Are you going to let me in?
Thank you.
Shoot, I left the ticket in the car, I think.
- ItĀs okay. - It`ss under ```PPhillip Greenberg.```
- Its just one? - It`ss two shirts and a pair of pants.
Do you mind if it is all ones?
- No problem. - Okay, sorry.
Florence.
Hi, guys.
Let me put this stuff down.
- Hi, Mahler. - Florence!
- weĀre going on vacation! - I know.
- WeĀre going to Vietnam. - I know.
But we will come back, right? Were not going to live there?
No, thats why it`ss a vacation.
Are you going to go with us?
- No, remember? I have to stay here. - Why?
- Because I do. - Why?
Because the vacation is for family members only,
so Mahler and I have to stay in LA.
Mahler isnt coming? I want Mahler to come.
Did you get the neck pillow?
Yes. They didnĀt have those chocolate-covered rice balls.
- Did you try Trader JoeĀs? - Yeah, and Bristol Farms.
Were you able to find the liquid decongestant?
Shoot! Sorry. Im sorry.
Its okay, Florence. Don`tt worry about it.
- ItĀs fine. - No, no, no.
And can you tell the gardener to check the sensor on the sprinklers?
- IĀII tell Carlos. - There`ss a package I need you to mail
- to my father. - What else?
PHILLIP: I dont need this many T-shirts.
Did you tell her about your brother?
My brother will be staying here.
He might call you with things, questions or an errand or two.
- ThatĀs not a problem. - He`ss coming in from New York.
- He just got out of the hospital. - Is he sick?
Not that kind of hospital. He had a nervous breakdown.
- Carol, come on. - Its relevant. He`ss fine.
- DonĀt pack this skirt. - He really is fine now.
I mean, hes delicate, but...
weĀre hiring him to do some work around the house.
HeĀs a carpenter. He`ss gonna make Mahler a dog house.
He says hes going to.
- ThatĀII look nice. - We hope.
- Have a great trip, you guys. - Okay.
And IĀII call you if thereĀ“ss anything else, which I`mm sure there is.
- ItĀs no problem. - I want you to come with us.
And youĀII confirm the car service and flight info for tonight?
Yes, and III put the cars in the garage.
Okay, and we can call or e-mail. Im sure there`ss e-mail in Vietnam.
I think theres e-mail everywhere.
I forgot to write you a cheque. What do we owe you now?
Dont worry about it. It`ss three weeks...
- Oh, Florence, you have to speak up. - Im out of cheques.
- I want Mahler to come. - I know, I know,
- but itĀs fine. - I`III give you cash in the meantime.
No, no. DonĀt worry about it. ItĀ“ss really... It`ss better this way.
Because then I dont spend it all at once.
- Are you sure? - III leave it for you in the kitchen drawer
- before we go. IĀII let my brother know. - Okay.
- Bye.
- Okay. - III see you soon.
- ItĀs okay. LetĀ“ss say goodbye. - Bye.
- Bye, Florence. - Bye.
Florence, its Gina. I`mm here. It`ss packed.
Dont park on Alvarado, park on Montana.
- DonĀt wander away. - Okay.
Lets make a point of sticking together.
Okay.
- Can I borrow 40 bucks until tomorrow? - Yeah.
I was thinking this morning that Ive been out of college now
for as long as I was in,
and nobody cares if I get up in the morning.
Florence, its time to go home now.
Im gonna stay.
I dont know...
I just got out of a long relationship.
This isnt a relationship.
Right, I know.
Okay.
Are you going to let me in?
No. Okay.
- Hello? - Hi, this is Roger Greenberg.
Im Phillip`ss brother.
Oh, hey.
Is this Florence?
Sorry. Im quitting e-maill.
Okay. Hi.
There are people in the pool.
Thats Marlon and Peggy.
Okay.
Your brother and Carol let Marlon and Peggy use the pool.
Mmm-hmm.
Theres more than two.
They dont come in the house.
Okay, thanks.
Your brother left a cheque for me. Is it okay if I come by?
Yeah, III be here.
`DDear American Airlines,
`II`mm not much in the habit of writing letters of compllaint.
`II think I could have lived, and did, with the distance between your rows.
`BBut my issue is not with the lack of leg room,
`iit is instead with the quality of tthe buttons on tthe seatts.
`wwhen I depress my recliner button, I expect tthe chair tto recline.
`AAt the very least, to move.
`TThis was not the case with Seatt 26C on Flightt 41 from JFK...```
Hi, little Mahler baby.
Hi, IĀm Florence. I hope that this isn`tt a bad time.
- My cheque. - No, I guess its fine.
Okay.
Do you want a treat?
Come here. Come here.
His tongues so scratchy.
Good dog.
Remember how they used to play this on the radio every time it rained?
Im not sure.
And if there was a fire, theyĀd Ć¼lay Burn Baby Burn.
Or, what was it called?
Disco Inferno.
- I donĀt think I know it. - It`ss funny.
Before your time, I guess.
You have to see past the kitsch.
I can see past it.
Cool.
Phillip said if you need anything,
I can go pick you up groceries or things.
- IĀm okay. - You sure? It`ss not a problem.
Well, I guess I could use some things.
- Sure. - Make a list. III be right back.
Im gonna take him on a W-A-L-K.
Oh, no. No, I got it.
Okay, cool.
Bye.
This is Ivan. Leave a message after tthe ttone.
Ivan, its Greenberg. How you doing, man?
IĀm in LA.
IIm here, actually. In from New York Citty.
So, give me a call. Im staying att my brother`ss house.
Hes in Viettnam.
I think hes opening a hotel there or sometthing.
Give me a call, man. Itd be great to see you.
`DDear Mayor Bloomberg,
ĀĀ“II write as a concerned citizen that has finally had enough
ĀĀ“oof the abominable traffic noise that has engulfed the city.
ĀĀ“IIf you placed a police officer at strategically chosen corners of Manhattan,
ĀĀ“iit would result in the needed employment of crime fighters,
Ā`lless crime and trafficking, and a lower contingent of horn-honkers.
`IIfyou`rre into green...``` And who isn`tt?
ĀĀ“...itĀ“III make for a significant reduction in noise pollution.
ĀĀ“IIf they can do it in LA, a car culture if ever there was one,
ĀĀ“IIĀ“mm confident we can do it here in Manhattan.```
Its true. No one really honks here.
Yeah. In LA, they understand the horn is for emergencies only.
- In New York, itĀs a constant. - Yeah.
I donĀt know. I donĀ“tt really recognise New York any more, you know?
`YYou might be interested to know
ĀĀ“tthat in the relatively recently acquired state of Hawaii,
ĀĀ“tthereĀ“ss a law on the books that prohibits the honking of horns entirely.
ĀĀ“YYours in hopes of green sound, Roger Greenberg.```
When did you get in?
Only Monday. Youre the first person I called.
- No, I didnĀt mean... - No, I know. I was just saying.
Right. How long you staying for?
About six weeks.
- Can you imagine going to Vietnam? - What, to fight?
Well, to fight, too, but I just meant now.
My brother and his wife are there on vacation.
I dont know.
Some people like to travel.
Thats my brother`ss wife`ss daughter, Sara.
My step-sister?
Niece.
Shes at UC Santa Cruz.
No, thanks, man. I dont really drink any more.
Okay.
Yeah, its for the best.
IĀve got into these Arnold Palmers. Iced tea, lemonade.
Yeah, I dont have that.
I thought Id told you.
I guess I think we talk more than we do.
- The beard is cool. - Yeah.
You know, its a winter beard.
I probably shouldnt be on the table here.
Maybe dont sit on the speaker.
Oh, sorry.
So, what do you want to do today?
BellerĀs having a barbeque, which means, you know...
Whats he up to?
He directs television. He calls me up with computer questions.
What a dick.
He always offers to pay.
Yeah, still rude.
Lets not do that.
What else, man?
We could get a drink at a bar, we could stay here.
- They have videos. - Yeah.
I think I saw Mannequin.
And Gung Ho?
I remember that being funny.
- Gung Ho Ć s good. - Yeah.
Itd be interesting to watch it now.
In the day?
I meant now, like, you know...
- Oh, these days. Yeah. - Now,
- as opposed to when it was made. - Yeah, sorry.
IĀm not sure about these pants. They look flarey to you?
No, I think thats the style.
I feel like I should have worn jeans.
No oneĀs going to be dressed up at this thing.
Fabula and I are on this trial separation.
Oh! Uh-huh.
Its a lot to go into.
I feel terrible for Victor, you know.
IĀd love you to meet him. He`ss like a little person now.
Yeah, I saw him a few years ago.
Yeah, but now heĀs eight. HeĀ“ss like a friend. He`ss fun to hang out with.
Im glad you`rre here, man.
Its good for me to get out like this.
Want to put your blinker on?
Casa de Beller.
Keep going. Keep going.
Keep going.
What a fucking nightmare.
Maybe we can park here.
No, no, no. Lets go home.
I shouldnĀt have let you talk me into this. It`ss a nightmare here.
Its this kind of shit...
I canĀt find a movie I want to go to in the fucking multiplex,
or when IĀm in Starbucks, I hear music I actually like.
But we drove all the way out here. Lets have one drink.
Is this a fucking childrens party?
- Beller, how are you? - Im good.
- Hey, man. - Johno.
Hey, Greenberg, what are you doing out here?
You know...
- Hey, Beth. - Oh, my God. Hey.
Should I know? Are you really big or something?
No, Megan.
I didnt know you were out here.
I wasnt.
How is Lenny?
Oh, dude, or what about Your Grandmas Pussy?
Its like Anaconda, with seven cards down.
Im fair to middling. You know.
Leonard Maltin would give me two-and-a-half stars.
I havenĀt seen you since, probably, like 10 years ago.
In his movie guide. Yeah, I think it was actually Matt LevyĀs wedding.
Im all shits and giggles today.
Yeah. I think youĀII find I`mm pretty much all shits.
- ItĀs sad about Matt Levy. - Yeah.
- Wait, what happened? - Oh, you didnt hear.
He died.
Texas Hold Āem is dead. It`ss dead.
You know, that shit just makes your lips drier.
I know.
Theres Beth.
She and Steven are getting a divorce.
They were a cool couple.
Are any of those yours?
Yes, mine are the one in the bumblebee costume
and the one in the devil costume.
I think thats The Flash.
AII the men out here dress like children, and the kids dress like superheroes.
- Hi, Dad. - Hey, sweet pea.
Come to think of it, StevenĀs kind of a less Jewish-looking version ofyou.
Less? Im not even... I`mm only half.
Yeah, but youre doing this.
Whats...
Im thinking small.
- Is this a Jewish gesture? - I dont know.
Beller, always with the self-hatred.
- YouĀre sweating. - I am. Yeah.
Have you been to one of Erics seders?
Eric gave trees to Israel.
Am I not allowed to joke about it?
No, I know. IĀm just saying, since you said ```lless Jewish-looking,```
because most people think I look Italian.
And since my mom was actually Protestant, Im not actually Jewish at all, so...
Good to see you.
What are you doing these days?
- YouĀre in New York, right? - Yeah.
- Making music? - Havent played music in years.
Im a carpenter, you know, for money.
But right now, Im really trying to do nothing for a while.
Thats brave at our age.
Im here for a few weeks at my brotherĀ“ss,
and wanna have a drink or something?
Sure. Okay.
`DDear Starbucks,
`iin your attempt to manufacture culture out of fast-food coffee,
`yyou`vve been surprisingly successful, for the mostt part.
`TThe part that isn`tt covered by `ttthe most partĀ“ sucks.Ā“ĀĀ“
Hello?
Florence, hey, its Roger Greenberg.
Hi.
Sorry, IIm eating.
Thats okay.
You wanna have a drink or something?
Sure. Okay.
Is there a bar you know we can go to?
Theres one near my apartment, butt itt`ss pretty lame.
Okay.
Its in Culver City. Do you want to meet me tthere?
I dont drive.
Those are all kind of cheesy.
You have the light.
Oh.
Oh...
Do you mind if we stop by my house? I left my purse. Sorry.
Do you need it?
I still get carded.
I dont read enough.
Im such a bad reader.
Is that you?
Yeah, itĀs one of the rare times I was actually happy around my dad.
Did you do that?
No, thats my niece.
Its good.
Shes four.
I want to have a relationship with her, shes just not that friendly with me.
You want to see? I got her these puppets for her birthday.
They might be too old. They have sticks.
Yeah. Im sure they`III be fine.
What do you have to drink?
Oh.
Okay, you dont want to go to the bar?
ItĀs Friday. The bars are probably full of bridge and tunnel people.
Or whatever the LA version of bridge and tunnel is.
Sorry.
I dont really have...
ThereĀs a Corona Light and some cheap tequila someone left here once.
Shall we split the Corona?
Okay.
I get the hiccups when I first drink carbonation.
Dont worry about it.
Im wearing kind of an ugly bra.
- ItĀs like an ACE bandage. - There`ss no clasp.
Do you hear a train?
Is that a train?
I get kind of nerdy.
Dont worry about it.
Can we take it slow?
Im sorry, it`ss just that...
I just got out of a long relationship,
and I dont want to go from just having sex to just having sex to just having sex.
Whos the third ```jjust having sex```?
You, ifwe had sex.
Okay, then whos the second?
A guy I met at this gallery thing.
You slept with him?
Yeah, I did.
How did that go?
What do you mean? The sex?
Yeah. Well...
It was pretty awkward.
- What is that on your lip? - What?
- Is that a... - Nothing.
- No, itĀs not a cold sore. - You sure?
Yeah, I picked it.
Wheres your bathroom?
This is so annoying, but I have to call my friend, Gina, back.
Sorry, its just, if I donĀ“tt call her back, then I`III be a bad friend.
SheĀs always got an emergency. I`mm sure it`ss nothing.
How far do you think it would be to walk?
To your brotherĀs?
Way too long, like five miles. You can stay here.
I have the dog and...
I can drive you. This will only take a second.
You have to call her right this moment?
WonĀt she understand you`rre in the middle of a...
No, no. III take you now. Sorry.
You know, I... You donĀt have to do that. You`vve got your robe...
Oh, no. Its not a problem.
- I can probably call a cab. - Okay.
This is stupid.
IĀm singing this Saturday at this place on Orange and Sunset.
I mean, ifyou feel like it. I know its last minute.
Oh, my friend Gina made the flyers and she wrote down the address wrong.
I dont think... What time?
Like 11:30.
ThereĀs a lot of acts, so it`ss kind of hard to pinpoint.
Dont feel obligated.
We probably shouldnt do this again.
- I mean, you work for my brother. - Yeah.
And IĀm really trying to do nothing right now.
Thats cool.
And IĀve got to stop doing things just `ccause they feel good.
GINA: A mental patient just went down on you.
Why do you say it like that? Hes not crazy.
Mmm-hmm.
A lot of people go to insane asylums.
A lot of people are in therapy, ttheyre not in insane asylums.
Hes also 40.
Jesus.
He seems vulnerable.
Im awake now.
That could happen. What?
ItĀd have to be a super high-end fucking garbage disposal.
You canĀt hold any revelations I had during a shamanic ceremony against me.
There. Youre judging me. That guy`ss there.
- Oh, hey, whatĀs up, man? - Hey.
Why am I still pissed off? We were 25.
we finally got a break, and you had to fuck it up.
I didnt like the deal.
It was completely standard. It was a record deal, Roger, okay?
It was a very big thing for us and we were not gonna get any better than that.
It was corporate bullshit.
I didnĀt want to be a slave to the A and R department.
TheyĀd fuck with the songs. We had no control.
You were not the only person in the band, Roger.
Do you understand that?
Its morally reprehensible what you did.
IĀm sorry, but I didn`tt want to do it unless it was on our terms.
Well, you got your way, you know. Theres no record. There`ss no band.
Theres your terms. Awesome.
Beller, it was 15 years ago.
YouĀre rich. What do you care? You`vve done all right.
- It doesnĀt matter. - No, it does matter.
YouĀre not the person who I thought you were.
What about Ivan? Hes fixing computers now.
This could have changed his life.
Ivan was counting on it. He co-wrote those songs with you, man.
Ivan wrote some of the music with me.
Stop rationalising.
Ivan can take care of himself.
Im surprised he still speaks to you.
You know, why am I even here?
Youre never gonna change.
Whats that? What`ss that sigh?
Nothing.
What are you doing? Asshole.
Hey.
Go get it.
What the fuck?
- Hello? - Florence, its Roger Greenberg.
Hey.
MahlerĀs... He`ss breathing weird, and he`ss suddenly lethargic and...
Sometimes he gets overheatted.
No, I mean, he hasnt moved, period.
And I cant get through to fucking Vietnam,
and Im sorry to have to call you.
I just... I dont know if you know...
How long do we wait?
I dont know. They seem kind of busy.
Should I go ask?
If you want.
Do you wanna do it?
Oh.
Okay.
They know were here, but...
Hi.
Do you know how much longer for Mahler?
You know, I think weĀre just waiting for a doctor to get out of the room.
Okay.
She thinks that theyre just waiting for a doctor to get out of the room.
- Yeah, I could hear her. - Okay.
I think its sciatica.
Yeah, hes had that before.
But his eyes are jaundiced, so Id like to run some tests
and I will keep him overnight just to make sure everything is okay.
And I imagine you can bring him home tomorrow.
- Thank you. - Its okay.
They gave him an infusion?
Is it his white blood cells or his red blood cells?
Im pretty sure white.
Well, it makes a difference. Are you taking notes?
I havent yet, no.
You have to write this stuff down if youĀre not gonna remember itt.
IĀm sorry. I`mm almost positive it`ss white.
Did you ask him aboutt tthe dog house?
WhenĀs he coming home?
He was supposed to come home today,
but the numbers dropped and they wanna keep him until hes stable.
But they asked if the gardeners use rat poison.
Theyre not supposed to.
Shit! Shoulld we be getting on a pllane?
No. No, heII be okay.
- I mean, III let you know if... - Fuck.
- Mahler. - Has he started the dog house?
PHILLIP: III call Florence and gett tthe information.
IĀm doing it, okay? So you can call me. `CCause I pretty much got it.
Pretty much isnt very comforting tto Caroll and me.
Yeah, well, hes not my dog, okay?
Im trying to take care of it.
Listen, Im sorry. I...
I know when Mom was sick, I know you said I needed to come out, but Mom said I didnt.
Listen... weve done that. Mom`ss dead. IĀ“mm not gonna baby you about it.
Im talking about right now. IĀ“mm in Vietnam and my dog is sick.
And you know what? Carol warned me. This is so fucking ttypical of you.
Im sorry to get so heated.
I know youre trying. ItĀ“ss scary being so far away.
Yeah, well, you can trust me, okay?
I know.
How...
How are you doing? Huh, man?
Im fine.
Fine.
- Good. - WhatĀs going on?
PHILLIP: Carol wants me to ask about tthe dog house, if that even matters now.
Can the pool overflow?
Yes, the pool can fucking overflow! What the fuckĀs going on over there?
- Its raining. - Ā“ĀĀ“HHave a great vacation.Ā“ĀĀ“
`TThank you. Take care of my house and dog.Ā“``
`OOh, is he dead? Sorry.```
- You know what? I asked you a question. - Ā`CCan tthe pool overflow?`ĀĀ“ Fuck you!
Hello?
Can I get four beers?
- Are you Roger? - Uh-huh.
Im Gina,
- FlorenceĀs friend. - Uh-huh.
Ive heard a lot about you.
Do you wanna come join our table?
No, I think III stay here. Maybe later.
Isnt she beautiful?
Shes so ultra-sexy and hot up there.
Whats that look?
Youre so quiet.
Im thinking of a letter I`mm gonna write.
- I hear you donĀt drive. - Uh-huh.
- Did you ever drive? - Mmm-hmm.
I grew up here, I drove then.
I moved to New York and I stopped.
It was really nice meeting you.
People dont call on my birthday any more.
I guess I donĀt call people on their birthdays, so why should they call me?
I didnt call you. When`ss yours?
November.
Thats right. I`III call you this year.
Were taking her to this side.
Laughing already demonstrates appreciation,
the applause seems superfluous.
And also, itĀs like, just treat the restaurant like it`ss your living room, guy.
Im weirdly on tonight.
Should we order?
Maybe I shouldve invited Florence.
Or I shouldve had a party.
Birthdays are hard, man.
Its weird ageing, right?
- ItĀs like, Ā“ĀĀ“WWhat the fuck is going on?Ā“ĀĀ“ - I know.
Youth is wasted on the young.
Id go further. I`dd go,
`LLife is wasted on
`ppeople.```
Should I invite her?
It doesnt have to mean anything.
I donĀt wanna set up a series of expectations with her.
What do you think?
Yeah, if you want.
I guess I could call her.
Okay, then we should wait to order.
Maybe itd be good. Do you care?
- No, no. - Its a different dynamic.
- Yeah. - She lives near here. III see if she`ss around.
She probably has other plans.
I wont get into it being my birthday.
Shes young.
Thank you.
Thanks.
I dont find a lot of girls in LA attractive.
- Do you? - I do, yeah.
I said I dont.
I do.
She isnt as pretty as Beth,
or her face is, but shes bigger.
Not fat.
I find it sexy, but youII see.
I never found Beth as beautiful as everyone else did.
She was my girlfriend.
Years ago.
I didnt think you`dd take offence.
Well, you like racist Portuguese women.
She made one remark,
and its a cultural thing.
I mean, by our standards, Fabulas mother is a bigot.
- I know you never liked Fabula. - Florence is...
Ifyou worked in an office with her, youd definitely develop a crush on her,
but outside the office,
youd start to wonder if she was as cute as you`dd imagined.
IĀm just saying, you know, Fabula is a lot less possessive than she used to be.
Youd like her more now.
Can I get another Scotch?
Thats the busboy.
Fine, can I get another fork? This one has some food on it.
Fabula never got you.
She thought sheĀd bagged some fancy British guy
rather than just Ivan.
I know she helped you with the addiction and everything,
but youre over that now.
We have to find you someone.
ItĀs too bad neither of us are the type to go whoring.
Is that her?
- Hi. - Hi.
This is Ivan.
- Hello. - Its nice to meet you.
- Hi. Hello. - Hi.
- Sorry. - Sorry.
III be right back.
- Hello? - Beth.
What?
Beth?
Who?
Is this a child?
Yes.
Is your mom there?
Who is this?
Roger.
Miller?
Roger.
Mom, its Miller!
- Hello? - Beth.
Whos this?
Roger.
Oh, hi.
What are you doing?
Im sewing Charles` pants.
Uh-huh. Is Charles your son?
Yeah. Hot stuff.
Are you sewing his Flash suit? Is he the devil or the Flash? Did he say?
Yeah.
Hows the rest of your week looking?
- WhatĀd you do with her? - She`ss in the bathroom.
You see what I mean about working in an office?
Whered you go?
I called Beth.
- Really? - Come on, I mean, Beth is a part of my life.
Shes...
I donĀt believe that things happen for a reason, but maybe
me being out here at this particular time,
its happening for a reason.
I cannot believe you still have this.
wait. wait, wait, wait, wait. And I got you this.
Wow. Ā`TThe Magic Marker. Live!Ā“ĀĀ“ Man, look at Beller.
How is Lenny?
Lenny not so good.
IVAN: YouĀve got a bit of a mullet going on there.
No, I think thats a shadow.
Youre trying so hard to look casual.
Happy birthday to you
No, dont have them do that. Don`tt.
Happy birthday to you
Dont.
Youre such a fucking asshole.
- Roger, relax. - You know I hate this shit.
Will you stop? No...
Okay?
Sit on my dick, asshole!
And many more.
What the fuck, right?
- Well, he just got out of a mental hospital. - Right.
What? Really?
I mean, who does that? Gets the waiters.
IĀm not one of these preening LA people who likes everything to be about them.
IĀm not some dickhead who does karaoke at the Farmers Market
and hosts a running charades game every Friday night,
and swing dances.
What?
You told Ivan to sit on your dick.
- Did I? - Yeah.
What the hell does that mean?
I dont know.
Okay.
Now,
happy birthday.
Great.
So, I got the witch.
Thanks.
I made a snap judgement.
If youĀd rather the devil, you can switch it out.
No, Im happy with the witch.
YouĀre right, these are too old for your niece.
Im impressed by you.
In what way?
I dont know.
I mean, you seem really fine doing nothing.
ItĀs like you donĀ“tt feel all that bullshit pressure to be successful.
I mean, by other peoples standards.
Im...
You know, I almost had a record deal when I got out of college.
I havent done nothing.
Cool.
I want to be doing nothing.
Im doing nothing deliberately.
Thats what I`mm saying.
I donĀt know that I could do nothing and be that cool with everything.
Well, theres so much crap out there.
MahlerĀs not at home.
You could stay over.
Wink-wink.
Im not supposed to...
I try not to...
But, fuck it. Yeah, okay.
Ivans nice.
Is he your best friend?
Yeah, I guess so.
I lost Ivan there for a few years to this racist he met in rehab.
But their marriage is ending, which is good for him,
and me, to be honest.
Good.
You probably wouldnĀt believe this, but in college we all looked up to him.
He was from England
and he used to be really handsome and stylish
- and kind of great. - I can believe that.
Ivan and I call each other ĀĀ“mman,Ā“ĀĀ“ but it`ss meant as a joke.
ItĀs the kind of thing we wouldn`tt say, `ccause...
Its our imitation of other people.
I know what thats like.
This friend of mine, Marnie, and me,
we went...
We went to this cheesy bar in Hollywood
and we just thought,
ĀĀ“LLetĀ“ss pretend to be these slutty girls who are looking to get picked up,
`eeven though we`rre not.```
And we end up talking to these two frat guys,
but, like, 30.
And they were all into their bodies and cologned, very well-groomed.
And we ended up going back to one of their places.
And I think one of them was, like, almost retarded,
or else he was really drunk,
because he didnt make any sense.
And they got out this video camera
and Marnie and I, we did this kind of striptease.
And it was crazy
because we were still playing these girls,
but there we were, showing our breasts...
And then,
we ran out of there pretty fast. We were total freaks.
You never have anything good to drink.
You know, thatĀs like the stupidest story I`vve ever heard.
Its just...
Bye.
- What? - What is the point of that story?
Lots of really great, interesting people have ttried tto kill tthemsellves.
He ttried tto kill himsellr?
I dont think so. I`mm just saying.
Come on, hes an asshole.
Thats a defence.
Hes not like us. He`ss...
You can tell that a lot of normal stuff is really hard for him.
Like being nice?
I like him.
- Should I call him? - No!
I donĀt like how he treats you. He acts like you work for him.
Well, I work for his brother.
I dont wanna be rude.
Ifyou keep driving him places, III stop speaking to you.
Okay.
We think its an autoimmune disorder.
Uh-huh.
This hospital, it has more experience with internal medicine.
I called, and theyre expecting you.
You cant do it here?
I mean, you know him now.
I know, but he needs to get well.
- Thank you. Come on, Mahler. - I know the doctors there.
YouII be in good hands.
This is where were going.
I got to pick Victor up from school in half an hour.
Can you ask Florence?
Im trying not to call her.
Im just going to hurt her feelings, man.
Im trying not to do that to people any more.
And I donĀt want to be asking anyone for a ride any more, ever.
I just turned 41, I should be able to drive.
Why are you yelling at me?
What a pain in the ass.
Come on, come on.
Survival rate is about 50-50,
but hopefully with the right cocktail of drugs,
weĀII be able to get it under control and keep him stable.
`DDear Hollllywood Pet Taxi,
`yyou would think a vehicle made expressly for tthe ttransportation of animals
`wwoulld have a soft flloor.
`YYou were given very high marks in the Yellow Pages.
`MMy next lletter, by the way.
`TThe fact that the animals you transport have no way of llodging a formal compllaint,
`eexcept for a well-deserved bite of the hand of the abuser,
`sshould make you that much more caring.
`TThe sick ones... like Mahler, can onlly llook pityinglly into your eyes
`wwhile you ignore their pleas.
`III intend to copy the ASPCA.
`SSincerelly, Roger Greenberg.```
I always felt bad about that night after we played the Viper Room,
and you were there with your sister,
and I wanted to go to that party
and you were tired and I let you go home.
What night was that?
You were with your sister.
Yeah, I dont... I don`tt remember that night.
I should have been straight with you Ācause I originally got into music to meet girls,
and I think when we were playing around LA and I was starting to get some attention...
From girls, yeah. No, I understand.
Yeah, but I wasnĀt clear with you and I want to apologise for how I behaved,
cause I kind ofjust let it end,
- and left town and was uncommunicative. - Yeah.
And I feel like I didnt even give you a reason...
Yeah, but, you know, I knew.
- Well, IĀm sorry. - It`ss okay.
Like I said, I dont even remember that night.
You had bought a new mattress that afternoon.
Sounds plausible.
I mean, what was it, like, 15 years ago or something?
Yeah, you didnĀt like the Sealy, you thought it was too mushy.
We used to make that 1-800-Mattress joke,
`TThe extra `SS` for extra sex.```
Okay. Okay.
We couldve gotten married and had kids.
Yeah? Do you think?
I dont think we would`vve. Really.
I donĀt know, it was a big relationship for me.
So, youre a carpenter now?
Yeah. I was always good at making things, so...
Oh, yeah?
Beth,
I made you that bed. Dont you remember?
It was why we were going to buy the mattress to begin with.
Yes, I do. I do. I do remember that. Im sorry. Totally.
Go on.
I work out of a studio in Bushwick
that I share with a few other carpenters and thats
been pretty good.
Its political, though.
What else?
Recently, I had this thing
where I couldnt move my legs,
literally.
You know, but it was psychological.
God...
Yeah, so that took some time dealing with.
I think that brings us up to date.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
I just... I think I need to just let go, you know?
I had a shrink there who said,
`YYou only miss by 5%.```
Im not positive what it means,
but in most things, 95 is pretty good.
I had a shrink once who told me,
`YYou`rre of value.```
Its stupid, but it always stayed with me.
You look really pretty.
Thanks.
My dog is sick.
Oh, yeah?
My mom is sick.
PhillipĀs dog, really, but I`mm taking care of him.
He has an autoimmune disorder.
Since he got sick, I keep thinking I have something.
Im sorry about your mom.
Yeah.
Im glad you`rre feeling better.
I get horrible anxiety sometimes, still.
Yeah, that I remember.
Do you want to have dinner one night?
- This week? - Or next. I kind of meant...
Like, on a date.
Oh.
No.
I mean, you know, thats just a terrible idea.
No. I mean, you know, no.
Hello.
Shit, theyjust... They dont even...
She doesnt seem to...
She looks harried even though no ones here.
Im just going to go get her.
Im sure she`III be by.
Hi. Could you send our bill?
whatt is going on? Okay.
Water Water
Oh, God.
Hello.
How is Lenny?
Lenny not so good.
Not too llate to call, I hope.
No.
watching Just My Luck with Lindsay Lohan on Starz.
How is it?
Kind of funny.
Shes got charm.
Allll right.
So, I was thinking
we should maybe do something together again.
Write some songs.
Arent you going back to New York?
Yeah, but...
Ifwe got something going I could stay here, possibly.
II dont know if I`vve really got time, you know,
with the computer work and Victor.
Uh-huh.
IsnĀt it funny, donĀ“tt you still think of yourself as a guitar player
even though you dont do it any more?
No. No. No, I dont.
You know, IĀve just hired this guy called Ezra to help with the company, so...
Its just, you know, IĀ“vve got to concentrate on that.
Okay.
I think Im having a party tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
A pool party. So, come.
Bring Victor.
Pool party? Cooll.
After we hang up, Im going to call some people.
Okay, man. Listen, III see you tomorrow.
AII right. Bye.
Do you want to see a Bigfoot walk?
Very famous footage of him doing this. He doesnt wear no shoes.
Bigfoot.
And thereĀs lots of scientific evidence, my friend.
Megans husband wants to know,
do you know what kind of tree that skinny one with the yellow flowers is?
No.
I mean, I wouldnĀt even think to know something like that.
Are you coming out? Victor wants to show you his dive.
Is it okay? Is it a dud?
I do this, I throw a party last minute, then Im disappointed that no one can come.
Its fine. We`rre having fun.
I need to put together the chips and guac and Creamsicles I bought.
I got you iced tea and lemonade,
but I didnĀt know the right proportions, so you`III have to make it.
I see. Thanks.
I guess III make an appearance.
Are you pulling a Gatsby and watching the party from afar?
I donĀt know that I need to document the reasons how this isn`tt like a Gatsby.
Marlon and Peggy are really nice.
I didnĀt even invite them, theyjust come here.
It turns out theyĀve got a son who went to the same school as Victor.
Its such a small world.
Why is that news to you?
It is a small world.
IĀm surprised we all donĀ“tt run into each other more often.
You and I went to school together.
- Hey. - Hey, Rog.
Hi, this is Florence.
Im sorry to be calling, but I wanted to check and see how...
Hello?
- I wanted to check and see how Mahler is. - We had tto move him tto anotther vett.
Realllly?
Yeah, they do better with internal medicine there.
I was going to call you, but...
Is he okay? What did they say?
I thought it was sciatica.
Can you...
Please.
Id like to see him at the hospital, if you can give me tthe information.
We dont have to see each other. We can go at different times.
I like the old vet better.
Gina told me itĀs nice to leave them something that smells like you.
Sometimes I think heĀs a human in a dog costume.
Wait.
I dont know any of this.
I dont know Karen Dalton.
Very cool. Thanks.
- You sure you donĀt know it? - No. No.
Thanks. Thank you.
You can tell me if you know it.
I dont.
Karen Dalton was,
like, this homeless junkie in the 70s.
You know, its a woman with sandals.
Maybe thereĀs something you can sing on there.
You like old things.
A shrink said to me once,
I have trouble living in the present, so I linger on the past
because I felt like I never really lived it in the first place, you know?
Do you think you could love me?
I dont know, Florence.
I just get excited to see you, and then...
I think I get worried its gonna go too fast,
so I say things to get a reaction.
What?
We got to stop this.
- Really? - Yeah.
You got to stop calling me.
Ive intentionally not called you.
Even when I needed to call you, I didnĀt. You know, I took a pet taxi.
I havent called you.
You called me today.
That was for Mahler.
Come on, it wasnt for Mahler.
Florence, take some responsibility.
Dont put yourself in this kind of situation.
What situation? I like seeing you.
No, you dont. You don`tt like it.
Why are we even having this conversation? Were not really even dating,
and were seeing other people.
Im not seeing anyone.
Neither am I, but I want to.
- Who? - I dont know! Anyone.
Im doing nothing. I`mm not tied to anyone.
How many times do we have to go over it? Jesus, I...
I should be with a divorced 38-year-old who has teenage kids
and low expectations about life.
I dont want to fucking do this any more.
God!
Half a pill three times a day with food.
The blood thinners, just at night. Theyre for the blood clots.
And heII get prednisone, which is a steroid,
twice a day for three days,
and then weĀII bring him down to one-and-a-half a day
and the blood thinners every other day.
Okay?
Hi, little Mahler baby.
Tried Ivan, but he had a birthday party.
I didnĀt want to cram him into a shitty pet taxi.
Hi, baby.
Thank you for doing this.
Im here for Mahler.
Gina says Im crazy to drive you anywhere.
Right.
Your credit card.
$3,084?
He seems better.
Give me his pills and IĀII mark them for you, so you don`tt forget.
Hi, youve reached tthe Greenbergs,
please leave a message.
Ifyou put the pills in peanut butter, they go down easier.
Roger, its Phillllip. Pick up.
Pick up!
Fuck it. I got a very weird message from Florence. SheĀs thinking of quitting.
what the fucks going on over there? Did you do something that freaked her out?
Do you know how hard it is to find an assistant I actualllly llike?
Jesus! I cant trust you with anyone.
- How is Mahler? - How is Mahller, by the way?
Did you pick him up today? Call me.
Are you cooking? You wanna make Jell-O?
The vet said that the steroids might upset his stomach.
III just... I`III cook this and then I`III go.
Gonna make chicken, too?
I can pick up a roast chicken at the market.
He shouldnt have the skin, it`ss too rich.
I can eat the skin.
You wanna have chicken and rice with Mahler?
You can walk to Ralphs, its three blocks from here.
Okay, will you be here when I get back?
Oh, my God.
IĀII go get the chicken, but I`mm going to call you when I`mm pulling up
and I want you to come out and I want you to get it from me.
Thank you. Listen, IĀm sorry about my freak-out the other night.
You know? I gotta try to not do that. I get abusive and Im working on that.
- So, anyway, I apologise. - Thank you.
I mean, its notjust me.
You do participate in it, too, though. I mean, dont you think?
- No, then youĀre not apologising, you know. - I`mm...
This isnt a good day for me. I`mm gonna go.
- IĀm apologising for my side of it. - That`ss not an apology.
- Well, apologising is hard. - No, its not. Not for me.
Well, it is for me. You know what, Florence? You know what I think?
I think youre transferring shit onto me.
I think youĀre looking to me for the mental and physical abuse
ofyour father, and sexual molestation, or whatever.
I was not molested.
Or whatever. He was withholding. Im right about that, right?
I was not molested!
I said whatever.```
AUTOMATED VOICE: You have reached the voicemaill of Gina.
Gina, call me back when you get this, okay?
Also, we have to be there at 7:00 in the morning,
so you should pick me up at 6:30.
- Hey. - Hey.
- I thought you were Gina. - No, its me.
- Roger. This ones for me. - What?
I was talking to Mahler.
Why are you calling me?
- I wanted to speak to you. - You need some more granolla?
Or ice-cream sandwiches?
- Come on. - II mean, are we seeing each other or not?
Well, thats what I wanna talk about.
I donĀt know, I mean, I`mm leaving in, like, a week.
- Hurt people hurt people. - `HHurt people hurt people```?
Hurt people hurt people.
ItĀs something a singing coach of mine told me.
Shit!
- Sorry. - lls somebody there?
No.
I just spilled my champagne. Forget it.
You never fucked that guy who plays guitar with you?
No!
I dont want this to sound dramatic,
and I wasnĀt gonna say anything, and Gina`ss taking me.
I mean, itĀs not yours. ItĀ“ss... I found out a couple of days ago.
I donĀt know, itĀ“ss gotta be my exĀ“ss, because I`mm six or seven weeks,
and you and I have onlyjust...
And you used a condom.
I didnt wanna tell you. I mean, it`ss weird.
Ive been pregnant this whole time.
Uh-huh.
I made an appointment for a D&C. Im really sensitive to pain,
so I asked for anaesthesia.
Sorry, Im trying to get drunk now. II can`ttt eatt after 10:00.
III take you to it.
HowĀs that gonna work? Am I gonna drive you to take me?
Can you turn it down? Im sorry.
- My head is killing me. - No, its fine. Don`tt worry.
Its your day, or... You know what I mean.
- WeĀII be here when you get out. - Okay. Thanks.
Dont be nervous.
I just dont know what I`mm doing with my life.
- Youre of value. - I know that. You don`tt have to say that.
We could get her some flowers.
I thought since she couldnĀt eat, she might be hungry when it`ss over.
Here.
- Well, when youre ready. - Thanks.
Could we go?
They apparently wonĀt let us go until you pee.
Oh.
I dont have to.
Maybe when you get to the bathroom, youII feel like it.
I need to lie here for a little longer.
But youII probably be more comfortable lying at home.
Let her sleep, man.
You like me so much more than you think you do.
Okay.
Wish it wasnĀt too late to get my medical degree.
Its not too late.
- IĀd be over 50 by the time I graduated. - What is it? Four years, right?
Yeah, but I know myself. Id procrastinate, take time off.
Eight years at best. WhoĀs gonna hire a 49... Let`ss just call it 50. A 50-year-old vet?
IĀm confused. Are you going to vet school or regular medical school?
Neither, clearly.
I have to get back for Mahlers pills.
ItĀs a stupid rule. I mean, what does peeing have to do with anything?
Fabula makes this rice dish with pineapples and raisins. Its really delicious.
I think youĀII find lots of girls who`III be able to make that dish.
No, no, no. This is a Brazilian speciality.
Still.
Are you guys Florences friends?
- Yeah. - Yeah.
Okay. SheĀs sleeping and she wants to stay the night.
Did she pee?
You wanna come in, watch a video? No, I should get going.
- Where? - I think III go back to the motel, take a nap.
Didnt sleep too well last night.
- IĀm leaving in, like, a week. - We`III hang out some more, don`tt worry.
Youre sure it`ss okay I left? She might wake up and be scared.
SheII be fine. The nurse seemed nice.
- I had to get back for Mahler. - I understand.
No, I know. Im not explaining myself to you.
- IĀm just saying. - You`rre just saying, right?
- Come on, one drink. - No, I really gotta go.
Okay.
I appreciate your friendship.
Can I ask, what do people say about me?
- Like, negative things I wouldnĀt know. - Let me go, man.
Come on, Im sure people must trash me when I`mm not around.
- They donĀt trash you. - Okay, what criticisms do they have?
I dont know.
IĀd say the biggest criticism they have is that you have trouble making fun ofyourself.
Really?
ThatĀs incredible. I`mm the funniest person I know.
Well, not about yourself.
- Really? - Thats what people say.
I wouldnĀt get too worried about it. These things aren`tt difficult to fix.
Right.
People say they think you lie about things you dont need to lie about,
that you donĀt make any effort, that you`rre a bit of a prince.
Who says? Who are these people? Thats just totally insane.
Im just telling you what I`vve heard.
If anything IĀd say I`mm too honest, don`tt you think?
- Yeah. - I mean, Im pretty upfront with...
- No effort? - Mmm-hmm.
Im making my brother`ss family a doghouse.
You know, I brought my tool kit out from New York.
They had to check my bag because of that. I always do carry-on. I have calluses.
- Does Beller say this? - I think Beller said it, yeah. And others, too.
Johno, maybe once, and Anna.
- ThatĀs funny. - Yeah.
Completely wrong, but funny.
All right.
Hello?
- Sara? - Theres the strange man
whos been sleeping in my room.
- Oh, this is Muriel. - Hey.
- I heard you killed our dog. - No.
No, no, hes all better.
We brought him back yesterday.
Well, where is he? Mahler!
Mahler? Mahler!
We leave for Australia tomorrow morning.
- IsnĀt that like a 20-hour flight? - No, it`ss 14.
So thats, like, seven movies.
Yeah.
Hello?
Party of 20-year-olds has suddenly happened at my house.
- Hey, man. - Hey, man.
- How was your nap? - Yeah, it was fine.
- Where are you? - IIm having dinner with my familly.
- Your parents? - No.
- My other family. - Fabula.
Mmm-hmm.
- Do you want me to come over there? - No! ItĀs okay.
Just dont do anything.
- Im not sure I know what you mean. - You shoulld come here after.
- I really gotta go. - Okay. Callll you llater.
- Hey! He just got out of the hospital. - Im sorry.
- You know, donĀt give him beer. - I`mm so sorry.
HeĀs got an autoimmune disorder, all right? Mahler.
- I didnt know. - Mahler.
Mahler.
Hey, man, you got a cool place.
- Oh, thanks. ItĀs not totally mine, but... - Yeah, what do you do?
Oh, Im kind of doing nothing for a while.
- Is that coke? - Yup.
- IĀd heard coke was in again. - Yeah, you want some?
Um...
- IĀm Rich. - Roger Greenberg.
Is it okay to mix coke and Zoloft?
- Yeah, totally. - I havent done this in, like, 15 years.
Since college, or since a couple ofyears out. Its very unlike me.
I actually hate coke.
I hate it politically and I hate how it makes me feel.
But when its done, I may have to kill one ofyou out of sheer frustration.
IĀm gonna change the record. We need better coke music.
- Oh, yeah. Put on some Korn. - I got the perfect thing.
- Hello? - Hey, man.
- I just did a lline.
I think the last time I did coke was with you.
It was just a line, but I feel really wired.
- I guess my tolerance is less. - Okay.
- Hey, you done with dinner? - No, weĀre still eating.
Put on AC/DC!
- You sure you dont want me there? - Yeah.
Ive gotta go, man. - I almost feel llike I can get in a car and drive.
Dont do thatt.
You gotta come here when youre done.
- Oh, dude! Come on! - Fuck off, Jerry!
- Tonights not good, man. - Man, you gotta come!
I canĀt believe you lied to me about your dinner.
Put on AC/DC!
Its actually a pretty fun party.
- Man, I cant! - All right. I got to go.
We wanna hear AC/DC!
Dont, okay?
Come on! Duran DuranĀs great coke music. Give it a chance.
LetĀs maybe not keep saying coke in every sentence.
I read an article. ArenĀt you guys all just fucking on the Internet?
- Not all of us. - But some?
I guess some.
Yeah, I think Paige has a site, but its more art than porn.
They shot a skin flick on my campus,
a couple guys and some townies, and they acted in it.
- Sick. - Hey, cant we put on some Korn?
No, we cant put on fucking Korn. Jesus!
You guys smoke crack at all?
- GIRL: I donĀt. - I have, once or twice.
- I might get back into drugs. - Ive got a Vicodin, if you want.
I could use that, actually.
You want a neck massage?
Okay. Normally, IĀd say no because I`mm a little OCD, but...
Okay.
Thats great.
Are you kids really different from me?
I mean, do the movies, and the iPods,
and the facility with MySpace pages make you guys really different?
I dont know.
Every article I read seems to be saying that.
Definitely feel it. Good coke.
- What? - Nothing.
Youre funny.
Youre mean.
The thing about you kids is youre all kind of insensitive.
Im glad I grew up when I did,
Ācause your parents were too perfect at parenting.
AII that Baby Mozart and Dan Zanes songs.
Youre so sincere and interested in things.
ThereĀs a confidence in you guys that`ss horrifying.
Youre all ADD and carpal tunnel.
You wouldnĀt know agoraphobia if it bit you in the ass,
and it makes you mean.
You say things to someone like me, whos older and smarter, with this blithe air.
Im freaked out by you kids.
I hope I die before I end up meeting one of you in a job interview.
- Fuck or fight? - What?
Fuck or fight?
- What are you fighting against? - What do you got?
I dont have much.
Then thatĀs what IĀ“mm fighting against, not much.
Boom!
What the fuck? Rich, you asshole.
I didnt do anything, man.
Sorry.
Hey, get off the stereo. I was listening to that.
- WhereĀs the Duran Duran? - ```WWhere`ss the Duran Duran?```
Hey, careful, those are my brothers records.
- ĀĀ“TThose are my brotherĀ“ss records.Ā“ĀĀ“ - Fuck off.
Jesus!
Theres something in the pool!
Hey, dont feed him. No, don`tt feed him!
Mahler, drop it! Mahler, drop it. Mahler, drop it. Drop it. Drop it.
Ow!
God, what is it?
I think its a bird or an opossum, or something.
- ItĀs a... - I think we`vve had one of these before.
Holy shit!
AII right. Its coming to get your ass!
Im sorry your dog has AIDS.
He doesnĀt have AIDS. It`ss an autoimmune disorder.
- How is Lenny? - Hey, man.
Hey, you okay, man? Is that pot? Where did you get that?
- You want a puff? - No, man, I quit. You know that.
Okay, man. Okay.
Isnt this weird? So, how`dd it go?
- Fine. - And?
I think
- weĀre gonna have another try. - You`rre shitting me.
- Please donĀt make this hard for me. - Oh, God, man.
Dont give in.
I know itĀs the harder, more painful decision to stay free,
but thats what adulthood is.
I mean, I could just stay with Florence because its easy, but I don`tt want easy.
YouĀve been dating Florence for a month. I`vve been married for 10 years with a child.
- DonĀt tell me about adulthood. - We`rre not dating, exactly.
- ThatĀs my point! - Hey, you`rre shouting at me.
ItĀs been a really hard time for me, Roger. I mean, I miss my family.
I feel like
all the hard work IĀve done over the years, kicking the drugs, being a dad,
- I feel like itĀs all slipping away from me. - It`ss not going away.
ItĀs transforming. YouĀ“rre going through something, which means...
I donĀt think you understand what it`ss been like for me out here,
how the life Id hoped for...
ItĀs huge to finally embrace the life you never planned on.
I wanted to make that record.
we never wouldĀve survived at a major label with those restrictions.
- How the fuck do you know? - Because thats not how the world works.
What could you possibly know about how the world works?
Listen, man, I think youre playing out some old family dynamic here...
Apropos ofwhat we were saying before about what people say about us?
People feel you hold on to petty resentments.
You asked me what people say about you.
- I donĀt want to know. - Yeah, well, you should know.
People think you play the victim.
And I donĀt mean this in a bad way, but you let people feel sorry for you
when youĀre reallyjust protecting your own narcissism.
I dont want to know!
well, thatĀs why I didnĀ“tt want to be in a fucking band with you!
Because you wonĀt acknowledge your own shit.
And you were fucked up all the time!
What do you want me to say, huh? What do you want me to say?
I had no idea that would be our only offer.
I didnt think that I had the power to blow it.
I thought that we were all just giving our two cents.
Fuck, I didnĀt know I was gonna be the one to make the band fall apart.
You know, maybe, obviously, I would do it differently now!
Of course I know what itĀs like to live a life I didn`tt plan on.
What the fuck do you think IĀm doing right now?
Florence told me you were in the hospital.
IĀd know, I understand about those things. You know, we could`vve talked about it,
maybe made each other feel better,
but instead we never talk about anything good.
This is a small thing, and its probably boring for you,
but it wouldĀve been nice ifyou`dd have made an effort to know Vic.
- Whos Vic? - My son.
Oh, Victor. I didnt recognise the diminutive.
Hi, itĀs Florence. Leave a message.
Florence.
Florence, Im calling to say I`mm sorry
you had to go through what youre going through.
And Mahlers fine. He ate pizza.
IĀm leaving this in your voicemail, but it`ss really a letter.
I get so angry about the world, you know?
If I knew who to write a letter to about all the stupidity in the world, Id do it.
Youre 25. I was just 27.
Youre brave. Young people are brave.
When I was a kid, I was a leader and most of the kids always looked up to me.
I thought I might go into space, you know, as an astronaut.
I cant even swim in the fucking pool.
My brothers in Vietnam.
We have the same parents. I cant blame that.
I really love Phillip, but Im not supposed to be on his bed.
I love my parents. I love Mahler.
I miss my mom.
I really like you.
I just hate how embarrassing it all is. I dont understand.
What happened to me?
Where does experience go?
Remember Charlie Sheen standing on his balcony in Wall Street?
Did you see that movie? Saying, `WWho am I?```
Phillip and I used to make so much fun of it. Im thinking, now, it wasn`tt so stupid.
Somebody once said to me, `HHurt people hurt people.```
Its kind of trite, but it stayed with me.
Oh, man! That was you, like, a few days ago.
I used to have a really good memory, too.
Anyway, we do... I do hurt people.
Hurt people.
I think Ivan and I broke up.
Ooh.
Florence, I really like you.
Love, Roger.
Assholes.
Dicks.
I dont understand why she did it.
Good morning, sunshine.
Holy shit!
- How you feeling, Sunny? - Whats ```SSunny`?
We decided thats our name for you.
I think Im still drunk.
- Hey, they printed my letter about Pakistan. - Cool.
`RRoger Greenberg. Hollywood, California.```
I mean, IĀve got no problem giving some guy a blowjob,
but she has taken it to the extreme.
MURIEL: Why do guys like to do that? Come on you and spread it?
- They donĀt all like it. - They do.
No, they donĀt. You just like guys who do that.
Fuck you!
Youre really good with him. You have dogs?
No, Florence showed me how to do it.
Did you start an affair with Phillips assistant?
- No. - Im jealous.
You should come to Australia with us.
Yeah? ThereĀs a great Kinks song called Australia.
Totally. You should totally come.
- Maybe I will. - Okay.
But you better hurry. We gotta leave in, like, five minutes.
Fuck! What are we gonna do about Mahler?
Oh, fuck.
Can I ask you guys a favour?
- Yeah. WhatĀs happening? - How you doing? I`mm Roger, by the way.
- Marlon and Peggy. - Sorry its such a mess.
Yeah, were gonna go home.
Can you take Mahler until Wednesday?
Uh...
Yeah, sure. We love Mahler. Come here, baby.
Great.
No, wait a second.
You know, run it by his nose.
- Okay. - No sweat.
Thanks, man. And he takes prednisone, which is a steroid,
twice a day for the next three days. III write this out.
Also, thereĀs an antibiotic and a blood thinner,
but III write it down for you.
- LetĀs go! We still have to get you a ticket. - What time is it?
- Come on! - Its fucking peaceful, is what it is.
- I love it. Did you see sharks last time? - Oh, fuck!
Okay.
You know what really pisses me off, is fucking Lily.
- Once again. I still canĀt get over that. - What a slut.
Like, IĀm thinking about it now, and it`ss so much worse than I remembered.
Now that I feel like, maybe I was drunk at the time.
Ive seen a great white, and there are the most amazing wrecks.
- I literally cannot wait. - I love that youre doing this.
- Is this completely crazy? - No!
I mean, its what people do, right?
YouII love Australia.
For some people, this is nothing.
And who knows how much longer the ReefĀs gonna be around?
Theres this starfish that`ss killing the marine life.
- Roger, are you certified? - To what?
Dive.
No, I dont really swim.
- You can go look at whales while we dive. - Sunny will look at whales.
Okay, you know what? You can cut out the Sunny business.
Oh, my God, look at this guy in these overalls and the clogs.
- I left my ChapStick. - Oh, my God.
Are overalls back in now, or is he crazy?
MURIEL: No, I saw a bunch of people in overalls...
- Hey, will you check this out? - What the fuck is that?
That is so weird.
- I know, right? ItĀs so itchy. - Don`tt touch it. Don`tt touch it.
You know what? IĀm supposed to get someone from the hospital.
No, no, no. Hold it. Hey! Hey, hold it!
- Can you open my door? - No, youre our prisoner.
- Exactly. - Come on, open the fucking door, please.
- Okay, fine. - Come on.
- Roger, itĀs a rental. - Open it.
- Would you stop? - Sara, open the fucking door!
Im trying. Stop pulling on it!
You know, I canĀt go, I canĀ“tt afford it and I have to pick up my friend.
Have a good time, all right?
Bye!
IĀve got to get insurance. The anaesthesia`ss so expensive.
Im such a baby about pain.
And I stayed overnight.
IĀm glad your brotherĀ“ss coming back next week.
I need to work more hours.
Thanks.
I really picked my lip in my sleep,
which was possibly about finding a pet in the Canyons.
Do you
- get The New York Times? - No.
ItĀs good to get the paper. I`III pick you up one.
Okay.
Did you get my message?
I havent checked yet. What did you say?
Um...
I reassessed the movie Wall Street, among other things.
I dont know it.
I wasnĀt gonna give it to you `ccause I was pissed, but you can open it.
Happy birthday, again.
Thanks.
Now you have the set. Not that theyre a set.
What about your niece?
Remember, the sticks are too old.
SheĀs coming over this weekend. I framed her picture.
Do you have a tape-measure?
I think theres a ruler in the desk drawer.
Do you have a hammer?
Maybe in there.
Here?
You want it on this wall, here?
Okay.
Cool.
Like a professional.
Well, I am a professional.
I mean, I build things.
I know you know I was in a hospital. Im not hiding it.
But its not what defines me, you know?
I understand.
I want to listen to my message.
Id had some to drink.
Gina.
My mom.
Okay. This is you.