Scene 2.3 Flashcards
Poolside, Pina colada in my hand. High and happy.
A nice breeze blowing off the water. Not a bad way to spend your birthday. You all right? Hot in here? You want me to crank up the air?
I was kinda hoping they’d show up. It’s the one thing we always do together.
Can you blame ‘em?
Like I had a choice.
I’m just saying.
C’mon, don’t gimme that look.
Well, it can’t be easy.
…just so folks could see it. I was that proud of it.
I remember the feeling.
Right. No one in my family ever made it beyond the floor.
Yup…
…as clean as when they walked in. They seemed untouchable.
How are you holding up?
I haven’t slept in… in over a week.
Well, you’re not alone.
I’ve worked too hard. Am I wrong?
Jesus.
The union voted it down. Not me!
What do you want me to say, sweetheart? Those are my friends.
Our friends
Then imagine how they feel. Some folks wouldn’t even want me to pour you a drink.
So don’t get sanctimonious with me.
Okay, I’ll keep out of it, but you know people will say what they say.
It’ll finally get him out of this sinkhole.
It ain’t your fault things shook out the way they did. I’ve spoken to a half-dozen guys in your position. My cousin’s over at Clemmon’s, they laid off four hundred people. Just like that, one day life is good, the next you’re treading water. Clemmon’s! That’s not supposed to happen to folks like us, but I’m pouring a lotta drinks these days. Business is good. You ain’t the only one.
What the he’ll is going on, Stan?
Don’t know. Don’t get it. But, I watch these politicians talking bullshit and I get no sense that they even know what’s going on beyond the windshield of their cars as they speed past. But, I decided a month ago that I’m not voting, cuz no matter what lever I pull it will lead to disappointment.
Remember when Freddy Brunner burned down his house?
Of course.
