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*

(camera shutter snapping)

(camera shutter snapping)

Looks like another hit and run.

Tire tracks match car belonging to suspect

known as one...

Miss Henderson.

Lucas! Breakfast!

(gong reverberates)

Newsreporter: A nine-year old Metro girl

has a new lease on life

thanks to surgery at the hospital for sick children...

You're gonna take him to school, right?

Huh? No.

I told you I've got a meeting.

Great.

I thought we agreed

you wouldn't bring the laptop to the counter.

No, no, no, no!

Let's go.

That wasn't finished uploading.

You're gonna be late for school.

Come on, let's go.

* (music playing on radio)

Teacher: Young grammarians.

To conjugate, or not to conjugate.

That is not the question.

Conjugating a verb is just very simply,

uh, creating a logical for,

presentation for as many forms like, I walk.

Hey!

Teacher: You walk, he walks.

There are six tenses...

For the English verb.

(mouthing)

(heavy footsteps on wood floor)

What are you listening to?

(sighs)

I said, what are you listening to?

Is that Chopin?

I've been taking cello lessons.

I love classical.

What are you filming?

Nothing, just some B-roll for my movie.

Oh.

Looks like a hit and run.

Probably Miss Henderson.

I gotta go.

Don't you live over there?

Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to witness

history in the making!

And introducing the best skater on the planet,

Jake Simons!

Therapist: How long have you

been making these movie, Lucas?

A while.

What do you like about filming funerals?

Do you show these movies to your parents?

Lucas: Not really.

Therapist: Why not?

Lucas: I don't think they'd like 'em.

What kind of movies do you like to watch?

The good kind.

Evil Dead, Army of Darkness.

Psycho.

Time up?

I'll let you know when we're done.

So, what about Jake?

What kind of movies did he like to watch?

How about I tell you when we're done?

Right about now.

(thunder striking)

(thunder striking)

Hey, wipe your feet!

-Lydia: Lucas, open the door. -(knocks on door)

Lucas: Mom, I'm changing.

You left mud all over the floor!

Lucas: I'll clean it up later.

Did you eat? There's dinner on the table.

Mom, I'll grab something in a bit.

(crickets chirping)

(birds singing)

(knocks on door)

Good morning, sleepy head.

Fell asleep at your desk again?

Come on. Oh. (laughs)

Hey, hop up.

Your dad's taking you to school, so let's go.

Don't be late.

See, what do you think that is?

I don't know.

It's amazing what you kids can do with your apps these days.

That's cute.

-Hey, gotta go. -What?

Let's roll.

You know, it's not such a good idea

for you to spend so much time staring at a computer.

Your mom told me you fell asleep at your desk last night.

That's not a good thing, you're not getting your rest,

you're not getting your school work done.

-It's not a good thing. -Yeah, Dad, but this video.

I mean, what do you think that is?

I don't know.

You ever thought about doing something different?

I mean, like, I ran into Coach Caldwell at the Buy Rite.

He told me he thinks they're gonna

have a really good team this year.

Said he'd love to have you come and try out for the team.

Yeah, Dad, that's not gonna happen.

Not gonna happen, huh?

Okay.

You just gotta realize there's more to life

than making these weird videos of yours.

Yeah, like skateboarding.

Weatherman on TV: The forecast, showers heavy at times

with occasional thunderstorms today

and a high of 89 degrees.

Partial clearing tonight with a low of 74.

More showers developing tomorrow and not as warm

with a high of 77, with the winds out of the west

at 22 miles per hour currently.

(typing on keyboard)

(phone ringing)

Newsreader on TV: ...fourteen people arrested.

There are more indications

that the President of the United States will not be coming.

In Washington today there is more likelihood

that the budget will result in additions to welfare.

And putting the European Union is in trouble.

There are more things today...

* (jingle plays)

Talk show host on TV: Death, what's it like?

We'll explore that next with local author, Chris Brighton,

who has first-hand experience.

He's also written a new book, Living The Now.

Chris, you were dead for nearly nine minutes.

Yeah, so I hear.

During those long nine minutes, what'd you see?

Well, you know, Paula, I'm asked this question a lot,

and quite frankly, I didn't see anything.

No white light?

Not even the familiar face of a deceased loved one?

Look, you know, everyone wants to know

if I experienced something amazing or even supernatural

in my dying, and quite frankly the answer is yes.

-I did. -Yeah.

But it wasn't until I woke up.

That's why in my new book, Living The Now,

I discuss the importance of making the best of this--

Paula: Was it quiet?

Did you get a sense that you wanted to stay,

you know, dead?

Well, Paula, if there's no afterlife,

why would anyone make that choice?

So you don't remember anything?

The grim reaper is a great tour guide,

but he doesn't let you take pictures along the way.

(laughs) You're funny, Chris.

Yeah, funny.

Paula: We'll be right back after the break.

-* (jingle plays) -Um, can I be excused?

I have homework to do.

Sure.

(sighs)

Hey, Bob.

Hey, man, you killed it out there today!

(chuckles)

Hmm, yeah, I loved your book, by the way.

Oh, so you read it?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, most of it.

Uh-huh.

Look, I'm sorry we didn't get to talk about it more but,

but you know how it is, you know, the suits upstairs,

the ratings and all that.

I just thought we had a deal.

No dead talk, just the book this time.

Yeah, I know.

Will catch you on the flip side though.

(sighs)

* (classical music plays)

Chris: Look, I don't know if there's a heaven or not,

but that's just my experience, but what I realized is that

everyone experiences death in one way or another.

But that's not what life is all about.

(school bell rings)

(indistinct chatter)

* (cello playing)

* (suspenseful music plays)

(phone ringing)

Newsreader: A 49-year-old unidentified man was observed...

(phone ringing)

Hello?

You drink coffee?

Speaking.

(indistinct chatter on radio)

What?

Sure!

Okay, yeah.

No, we'll be here.

All right, all right, we'll see you then.

That was the local news.

What?

The news, they want to interview our son

about his ghost video.

Wait, what video?

Why would they want to interview Lucas?

Lucas, what did you do?

Nothing, Mom, it was the video I showed you.

Well, we're gonna be on TV.

Isn't that exciting.

All right, good pass. Nice interception.

Come on, spread it out.

All right, let's see who's gonna start this week.

Good shot! Nice! Nice shot.

So, where shall we start?

Hmm, the mall?

They usually have pretty good deals there.

We need to get you a new suit.

And I can certainly use a new dress.

(chuckles)

(sighs)

We're gonna be on TV, Lucas!

Aren't you the least bit excited?

Cute!

Lucas, what do you think about this one?

Mom, I'm sure it's just as good as

all the other dresses you've tried on.

I thought they were interviewing me.

I like it.

(phone ringing)

Who are we hiding from?

(laughs)

You shouldn't scare people like that.

We have to watch out.

That security guard is pure evil.

Thanks for the warning.

Can we go?

All right.

This is exciting.

I've never been in a movie before.

(clears throat)

You ready?

Yeah, uh, on one condition.

For every question that you ask me,

I get to ask you one.

It's fine, I can just edit you out.

(chuckles) Okay.

Chris, take one.

(clapping sound)

(clears throat)

Please state your name for the record.

Yes, sir, Christopher P. Brighton.

The first, capital C.

Ah, go ahead.

Are you married?

Not anymore, you?

Does it hurt to die?

About as much as falling out of a window.

How long have you been doing these videos?

Since I was eight.

Where do you think you go when you die?

I don't know if you go anywhere.

So why did you stop playing sports

and start hanging around in cemeteries?

I don't play, I document.

And that was two questions.

-My turn. -All right..

What do you think that thing was that I filmed?

A ghost?

Look, I don't believe in ghosts.

Then, what do you think it was?

I don't know, it's a good question though.

And there's nothing wrong with asking questions, you know?

It's just, sometimes you might not get the answer

that you're looking for.

Why do you think you came back?

I don't know, I asked myself that many times.

People who believe in ghosts think that they come back

because they have some kind of unfinished business.

Do you have unfinished business?

Maybe.

Look, what I'm saying is that sometimes things happen

that'll make you question your beliefs.

Like that thing that you captured,

I don't know what it is, but

it certainly makes you think.

Well, great, this must be the interview

my amazing parents scheduled for me.

Ah, you know what?

I've done a ton of these interviews,

just have fun with it.

Maybe you should do the interview like this.

(laughs)

See, works every time.

Hey, maybe you can come and play basketball with us.

You know, film one of our games or something.

Shoot some hoops.

I'll think about it.

All right.

Lydia: Oh, he's always been an artistic child.

Creativity.

You're either born with a desire to create or you're not.

(giggles uncomfortably)

Actually, um, I did that piece over there.

It showed for a few weeks at a gallery in Soho.

That's interesting.

Thank you.

-(door opens) -Oh, look who's home.

Excuse me.

(groans) (claps)

Oh, where've you been?

Wait!

We've been waiting for an hour, Lucas.

Where have you been?

Uh, no, there's no time to change now, you just gotta go.

Come on.

Lucas, they want us watching from the sidelines, okay?

I think they want more of a one-on-one.

Okay, go.

Go, go.

Oh, and, Lucas, break a leg!

(chuckles)

Excuse me.

Hi.

You must be Lucas.

Catherine Goodwin.

Have a seat.

Uh... (clears throat)

Okay.

And we're rolling.

Lucas.

Why don't we begin with you telling us

a little bit about yourself.

Lucas: Hmm.

Hi.

How did he do? How was he?

Uh, fine, fine, he did just fine.

Wonderful.

Um... (clears throat) Listen.

If you're thinking of doing more of these interviews,

may I give you a bit of advice?

-Of course. -Okay.

You might want to consider

taking your son to an optometrist.

They can do wonders these days.

Hmm, hmm, hmm.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Catherine: You just show up to these funerals uninvited

to make these videos of yours?

Would you call yourself

a funeral crasher?

Lucas: Sometimes you just have to steal a shot.

-Hey, Lucas. -Hey, Lucas.

Lucas, that was a totally awesome video, dude.

You should seriously consider joining the Sci-Fi club.

We do a lot of paranoia stuff like this.

Hey, Lucas.

Hey, do I have a ghost on my shoulder?

Not anymore.

Boy: He goes to funerals.

Girl: What a weirdo.

Boy 2: He has cross eyes.

You think you're a big shot now?

You know what I think?

I think your video was a fake.

Yeah, phony!

Get your eyes checked.

Lucas Simons is becoming quite a local celebrity.

His latest video, which is being called "Anyone's Ghost?"

has surpassed three million hits on YouTube.

(phone rings)

Hello?

Friday the 12th it is.

Two o' clock?

Local paranormal filmmaker, Lucas Simons,

is here to answer the big question

we've all asked ourselves.

Oh, thank you.

Is there life after death?

I really don't have any answers.

(laughs)

You the man, you the man! Right, here, right here.

Low! You missed it.

(laughs)

Lucas, Lucas, your movie so touched me!

Just one question, Lucas!

(all talk at once)

Lucas! Lucas! Big fan!

Please can I have your autograph?

(all talk at once)

Reporter: There she is! There she is!

Mrs. Parker!

Are you in on this? How do you feel about the video?

Mrs. Parker, what happened that day?

(all talk at once)

Mrs. Parker!

Leave the dead alone!

Leave the dead alone, that's right!

Leave the dead alone, they're people too!

Therapist: What do you think it was?

I have my theories.

Care to share?

Not really.

Aren't you supposed to be the expert on everything?

Well...

If you're a religious person

you could say it's her husband's soul.

I'm not religious.

Are your parents?

Not anymore.

What do they think of the video?

It's the best thing that's ever happened to them.

What makes you say that?

My mom just loves all the attention

and my dad's convinced we're all gonna be rich.

Well...

Maybe they're just excited for you.

Nice of them to care now.

(clock ticking)

Look at his eye.

He looks like a zombie.

Zombie squirrel?

That would make the best movie ever.

Attack of the Zombie Squirrels now in theaters.

Then the sequel, Zombie Squirrels from Mars.

Yeah.

You're kind of famous now.

Yeah. It's weird.

Do you think it was a ghost?

I don't know. Maybe.

Well, be careful of that zombie squirrel.

It might come back to life and bite you!

Man to man defense!

Who's on him?

Good shot.

Pass it back. Find your man, find your man.

Come on, pass it around, pass it around.

Nice! Nice!

Stay with it, yeah!

(blows whistle)

Good job, guys!

That was an excellent practice, put it in there.

Next week we're gonna work on fundamentals.

(groaning)

Oh, come on!

All right, team on three.

One, two, three!

All: Team!

That's better, get out of here.

Hey.

Well, well, you know, I'm not a famous director or anything,

but I think in order to capture some really good shots,

I think you need to take the lens cap off of the camera.

-Funny. -(laughs)

How's my favorite celebrity?

It's kind of weird being famous.

This one lady tried to pay me to bring back her dead turtle.

Hoo-hoo. How's your parents doing?

What about them?

Well, you never really talk about 'em that much.

Surely all of this media attention

is having some effect on them too.

Who cares how they're dealing with it?

Okay. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.

I never wanted this kind of attention.

Let's just leave it at that.

All right, fair enough.

I don't play.

Come on, take a shot.

What if I suck?

Well, you're never gonna know unless you give it a try.

(sighs)

Oh, boy, all right.

Told you, I suck.

Yeah, that wasn't great.

Look, first of all, I want you to do this.

Okay?

And second of all, take that jacket off.

Too tight for you anyways.

Here you go.

Boy.

Well, Rome wasn't built in day.

One more.

That was pretty good.

You know, I like how you get better and better

when you're doing things.

That's something you should, you know, take to heart.

First you were one out of fifty, and then one out of ten.

That's pretty good.

(car horn honks)

I gotta go.

All right, hey!

I expect you to play next Saturday.

Maybe.

(chuckles)

Maybe.

Oh, the phone has been ringing off the hook.

Okay, so I have scheduled a few more interviews

for next week, I hope that's okay.

Do I even have a choice?

What?

Look, son. I know this is a lot to take on.

But this, this is a good thing for us.

We could use the money.

(phone vibrating)

Interviewer: So, Lucas, your previous works suggests

a profound fascination with the afterlife.

Have you ever considered exploring a lighter genre?

Well, Leslie...

May I call you Leslie?

So, Lucas, where do you get your inspiration from?

(shouting) What?

I can't hear you!

You know, death, it's...

It's no more a mystery than life.

Why are we here other than

a hot pastrami sandwich, Beethoven's fifth?

It's all suffering and misery.

Don't ask me a question like that!

I'm not biting!

You can't make me dance to your tune!

I'm not a monkey!

Why are we so worried about learning about death

when we haven't even figured out life?

-What made-- -(shouting) What?

Interviewer: So, why funerals, why the cemetery?

Haven't you heard?

People are just

dying to get in there.

-Anybody in there? -(phone ringing)

Yeah?

Yes!

-Ah. -Way to go!

You're getting better, one out of seven that time.

I guess I don't totally suck.

Get on defense.

Hey, you are quite the performer, you know that?

I've been checking out your interviews, they are hilarious.

I didn't know you were into acting.

I was trying to have fun with it.

Yeah?

Make it bearable.

Well, fame comes and goes pretty quick.

Maybe your 15 minutes are almost up.

I hope so.

I cannot believe he said that! (laughs)

Oh!

What's going on?

Lucas, come here, honey.

Come on. Sit down.

We have a surprise for you.

We're going to New York City.

-(laughs) -Why?

Oh, wait, there's one more thing.

Hold on.

Ta-da!

What is that?

It's for New York!

You're gonna be on Good Morning USA

and you need a new costume, right?

Mom, I don't wanna go to New York.

Son, you've just been booked on national TV.

I thought we were done with all these interviews.

I'm not going to New York.

I don't wanna go!

Whoa.

Excuse me, sir, but we already told them

that we would be there, so you are going, and that is final.

(plane engines roaring)

Good morning, USA, I'm Julian Peters.

And I'm Carson Dale.

Our first guest today is

child viral sensation, Lucas Simons.

He has the viral world at storm about

his new video called "Anyone's Ghost?"

So, here he is, Lucas Simons.

Lucas, let's get right into it.

How did you fake the video?

I mean, it looks so real.

You must be the youngest P.T. Barnum

the world has ever seen.

Lucas, tell us how in the world you, at 11 years old,

have been able to fool scholars and scientists,

the world at large into thinking

this is anything but a giant hoax.

It's not a hoax.

(chuckles) Okay, well, Lucas, your video

has now surpassed ten million hits.

So If the video is real,

what do you think it was that you captured?

(indistinct whispering)

Lucas, you with us?

Lucas?

(inaudible)

Okay.

Carson: There he goes, off to create his next masterpiece.

Julian: And we can't wait to see that one too.

We'll be right back.

You stop right there, young man!

What do you think you're doing?

Don't you dare ruin this for us!

Maybe it's time that we give Lucas

a little break from these interviews.

Come on, son, it'll be all right.

You're pushing him.

Lydia: Oh, me?

You're the one who jumped at the first opportunity.

Roger: Oh, yeah, this was my idea.

Lydia: You're the one telling him that we need money!

Roger: Money, have you seen our bills?

His funeral isn't even paid for!

Lydia: Are you seriously bringing that up right now?

Roger: Who's all this for, I mean, it's not for Lucas.

Lydia: Okay, this is about me?

Roger: Well, have you seen the interviews?

You eat up the attention.

Lydia: Well, what do you expect me to do?

Just go back to the way things were?

Roger: Look, this isn't what he needs!

Lydia: Maybe he needs a father

who'll sit down and talk to him!

Roger: Oh, yeah, yeah, you're mother of the year.

Look, you don't have a monopoly on grief!

Lydia: Nobody's talking about that!

Roger: You're not the only one!

Lydia: I just can't handle this, Roger.

I can't. I'm done. Okay? I'm done!

I've never heard them fight like that before.

You think they're gonna split up?

Well, parents fight sometimes.

Doesn't always mean they're gonna get a divorce.

I hate them.

Come on, you don't hate them.

Brussels sprouts you hate, your parents not so much.

I can understand that you're angry with them.

I mean, they certainly aren't gonna win

any Parent of the Year awards.

Win?

They wouldn't even be nominated.

(chuckles)

Look, Lucas, it's not always easy being a parent.

You know, sometimes you just do the best that you can.

How would you know?

You've never even been a parent.

Look, it's okay to be mad.

But the important thing you need to learn how to do

is to forgive.

Sometimes that's the only thing you can do.

(sighs)

And If you can't do that, it's hard to move on.

(sniffs)

(door opens)

Lucas?

Son, we've been worried.

Your father's out looking for you right now.

Come here. (taps chair)

Do you remember that time you

fell into the lake trying to feed the ducks?

(laughs)

I almost had a heart attack.

And Jake got all mad

because he jumped in for no reason.

Yeah.

I think he thought you were gonna drown.

It's not that deep.

I miss him too, mom.

I know.

I'm so sorry.

And I love you so much.

(phone ringing)

Claudia voicemail: Hey, you've reached Claudia.

Drake voicemail: And Drake.

Claudia voicemail: Sorry we can't come the phone right now,

but please leave us a message and we'll call you right back.

Both voicemail: Have a nice day!

(door bells jingling)

Oh, it's Halloween!

I forgot it was Halloween!

Just a minute, have I got something for you.

Just a minute!

Ah, here, look what we have here!

Ah.

Let's see if we can feed the skeleton.

Can we?

There it goes.

Oh, he'll be full now!

Oh, um, I'm looking for Susan Parker.

It's Sam now, who are you?

Mrs. Parker?

What brings you here?

Making another movie?

I really just came here to say I'm sorry.

Oh.

So you're sorry now, are you?

What you filmed,

what you captured was extraordinary.

I believe it was real.

But it belonged to me, and you, you ruined it.

What were you doing filming my husband's funeral anyway?

I was just--

I know you like filming other people's funerals.

So I guess you just like other people's pains.

Is that it?

What you did

turned my grief into a, a joke.

I know you're just a child so I guess that you're just

too young to understand this kind of pain.

Look, Mrs. Parker.

Just because I'm a kid doesn't mean I don't understand pain.

I lost my older brother, okay?

He was my best friend.

Our family used to be happy, but when he died,

everything changed.

I miss him every day.

And sometimes I wish I would have died, and not him.

I'm sorry about your husband.

I didn't mean to turn his funeral into a joke.

It sucks so many people have said so many bad things

about you, and I am sorry.

That's the only reason why I wanted to come here.

Lucas?

Martin's in a better place now.

That's what I've come to believe.

What I've accepted.

I'm starting to move on with my life now.

So...

Maybe It's time that you did the same.

Chris: I'm sorry about your brother, man.

I know what it's like to lose someone you love.

I just don't know how.

Well, what do you mean?

I miss him every day.

I just don't know how to move on.

It's tough.

You're never gonna stop missing the ones that you love.

You're always gonna wish you can go back and change things.

But at some point

you pick up the pieces

and you just start living again.

What'd your family used to do for fun?

Dad used to take us to the amusement park.

One time, Mom threw up on the tilt-a-whirl.

Jake never let her forget that.

I like go-carts.

What!

Well, you know what, you cheated.

No way, I beat you by a mile.

Hmm.

Hey, Lucas, with all your new found fame and fortune,

you must be beating the ladies off with a stick.

No!

Well, there is this one girl.

I knew it! Name!

Kimberly, but she's just a friend.

Mm-hmm!

She's actually kind of cool.

We both like a lot of the same things.

I was thinking about asking her to the dance,

but I don't know.

What? Go for it.

How?

Just call her up.

I'm not a big phone person.

Plus, she lives just next door.

That makes it easy, just go up to her and ask her out.

Not my style.

Okay, look, here's what you do.

Throw some rocks at her window, and then when she opens it

you throw in a paper airplane with a note that says,

"Will you go to the dance with me?"

No, and that's vandalism.

All right.

Well, think of something.

You're creative.

Just make it your own.

* (cello playing)

Chris! She said yes!

Way to go!

Wait, do you even know how to dance?

Huh?

Come on.

* (upbeat funk music plays)

All right, let's see your moves, kid.

(clicks fingers)

Okay, stop, you look like you're in pain.

Is that the robot?

Yeah.

What's wrong with his arm?

It was broken?

It's the dance.

Why is the robot on the dance floor with a broken arm?

He should be at a robot shop being repaired.

Look, okay, you're too stiff.

You gotta loosen up a little bit, okay?

Get some soul into it.

Yeah, move your body.

Just have fun with it.

You got to feel the music all through you.

Okay, now look, this is you.

It's like you're driving a stagecoach or something.

No, you gotta feel the music, okay?

You can't be shy. At the dance you gotta...

Boom! See that?

(laughs)

That's really good!

All right, come on, keep it going.

Okay, you know, I think I know what our problem is.

Our music choice.

What kind of music do you usually listen to?

Classical.

Classical?

You can't dance to classical.

Lucas: I don't plan on dancing.

Wait, wait, wait, I think I got an idea.

-Dad? -What?

Can you help me with this tie?

Yeah. Sure.

All right.

Big night for my little man, huh?

Measure it off right where you want it.

Should come down to just the top of your belt buckle.

Now, under, around, this is a Half Windsor.

And through.

There you go.

Symmetrical knot.

-There you go. -Thanks.

You're welcome.

* (electronic music plays)

I like your outfit.

It's different. It's cool.

Thanks, it's very Nosferatu.

(boys laughing)

Those guys are jerks.

It's okay, wanna dance?

Sure.

* (opera music plays)

(chuckles)

* (electronic music plays)

This music sucks!

Yeah, Principal Worley's a horrible DJ.

Hold on. I got it.

* (classical music plays)

* (upbeat funk music plays)

(kids laughing)

(hisses)

* (classical music plays)

Hmm.

Hmm.

(coughs)

(chuckles)

Honey, this is terrible.

I know.

The spice cap fell off.

I can tell.

(both laughing)

(crunching)

Oh, my gosh!

I wonder how the dance is going.

Oh, I can't believe Lucas went to a dance.

Both: With a date!

(laughing)

You know, I think he's getting better.

Yeah, the other day I was watching a basketball game.

Lydia: Mm-hmm.

He walks in the room and he makes a comment

about the point guard.

No!

Believe me, I was as shocked as you.

Hmm.

We got a great kid.

Yeah.

I love that version of Beethoven.

It's a very modern take.

Maybe you could learn to play it on your cello.

Yeah, I was

Kind of thinking about giving up the cello.

I suck.

Vell, you know what zey say.

Transylvania vas not built in a day!

(knocking on door)

Chris, you'll never believe it!

Beethoven's Fifth was a total hit.

Chris?

(gasping)

Chris!

Doctor: Nurse, what do we have here?

Male, mid-forties, ultra panic state.

Stay calm.

We have a heart attack.

(heart monitor beeping)

(woman coughs)

Tannoy: Dr. Alban, 7204.

(woman coughs)

Chris!

Are you okay?

What happened?

Oh, don't worry.

Everything's fine, I'm gonna be okay.

I found you on the floor.

I thought you were gonna die.

Yeah, well thanks to you, I didn't.

What's wrong with you?

Well, the way the doctors explained it to me is that,

um, I have a weak heart.

Reason I almost died before.

I guess I've just been living on borrowed time.

Why didn't you tell me before?

Well, that's not something I wanted to focus on.

Hey, did you call your parents

and let 'em know where you are?

Good.

So how was the dance?

But, you're gonna be okay, right?

Yeah, well, thanks to you I got a third chance.

So about the dance, what happened?

Well...

Is everything okay?

Hi.

Hi.

You're Chris?

Mmm.

Lucas, he's told us a little about you.

Oh, it's nice to meet you folks.

I'm sorry it couldn't be under better circumstances.

Oh, no, it's...

Lucas, honey, we should probably go.

I'm sure Chris is tired.

But, I wanna stay with Chris.

No, no, you should go with your parents, buddy.

I'll be all right.

Mmm.

I love you.

Good night, son.

We're here to see Chris Brighton.

Hmm.

Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Brighton was never admitted.

It looks like he was released to hospice care.

What's that?

Oh, honey, it just means

he went to a different kind of hospital.

Come on.

Lucas.

Sweetheart.

No matter what happens to your friend Chris,

you're not alone, okay?

Buddy, I'm here.

Your dad's here.

We're a family and we're gonna stay that way,

I promise you that.

He's dying, isn't he?

Therapist: No flip book today, Lucas?

Nope.

Just me.

Anything on your mind?

I'm mad at my friend, Chris.

He's a liar.

Why do you say he's a liar?

He always talks about living

when he's actually dying.

So you think he should focus on the fact that he's dying?

I guess you have a point.

Go right in.

Hey! Lucas!

Long time no see.

How've you been, buddy?

I've been good.

I'm glad you came by.

Lucas, I have some things I wanted to tell you.

I haven't been totally honest with you.

Well, what do you mean?

I never told you about my son.

You have a kid?

Well, he's not a kid anymore.

He's in college now.

And I haven't seen him in a long time.

Why not?

Well, I sort of blew it

when he was a child.

I got married pretty young.

I wasn't ready to be a father.

My ex-wife, she moved away.

And eventually we just lost contact.

Don't you try to talk to him?

Oh, yeah, I've tried.

I've tried.

I don't think he's ever gonna forgive me.

And quite frankly I don't, I don't blame him.

Well, you shouldn't give up.

And sometimes...

Maybe you just have to forgive yourself.

Right.

So what have you been up to?

I've been thinking.

About what?

I'd like to reinvent myself.

Oh, really?

As a director?

And I need your help.

Okay.

Do you have a crew this time?

All right, tell me more.

A great man once told me,

life is all about living the now.

At least, that's what I think he was saying.

Woo!

Lucas: Life is made up of a series of magical moments.

Some we understand and others we don't.

Bad things happen, and that's just a part of it all.

The important thing is not to dwell on those bad things,

and move on.

Just keep living and focus on

life.

You did so good.

I have to say bye to Chris.

Okay.

Hey.

I really loved the movie.

Thanks, it's just a rough cut.

(chuckles) Yeah.

Yeah, well, I think It's great.

Oh, and by the way, I thought you might like to know

that my son called me the other day.

How'd that go?

Well, Rome wasn't built in a day.

Lucas, you got a real talent, man.

Don't ever stop seeking the truth, okay?

'Cause nobody has all the answers.

We're just trying to do the best we can.

Everyone deals with death in their own way.

And letting go

is the hard part.

I know your brother, Jake, meant the world to you.

You're never gonna stop missing him.

And that memory is gonna always be a part of you.

And that's okay.

Because it just means that Jake

will always be a part of you.

But you can't stop living when bad things happen.

Because

every experience is precious.

And every experience, it ultimately ends.

And that's life.

That's life, buddy.

I...

I don't want you to die.

You got your whole life ahead of you.

Your whole life.

I'm just glad that I got to be a part of it.

Thank you.

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