in the jail with him

because I was an accessory.

Sounds like a good time.

Yeah. Hopefully, nobody's there

this time.

A friend of mine

is gonna come too.

Is that okay?

-It's cool.

-Cool.

Shit!

- What?

- All right, Chris.

Follow my lead.

What?

What's up, bro?

Morning, man.

What's up, dude?

What you guys doing?

Just on our way to the river.

Oh, that sounds nice right now.

Yeah.

Could you buy us some beer?

I'm working.

Come on.

The store's two minutes away.

We'll cover for you.

- I don't know.

You're the one

with the I.D.

Anyone asks, we'll tell 'em

you had to take

an emergency call.

Okay.

- All right. I'll be right back.

- Thanks, bro.

Just wait here.

Chris, this is Taylor.

Taylor, this is Chris.

-Hey.

-Hi.

Can you help her into the car

and take her around the corner?

I'm gonna wait here for Evan.

Yeah, sure.

So, how do you know Sean?

Oh, through Evan.

Oh, you work here or...

No. Evan works here,

so I just... I get to use

the gym.

Oh.

You guys

wanna hop right in?

No, I don't wanna

go in yet.

I don't wanna go.

I don't wanna get wet yet.

-No, you're coming. Come on.

-I don't wanna go.

- Come on!

- Stop pulling me in.

-Come on.

-Don't splash me!

I don't wanna get wet!

Sean! Stop!

-Let me see these.

-Oh. Oh.

Oh, wow! They're real.

-Yeah.

-All my friends' glasses

are fake.

Mm, my eyes are broken, so...

How you feeling?

-Pretty drunk. Yeah.

-That's good.

Eh.

I think it was

a colossal mistake.

I don't know.

A colossal mistake

is hooking up

with the wrong person.

Yeah, if... No judgment.

But why are you with Evan?

- Um...

- Like...

Um...

He was nice...

at the beginning.

He has a really good heart.

Now he's just...

boring.

And Sean is just...

Mm.

We met at a dance.

It was so cute.

They were friends,

Evan introduced us.

And, the whole night,

he kept giving me

these little looks.

I kept giving him little looks.

-It was just like in the movies,

you know?

-Yeah.

He's gonna break up

with his girlfriend.

He's just waiting

to leave for school.

Here.

Oh.

Thank you.

How do you know Sean?

We have mutual friends.

Taylor!

Did you get this from Pat?

Yeah! You know Pat?

- Yeah.

- Taylor!

You know, like,

I heard about him, uh...

-You know Paige?

-Taylor!

-All right, give me a sec.

-Mm.

Here.

You need to watch

what you say

and who you say it to.

For God's sake.

I can see you flirting.

- I'm 20 feet away!

Jesus, Sean!

I'm not flirting!

Don't be an asshole.

Watch your

fucking mouth, okay?

I'll say what I want.

Say it again, then,

I dare you.

Oh, you dare me? I'm not

your fake-ass girlfriend!

No! You're not!

Thank you.

Hey. You can't come

in the house.

-You can use the pool,

but you can't come inside.

-Uh...

I'm sorry. I'm...

I texted you. I'm Chris Neil.

Oh, right.

Chris Neil, yeah.

Uh...

That wasn't bad, the song.

Uh, no. I'm not...

- I'm not a good...

Show me

what you were playing again.

- Good?

- Yeah.

Okay. I just...

Here.

I suck.

No... No, no, it's not you.

It's the piano.

It hasn't been played

in a while.

It's out of tune.

I... You just moved here?

Uh, visiting. I'm...

Staying with my Sierra...

Uh, my cousin.

My cousin Sierra.

That's cool.

Oh, fuck. I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to barge in

like that.

I was just...

I was looking for you.

I'm...

-I'm drunk.

-Don't... Don't worry about it.

And, really, no worries at all.

Thanks.

Yeah.

Uh, so are you...

Are you going down?

-To the barn? Uh...

-Yeah.

I pop in and out.

Come on, let's get you

what you need.

Oh. Okay.

Wait here.

Here you go.

Thanks, man.

Appreciate that.

- Thank you.

- Thanks, bro.

Sure. You want a drink?

Uh...

-Yeah...

-All right, man. So this way.

What?

No way!

Thank you.

Yeah.

So just for the summer, huh?

Yeah. Yeah, my...

My aunt and uncle offered

to have me out and I...

Can't turn this place down.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

You headed to college?

Um, I'm gonna be a senior. So...

Still got time.

Time for what?

You know? Uh...

To figure it out.

Yeah, you always got time.

Yeah.

So what are you really doing

out here?

What? I don't...

-I don't understand...

-Come on, come on.

What, you just left

all your friends

for the whole summer.

-All right.

-I mean, yeah, no, it's nice...

All right. All right. All right.

Actually, uh...

So my parents wanted to

have me out here.

You know, they're going through

some stuff.

Oh, yeah. No. Sorry to hear.

No, no, no.

It's all right. They...

You know,

people have their issues.

They have their issues.

Everybody does. It's...

My dad...

drinks and...

he's in rehab.

So...

Wow. Wow.

-Too much information.

-No. No, it's fine.

I get it, all right?

No need to apologize

for honesty.

Yeah.

Thanks for that.

I'm sorry, dude, but this...

this place

is fucking ridiculous.

-Like...

-Thank you. Thank you.

It's my parents'.

Where are they at right now?

Gone.

And they just let you

throw parties like that?

That's...

Oh...

They're foreign diplomats.

They were killed in an attack

on the U.S. Embassy in Turkey.

Fuck.

I'm sorry, man.

Anyway, you must feel

like a stranger out here.

Yeah. I mean...

I'd like to see the area

a bit more, but...

But my cousin spends

so much time

at her boyfriend's, it's...

That's too bad.

Yeah. Yeah.

You...

You got any plans tomorrow?

Based on all previous evidence,

smoking and drinking.

-All right, you know what...

-Those are the two.

Yeah. You meet me

bright and early.

I'll show you around.

-Really?

-Yeah.

I...

Yeah.

Yeah, that'd be cool.

-Yeah.

-Cool.

Cool.

Cool. Well, you better get back

to the party before it ends.

Uh, yeah.

Yeah, definitely. Um...

Thanks again, man.

Thank you.

Thanks.

-The keys.

-In the car.

Oh, this fucking kid.

Chris, we have to go.

Okay. Good night.

Text me tomorrow.

Yeah. Yeah.

Is... Is he good to drive?

Yes.

Hey, man.

Good morning.

What...

What are you doing?

Working.

I thought you...

had a job.

- Nah, that's temporary.

- Oh.

Then what are you doing?

Uh...

These vines...

They're really old.

They've been neglected

for a long time.

But...

the soil's really good.

And this hill gets great sun.

We're close enough,

but we're far enough west,

where we get this nice

Pacific fog some mornings

before it burns off.

Great for Pinot.

So you're a winemaker?

I wanna be, yeah.

I know it's not much,

but I wanna bring 'em back.

Damn, that's so cool.

Hey, I'm probably gonna have

another party soon.

So feel free to bring people.

Yeah. Cool. Yeah, that was...

That was fun, um...

last night.

Funny story, I was...

Anyways, I don't... I don't...

I don't know many people

besides Sierra, but...

Right. Well, yeah,

whoever you want.

You hungry?

-Uh, yeah.

-Cool.

Cool.

Dude, is this place open?

Not till 5:00.

And they just

let you in or...

I know the chef.

How do you know him?

Business stuff.

Mm.

Dude, this...

this is incredible.

I don't even know what this is.

The amount of food you can

stomach is incredible.

I don't get to eat

like this usually, so...

You know, I could

have them send more.

Oh, no, dude. This...

This is cool.

-You sure?

-Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Dude, I've already eaten

half my stomach.

Patty.

-Mister Russo.

-Drop the mister, all right?

Makes me feel old.

Uh...

Yeah. Roger.

This is my friend, Chris.

Hey, how are you?

- Good.

- Nice to meet you.

It's wine country.

You got no wine?

Ah, well...

-We're in high school, so...

-Never stopped me.

Tris.

Some wine, please.

Thank you.

Just leave the bottle.

Thank you.

So how do you know Patty?

Uh, we just met, actually...

just last night.

Yeah? That's a good kid.

Hard worker.

Sexy boy.

If I was

20 years younger...

Everything okay?

Yeah, everything is...

It's on schedule.

It better be.

-No more problems.

-No, no. That's all

taken care of. We're all set.

All right.

That's good to hear,

because I've got a big job

on Sunday.

I'm gonna need you.

Uh, yeah.

Anything you need.

Good. to hear.

Keep it up.

Maybe we'll talk about

that raise.

I will. Thank you, sir.

I'll be checking in.

I'm in town for a few weeks.

I'm staying right around

the corner.

So we'll meet on Sunday?

-Huh?

-Yeah.

All right.

All right.

It's good to meet you.

You too.

Sunday.

-I'm sorry about that.

That's business...

-Oh, no, no, no.

Hey, no worries. No worries.

All right, you know what?

Shit. I...

I actually got to go too.

I gotta go meet someone.

Oh.

-Well, you got my number.

-Yeah.

So you just come over any time.

If you need anything...

Thanks.

Yeah, I will.

-Hey.

-I hate tardiness.

Sorry. I forgot

my doctor's note.

Already too popular

for me?

Yeah.

Yeah, I was chilling

with Pat earlier.

-Pat?

-Yeah, we went...

We went over to his house,

checked out his vineyards

and stuff.

It's crazy you bring him up.

Why?

Well, after the party

last night,

my friend Logan

told me something crazy.

What did Logan tell you?

He told me about his school.

His high school, that

charter school in...

Sebastopol?

I don't know.

Right, sorry. Redwood school.

Yeah.

Anyway, so that's where

Sierra went to school

before she transferred

to our school.

With Pat... Isn't that crazy?

They dated for like

two years, apparently.

Logan told me they acted

like a little married couple,

all freshman and sophomore year.

-Shit.

-Right?

Apparently, that's why

she never goes to his parties.

So at some point sophomore year,

he just like, ghosted her

and then disappeared.

And then she had, like

a mental breakdown

and transferred to our school.

-Like, what the fuck?

-All right.

He probably has, like,

a good reason, right?

I don't know. This guy

did that to me once.

God, he was a dick.

Don't you hate that?

No, I hate tardiness.

My God... The guy I'm talking

about, his name was Tyler...

We now know

what killed a teenage girl whose

body was found in Rohnert Park.

Until now, North Bay police

were withholding information

regarding the victim's identity.

But we now have new information.

Following the report,

it appears 18-year-old

Heather Lawson

died from an accidental

drug overdose, a mix of

OxyContin and fentanyl.

She was found

unresponsive in her car

on Hacienda Grove Boulevard

at around 09:00 AM this morning.

- Shit's crazy.

- She was admitted

to Kaiser Permanente Hospital

for a drug-related incident,

just weeks prior.

This is the third

fatal teenage overdose--

Glad you're here.

Drink?

Good, huh?

Yeah...

During Prohibition,

the winery had to keep

from going out of business,

so they made raisin cakes,

like raisin pastries.

But, if you put them in

a sealed bottle with some water,

it'd ferment. In about

three weeks, it would be

perfectly drinkable wine.

Goddamn genius.

That's smart.

You know, I...

I heard a story today.

What was that?

It was just about uh...

about you...

Which story?

You know, just about you

and you know, you and Sierra.

No, I can explain that.

You know, I apologize.

-No, dude, it's cool.

-No, I know she's your cousin.

No, dude, it's fine.

Seriously.

You know, I could

talk to her if you want.

See if she'd want to hang out.

Like all of us together.

Could you?

Yeah, sure.

She has a boyfriend.

Right,

and he's awesome.

Yeah, that'd be weird.

Unless...

Unless what?

Well, there is... You know,

there is a place we could go.

Just us three.

Yeah. When's good for you?

Whenever is good for you, dude.

All right, yeah,

I'll talk to her.

She's at Sean's right now.

How about Sunday?

Or do you have your... thing.

Yeah. I can make

that work. Sunday.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Yeah.

You know, I don't know

what your situation is

or if you have a summer job

or anything, but I'd be happy

to set something up for you.

You'd make a quick fortune.

You know, it's like

a drop off gig.

Oh, I don't know, man.

I've never really--

And it wouldn't have

anything to do with Russo.

-No, it's not--

-I'd make it real easy for you.

No, Pat.

It's fine, man.

You don't owe me anything.

It's an easy ask, all right?

We're cool. We're cool.

Yeah... You are a good guy.

I think you're

a good guy too, man.

Thank you.

And you know,

the things we talk about

should just stay that way.

Just between you and I.

-Anything...

-Business, anything.

Okay?

Of course.

-Baby, please?

-No.

Hey, open up!

Go away, Sean!

What did I do?

How can you seriously

stand there and lie to my face?

-I can't even see your face.

-We've been together

for three years.

How could you jeopardize that?

Please, just tell me what I did.

Facebook.

Facebook?

Facebook and Instagram.

All of it. I can

see that shit, Sean.

That bitch likes and comments

on all of your posts.

I'm beginning to think

it's to spite me.

-What bitch?

-Just go.

-Hey, Sierra, come on.

-I'm serious.

Babe?

-Baby, please?

-Just go!

Fuck!

I said go away.

Oh, come on out here.

What are you up to?

J'espere fondre du soleil.

You see, I'm from the non-French

speaking side of the family, so?

Hoping the sun

will melt me away.

Ah.

How about something more fun?

What could be

more fun than that?

The beach?

Wait, let's take my car.

Let's take mine.

Yours?

Yeah.

Whose car is that?

Come on. We're gonna be late.

For what?

What is this place?

I don't know.

Hey.

Wow.

It's good to see you.

Yeah. Been a while.

I missed you.

Really? Didn't feel that way.

I know.

-I'm sorry--

-What do you want?

I wanted to see you.

Since when?

Listen, I can

explain everything.

I promise.

It's just so good to see you.

Now you're just back?

Yeah.

I made a promise.

It is good to see you again.

So it went well?

- Did you guys--

- Hey!

Thank you. You made

this happen, man.

-Yeah, no worries.

-Can you take a picture for me?

Yeah, sure,

That's actually pretty good.

Should we go back to my house?

Yeah, let's go.

Okay. Well, would you guys mind

dropping me off then?

Aren't you coming?

Uh... okay.

All right.

-It's all yours?

-That's right.

You like it?

I love it.

So this is your room?

This is my room.

Hmm.

Wow.

You can see town from here.

You can see

everything from here.

-Oh my God...

-Remember these?

We will always

be like this.

Okay?

I promise.

Why did you have to go away?

It should have always

been like this.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

Would you mind actually,

just hanging out here

for one second?

Thank you.

Sorry, he must be out.

Your call has been forwarded--

This fucking...

5272152 is not available.

Pat, where the fuck are you?

I've been calling.

I called you all last night.

I called you this morning.

I'm calling you now.

This is like the sixth time

I fucking called you.

You're supposed to be

at that meeting.

I'm very particular about

who I introduce who to.

And you were supposed

to be the one to be

introduced to this guy.

Just-- You better

get back to me.

Because if you don't

fucking call me back,

I'm going to fucking kill you!

You really fucked me up bad.

You fucked me up really bad.

Call me back!

If I don't hear from you...

Like, soon... I'm going

to fucking kill you.

You're out of a job.

So call me back.

Just call me back!

Fucking prick.

Hey, man, what's up?

Hey. I'm good.

So where you been?

You know,

- Hey, cousin.

- Hey.

- Hey, what's up, Sean?

- What's up, man?

Hey, you know Pat,

right? This is his party.

-Haven't met him.

-Pat.

Nice to meet you.

Can I get you guys

anything to drink?

I'd love a drink.

- Yeah?

- Me too.

Wine?

Sure.

Alright. Sounds good.

I'll be right back.

Could you

show me the restroom?

Sure.

Hey, Sean. You played

rugby in high school, right?

- Yeah. I heard you--

- I'll be right back.

Excuse me. Hey, man.

Little Chris.

Ha ha!

-Hey.

-What's up, buddy?

Um...

Not much, what about you?

Not much.

You seen Sierra?

No, I haven't.

Not at all?

Maybe earlier, actually, yeah.

But not in a while, no.

This place is a mess.

I should go.

He's probably looking for me.

It's not fair.

I want to be with you.

I want us to go away.

Go away?

No, you and me,

here in the most beautiful place

in the world, remember?

I remember.

Pat. You know him well?

What?

Pat. You know him well?

Yeah, we're... we're friends.

So, what's the secret?

Uh... Like...

I don't understand.

How do you think

he makes this all happen?

Oh, um...

You know, Pat's parents...

He lost his parents

pretty young. I think...

You know, he probably likes

having people around.

Um...

He's just a different

kind of guy, you know.

Different?

Sure. We'll see.

No, thanks.

Uh, you don't smoke?

Smoking makes you sad.

Doesn't make me sad.

Sure it doesn't.

Hey. Hey. Hey.

-Where've you been?

-With my secret lover.

What's the matter? Do you

oppose our relationship?

I'm bored. Let's go.

-Only boring people get--

-We're leaving.

-All right.

-I'll text you.

Tell Pat we said thank you.

Yeah, I will.

Yeah. Please do.

Oh, gimme.

Oh, you're still here?

Need any help?

Sure. Thanks, man.

I don't think she had fun.

Why do you say that?

She's gonna break up with him.

Yeah, she said it herself.

We used to be so good.

I wish I could explain it.

She's the only good thing

that's ever happened to me.

Really? The only thing?

Hey, Chris.

Hey, uh, is Sierra at Sean's?

She's been gone a lot lately.

Do you know where she goes?

No.

Were you sleeping?

No.

We're all going to Sean's today.

You have to come.

Uh, okay.

So, yes, you'll come?

Yeah, I thought it was

an order, yeah.

Okay, good.

So what's up?

Nothing. It's just um...

It's such a nice day.

Hey, Pat!

What's up, man?

I didn't expect to see you here.

Yep. Well, I'm here.

-Oh! Oh, God, dude.

-What?

-What?

-I shouldn't be here

for this, man.

So hot. Must be

the hottest day

of summer.

Hey.

Hey.

Pat! Good to see you, man.

You too.

It's hot as shit out here.

Come inside.

You guys take my towel?

Ask Chris.

Where's Chris?

Towel?

Pretty good serve.

Give me one good serve.

She's kicking your ass, Patty.

What's up, Sean?

One sec, bro.

Hey, Evan. Think you could drop

by my place with some beers?

Just do it, alright?

Come on. Worst case

scenario, you get fired.

It's a shit job anyway.

Because you look 21.

Hello?

Sorry, guys.

Evan's being a douche.

Who was that?

It doesn't matter.

We're not done talking.

-I'm done talking.

-Okay, well, I'm not.

I'm not.

Not until I find out

what's going on with you.

Nothing's going on.

That's bullshit.

That's bullshit, Taylor.

You're distant.

Huh? You're hiding

things from me.

Just tell me what's going on.

You don't trust me,

that's the problem.

I trust you. I love you.

I love you.

And you're my girlfriend.

That's why we're

having this conversation.

I need to know what's going on

in your fucking head.

-Why?

-Because you're my girlfriend!

Yeah well maybe I

don't want that anymore!

You don't mean that.

I do.

Maybe I want something else.

Something else?

Oh, just... God! Talk to me.

-Just talk to me, please.

-All right.

It's just a little ridiculous,

don't you think?

I mean, we started

dating so young.

We're kids, Evan.

We can't decide who we are

right now, when we're 18.

That's how people

fuck up their lives.

So I'm fucking your life up.

No, that's not what I mean.

Taylor.

Taylor. Taylor.

You mean everything to me,

you know that.

Huh? You gotta know that.

All right?

So what?

You want to get married,

have kids?

I thought you did, too.

I do. Just not yet.

Not now.

I want to see things, Evan.

Experience things,

different things, don't you?

I just, um...

I thought I was enough for you.

You're such a good person.

You're a great guy.

You're going to make somebody

really happy one day.

You know...

Just can't be me.

Not right now.

Chris, where are you thinking

about going for school?

Don't know yet.

You should think

about San Diego.

It's beautiful down there.

Beautiful beaches,

beautiful girls.

Plus, my dad's company

headquarters are down there.

So we have the house.

It's around the beach.

Where you headed, Pat?

Staying here.

Really? Bold.

I have some plans.

Oh, yeah?

Like what, JC, or...

No.

Actually, now that

you mention it--

Why are we talking about this?

Talking about the future

is so sad.

It's the summer.

Summer should be fun.

Let's go see the animals.

What animals?

-Yeah.

-Jesus Christ.

What? What's wrong

with the animals?

Just trying to

keep up, Princess.

Take it easy.

You know what?

It's a great idea.

Let's go see the animals.

Chris hasn't been.

-Seriously, what animals?

-Right now?

Right now. No time like

the present. Right, Pat?

You didn't even ask

Chris and Paige

if they wanted to go.

I'm sure they're down.

We can't just go.

We need time to get ready.

Go, get ready.

-We haven't even eaten.

-Take them with you.

Whatever's going on,

just...

-Just try and think it through.

-It's already taken care of.

Just waiting for

the right moment.

Let's take mine.

Let's take two,

I don't like to squeeze.

Fine, Pat?

Yeah, I can drive.

Okay.

I'll ride with you.

I love convertibles.

Now their incredibly large

necks contain seven

elongated vertebrae.

Which you might think is a lot.

But, interestingly enough,

the human neck also

contains seven vertebrae.

Their hearts are

much bigger, though.

They can weigh up to 25 pounds

and pump up to 20 gallons

of blood per minute.

We have 14 African giraffes

on the premises here.

This guy, right here

is Benjamin.

Do you know if they

have elephants here?

I really want to see them.

She one of your customers?

Yeah. Why?

Maybe I'm looking to buy.

Whatever you need, man.

Anything?

Anything you need.

That's funny.

I heard you were a guy

who could get anybody anything.

I'm sure you did.

Tell me something,

because I'm a bit lost.

Where exactly did you

go to school again?

Because I know you

weren't with us.

And weirdly enough,

no one I know seems to

know where you came from.

-No one.

-I went to Redwood.

Charter school.

Oh, Redwood.

That's where you went, right?

Huh...

That's funny.

So what? Now you're

just working?

Pat's restoring the vines

at his house.

He's gonna make wine.

That's right.

Wow, and you must be busy

from what I hear.

"Hooking anybody up

with anything they need."

Like you said.

You're one of Russo's boys, no?

Yeah. I know who he is.

He and my dad

did a little business way back

when he was working at a winery,

before his true calling.

You know, before he went

to prison.

You don't know

what you're talking about.

I don't?

Didn't he pull you in?

Pill pushers

always need their dogs.

What are you talking about?

Oh yeah, this guy...

This fucking scumbag

is the guy selling everybody

bad Oxy.

He killed fucking Heather.

That is not true.

So, now you're a man

of honesty.

Great, great.

I got another question...

did you fuck him?

Wow.

Don't act so goddamn innocent.

I know where you go,

we all know about

your little friend.

Sierra's

breaking up with you.

No, she's not.

Yes, I am.

You're gonna throw

everything away?

All our plans just like that

for this guy?

She's over you.

No, she isn't,

one little fling

doesn't do that.

It's been five years.

We've been in love

for five years.

Five years?

I was away, but now

we're back together.

Fuck me.

Come the fuck on.

Tell me something,

do you fall in love

with cam girls, too?

I mean, what is this bullish?

Just tell him, Sierra?

Tell me, Sierra.

Tell him, Just tell him.

Tell me, Sierra.

Tell me the big secret.

Sierra, baby.

Come on.

Stop it.

Stop it, okay?

I love you both

in different ways.

It's hard enough for me, so...

What?

Hey, you're a good liar,

I'm sure you could convince

some other poor girl to fuck you

Let's go.

Go ahead.

I'm not even gonna ask

if either one of you knew.

I already know the answer

to that question.

You know,

it's my birthday today.

Congratulations.

18?

Come on, friend of mine's

having people over.

You can celebrate your adult--

No!

I don't wanna go anywhere

with any of you fucking people.

Jeez!

Where are we going?

Just take me home, please.

What if we just went

to the city right now?

Right now,

huh?

Like you always wanted.

I have the money, okay?

I'll buy you anything you want.

We can take pictures,

I won't complain.

Huh?

No, I don't think so.

Please, Taylor, just...

I mean, just tell me

what I can do and I'll do it.

I'll do it.

Just take me home.

No, not... no.

Not until we settle this.

I think I was perfectly clear.

Why are we stopping?

You're not going home.

Not until you talk to me.

Really talk to me.

Take me home.

Cut it out.

You're not listening to me.

What is your fucking problem?

-I don't have a fucking problem.

-Hey

-Hey.

-Who are you?

Why're you acting like a bitch?

That's it, let me go.

-Okay, look, I didn't mean that.

-You hurting me

-All right. It came out wrong.

-Let me go.

Starting to fucking scare me.

You know what?

Calm the fuck down.

Don't tell me what to do.

I can do whatever the fuck

I want. Just leave me alone.

- Taylor, watch out.

- Watch out, Sierra, Sierra!

What is that?

What the fuck?

Oh...

No, no, no.

Oh God.

No.

What happened, Evan?

She got hit.

- What happened?

- She got hit.

He didn't even stop.

Evan...

you need to tell me

exactly what you saw.

Evan, look at me.

Were they coming back this way?

-What kind of car?

-Uh... blue.

Uh... Convertible...

A blue convertible?

A blue fucking convertible!

What? What?

I know whose car that is.

Who?

His name's Pat.

Pat?

Pat, she...

She went to his party.

He didn't even stop.

Hey.

It's gonna be okay.

This is my fault.

None of this is on you.

Okay?

What the fuck

just happened?

- What the fuck just happened?

- It's okay, Come on.

No, Chris, this is not okay.

-This is fucked, I know her,

-CHRIS: No, I know.

- That piece of shit.

- She went to our school.

No, I know. We just--

We don't know what happened yet,

-so we should just...

-Doesn't even stop?

Just drives off.

Doesn't even stop?

Okay, well,

the car is not even here.

- They would...

- ...fucking ass.

-Sean. What's wrong?

-Where is he?

- Who?

- Pat.

- Pat?

- Is Sierra here?

Yeah, I heard her a while ago,

but I thought she was with you.

Is he here with you?

Don't lie to me, Sierra.

-She witnessed an accident.

-It was not just an accident.

The guy killed someone.

Oh my God,

are you okay?

Are you okay?

Tell me what happened, Sierra?

She was in the car,

they were on their way back.

Sean, please.

Let her talk.

Sierra, tell her.

Hey, over here.

- Is she okay?

- What the fuck is wrong with...

I'll call the police.

I already did. They're on it.

Sean, thank you.

You just left her there, man.

Calm down

and be quiet. Okay?

Are you okay?

- Tell me what happened.

- She was in the car,

- they were on their way back.

- Let her talk, Sean.

Sierra, tell her.

Tell her.

Pat hit Taylor, right?

-It's all right. It's okay.

-Right?

Yeah.

It happened so fast.

Tell her, baby.

Pat hit Taylor, right? Right?

It happened so fast,

came out of nowhere.

-She couldn't--

-She... she could...

Right?

- Sierra, tell her!

What are you doing?

She... she couldn't?

I'm gonna stay

and I'm gonna make sure

that Sean doesn't mess with her.

I don't think

he's gonna do anything.

Do me a favor,

go check.

Okay, fine.

Just stay here.

I'm sorry.

I'm gonna do better.

I promise.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Will you stay tonight?

I don't want you to leave.

Anything?

She... I think she went to bed.

-Are you sure?

-Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah.

Come on, let's go.

We can go back to my house.

No, no.

Won't the...

Won't the cops start looking

for you and stuff, man?

Probably.

Uh...

Hang out with me?

Thank you. Thank you.

Your parents weren't diplomats,

were they?

No, they weren't.

Are they alive?

No.

My parents

were drug addicts.

They were found unsuited

to raise me when I was born.

So, the judge entrusted me

to the closest blood relative

who could accommodate.

Wow.

I know,

such a little asshole.

Hey, can I ask you something?

Sure.

Paige said you went away,

just kinda...

disappeared.

I was sent away.

Like I said,

I was such little asshole,

I did a bunch of

stupid drugs and...

The judge gave me the option

between juvie or rehab.

I didn't even think about it.

Sierra's parents

already didn't like me,

but they would never let her be

with a guy who was in juvie.

And where did you go?

Montana,

one of those wilderness rehabs.

Where they make you sleep

on the ground,

make your own fires,

all that and no phones,

you're cut off

from the rest of the world.

Thought I'd be out

in a few weeks.

I did everything I could.

I cleaned up and everything

but they just

wouldn't let me leave.

Then, my aunt passed away

and no one was paying my bills,

so, they sent me home.

What about Sierra?

By then, she was

already dating Sean.

I guess she figured

I was never coming back.

I get that.

And the house?

My aunt had no will.

I was next of kin,

so I got everything.

I got the house,

I got the car,

all of it.

You know what?

It seems like a lot

but it's...

I had no income,

I had no education.

I had to show her

I could take care of her,

so, I did what I knew how to do.

I wanted to do

something real, though.

I wanted, like, the vines...

Could've made wine.

I could have made money.

She and I could have had

a real life.

We were so close.

Beautiful.

You should probably go.

Cops will be here soon,

you don't wanna get involved.

What are you

gonna tell 'em?

I think I'm gonna go

for a swim.

Hey, Pat.

Fuck 'em.

Excuse me,

can you please stop the car?

Hello.

Hi, my name's Chris

and you probably don't know me.

I'm calling from Pat's phone.

Oh, Pat, Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah.

You...

You went to his party

last month, right?

Yeah.

Well, I'm...

- What?

- What?

I'm calling you...

The reason I'm calling

is because...

Pat died, he...

He passed away and...

we're spreading his ashes

this weekend,

I was hoping you'd be there.

Bro...

- Bro.

- What?

Where're you

going tonight?

Your call has been forwarded

to an automatic voice

message system.

Sierra. I...

don't know why

you're not picking up.

Ceremony's this Saturday.

You should be there.

All right.

I know you'll be there.

AUTOMATED VOICE

Your call has been forwarded

to an automatic voice

message system.

Hi, my name is Chris.

I don't know who you are,

or where you are,

if you care but...

My friend Pat died

and...

I miss him.

Ceremony's on Saturday.

Hi.

Can I help you?

I'm here for the ceremony.

Really?

Can I ask your name?

Patrick Williams.

You left me a message.

I'm Pat's father.

Nice to meet you, sir.

I'm...

I'm Chris.

Chris, good to meet you.

You two were friends?

Yeah. Yeah, we were friends.

Happy to hear that.

Uh. Please, come inside.

I'll show you,

right this way.

Got one for yourself, huh?

Yeah.

Careful

with that stuff.

Shit.

I'm sorry, I'll go...

It's fine, sit, sit.

Did he ever talk about me?

No.

Not really, sorry.

It's okay.

He's sent me a Christmas card

every year.

Really?

I think he was

embarrassed of me.

So, he lived here

with his aunt Mallory?

I never knew her name,

but no.

No...

For a long time, it was...

it was just him.

Yeah, he...

kept it...

Interesting,

I guess you would say.

I always knew he was smart

from the second I saw him,

I told his mother that

he was gonna grow up

to be a doctor

or a billionaire,

a movie star.

Where is she?

She died about a year

after we gave him up.

I'm sorry.

We were bad when he was born.

In bad shape.

She wanted to keep him,

she fought hard for it,

but I knew...

We had to let it happen.

So, I didn't say anything

when they took him from us

and...

I don't think she ever

forgave me for that.

But I knew...

I knew...

And look...

He did this all by himself.

He...

So, you two were close?

Yeah.

I like to think so.

Tell me something...

Was he a good man?

He was a great man.

Thanks.