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♪ Eddie was a good man, honest and hardworking ♪

♪ Never gave love a try ♪

♪ He was a nightcrawler working at the corner shop ♪

♪ Just to try and get by ♪

♪ He dreamt of the city, gettin' out of Mississippi ♪

♪ And finding somewhere less like home ♪

♪ But his father, who's a real man ♪

♪ Never said he loved him ♪

♪ Told him wait till you get older ♪

♪ How will I get out if I am stuck to my seat ♪

♪ How will I get out if you have put your chains on me ♪

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- [Bouncer] Got your ticket?

- Thanks.

Hi, can I get a seat in the back, please?

- Sure, follow me.

(patrons talking over each other)

(patrons continue talking over each other)

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Here you go.

Furthest table from the stage.

Don't wanna become part of the show, huh?

- I rarely have a choice.

- Yeah, I get it.

They like to pick on me, too.

Can I get you something to drink?

- [Patron] Ginger ale. - Sure.

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- [MC] Ladies and gentlemen, give it up

for your host for the evening.

(audience clapping)

- Cleveland, Ohio, you all ready for a show, tonight?

(crowd cheering)

Our first comedian coming to the stage

is a very funny guy from Detroit, Michigan.

Let's give it up for Topper.

(crowd cheering)

- Let's hear it for your host.

How you guys doing tonight?

Holy hell, this guy is shitfaced.

You remind me of my dad.

Quick, punch me in the face and call me a disappointment.

(crowd laughing)

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(Topper coughs)

(Topper groans) (light dramatic music)

(lighter clicks)

(urine splashing)

- [Reed] Could I have one morning without

the sound of you peeing?

- [Topper] Guess not.

(Topper groans)

- [Reed] Up before six, wow. Must be a new record.

- [Topper] I'm always happy to impress.

- Well, if you really wanna impress me,

you can pay me the rent you owe me.

You're like three months behind.

- I gave you money a couple weeks ago, didn't I?

- No, you didn't.

- [Topper] Huh.

- [Reed] Tony caught your set last night.

- Oh Jesus, I hate when people say that, "Caught my set."

Makes it sound like a disease.

- Oh, it's funny you say that

'cause he said he was sick of hearing your old material.

- Wow, and he thinks my jokes are old.

- [Reed] Yeah, he said he wasn't sure if people

were supposed to laugh at your show

or if it's like a sad performance art thing.

He was confused.

- Always a pleasure, Reed.

- [Reed] Are you fucking serious, Topper?

- I remember the first time my father hit me

with a Tonka truck.

I remember thinking, "I wish I asked

for a teddy bear for Christmas."

(crowd laughs)

The next Christmas, I went with micro-machines.

They sting like shit, but no tetanus shot.

(crowd laughs)

You know, I've been talking a lot about my, my, my father,

and I'd like to end off here

by saying something about my mother.

She was a lot like Julia Roberts,

except one was a whore who ran off with a rich man

and left her shit life behind and lived happily ever after,

and the other was Julia Roberts.

(crowd laughs)

Thank you very much.

(crowd claps)

Be sure to tip your comics.

(muffled chattering)

- Very cute, dickhead.

- You walked two of my fucking tables, Topper.

- Hey, you gotta just walk that shit off, all right?

We all bomb from time to time.

And that shit about your neighbor's wife, that's funny.

That's funny. Work on that.

- So if you're seriously thinking about identifying,

the guy is six foot five.

Thoughts?

- That's a great idea.

Instead of five foot six, it might help.

- I'm 5'8", bro.

5'8". - [Patron] On a tall day.

- [Benny] Hey, do you ever consider therapy?

- Have you ever considered buying

me some drinks for advanced payment.

- Pretty sure we get free drinks here, so...

- Correction: one free drink.

New rule: two drink minimum for them,

two drink maximum for you.

You forgot three of your fucking punchlines, kid.

- What is this, a comedy club or a fucking AA meeting?

My 12 steps are from this bar to that stage.

- Do you count the stumbles as two steps or one?

- A stumble is two.

- The micro-machines thing is new.

- [Benny] Fuck off, Topper.

- Hello, Ken.

(light dramatic music)

- I'm gonna need another drink.

(light dramatic music continues)

Fucking water, Benny?

Gentlemen, meet Not Julia Roberts.

Fuck off, Eileen.

- [Eileen] Ken, we need to talk.

- Oh, that is not at all true.

- It's about your father.

- You mean Mike? Yeah, I'm not a fan.

You know, you should sit closer next time.

There's a great one about you in there.

- He's dying.

Cancer.

- Well, I guess he's human after all.

- Do you not wanna talk about it?

- About what?

The upside of cancer?

- He's leaving everything to you.

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- The house? - [Eileen] Everything.

- Oh, now I get it.

Thanks for the heads up, Eileen.

Have an unsafe flight home.

- Face it, Ken, you're never coming back to Detroit.

Once he's gone, the house will rot.

Sign it over to me.

- Jesus fucking Christ.

- Save yourself the trouble.

I'll send you half.

- You are fucking unbelievable.

I thought I was a comedian.

(door thuds)

(door thuds)

(Topper clears throat)

- I bet you didn't expect that.

- I'm just surprised a broom could fly this far.

- What did she want?

- The house.

- Shit.

What, this old couch or the apartment you barely live in?

- No, no, no, no, my...

Father's house.

- [Benny] Well, shouldn't she ask him?

- [Topper] Apparently he's dying.

- Oh, hell.

I'm sorry kid.

- Why? It's the best news I heard all day.

- It's your father, Top.

- Yeah, since when?

- Listen, kid, at some point you have to think about-

- Hey, I appreciate it.

I'm fine.

(light dramatic music)

(paper rustling)

- Follow directions, kid.

Now more so than ever.

(door thuds)

(traffic humming) (car horns honking)

(Topper groans)

(Topper clears throat)

- Should I just get it myself?

- Oh yes, please.

Because I've been looking for a reason to shoot you.

- What do you do, raise oil prices when your cousins

raise gas prices?

- No, I raise liquor prices on the night you perform

because I know people will come in here

to drink your jokes away.

- Well, at least when I bomb I don't take anyone with me.

(clerk chuckles)

- Well played. The usual?

- Yep.

So what's on Al Jazeera tonight, Habibi.

- We go through this every time.

I am Indian, not Arab, you fucking troll.

- Then wear a feather, why don't you?

- Somebody should buy you a feather

so you can finally make someone laugh.

- Well played.

Keep the change, Dumbo.

Goodnight, Bin Laden.

- You be good now, White Devil. Bye bye!

(clerk chuckles)

(bugs chirping)

(liquid sloshing)

(bugs continue chirping)

(Topper sighs)

(keys jingling)

Fuck.

(keys continue jingling)

(paper rustling)

Oh, fuck.

Reedy!

(fist pounds) Reed!

Reed, come on.

I'll pay, pay you my half of the rent tomorrow, I promise.

(hand knocks) Reed!

Reed!

Oh, fuck!

(engine humming) (light dramatic music)

(engine revving)

(somber music)

(bus engine rumbling)

(sirens wailing)

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(door thuds)

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(liquid sloshes)

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(knob clicks)

(door squeaks)

(door thuds)

(Topper coughs)

(Topper exhales)

(footsteps tapping)

(light dramatic music)

- Okay.

Okay.

(door clicks)

Topper.

Get your lazy ass up.

Hey, Topper.

Topper, stop jerking your gerkin in my office.

(Topper groans)

- [Topper] I'd like to request a late checkout, please.

- You checked out years ago, numbnuts.

Now put your panties on and get your ass upstairs.

- Yeah.

(phone clatters)

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Your voice is the worst thing

I have ever woken up to.

- Somehow I doubt that.

I've seen some of the broads you've left here with.

- Yeah, that's a good point.

- Coffee's hot, sandwiches not so much.

- Oh, get that shit away from me.

I'm gonna throw up.

Breakfast of champions, huh?

- You know any?

(Topper chuckles)

- Benny.

Liquid lunch.

- It's not for me.

So, uh, Reed kicked you out again, huh?

- Yeah.

She left a note and everything this time.

(Benny chuckles)

I owe her a lot of money, so maybe an advance is possible.

- Ah shit, kid.

You're fucking lucky I pay you at all.

- Will you let me crash on the couch

just till I get caught up?

- Couple of nights? No problem.

Indefinitely? That's a problem.

- All right, well, maybe one of the boys

will let me crash or something.

(cigarette sizzles)

- You given your father situation any thought?

- Not especially.

- what about the house?

- What about it?

- Well, that could be a game changer.

Sets you up.

- No.

No, I'm just gonna let it rot.

I don't want his handout, I'm fine.

- Get your head outta your ass, kid.

You're in no shape to be turning down free houses.

You're broke, you're homeless,

and you got a drinking problem.

- Be honest with me, Benny.

- I'm fucking serious, Top.

This shit ain't funny.

I'm tired of watching you kill yourself

night after night drinking,

and then I gotta pretend I'm not enabling you.

- Enabling you, Jesus Christ.

- Son, you have a gift,

and to watch you waste it- - No, no, no, no.

- [Benny] Is just making me- - I can't, I can't handle

the fucking wasted talent speech, Benny.

I'm hungover and I just, I can't do it.

- That's the problem.

You don't want to hear it, kid?

The door's over there.

You used to crush the problem.

Nobody wanted to follow you.

The chances you used to take?

You were vulnerable, you were honest.

You were goddamn fearless, kid.

Now you just hide.

- I still get laughs.

- You used to be a fucking killer.

Now you're a hack.

- I'm no fucking hack, Benny.

- Then write something new.

I'm tired of hearing about your mom and your dad

and your fucking sob story.

Spouting off the same shit

that you've been running on for years.

And you wanna know something?

You don't even believe in it anymore.

- Don't do that.

Don't, don't tell me what I believe in.

I love what I do.

- You don't love this.

You don't have anything else.

(light dramatic music)

What's your play, kid?

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What's your play, kid? - I don't know!

Okay, Benny? I don't fucking know.

All I know is that when I'm on stage is the only time

I feel like I can fucking breathe.

Like I have any, any kind of control.

So beyond that, I don't know.

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(paper rustling)

(Topper coughs)

What's this?

- It's a bus ticket

and 500 bucks.

I knew you wouldn't make any decisions,

so I made one for you.

That's your play.

Now, before you think about pocketing that cash

or maybe giving it to Reed,

I just want you to know one thing.

If you don't use that bus ticket,

if you don't get your head straight,

straighten out your affairs at home,

you are not welcome here.

You will not work here ever again

or any place else in LA.

- I only travel first class.

- Then sit up front.

♪ Bring it back to me ♪

♪ Begin ♪

♪ Bring it back to me, begin ♪

♪ Bring it back to me, begin ♪

♪ To make envy feels so incomplete ♪

♪ Feeling like a puppet controlled by some strings ♪

♪ It's killing me 'cause I just can't say what I mean ♪

♪ It's everywhere I go is the wrong place to be ♪

♪ I think I should go home but I don't know where it is ♪

♪ Bring it back to me, begin ♪

♪ Bring it back to me, begin ♪

♪ Bring it back to me, begin ♪

♪ To make everything feel so incomplete ♪

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(car engine humming)

- [Driver] 29 bucks.

- [Topper] Here's 30.

(bugs chirping)

(door thuds)

- [Driver] Yo, a buck?

- It's a recession.

- [Driver] Asshole.

(engine revving)

(bag thuds)

(suspenseful music)

(door clicks)

(cigarette sizzles)

- The fuck are you staring at, you fucking retard?

(suspenseful music continues)

Close the goddamn door, you're letting the AC out!

(cigarette zaps) (bugs trilling)

(suspenseful music continues)

(bugs continue trilling)

(traffic humming)

(patrons laughing)

(patrons continue laughing)

- [Bartender] What are we having?

- I'm fine, thanks.

- [Bartender] No, it's a two drink minimum, sweetheart.

Gotta order the first drink when you sit.

- I'm a friend of Moore's, he won't mind.

- [Bartender] I'm sure he won't.

Moore died four years ago.

His son runs the bar now.

He minds.

So what is it?

Beer or hard liquor?

- I'll order from the bar.

(crowd clapping)

What happened? They finally figured out you weren't funny?

(patrons talking quietly)

(patrons continues talking quietly)

(Allie chuckles)

- It's weird.

After you left, the liquor sales just slipped,

so they had to just go with full sex appeal at that point.

What the fuck are you doing here?

- Yeah, I came to see you.

- Fuck you.

You realize it's been 12 years, right?

I haven't heard from you at all

and you just walk right in here like nothing happened?

- I like to make an entrance.

- [Allie] Oh, I'm super fucking impressed.

- I'm surprised you'd still be here, honestly,

you were always better than that bunch.

- Well, I still am.

- Aren't you bartending?

Don't tell me you gave up on standup.

You were great for a female comic.

- Fuck you very much.

I still go up from time to time, I just-

- I smell loser.

(Topper chuckles)

Look at you!

- You should try smelling a salad.

- (groans) I'm fat, okay.

You have to sit down with

the guys, come on. - All right, all right.

To be continued.

- [Cooper] Oh, you still trying to hit that?

- [Topper] Shut up.

- Mac!

Look at this piece of shit.

Look at this piece of shit.

- [Mac] What's up? - What's up, man?

- Well, it's good to see some things never fucking change.

- Hey, we look for you on TV

but all we saw was famous people.

- Yeah. - Yeah, we were going

to visit you in LA when we thought you

were too busy for us, you know?

Won't have time for your old pals.

- But I wouldn't want to deal with all those LA douchebags.

This guy's been here 30 seconds,

I already wanna punch him in the face.

- Hey, let me ask you something.

Now you were in Los Angeles, was there any sun?

That's why he hasn't aged. - What are you talking about?

You're the ghost of Christmas future,

you're just as white. - Don't lump me in with him.

If I turn into that, I'm gonna kill my-fucking-self.

- Well, look at how red he is.

He's always holding his breath.

- [Topper] Yeah. - His head looks

like a summer squash. - Yeah.

- My god, no, I'm not saying it's not attractive,

it's a good look, but I mean,

at the end of the day when I look at you

and I look at him, there's just a difference.

- Yeah, you have callous and your feelings

hanging out with you douchebags.

This guy's been in town 30 seconds,

I'm an asshole all of a sudden?

- Okay. (Topper laughs)

(garbled talking) - Remember that shit?

I can still smell it.

- Why would you eat 20 White Castle burgers

before you get on stage? - All right, I was not

farting with a lot of confidence that day.

That's the last time I go "Pull my finger, dude."

- [Topper] You did it 30 fucking seconds into your set,

you should've done it at least a little bit later.

- Yeah, that was not optimal timing.

Two minutes into a 30-minute set?

I crop-dusted the whole front row before it happened.

(upbeat music)

(door squeaks)

- Welcome to my beautiful castle.

So...

Sorry, man, I don't get much company.

(door thuds)

(Topper grumbles)

(Topper coughs)

Hey, I don't have a pillow, but I got a blanket.

(Topper sniffles)

Hey, you want a drink?

- No, no, I'm good. - [Lucas] Tequila?

Nightcap?

- Something you wanna tell me?

- [Lucas] Ah shit, yeah.

That's my daughter's.

- [Topper] No shit, you got a kid?

- Yeah, Brenna.

- That's crazy. How old?

How old is she?

- [Lucas] Five, six.

I don't know, something like that.

- You, you don't know how old?

Where is she now?

- With her mom, I think, I don't know.

Look, I didn't want a kid, but shit happens, you know?

- Well she get this back to her, man.

I'm sure she'd love to have it.

- I'd love to talk to you, my friend, but I'm exhausted.

I'm going to bed.

Me casa es tu castles, so whatever it is you wanna do,

knock yourself (hand knocks) crazy.

- Yeah, goodnight.

(emotional music)

(Topper sighs)

(somber music)

(somber music continues)

(rain pattering)

(somber music continues)

(train horn blows)

- Hey, bud.

Hey.

You can't sleep here.

- Oh, sorry, sorry.

(somber music continues)

(birds chirping)

(somber music continues)

(Topper exhales)

(keys jingling)

(door squeaks)

(birds chirping)

(birds continue chirping)

(music box chiming)

(ceramic clashing)

(pills rattling)

(pill bottle clattering)

(door squeaks)

(light dramatic music)

- I asked you to do one thing,

you couldn't even do that right.

(dark ominous music) (belt buckle clinking)

(suspenseful music)

(ominous music continues)

(door thuds)

(Topper breathes heavily)

(lock clicks)

(Topper exhales)

(ominous music continues)

(ominous music continues)

(birds chirping)

(footsteps thudding)

(Topper exhales)

- [Nicholas] We're not gonna get much for any of this shit.

- Correct, okay.

(muffled talking)

This place is still a dump, but let's start with the couch.

We'll get, we'll get that out first, okay?

Put the couch down.

Put the couch down.

- [Nicholas] What? Why?

- Put the goddamn couch down now, Nicholas.

- Eileen, what the fuck are you doing here?

How'd you get in here?

- Look around, do you think he ever changed the locks?

I'm just gonna put some things in storage for you

until you decide what you wanna do.

Um, I don't want anyone breaking in.

- Cut the shit, cut the shit. - [Eileen] Stealing anything.

- You didn't think I was gonna come, you were wrong.

Get the fuck out.

- Yo, you're not gonna talk to my mom like that.

- I've got this, go outside.

Outside now.

(light dramatic music)

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(light dramatic music continues)

- Did he just call you mom?

- Yes.

His name is Nicholas, and he's your half brother.

- My half...

Oh, you're fucking incredible.

You leave a 6-year-old boy with a drunk,

run off and start a new family.

- Kenny, we don't need to do this now.

(Topper sighs)

(light dramatic music continues)

- He doesn't know, does he?

- He doesn't need to know.

- Whose shit does he think is in this house?

- It doesn't matter.

I mean, it's not important.

What is important is getting this house-

- Just answer the question.

Whose house does he think this is?

- My ex-husband's.

He knows I was married before I met his father,

but David and I thought it would be best if,

if we didn't tell him about you,

we didn't wanna confuse him.

Hey, listen, listen, I will take care of all of this

and we can split everything 50/50

and you won't have to worry about a thing.

- Get the fuck out.

- You're just gonna fuck this up.

And besides, why should you get everything?

- Because I was here.

Because I earned it.

Get the fuck out of my house.

Get the fuck.

You know what?

Hey, Nick!

- All right, okay!

Okay, I'm going, I'm going!

Get my number from Mike's lawyer

if it gets to be too much for you.

- Nice meeting you, bro.

- Get in the van.

- Who the fuck is that guy?

- My nephew.

- Hey, Eileen.

Hey, Eileen!

I'm gonna need that key!

Yeah, I'm gonna need that key.

(key jingling)

Oh wow.

Thank you. Fucking full of surprises, aren't you?

(door thuds)

You know, your mom's a fucking whore.

(engine rumbling)

Un-fucking-believable.

(dramatic music)

(cabinets clattering)

(glass shattering) Fuck!

(Topper exhales)

Oh, it's good to be back in Detroit.

I live in LA now and it's a change of pace, you know?

I've been back here two days and I haven't seen one person

I wanna punch in the face.

Except for maybe that guy right here.

(crowd laughs)

Jesus.

You got a detestable face.

Your mom ever tell you that?

You look like an unsuccessful Ted Cruz.

(crowd laughs)

No, it's good to be back.

It's been weird, too.

It's been really strange, you know?

I'm back because my dad is dying of a cancer.

Yeah, my mom's birthday is July 20th.

(crowd laughs)

That one's a thinker.

I just got, I'm fucking thirsty.

You don't mind.

Here we go, don't tell my sponsor.

(lighter clicks) (light music)

(crowd cheers)

(light music continues)

My uh...

(vomit splattering) (cereal rustling)

(birds chirping)

(Topper sighs)

(birds continue chirping)

(lawnmower humming)

(Topper exhales)

(Topper coughs)

(muffled talking)

(birds chirping)

(dog barks)

Morning.

- Morning.

- You must be Matthew.

- Yep.

Did you throw up in my bed?

- I don't think so.

I might have stepped on some of your toys though.

Thanks for letting me borrow the rug.

- My mom made me.

She woke me up and made me sleep on the couch.

- What are you watching?

- [Matthew] "Dragon Ball Z."

- Can I watch?

- Sure.

(Topper exhales)

So are you a friend of my mom's?

- Do we talk with our mouth full?

- Sorry, Mom.

- Yes, Topper is an old friend of mine.

He moved away a while ago, back before you were born.

You know, he lives in Hollywood now.

- Really? Do you know anyone famous?

- Uh, I once had a beer with William Shatner.

- Who's that?

- He used, nevermind, nevermind.

- [Allie] Hey, Matty, you gotta get ready for school, buddy.

Go get in your room, grab your backpack, grab your shoes.

You're gonna miss the bus again.

- Nice to meet you.

- Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, nice, nice meet meeting you.

- [Eddie] Topper.

- Hey, Eddie.

- Matty, you heard your mother.

Go get ready for school.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

You gonna leave your bowl in the middle of floor or what?

- No, sir.

- Pick it up.

(spoon clatters)

Matty, you spilled...

You know what? Just take the bowl in the sink first-

- It's okay. - And then come back.

- It's okay. It's okay, babe.

It's all right, just go get ready for school, okay?

Shoes and coat, please.

- I got it.

A little milk on my sock ain't a big deal, right?

The fuck are you doing here, Top?

I thought you were Mr. Hollywood.

- [Topper] I just had some things I had take care of.

(Eddie chuckles)

- Look like you took care of quite a few drinks last night.

Had to carry your ass sloppy in,

which was not a good time, by the way.

- Yeah, sorry about that.

Thanks for letting me crash, man.

- Yeah, just don't be here when I get back, huh?

No sweat.

Allie, I gotta go.

I'm late for work.

What, no kiss?

(lips smacking)

- See you after. (Eddie hums)

- Topper.

- [Topper] Eddie.

- You ready?

Lunch, bag, good? Okay.

Hurry, hurry, go, go, go.

Love you, buddy. I'll see you after!

(door thuds)

- So...

- Think you can hold down some breakfast?

- Yeah, I can hold down some breakfast.

Thank you.

Ooh.

- [Allie] So, what's up?

What's going on? Why are you back here?

- So, you're a mom, huh?

- Yep.

Matty is eight.

He's a really good kid.

- So is Eddie his-

- No, don't, no, no, no.

Matty's dad, he took off right after Matty was born.

I started dating Eddie a couple years ago.

And then I got evicted from my apartment

and Eddie took us in.

- How did that happen?

- What?

- You, (laughs) sorry.

He just...

He was always after you and you, you,

you used to talk about what an asshole he was.

- He's still an asshole.

- Do you love him?

- I love my kid.

That's all that matters.

- [Topper] He seems a little aggressive.

- He's just, he's got a lot of stress.

Work's been having to do double shifts and it's...

- Does he ever get rough with Matty?

- No.

No.

- I never liked his vibe.

- Well, what's up?

Why are you back in Detroit?

- Are you happy?

- What's that?

Come on, what's, what's up with you?

- Who's William Shatner? - Topper!

- Who could William Shatner be?

Never heard of him.

What are you teaching this kid?

- Come on, Topper.

(Topper groans)

- My dad is dying.

(Allie chuckles)

- You're not joking.

- And he's leaving me the house,

so I gotta tie it all up.

Clean it so I can sell it.

- [Allie] What's wrong with him?

- Cancer, they say.

- What, you haven't even gone see him?

- No, why would I?

I don't even know what hospital he's in.

These eggs taste like my ass.

They're so salty.

- Excuse me.

- So much salt it's like a fucking silo of salt.

Can I have something to drink?

- I have orange juice, yeah? - [Topper] Please.

- Is OJ acceptable

for you? - [Topper] That'd be great

- Okay.

(glass clinking)

- I just didn't wanna go through your fridge.

You know that they say OJ will give you diabetes.

(Allie hums)

What do you think killed more people?

OJ or OJ OJ?

- [Allie] What?

- [Topper] Thank you.

- [Allie] How did you find out?

- [Topper] It was on the news.

White Bronco, gloves didn't fit.

Johnny Cochran.

- [Allie] Topper.

- Eileen told me.

- [Allie] Your mother?

- Yeah.

It was a real treat.

She dropped by one of my sets,

which I was killing by the way,

and she asked me to sign the house over to her.

- Fucking bitch!

- [Topper] That's what I said.

(light music)

- Top, you, you gotta go see him, Top.

- [Topper] I have nothing to say to him.

- Maybe he's got something to say to you.

- I got nothing to hear from him.

- [Allie] Topper- - I just don't.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

All I gotta do, all I gotta do, all I gotta do is just

get rid of all his shit

and then get the fuck outta here, okay?

Thank you for your hospitality.

- Yeah, anytime.

- [Realtor] So, uh, you lived here a while?

- Uh, yeah. No.

My father left me the place.

- [Realtor] Very sorry for your loss.

- Yeah, yeah, thanks.

- [Realtor] Good news is with a little TLC

and the right price we could definitely

get this sold for you.

- As is.

- [Realtor] Totally understand, but some minor

improvements really go a long way.

- No, no, we don't need to do anything.

I'm just gonna clean it and sweep it.

It's paid for, I just wanna get rid of it, all right?

Price it to sell.

- [Realtor] Okay. - Yeah?

- [Realtor] I'll come by tomorrow with the paperwork.

- Thanks. - [Realtor] Nice to meet you.

- You too.

(light dramatic music)

(door clatters)

- [Cooper] Did you want me help?

- [Lucas] Could you move a little faster, do you think?

- [Cooper] Okay, I'm moving the heavy part.

- [Lucas] Just try to get that piss stain on your face.

- Oh, okay, come on.

- Take your time please.

- [Cooper] Why am I doing the heavy?

- Just move, please. I'm begging you to move faster.

I'm begging you.

- This is the heavy thing.

Wait, hold on, hold on, hold on.

- What the fuck?

- Hey, Top. Can I have this?

- Jesus, Coop, for the hundredth time

you don't need to ask.

Just take whatever you want.

- All right.

Look at this.

- Ah, is it real gold?

- You think?

- [Lucas] Come on, man.

- [Cooper] I got it, I got it.

- Yeah, come on.

With the trophy, then? Really?

Could you drop it?

It's unbelievable.

- [Cooper] Can we stop pushing?

- [Lucas] I'm not pushing, I'm moving at a very normal rate.

- [Cooper] Now there's more stairs,

fucking A. - It's unbelievable.

That's it, just one step.

When was the last time you did something physical? The 80s?

- (groans) Fuck off. - It's unbelievable, man.

- You know what? - Come on.

- How about you handle this yourself?

- Oh wow, okay.

And make sure you keep that trophy safe.

Why do you want somebody else's bowling trophy?

- Hey man, I'm gonna put it on my mantle.

Women love an athlete.

- 'Course. That's good, that'll get you laid.

- (chuckles) You know.

- He didn't keep one thing from his room.

- So?

- So you don't think that's strange?

His old man left his room exactly the way

he left it when he was a kid.

You don't think that's weird considering

all the things we've heard about?

You know, like he didn't keep one thing for memory?

- Some people move on.

- Then again, some people don't.

- [Topper] Is that all of it?

- [Lucas] Yep, everything in the garage too.

- [Cooper] All right, nice of you to join us.

- What are you sneaky bitches talking about?

- Cooper found bumps on his dick.

- Again? - Yeah.

- You know what, I don't wanna make this awkward but,

has your mom been checked?

- My mother's 77-years-old, you disrespectful bastard.

- So she's too old for crabs,

so it must be dust mites.

- It's your mother's pussy. - Yeah.

- It's like, it's old. - It's very old.

- You know what I mean? - [Lucas] You guys are making

me so hard right now.

- That's just like your mom.

Your mom makes everybody hard.

Two things I love about your mother.

(muffled talking) (birds chirping)

(car engine rumbling)

(light dramatic music)

(light dramatic music continues)

(light dramatic music continues)

(light dramatic music continues)

(light dramatic music continues)

Hey bro, I cannot help it that I am a product

of superior genetic breeding.

- [Lucas] You're pasty.

Pasty. - [Cooper] Yeah, well.

- He's rusty.

(all laughing)

It's a good hue to your skin there.

- [Cooper] Yeah. - [Lucas] Stepped outta hell.

- Hey, there he is.

What, what are you upstairs rubbing one out

just for old time's sake?

- No, I was fixing something.

Anyway, thanks for your help guys,

this would've taken me ages.

- Hey, no sweat, Tops. Glad we could help.

- Hey, I did it for the free lunch.

- That's what his Tinder date said.

- I taken women to nice places.

- She looked like she had a serious appetite.

- [Cooper] I take one fat girl out and-

- Not fat, just well-rounded.

- [Friend] Hey, Tops. Anything else?

- Realtor said as soon as it's cleaned out

we can start showing it,

so hopefully all this work pays off for us.

- Well, what about your dad's stuff?

I saw some pills out there.

Anything good in there?

- You should take a look.

But other than that, everything was thrown

in the trash or goes with the house.

- You should go see him.

- Fuck sakes, not you guys too.

- [Lucas] We just don't want you to regret anything, man.

- Yeah, I, I appreciate your concern, I really do,

but let's leave it.

- Don't be stubborn, Topper.

- Yeah, I would've given anything

to see my dad one last time.

- Your dad was a great guy, that's cool.

Let's fucking drop it, all right?

- [Lucas] We all need family.

- Lucas.

- I mean, Top, it's not just about you.

Have some sympathy, the guy is dying, man.

He's probably lying there scared out of his mind.

- Fuck him!

- All right, well walk away. That's gonna help.

- You know what?

Fuck you, too.

Is this a fucking joke?

You are gonna preach to me about fucking family?

Where's your family, huh?

Where's your fucking daughter, man?

Where is she?

Yeah, I bet you have no idea.

I guess she doesn't need family, right?

- Watch your fucking mouth.

Who the fuck are you to judge me?

At least I got a life, asshole.

You're too busy blaming your father

for you to have one, right?

- Yeah, well, your daughter will know

about that soon enough, won't she?

- Oh, come on, Top.

- Who are you, man?

You think you're like the shit because you moved

to Hollywood, got a couple TV gigs?

You're not.

You had your shot, you blew it,

and you're back here with us.

You're a nobody just like the rest of us.

(door clicks)

(door thuds)

- [Friend] That wasn't cool, Top.

- He needed to hear it.

- Yeah, well, not like that.

- Topper, not everybody's the bad guy.

- The fuck you know about it, Cooper?

- Oh, okay, I'm the bad guy now.

You know, keep burning bridges.

Damn.

Jesus, man.

(somber music)

(bugs trilling)

(muffled talking)

(door clicks)

- You must be Ken. (Topper gasps)

- Jesus Christ.

Oh.

Holy. - Easy.

- [Topper] Who the fuck are you?

- Joe.

A friend of your father's.

(Topper exhales)

- How did you get in here?

- Your dad gave me a key years ago

when he started going to AA.

I'm his sponsor.

Not that I needed it, you left the door wide open.

- AA, huh?

He must keep you pretty busy.

- Actually, he hasn't had a drink in years.

But it looks like it hasn't been that long for you.

- I call bullshit.

- Your father's been sober for quite a while.

- Right.

Okay.

So, what can I do for you, Joe?

- Nothing.

I just stopped by to check on the house

and grab your father's mail.

He hadn't told me you stopped by the hospital.

- Yeah, well, he wouldn't, and I haven't.

- I see.

Will you be?

- It's nice meeting you, Joe.

Thanks for dropping by.

- I met your dad about a year after you left.

He stopped by one of our meetings one night,

he sat in the back.

He didn't introduce himself or participate,

just sat quietly listening.

When the meeting ended, I turned around to greet him,

he was already gone.

I just figured he lost interest. Ditched.

May I?

- Sure.

- He did that for a while until one night

I stopped noticing he was there.

Then he sat right next to me and he said,

"My name's Mike and I'm an alcoholic.

Can you help me?"

- Wow, that's fucking great.

So, what am I supposed to do, huh?

Believe he turned a new leaf, became a better man?

- [Joe] Yes, he did.

- Sure. Sure he did.

- Sorry you feel that way.

- Did he tell you he used to beat me?

(somber music)

- Yes.

(somber music continues)

- So, what's the point of all this?

- The point is, I know that man better than anyone else.

I was there when he faced his demons,

and believe me, he had many.

It's hard for a man to take responsibility

for those types of things.

It should be.

His guilt is well deserved.

Every man deserves a second chance.

(somber music continues)

Every man.

(door thuds)

- [Topper] Can I ask you for a favor?

- [Allie] Yeah, what's up?

- Can I borrow like 30 bucks

just until I get some cash from the house?

I, I wouldn't ask, but I could put some food in the fridge.

- All right. All right.

Tell you what.

I got a doctor's appointment tomorrow

and a bunch of errands to run,

and it would really be a big help if I had

somebody to look after Matty.

Just a couple hours.

Job pays 30 bucks oddly enough.

- Tomorrow.

I don't know, the agent's got some potential buyers

coming by the house and-

- He's gonna stay out of your way.

Promise.

- Okay, okay, I'll keep an eye on him.

Can you like feed him before you bring him over?

- He's a kid, Top, not a puppy.

- Can I get an advance?

- Right.

(cash rustling)

Don't spend it all in one place.

(bugs chirping)

(door thuds)

(paper rustling)

(Topper sighs)

(Topper sighs)

(light music)

(light music continues)

(cabinet squeaks)

(cabinet thuds) (hand knocks)

(Topper clears throat)

- Hey. - This is Mr. Topper,

the homeowner.

- Oh, it's just Topper, nice to meet you.

Hi, hello.

Hi, nice to meet you.

Good to see you again, yeah.

- Let's start in the kitchen.

- Great, sure.

- Awesome. - Yeah.

- Shit, sorry.

It's really bad timing, huh?

- Yeah, sorta, yeah.

- I'm already running late, I gotta get outta here.

I'm sorry, I hate to just drop him and run.

Here's extra money for pizza.

- Okay, what's he gonna eat?

- Listen to me.

Just be a good boy, all right?

Just behave, listen to Topper, and just stay out of the way.

Okay? - Okay, I'm gonna tell you

a lot of dirty jokes.

Don't tell your mommy, okay?

- [Allie] Shut up and forget it.

- Bye. - Just be good.

- [Topper] Bye. - I'll be back, bye.

- [Topper] Bye, bye. - Bye.

So, right now I got some like work kinda business stuff.

Do you understand what I mean by that?

So I gotta deal with that.

And then afterwards, me and you can, we'll hang out

and we'll have some like dude time, all right?

So, in the meantime, why don't you hang in the backyard?

I gotta swing set back there.

It's a little rusty, so you gotta be careful, all right?

- All right. - And then when you're done,

you can tell me how high up you went on it.

Sound good? - Good.

- Great. Cool, thanks.

So just go around that way,

around the back of the house.

- All right.

- I'll be back in a bit, okay?

- [Matthew] Bye.

- See ya.

(footsteps tapping)

(couch creaks)

- Yeah, it's all new electrical actually.

Let's head upstairs and check out the bedrooms.

- [Topper] Do you need me for anything or?

- We're great, thank you.

- [Topper] Great.

(Topper clears throat)

(light music)

- [Mike Topper] God damn it, I want a fucking answer!

(ominous music)

- [Eileen] Then do it.

Show me what a big man you are.

- [Mike Topper] You don't wanna push me, bitch.

- [Eileen] Hit me!

You think that's gonna make me want to stay?

Do it! Do it!

Maybe then you'll have some respect for me.

- [Mike Topper] You want to go? Go.

Take your shit and go.

- [Eileen] You fucking drunk.

- [Mike Topper] That's right, I drink,

'cause you drive me to it.

(tense music)

You walk outta here, Eileen, you leave alone.

- [Eileen] Keep him.

He reminds me of you.

- [Mike Topper] Eileen, don't go. Wait.

Wait, please.

Okay, I'll quit drinking. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Eileen!

Eileen, I love you!

Come back!

God damn it!

- [Realtor] Thanks so much, Topper. We're all set.

Caught you in a little daydream, huh?

- Yeah, sorry, I just zone out sometimes.

A lot going on. - Topper?

- Yeah? - I'm cold.

- Uh, you're cold.

Well, why don't you go play upstairs for a little bit, okay?

Thanks, buddy.

- [Matthew] Welcome.

- [Realtor] Cute kid.

- Yeah, yeah. He's really cute.

It's my, my nephew.

He, he loves this house a lot

and he just is really sad that he's gonna miss it, you know?

He always used to go on that swing outside.

I dunno if you saw the swing outside.

(toy clattering)

I should go check on him just to make sure he's good,

so you show yourselves out.

Great. - For sure, thanks.

- Nice to see you again.

Jesus Christ, Matty, I'm trying to sell this place,

you're up here breaking shit.

- [Matthew] Don't hit me.

(light music)

- What'd you say?

(light music continues)

(light music continues)

(light music continues)

No, no, no. It's okay.

(birds chirping)

(birds continue chirping)

It's okay.

It's okay.

I'm really sorry.

Really sorry that I...

I'm sorry that I yelled at you.

It's not your fault.

I, I put the truck there, it's my fault.

Um, here.

I'm sorry.

Here, um...

Peace offering.

- Really? - Yeah.

Buds?

- Sure.

- Then get outta here and go play with it.

(sentimental music) (Topper cries)

Fuck.

(sentimental music continues)

(sentimental music continues)

(door thuds)

- You guys save me any?

- We need to talk.

- Okay.

(door squeaks) (crow caws)

Hey, listen, I gotta say thank you so much for today.

- You lied to me. - This is such a big...

What?

- Either you know, and you're covering for him, or you don't

because you're not paying enough fucking attention.

- What are you talking about?

- Eddie's abusing Matty, isn't he?

- What did Matty tell you?

- What did Matty tell me?

- [Allie] Yes. - That's your response?

What did Matty tell me?

He didn't have to tell me anything

'cause I saw it in his face.

I could feel it.

- Okay, all right just listen to me, please, just...

- So you know?

- [Allie] You don't understand-

- You're just fucking letting it happen?

- I'm not letting anything happen!

You don't get it!

- What don't I get?

What the fuck don't I get?

Your child is in there and he's fucking terrified.

He's terrified, I saw it in his face at the house,

and I saw it in his face again today.

- Today?

- I lost my temper with him,

he dropped something on the floor.

- [Allie] And?

- I had people who were looking at the house

and I just snapped.

And it's not like I hit him-

- [Allie] And you just snapped?

- Fucking care if I did that.

- How fucking dare you?

- How dare I?

You're his fucking mother.

You're supposed to be there for him.

You're supposed to fucking protect him.

You, you, you, you're worse than my piece of shit mother.

(Topper exhales)

- You're drunk and I'm not doing this.

- I had a couple, Allie, I just had couple,

I'm sorry. - Oh, fuck you, Topper.

Fuck you, Topper!

You think you know me?

My kid?

You think you have any fucking idea what I go through?

You ran away!

You left and now you're gonna come back here

and you're gonna judge me like you're some fucking prize.

Are you kidding me?

Look at you.

You're a mess.

- Allie, wait.

Allie. - You know, for somebody

who hates their father so much,

you act an awful lot like him.

- What's that supposed to mean?

- [Allie] Oh, figure it out.

- I'm not my fucking father, Allie.

- Well, I don't know who the fuck you are anymore!

(Allie sniffles)

I know one thing though.

Your excuse for being miserable is about to die.

Who are you gonna blame then?

Stay the fuck away from me.

(door rattles)

(light dramatic music) (crow caws)

(light dramatic music continues)

(bottle clacks)

(suspenseful music)

(suspenseful music continues)

- You want another fucking drink?

Here's a fucking drink, you cocksucker!

You fuck!

(glass shattering)

(suspenseful music continues)

(bugs trilling) (dog barking)

(Topper exhales)

(sentimental music)

- Let them that stole steal no more,

but rather let him labor.

Working with his hands, the thing which is good,

that he may have to give to him that need us.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth.

- [Topper] How's he doing?

- I told you.

You owe me five bucks.

He's been better.

I will give you two some time.

(Topper hums)

He asked me to read to him about forgiveness.

I think it's something you could learn more about, too.

It's good you're here.

For the both of you.

(pages rustling)

- Let all bitterness and wrath and anger

and clamor and evil speaking

be put away from you with all malice

and be kind to one another, tenderhearted,

forgiving one another

even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

That's what you got him reading, huh?

Well, it's too bad you didn't find Jesus sooner, Mike.

- Sorry, I didn't realize anyone was in here.

- No, it's fine.

- What'd I miss?

- Nothing, he's just not scary anymore.

- Oh, Mike?

Why, he's a big teddy bear.

(footsteps tapping)

(footsteps tapping)

(chair creaking)

- Big teddy bear.

I found the box on top of the armoire.

I had no idea that you came to all those shows,

heard me say all that shit.

(sentimental music)

I don't apologize, it's all true.

(sentimental music continues)

(paper rustling)

(sentimental music continues)

(sentimental music continues)

Joe seems like a nice guy.

Speaks highly of you.

Says you're a changed man.

Found God.

I call bullshit.

I do believe you quit drinking though.

Imagine my surprise when I went to the kitchen,

there was nothing to drink.

Bet you didn't pour down the sink though.

Glad I missed that bender.

It's funny.

The one time that I needed booze

and you couldn't even give me that.

And now you're sick and dying.

(sentimental music continues)

(Topper exhales)

I should feel some compassion for you, but I don't.

I almost feel bad about it.

Almost.

Happy trails, Mike.

- [Mike] Ken.

Thank you for coming.

Must have been hard.

- I didn't do it for you.

- I understand. - [Topper] Good.

- I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, son.

- It's Topper.

- I've done horrible things to you.

But it wasn't about you, son.

- It's Topper.

- It was never about you.

- Oh.

Oh, that's what this is now, huh?

This is where you feed me a bunch of bullshit

about how it wasn't my fault.

- It wasn't your fault.

- I know that!

Do you think that I don't know that?

Do you think it makes it any easier or better

that being innocent changes what you did?

Do you wanna pretend that it never happened?

Would that be simpler?

I tried that. Oh, I tried.

I gave it my best shot.

- I understand that you'll never forget.

I only ask that you try to forgive.

- Forgiveness.

(chair rattles)

Why?

Because you found God.

Because you quit drinking.

Because you went to a couple comedy clubs.

You never once said you were sorry.

So what makes you think you deserve my forgiveness?

- I am not asking for myself.

- Good.

But you could save your sob story for people like Joe

who believe all your bullshit.

(Topper sighs)

I didn't come here to save your soul, all right?

(Topper exhales)

I came here for closure.

- You think this is it?

You think cussing me out on my death bed's

gonna give you closure?

You think getting your last final shots in on me

while I'm laying here dying,

it's gonna lead you to happiness?

No, damn, I'm not asking you for forgiveness

because I deserve it.

I'm asking your forgiveness because you need it.

- Fuck this, fuck this. - [Mike] Please, please.

Please.

- I forgive you.

And I'll forget you.

(muffled talking)

(muffled talking continues)

Look, um, I don't know that he deserves your help,

but thank you.

- You're welcome.

Keep it.

It's your father's.

- No, bury him with it.

(bugs trilling)

(sentimental music)

♪ I think I found my home in silence ♪

♪ I found my peace in empty roads ♪

♪ With empty souls just looking for ♪

♪ Some peace of mind they cannot buy ♪

♪ Back in the busy city where the people are sloths ♪

♪ To the hours that make up our night and day ♪

♪ And those who break free ♪

♪ Are cursed with the knowledge of humanity ♪

(paper rustling) (light music)

- [Topper] Right here?

♪ I let myself go ♪

♪ If it makes it easy on the soul ♪

- Is that it?

♪ Now I freed my mind ♪

♪ For it means all those sense of times ♪

♪ And I'll fade away ♪

- There was an accident on 75.

- [Topper] There always is.

- Yep.

- Can I get you anything?

- Coffee, please.

Between construction and accidents,

it's a wonder anyone gets anywhere.

I haven't been here in years.

It is exactly the same.

- Yeah, watch your knees, I think my gum

is still under some of these tables.

- You're really very funny.

Thank you.

- Thank you for coming.

- Of course.

To be honest, I didn't think I'd hear from you

after our last conversation.

- Yeah, a lot's changed since then.

- So, I assume you changed your mind about the house then?

It's the right thing to do, Ken.

You shouldn't have to worry about it

with your father in the hospital.

- He's dead.

- You went to see him?

- [Topper] Yeah.

- Why?

- Closure.

I can't, I can't keep living this way, this life.

(emotional music)

And all the hate and resentment that I have

for the both of you.

It's eating me up.

(emotional music continues)

- So, that's why you called me.

So you could feel better.

Let me tell you something, Ken.

I went through hell in that house.

I sacrificed myself and my sanity for years.

Now you're just gonna sit here

and tell me that I should forgive him

because he's died so I can feel better?

Bullshit.

What do you want from me?

Do you want "I'm sorry."

Do you want me to beg forgiveness?

Because I deserve better.

I deserve that house.

I deserve to be- - You deserve exactly

what you got.

A fresh start.

(emotional music continues)

Oh, don't apologize.

I wouldn't forgive you if you did.

(emotional music continues)

You know the difference between you and Mike?

He regretted what he did.

He was burdened by it.

But you?

You forgot I even existed.

(emotional music continues)

(Topper sighs)

(emotional music continues)

Coffee's on me.

- [Jay] You looking for Allie?

- [Topper] Yeah, is she here?

- [Jay] She no-showed for her shift.

- She didn't call?

- No, I called a bunch of times, no answer.

And tell her Jay's pissed, I had tickets

to the Wings tonight.

(hand knocks) (crickets chirping)

- Allie!

- [Allie] What are you doing here, Topper?

- Allie, I, I, I just need to talk to you.

- Now is not a good time.

- Look, I, I know you're pissed at me,

you have every reason to hate me, but just,

just gimme a minute, okay?

- Just please go away, Topper.

I, I will call you tomorrow or something.

- No, I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving until you open

the door, just let me say what I have to say, okay?

(crickets chirping)

- Make it quick.

- You were right about everything.

I was afraid to face my father.

I was, I was afraid to admit that the reason why

I failed at everything is because of me.

- Is that it?

Cool, you're welcome.

So, I'll see you later.

- He died this morning.

- I'm sorry, Topper.

- Don't be.

I took your advice.

- You went to see him?

- Last night.

- And?

- And I'm moving on.

- Good for you.

I'm, I'm really proud of you.

- I'm sorry. (Allie sighs)

I'm so sorry for what I said.

- Don't. - And how I acted.

Please don't.

No, I was an asshole.

(suspenseful music)

- You were right.

Half right, but...

- (sighs) Jesus Christ, what happened?

- Eddie got up this morning.

He stepped on one of Matty's cars in the kitchen

and he, he hurt his foot and he got pissed off

and he fucking lost it.

He has never ever put a hand on Matty.

He always takes it out on me.

He has never touched him.

I know it's fucked up, I know it's wrong,

I know Matty is terrified.

I, I know this already, okay?

What the fuck am I gonna do?

Where am I supposed to go?

What am I supposed to do to fix this?

There's nothing.

- Where's Matty now?

- He's in his room.

- [Topper] And where's Eddie?

- I don't know, he's probably at work or something,

but he's on his way home so you should probably not be here.

- Okay, you're gonna pack a bag

and you're both gonna come stay with me.

- No, I am not gonna pack a bag.

- Yes, you are. - I'm not going anywhere.

Where the fuck am I gonna go?

If I leave now, that makes everything worse.

All right?

I don't get to just take off.

I can't do that.

I have a kid to think about, okay?

I, I, I just need time, I need time

to figure this out. - We don't have time

to argue about this.

Pack a bag, you're both gonna stay with me.

Listen to me.

I'm not gonna let anything happen to you,

and I promise you that you are gonna be okay.

(crickets chirping)

- [Matthew] I'll protect you, Mom.

(light dramatic music)

- Pack a bag.

- I can't.

- [Topper] You can.

Come on.

- Okay, okay.

- Okay.

- [Allie] Okay.

(light dramatic music continues)

Shoes on, buddy. Quick, quick.

All right, come here. Coat.

(light dramatic music continues)

Got it?

All right, go. Go with Topper.

- Let's go.

(light dramatic music continues)

(door thuds)

- Shit, the bag. Fuck.

Seatbelt!

(light dramatic music continues)

(crickets chirping)

Why does it smell like whiskey in here?

Jesus, what happened?

- Uh, it fell down some stairs.

- Not a good time to joke, stop.

- Who wants pizza?

- [Matthew] Me! - Okay.

Uh, why don't you take him upstairs

and I'll order some pizza.

- [Allie] Come on, buddy, let's go up.

- Topper?

- Yeah, buddy?

- [Matthew] Thank you.

- You're welcome.

- I'll be right up.

- You're gonna gimme your credit card, right?

I don't have any money.

(crickets chirping)

(door squeaks) (ominous music)

(door thuds)

(paper rustling)

(keys rattling)

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(water splashing)

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- Fucking bitch.

(sinister music)

(door thuds)

(engine rumbling)

Hey, where's Allie?

- [Waitress] She didn't come in today.

- What do you mean she didn't come in today?

- [Waitress] I don't know, Topper was in here earlier

looking for her too.

- Fuck! (chair clatters)

- What was that about?

- He was looking for Allie.

- Why is he so pissed?

- I don't know.

She didn't even come in for her shift today.

I told him Topper was in here earlier looking for her too.

- Oh shit. Shit.

(crickets chirping)

- I'm done.

I can't put Matty through this anymore.

I never should have fucking put

him in it in the first place.

(engine rumbling)

- Motherfucker.

(sinister music)

I fucking knew it.

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(door thuds)

Allie!

- Fuck.

What the fuck is he doing here?

- Allie!

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- [Allie] Bad news (indistinct).

- Go, go upstairs with Matty.

Call the police and don't come down

no matter what happens, okay?

- What? Fuck- - [Topper] Just go.

- Topper, he is fucking crazy.

- [Topper] Just go upstairs with Matty,

and just don't come down. - [Allie] He's crazy!

- I don't care!

Just go upstairs with Matty.

No matter what happens, you don't come down.

- [Allie] Don't go out there- - Go!

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- [Allie] Matty? - [Matthew] Mom?

- Oh my god, come here, come here.

It's okay.

- [Eddie] Allie!

(fist banging)

- Eddie.

The police are on their way.

- You think I give a fuck?

You come here, you try to take my fucking family away,

and you think I'm just gonna let that slide?

- Is that how you treat your family?

- How I treat my family is none of your fucking business.

- It is my business.

You beat on a woman, little boy, makes you strong.

Big guy, Eddie.

The big truck, you big boy.

Small dick?

(suspenseful music)

- That's cute.

You know one thing about me, Topper?

I never learned to take a joke.

(dramatic music)

(fists thudding) (Topper groans)

Keep your fucking mouth shut.

Fucking- - Stop it! Stop!

(fist thuds) (Topper groans)

Stop! You're gonna fucking kill him!

Stop it! Enough!

- What happens to her next is your fault.

- Allie, lock the door!

- [Allie] Get the fuck away from me!

(engine rumbling)

(suspenseful music)

- [Cooper] Hey, hey, hey!

- [Eddie] You brought fucking backup?

Fuck you, man.

- [Lucas] Fuck.

Huh? Huh?

(muffled talking)

- [Cooper] We got him, we got him.

- [Eddie] Fuck you, man!

- [Cooper] Shut the fuck up, huh?

(sirens wailing) - [Eddie] Motherfucker.

(Topper groans)

- Here, here, here.

I got you, I got you.

(light dramatic music)

(crickets chirping)

(liquid sloshing)

- Morning.

- Morning.

Coffee?

- Oh yeah, coffee.

- Here.

- Thanks.

Matty's still sleeping, huh?

- Yeah.

It's the most he's slept in a long time.

Think he feels pretty safe here.

How you feeling?

- I'm okay.

Just don't touch.

Don't touch it, don't.

It's not my first fight, you know?

- Yeah?

You should try winning one.

- I did try.

- I heard the phone ring before.

Was it the guys?

How are they doing?

- Uh, no, no, that was, that was the realtor.

The buyer met the listing price,

cash offer, immediate close.

- That's uh, that's great, Top.

- Yeah, time to go home.

- Yeah, home.

- [Topper] Allie.

- [Allie] No, it must be nice.

- No, no, no.

- God, I'm so fucking stupid.

- Allie.

- Just as soon as I let my guard down, just as soon

as I start to feel safe, as soon as my kid feels safe,

and you're gonna walk away again.

Of course you are.

My life gets flipped upside down, and there you go.

You owe me more than that.

- You can come with me.

- I can't just come with you, Topper.

I can't.

I have a life here.

Matty has a life here.

I don't get to just run away.

My life's not as simple as that.

- I know, I thought you'd say that.

- Then why the fuck would you even ask me that?

What is this, so that you get to feel good?

You get to walk away with a clear conscience this time?

Is that it?

Fucking stupid.

I am so fucking stupid.

What the fuck am I gonna do now?

Where am I gonna go?

- I passed.

- [Allie] Passed what? What?

- I told them the house wasn't for sale.

- What are you talking about?

- Papers are signed, the house is yours, Allie.

- Fuck you.

- That's not really the reaction I expect

when you give somebody a house.

- You can't just give it to me.

You, you have to sell this house, Topper,

you can't just give it away.

You need that money.

What are you gonna do?

- Dad had an insurance policy, I'll be fine.

And I'm gonna, I'm gonna give you some money so you can-

- God, I didn't ask you to do this!

I didn't ask you to fucking save me!

I don't want money. I don't want a fucking house.

I don't need any of it, I want my fucking friend.

- You have me, hey, hey.

(gentle music)

Look at me.

Look at me.

(gentle music continues)

Look at me.

You're my best friend.

My best friend.

You always have me.

And for the first time, all that anger is gone.

And I can't quit now, I can't, I gotta go.

(gentle music continues)

Just make better memories here than I have.

Promise me that?

- I promise.

(gentle music continues)

I promise.

- Oh!

- You better not go 10 fucking years

without calling me this time.

- Yeah, I should probably pay the cell phone.

(gentle music continues)

(upbeat music)

- How do you, how do you pass the ball?

How does that make any sense to throw the ball that far?

You didn't see that coming against that defense?

- Yeah, we didn't see it.

- It's unbelievable.

We're just born losers, that's what's happening.

- Yeah, okay. - [Lucas] The Lions will

never win anything. - Yeah, yeah.

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♪ And you stand there feeling on your own ♪

♪ Turn the moment into something great ♪

♪ Know that you never lose the flow ♪

♪ Still there's no one who can stop the feeling ♪

♪ Any time ♪

♪ So take a second ♪

♪ To recalibrate ♪

♪ Right now ♪

♪ When the water in the well runs dry ♪

♪ And you're waiting for the rain to fall ♪

♪ The sky has never said her last goodbye ♪

♪ Just a quiet over brewing storms ♪

♪ Still there's no one who can stop the feeling ♪

♪ Any time ♪

♪ So take a second to recalibrate ♪

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♪ Any time ♪

♪ Still there's no one who can stop the feeling ♪

♪ Any time ♪

♪ So take a second to recalibrate ♪

♪ Right now ♪

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