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00:01:26 What are you doing here?
00:01:27 Georgianna went a half hour ago.
00:01:30 Put that on my tab.
00:01:33 Your bill.
00:01:34 "Tab" sounds like
00:03:26 Time was never a friend to Bobby Long.
00:03:30 It would conspire against him...
00:03:32 allow him to believe in a generous nature,
00:03:41 We had lost Lorraine, all of us...
00:03:44 but long before she died.
00:03:59 You can't park here.
00:04:02 I don't see no signs, Miss Daisy.
00:04:12 It's all right.
00:04:17 Get me a beer.
00:04:44 You find a job?
00:04:46 You clean the fuck up?
00:04:48 That Bobby guy called again today.
00:04:53 - Again?
00:04:56 No, you didn't tell me. What did he want?
00:04:59 He wanted to tell you about Lorraine.
00:05:03 What about her?
00:05:07 She died.
00:05:10 She what?
00:05:12 She's dead, all right? He called
00:05:15 Lorraine died and you didn't tell me?
00:05:20 To Lorraine. May she finally find peace.
00:05:27 So, now what?
00:05:34 No.
00:05:35 She never would.
00:05:40 Really? And why not?
00:05:45 'Cause God knows me, and I know God.
00:05:48 Go.
00:05:50 Cecil's pretty torn up. Make sure he eats.
00:05:54 I'll see you later.
00:06:00 She never meant nothing to you...
00:06:02 and you didn't mean a damn thing to her.
00:06:07 Come on, baby, stop.
00:06:11 Look, I'm sorry, all right?
00:06:14 Why don't you just cook me some dinner
00:06:18 I have to go to a funeral, Lee...
00:06:20 unless I missed it
00:06:24 that my mother is dead!
00:06:28 She was never your mother!
00:06:36 Purslane? This is Bobby Long again.
00:06:39 I don't know if you remember me...
00:06:45 but you missed your mama's funeral.
00:06:49 So long.
00:06:52 You got any smokes?
00:06:54 Sorry, sir.
00:06:59 - Y'all going down to Cecil's?
00:07:02 - I'll see you guys.
00:07:06 You got a light?
00:07:07 - I thought you didn't have any.
00:07:10 Not for Junior.
00:07:14 He's got to cut down.
00:07:18 That cough sends shivers of mortality
00:07:22 "He'd make a lovely corpse,"
00:07:26 Of course not. "Contribute only
00:07:29 Did you get the girl? She know anything?
00:07:31 - "He'd make a lovely corpse."
00:07:35 Are you serious? It's Martin Chuzzlewit.
00:07:38 Smart-ass.
00:07:44 New Orleans is a siren of a city.
00:07:47 A place of fables and illusion.
00:07:50 A place Lorraine had to escape from...
00:07:53 and Bobby and I had to escape to.
00:07:56 Away from Alabama...
00:07:58 away from lives
00:08:05 I thought she was getting better
00:08:09 When was that?
00:08:11 - A few years ago, at least.
00:08:14 Was it that long since we seen her?
00:08:16 Since you seen her.
00:08:21 We should have gone
00:08:23 You should have done a lot of things.
00:09:44 Coming.
00:09:52 This Lorraine's house?
00:09:56 And who are you?
00:09:59 No one. I just live here.
00:10:04 Come on in.
00:10:17 Nice place.
00:10:20 Thanks. We try.
00:10:27 - You're not old enough to be Bobby.
00:10:33 Okay.
00:10:37 I'm sorry about your mother.
00:10:44 Sorry to wake you so early. It's barely noon.
00:10:50 Bobby. We got company, man. Wake up!
00:10:56 Honey, put your bags down. We don't bite.
00:10:59 - Juice?
00:11:04 - Bobby, get up. She's here.
00:11:06 - Pursey.
00:11:08 The girl is here. Get up.
00:11:15 So, when's the funeral?
00:11:19 It was yesterday. It was real nice.
00:11:22 You should have been there, young lady.
00:11:26 That's your opinion.
00:11:28 You must be here for some reason.
00:11:32 I guess you already know
00:11:36 What deal?
00:11:38 - The house. Your mother owned it...
00:11:41 Let me tell you what the deal is.
00:11:43 The deal is that
00:11:47 Lawson and I are two-thirds,
00:11:52 She did what?
00:11:53 Lawson and I have been living here
00:11:56 Your mother hasn't lived here for years.
00:11:59 And I don't believe
00:12:03 Lorraine was great at being wrong.
00:12:06 Purslane, honey, we are here to stay.
00:12:11 It's no big deal...
00:12:13 Lorraine thinking I'd share this shithole
00:12:19 You are alcoholics, aren't you?
00:12:21 But we are not strangers.
00:12:24 We took care of her.
00:12:26 And this shithole is just fine for us.
00:12:31 It's not suited for a girl like you.
00:12:35 I'm getting up out of bed now.
00:12:38 It don't matter to me.
00:12:42 It seems hard to believe...
00:12:44 that you haven't seen a man naked before.
00:12:48 Not an old one.
00:12:53 I know that you're no innocent...
00:12:57 because I spoke to that boyfriend of yours...
00:13:00 over on the Redneck Riviera.
00:13:03 You certainly didn't choose him
00:13:05 You don't know nothing about me.
00:13:09 I guess that will change
00:13:18 I'll see you later. I'm out of cigarettes.
00:13:21 My brand is on sale.
00:13:25 Good to see you again, Purslane.
00:13:29 All growed up.
00:13:43 He's not usually such a jackass.
00:13:48 He's right, you know. I can't stay here.
00:13:52 It's pretty funny, actually.
00:13:56 the pretty little house
00:14:01 and I guess
00:14:05 It's fine.
00:14:06 - There's no real surprises here.
00:14:13 Lorraine would want you to have these.
00:14:16 They went everywhere she did.
00:14:20 She loved those books.
00:14:26 I guess I could unload them
00:14:33 - Here, I'll help you out.
00:14:42 I really did want to come to the funeral.
00:14:59 That girl looks so much like Lorraine.
00:15:03 I remember the first time
00:15:05 It was my first time in New Orleans.
00:15:10 I was so taken.
00:15:19 You were kind of sheltered.
00:15:21 Choked by that silver spoon.
00:15:25 I thought she was so beautiful.
00:15:28 She was.
00:16:42 What else can I get you boys?
00:16:43 Did anyone ever tell you that you smell
00:16:47 Every day, at least once. Y'all gonna eat?
00:16:50 The lawyer could get to her at any time.
00:16:52 So what?
00:16:55 Should I just come back?
00:16:57 Do you know how lethal the smell
00:17:01 Not nearly as lethal as
00:17:06 - Eggs and bacon, ma'am. Both of us.
00:17:14 You are fucking shameless.
00:17:43 Why didn't you use the bed, sweetheart?
00:17:45 - Oh, God.
00:17:49 That would have been fine with me.
00:17:52 - We could have spooned together.
00:17:56 Why'd you give her this?
00:18:05 This is stories of misfits...
00:18:09 invisible people. It's beautiful.
00:18:13 Have you ever read it?
00:18:16 Have you ever read any book?
00:18:19 Lorraine didn't know she was a poet.
00:18:24 I really do enjoy...
00:18:27 fostering inspiration.
00:18:29 Lawson's a writer. A fine one, too.
00:18:32 Really?
00:18:34 He's writing a book about me.
00:18:37 That's fascinating.
00:18:39 "Chapter 1:
00:18:43 - "Chapter 2: I got up, I got drunk..."
00:18:47 You're an embarrassment of riches,
00:18:56 Which room is mine?
00:18:58 I'll need a place to stay,
00:19:02 Just figured I'd stay here
00:19:06 We are never leaving. Never!
00:19:09 - And don't even get it in your mind.
00:19:12 - I'll stay out here. I'll bunk with you.
00:19:16 Are you fucking crazy?
00:19:18 Better than her poking around
00:19:21 She won't last.
00:19:25 Besides, you're always complaining
00:19:31 You're too skinny for me.
00:19:37 - So, y'all are really into books?
00:19:41 - That's the plumage of an English professor.
00:19:44 - A professor?
00:19:47 And you, you're really a writer?
00:19:49 Bobby likes to think I am.
00:19:51 These boxes are all Lorraine's, so...
00:19:55 So what?
00:20:00 - I knew your mother pretty well.
00:20:06 She was hard to understand,
00:20:11 The way I heard it,
00:21:48 Purslane Hominy Will.
00:21:51 How come you know my name?
00:21:55 I know a lot about you.
00:21:57 Your mama and I were close
00:22:02 I helped name you.
00:22:05 Your mama thought you were golden...
00:22:07 so we named you
00:22:10 This is you here:
00:22:14 Pretty, golden purslane.
00:22:18 Purslane's really a weed, you know.
00:22:20 A neighbor told me when I was 9
00:22:24 He said all gardeners hate purslane.
00:22:26 Yeah, and dandelions.
00:22:30 It doesn't stop kids
00:22:33 Purslane's an axillary bloom.
00:22:36 It closes up when the sun goes down.
00:22:44 Thanks.
00:23:05 Damn.
00:23:07 Last time I saw you, you were teeny.
00:23:13 Is there anyone here who doesn't remember
00:23:17 She used to sing here. I was about your age.
00:23:23 - I'm so sorry.
00:23:26 I'll have red beans and rice
00:23:31 I hear you'll be staying
00:23:34 No, I'll be staying at Lorraine's indefinitely.
00:23:40 - Will you be starting school in September?
00:23:42 I don't go to school. I waitress.
00:23:45 No, just me and Uncle Earl.
00:23:51 They know you're not going to school?
00:23:53 They're all torn up about it. Ranks up there
00:24:01 Mother, go make my bed
00:24:05 Make it long and narrow
00:24:08 My true love died for me yesterday
00:24:13 I shall die for him tomorrow
00:24:19 She was buried in the church house yard
00:24:23 And he was buried there beside her
00:24:26 And from his grave grew roses red
00:24:30 From hers grew greenbriers
00:24:36 They grew and they grew so very high
00:24:41 Till they could grow no higher
00:24:44 And at the top grew a true lover's knot
00:24:49 Twined with greenbriers
00:24:55 Y'all, this is Lorraine's daughter, Pursey.
00:25:01 Come on in.
00:25:03 - You grew up real pretty.
00:25:05 Make yourself at home, darling.
00:25:08 I'm Ruthie. My gentleman friend, Ray.
00:25:12 Here 26 years.
00:25:14 Go on and relax, baby. Drink your beer.
00:25:17 Find anything?
00:25:19 I filled out a few applications.
00:25:21 You let that fresh young thing
00:25:23 She's fresh, all right.
00:25:25 I remember when there was a new one
00:25:30 Which one of y'all snores
00:25:33 Bobby. If he's on his back,
00:25:36 I saw this program on the Medical Channel
00:25:40 by cutting their throats open.
00:25:49 I believe that I do have a story
00:25:53 Quiet. Bobby's gonna tell a story.
00:25:56 When I was growing up, I always hung
00:26:02 And this one summer,
00:26:06 And we were doing all the normal things
00:26:12 We were fishing...
00:26:14 and playing ball,
00:26:20 But in addition to these activities
00:26:24 mine included a lot of talk...
00:26:27 about this wonderfully
00:26:33 I wasn't sure exactly what it was...
00:26:35 but I knew it was magical and very special
00:26:40 Always in a whisper.
00:26:43 I'd go through the fields
00:26:51 One day, we was all...
00:26:54 playing ball out in a broom sage field.
00:26:58 And up rode Leroy Tuberville.
00:27:01 Now, Leroy was
00:27:07 And his shoulders were already broad,
00:27:12 And Leroy, he parked himself casually
00:27:17 and he pulled out something. He started
00:27:22 And I watched him play it cool...
00:27:25 his mysterious jewel going up and down.
00:27:30 I couldn't take it any longer. I had to ask.
00:27:33 "What's that you got there, Leroy?"
00:27:35 And everyone fell silent.
00:27:38 And Leroy looked at me
00:27:43 and he said,
00:27:49 My face got hot, my breath quickened.
00:27:53 There he was, with this perfect piece of girl,
00:27:59 And I watched, knowing that I had seen God
00:28:04 And I wanted her for my very own.
00:28:09 But old Leroy popped his treasure
00:28:13 jumped on his bike grinning at me,
00:28:16 leaving us in a cloud of dust and desire.
00:28:20 And it was in that tormented haze,
00:28:25 when I dedicated the rest of my life...
00:28:27 to finding my very own tiny piece
00:28:32 that I could carry with me for eternity.
00:28:39 All right, that's it. I'm going home.
00:28:43 To Florida?
00:28:46 Now, look, be careful.
00:28:49 "We cannot tear out
00:28:52 "but we can throw
00:28:55 George Sand.
00:28:57 I thought that would be a hard one.
00:29:03 I don't feel right about lying to her.
00:29:08 What would a teenage hussy want
00:29:11 Said herself it was a shithole.
00:29:17 Besides, when you sell that book,
00:29:20 Change?
00:29:23 We'll go to Paris, drink '61 Latour...
00:29:26 write bad poetry.
00:29:37 "We die only once,
00:29:46 Molière.
00:29:53 She's here, honey.
00:29:57 I'll take better care of her this time.
00:30:07 See you tomorrow, darling.
00:30:18 Your mama used to come here a lot.
00:30:23 Why do you talk about her so much?
00:30:27 Because I miss her, I guess.
00:30:30 Were you in love with her or something?
00:30:35 We all loved her.
00:30:38 - She knew how to reach people, you know?
00:30:43 The night before my grandma died...
00:30:45 she warned me that
00:30:48 She finally told me about my father.
00:30:53 She did, did she?
00:30:55 Some sax player in Memphis.
00:30:58 Pretty much a one-night stand.
00:31:02 I think Gran wanted me to know that when
00:31:07 She was right.
00:31:09 After she died,
00:31:12 Never even got a chance to hear her sing.
00:31:14 Your mama loved you, you know?
00:31:27 She used to sit
00:31:30 Always writing.
00:31:32 Called this granddaddy the Tree of Life.
00:31:35 That's so corny.
00:31:49 - You're in the wrong appliance.
00:31:54 To succeed in killing oneself,
00:31:58 God damn, girl. You woke up productive.
00:32:04 - Come see what Pursey did.
00:32:12 I see what she didn't do: Leave.
00:32:15 She ain't gonna leave.
00:32:19 That's a really good look for you, too.
00:32:29 Good morning to y'all, too.
00:32:34 No school, I hear. What, you skip a grade?
00:32:38 A few. The 10th, 11th, and 12th.
00:32:41 God, we are living under the same roof
00:32:46 It takes one to mock one.
00:32:50 Look, as long as
00:32:54 making Lawson lose his concentration,
00:33:03 You got work to do.
00:33:05 Do you have to go after her
00:33:08 Do you want her to stick around?
00:33:10 Has it ever occurred to you that if we help
00:33:15 How help her?
00:33:17 You want to help her out of
00:33:21 - Forget it, man, all right?
00:33:28 A New Orleans summer
00:33:40 Come on, man, let's play gin.
00:33:42 - Can't you see us doing something here?
00:33:45 Lorraine's house shrank with each
00:34:01 Turn that music off, girl!
00:34:19 Jesus H. Christ.
00:34:20 How long you gonna sit around here
00:34:24 Lawson said he didn't mind.
00:34:27 Lawson's cigarettes are red. Mine are green.
00:34:31 You may not smoke green. Bobby's.
00:34:42 What is that shit you are drinking?
00:34:46 This is beer and tomato juice.
00:34:48 Breakfast of champions.
00:34:53 Champion fuckup, maybe.
00:34:56 You know, girl, I have had
00:35:00 Whether you like it or not,
00:35:04 and you will respect me!
00:35:09 We have been very patient
00:35:13 but you will not continue
00:35:15 and play parasite to our generosity.
00:35:19 Now, you must work
00:35:23 and pray as if you're gonna die tomorrow.
00:35:26 - What did you say?
00:35:29 It probably meant something
00:35:31 You know damn well
00:35:34 God, what do you do? Except shit around
00:35:38 I am a professor. I am a troubadour. A poet.
00:35:41 And it's none of your damn business
00:35:44 - You are responsible for your share.
00:35:47 You already live in my house for free.
00:35:49 - God, you should be grateful...
00:35:52 Maybe you'd rather I earn money
00:35:54 Didn't Lorraine have to do that for a while?
00:35:59 God damn it!
00:36:01 Have you no respect for the dead?
00:36:03 That was your mother, Pursey.
00:36:11 Besides...
00:36:14 we all know
00:36:18 are you, little Purslane?
00:36:22 Did you ever have two men at once?
00:36:25 That would buy a lot of cigarettes
00:36:29 Fuck you!
00:36:32 You're supposed to be the senior male?
00:36:35 I'm just a girl. Don't you get that?
00:36:39 I'm so sick of your high and mighty attitude
00:36:43 You wanna teach me about respect?
00:36:46 The wife who's smart enough to get rid
00:36:52 What did I tell you about her?
00:36:56 Oh, God!
00:37:54 You know, I know what y'all think of me.
00:37:58 - School just seemed like a waste of time.
00:38:02 I know that.
00:38:07 I wanna be normal. It's just not my life.
00:38:10 What is your life? What do you want?
00:38:14 If I could do anything?
00:38:20 Promise you won't laugh?
00:38:23 I don't know if I can promise.
00:38:25 Well, I thought about maybe working
00:38:29 like being an x-ray technician
00:38:33 Okay.
00:38:35 - Can I ask why?
00:38:39 I like the way bones look on a light box.
00:38:42 They're like portraits, but on the inside.
00:38:47 I know it does sound totally stupid.
00:38:51 No, it's not stupid.
00:39:05 Hello?
00:39:08 Hello? Is anyone there?
00:39:31 - Sorry.
00:39:33 I keep forgetting
00:40:22 Any sign of him?
00:40:24 Listen, Pursey, I need to tell you something.
00:40:28 What, you worried about him?
00:40:35 What are you doing today?
00:40:37 I thought I'd go down to the Quarter...
00:40:40 look for a job. I haven't tried there yet.
00:40:43 Want someone to show you around?
00:41:00 - Give us a call next week.
00:41:05 Well?
00:41:07 Maybe, but only part-time.
00:41:10 It's not like you have rent.
00:41:14 I need to get away
00:41:18 Maybe I could help you get started
00:41:22 You can get your GED, you know.
00:41:24 Sure I can. Then maybe I can go to Harvard.
00:41:28 Maybe.
00:41:42 You know, you eat like shit?
00:41:45 You drink too much.
00:41:47 Okay.
00:41:49 Would you let me read your book sometime?
00:41:51 - I don't think so.
00:41:53 - Most of it ends up in the trash.
00:41:58 Too long, and not long enough.
00:42:00 - Did you graduate from college?
00:42:04 With the privilege of becoming
00:42:09 Why did y'all leave that school?
00:42:13 It's complicated. So many reasons.
00:42:18 Tell me one.
00:42:22 A lot happened real fast...
00:42:25 and New Orleans, all this...
00:42:27 it sort of seemed romantic at the time.
00:42:31 Is it?
00:42:34 Is it romantic?
00:42:40 It has its moments.
00:42:47 Would you really help me get my GED?
00:42:51 Yes, I really would.
00:42:53 - Why?
00:42:55 Don't have anything else to do.
00:42:58 Would you quit drinking so much?
00:43:02 Why?
00:43:04 Why not?
00:43:12 All right.
00:43:15 All right.
00:43:37 So, where is he, the son of a bitch?
00:43:41 Probably on some barstool somewhere,
00:43:45 You've better things to do than waste
00:43:49 He didn't. We had a nice day, didn't we?
00:43:54 Yeah.
00:44:01 Come on, darling, we better get home.
00:44:05 See you at home.
00:44:12 It must be getting pretty crowded for you,
00:44:15 What about your work, sugar?
00:44:19 You could stay at my place.
00:44:23 Will you think about it?
00:44:34 I'm back.
00:44:38 Aren't you people glad to see me?
00:44:40 - No.
00:44:43 Well, then ask me. Say:
00:44:46 "Bobby, what have you brought me?"
00:44:52 Biloxi?
00:44:55 Video poker or nickel slots?
00:44:59 - Man, where's my car?
00:45:01 Now, Pursey, go put some music on.
00:45:07 - You what?
00:45:10 This is a single malt. When was the last time
00:45:14 - For how much?
00:45:16 You fucking sold my car for fucking $300?
00:45:19 Have you lost
00:45:21 Just hold that punch.
00:45:23 Now, you remember...
00:45:25 I have a broken face.
00:45:28 Now, I didn't have any money.
00:45:32 That's because your check is here.
00:45:35 And this, too. From the lawyer.
00:45:39 I waited for you to get the...
00:45:42 You give me five minutes,
00:45:50 Well, look how nice
00:45:55 I'd have destroyed that TV weeks ago
00:46:00 All right, now, I have something to tell y'all.
00:46:03 Come on in, sit down.
00:46:06 Come on, man, sit...
00:46:08 Will you stop grieving
00:46:12 I'll stand.
00:46:14 All right, close your eyes.
00:46:18 - Close your eyes, man.
00:46:20 Come on, Lawson. Christ.
00:46:26 All right, now.
00:46:29 You can open them now, darling.
00:46:32 Courtesy of a lovely teacher...
00:46:34 whose heart once found Bobby Long
00:46:38 "To certify that Purslane Hominy Will...
00:46:42 "has successfully completed
00:46:45 "and is recommended to the 12th grade."
00:46:48 "Why stay we on earth except to grow?"
00:46:59 Robert Browning.
00:47:00 He's definitely your run-of-the-mill
00:47:04 Is this really your idea of an apology...
00:47:06 or are you just trying to one-up
00:47:11 Great minds.
00:47:18 Come on, man.
00:47:20 - You want to speak French, don't you?
00:47:23 You know that
00:47:26 All right.
00:47:28 So we got English Lit, European History,
00:47:32 We need one more.
00:47:34 - I think Art Appreciation.
00:47:37 - I think she'd like music.
00:47:43 Well, God damn, it's already set up.
00:47:45 Do you know how much I had to go through
00:47:49 For me? You expect me to...
00:47:53 Firstly, it'll get you out of the house,
00:47:56 - That's what I thought.
00:47:59 You said something to me recently.
00:48:02 You said, "I'm just a girl."
00:48:05 Maybe I've grown too calloused
00:48:10 Not unlike the students
00:48:15 And I know that
00:48:18 but we still got something to offer. We must.
00:48:24 And besides,
00:48:30 And as hard is it is to believe...
00:48:32 we, too, once were innocent children.
00:48:36 You are such a shameless ham.
00:48:39 What makes you think I could do this?
00:48:42 Because we know God, and God knows us.
00:48:45 And he and Lorraine brought you here
00:48:49 School starts in a month.
00:48:51 You can give us a chance. It might be fun.
00:48:53 "Fun" is a stretch, don't you think?
00:48:55 Listen, sweetheart,
00:49:00 That's beautiful.
00:49:06 She'd be so proud.
00:49:58 What do you think of my face?
00:50:02 See this bone? It's broken.
00:50:05 But you can move it.
00:50:10 How'd that happen?
00:50:13 "Never fight fair with a stranger."
00:50:16 That happened in a fight? You lost?
00:50:20 Well, I lost a lot more than the fight.
00:50:24 Does it take away from my appearance,
00:50:29 I think you're still handsome.
00:50:31 Well, aren't y'all sweet?
00:50:36 Are you having sexual intercourse
00:50:41 - Okay, Dr. Ruth, let's go.
00:50:45 Sex is nice.
00:50:47 Just remember to be kind to one another.
00:50:49 And stay young as long as you can.
00:50:54 We should start with memorization.
00:50:56 I think we should stick to
00:50:59 You do? Just exactly who is Plato
00:51:02 in this arrangement?
00:51:05 You are Socrates, of course.
00:51:07 - You are the Teacher.
00:51:09 I wish y'all would just shut up...
00:51:11 because if it's gonna be like this,
00:51:14 Girl, your English is fucking atrocious.
00:51:18 Purslane Hominy, sit up.
00:51:20 Why can't I study in bed?
00:51:22 It's so hot,
00:51:24 It is not supposed to be comfortable.
00:51:28 - It's just bad habits.
00:51:31 Don't fuck with the Teacher, okay?
00:51:35 Just tell me what is Nebraska's role
00:51:39 - Shouldn't I be learning the state capitals?
00:51:43 - Don't procrastinate.
00:51:46 I don't have a card for procrastinate.
00:51:48 You are just incorrigible.
00:51:58 "Procrastinate.
00:51:59 "To drag one's ass
00:52:02 "as to ensure one's place in life as a loser."
00:52:05 Hey, who are you calling a loser?
00:52:08 - Fuck.
00:52:10 All right, Nebraska.
00:52:12 Home state of Willa Cather,
00:52:16 Or should I move east to Missouri,
00:52:19 alias Samuel Clemens, was born,
00:52:21 where William Burroughs
00:52:24 - Stop!
00:52:26 I don't think they'll teach Burroughs
00:52:29 Well, they ought to.
00:52:45 Why don't you pour your old buddy a drink?
00:52:47 - We're out of juice.
00:52:52 It doesn't have a smell.
00:52:54 Well, God damn it,
00:52:59 - Go ahead.
00:53:01 I promised Pursey if she'd study.
00:53:07 And when was that, that you quit?
00:53:10 Nineteen hours ago, when we were quizzing.
00:53:16 - Did you get some sleep?
00:53:23 There's no rush for her or for us...
00:53:27 so if you want to quit, take it slow.
00:53:31 Now, trust me on this.
00:53:33 Take away the bottle, take away the genie.
00:54:33 Hey, what are you doing here?
00:54:38 I just thought I'd give Lawson a break.
00:54:41 Let him use the bedroom.
00:54:50 You look very pretty today, Purslane.
00:54:53 No one calls me that
00:54:57 Now, you remember how to get there?
00:54:59 I know where it is all right,
00:55:05 You nervous?
00:55:07 No.
00:55:10 Yeah.
00:55:13 Want me to take the streetcar with you?
00:55:16 No, I'll be okay.
00:55:21 Well, I know you'll just do fine.
00:55:24 And we'll be right here
00:55:27 to help you with your homework.
00:55:28 Christ, you're really living
00:55:31 Me and "homework" in the same sentence.
00:55:41 It's about to become you and "tardy"
00:56:01 Think she'll come right home?
00:56:03 Where else would a teenage girl go
00:56:06 to her endlessly entertaining
00:56:08 She's no picnic.
00:56:13 That child should know
00:56:17 My kids knew it.
00:56:20 I taught them. I was their father.
00:56:25 You still are.
00:56:31 One day they'll understand,
00:56:39 My kids don't even know me.
00:56:42 Shit, can we do anything besides this?
00:56:44 - Like what?
00:56:46 - We could go fishing.
00:56:51 Maybe I should start...
00:56:54 something.
00:56:56 Maybe you should start working
00:57:01 I don't know the end of the story yet.
00:57:04 Checkmate. Let's get out of here.
00:57:11 You know, I wanna say something...
00:57:13 about life, because an unexamined life...
00:57:17 - is simply a life...
00:57:21 Purslane, our prodigy has returned.
00:57:23 Now, tell us everything.
00:57:27 Honey, why did you leave school early?
00:57:33 I didn't belong there.
00:57:35 I appreciate what y'all are doing,
00:57:39 What?
00:57:41 I really need a job.
00:57:46 - You can work here on the weekends, sugar.
00:57:50 - Only if you're in school, though.
00:58:09 Autumn comes slowly in New Orleans.
00:58:13 The grass remains a stubborn green...
00:58:15 but the heat gives way to a gentle warmth.
00:58:19 Pursey did begin to catch on in school.
00:58:22 She was surprised. We weren't.
00:58:28 Winter arrived before we realized
00:58:37 Somehow, the wine began
00:58:44 and that was more than
00:58:57 Someone should have told them Creoles we
00:59:01 We might have improved
00:59:03 with this cool new invention called heat.
00:59:06 - Pursey, where'd you put the vodka?
00:59:09 I did. But where did you hide it?
00:59:11 I'm not supposed to tell you, remember?
00:59:14 You don't do anything else I tell you to do.
00:59:16 Lawson, Bobby's trying to get me
00:59:21 - It is Christmas.
00:59:26 And I could have sworn
00:59:29 Don't forget to use the cuddly bear stuff.
01:00:01 But you aren't a virgin, are you?
01:00:04 You know, some people would call you
01:00:07 for your constant sexual harassment.
01:00:09 I believe the term is "dirty old man,"
01:00:12 And you are a young, blooming bud.
01:00:16 - Let me live vicariously. You aren't, are you?
01:00:20 Well, I have children.
01:00:22 Why don't you ever see them?
01:00:25 Well, that's a good question.
01:00:29 You know, I'm trying to be serious for once,
01:00:36 The truth is, I wish I could see them.
01:00:43 It seems to me
01:00:46 then they damn well would,
01:00:53 How about you?
01:00:55 Do you remember your mother
01:01:03 No, not really.
01:01:10 I used to try to remember her.
01:01:16 Anything about her.
01:01:19 Like her voice, the way she smelled,
01:01:25 I used to think real hard...
01:01:29 wanting memories.
01:01:32 And I just started making them up.
01:01:39 That she was putting on her eye shadow
01:01:42 or I'd pretend that...
01:01:44 she'd make me these perfect grilled cheeses
01:01:48 I had all kinds of made-up memories.
01:01:52 My favorite one was that
01:01:57 and I would be sitting on the side
01:02:00 who'd give me
01:02:06 I made up so many memories...
01:02:12 I actually started to believe
01:02:19 But she never came for me, so I just forgot.
01:02:23 You know...
01:02:26 stopped pretending.
01:02:32 Ho, ho, ho!
01:02:35 - Is that a real tree?
01:02:39 It fell off the back of a truck.
01:02:41 - Like hell it did.
01:02:44 We should put it right up front
01:02:47 Sure.
01:02:49 Lawson, where's the laundry?
01:02:52 Shit.
01:02:58 "I remember the day I graduated
01:03:06 "He never meant to let me in on his secrets.
01:03:09 "He thrived on his own mystery.
01:03:11 "But once the first one was discovered...
01:03:14 "it wasn't long before
01:03:18 "I was on the back steps of the library...
01:03:20 "when I spotted his uniform,
01:03:24 "the color of Easter, and that damn hat.
01:03:28 "He strode across campus with purpose.
01:03:31 "Everything about Tommy said ready."
01:03:33 - I'm Tommy, just so you can follow.
01:03:40 "He almost skipped right passed me.
01:03:42 "'Nice hat,' I said...
01:03:45 "eliciting Tommy's notorious smile.
01:03:49 "It was the same smile that he granted
01:03:53 "The smile that served as an answer
01:03:57 "Or the smile for one of his children...
01:03:59 "whenever he found
01:04:03 That's nice...
01:04:05 - but I think that might be a bad sentence.
01:04:09 That's why they're hanging
01:04:12 No, but it's just that, normally,
01:04:17 "Tommy took the stairs, two at a time,
01:04:21 "if it isn't the South's next great native son.'
01:04:25 "I was only one of hundreds
01:04:29 "to be dazzled by the Professor,
01:04:34 "Tommy, at the front of the hall,
01:04:37 "as if mastering an imaginary lasso."
01:04:42 - I like "lariat" better. I think you...
01:04:49 Years ago, you trusted my opinion.
01:04:52 Years ago, you were easier to trust.
01:05:48 Thank y'all very much.
01:05:52 Nobody can do the Alabama shuffle
01:05:55 but this sweet thing, she can move.
01:06:01 - Why can't you be this sweet all the time?
01:06:06 Pure, unadulterated joy.
01:06:09 - You keep your lecherous eyes off our girl.
01:06:13 She don't like me.
01:06:19 You like Lawson better than me, don't you?
01:06:23 You're drunk.
01:06:25 You know what, I am. I really am.
01:06:28 But it's all right,
01:06:31 Not tonight. I got him all to myself.
01:06:35 You told them about the news, honey?
01:06:38 We were just thinking
01:06:41 he could move in with me
01:06:43 It's just something that we kicked around.
01:06:58 Lawson is not in love with you.
01:07:04 Bobby, I don't think
01:07:08 I've seen him with a woman
01:07:12 A woman that's crawled
01:07:16 that consumed his every thought...
01:07:19 and turned him into a creation
01:07:22 I have the scars of that love on my face.
01:07:25 Have you told her about that?
01:07:28 Have you told her
01:07:31 and a warm bed to pass the time away?
01:07:33 Cool it. Don't go after her.
01:07:37 I only speak the truth.
01:07:40 The woman deserves to know the truth.
01:07:45 And you, you're free to do as you please.
01:07:52 Am I, really?
01:07:55 Finally free?
01:08:00 I want to say something on this occasion...
01:08:03 where we're celebrating our love
01:08:08 "Friend by enemy I call you out
01:08:11 "You there, with a bad coin in your socket
01:08:15 "You there, my friend with a winning air
01:08:19 "Who palmed the lie on me when you looked
01:08:24 "With my whole heart under your hammer
01:08:28 "That though I loved him for his faults
01:08:30 "As much as for his good
01:08:33 "My friend were an enemy on stilts
01:08:36 "With his head in a cunning cloud"
01:08:45 Bravo, man.
01:08:49 Now, why don't you come out
01:08:54 Does every word out of your mouth
01:08:59 or is that the idea:
01:09:04 You want to tell me
01:09:08 'Cause maybe I'm disappointed in you.
01:09:12 You know, I never asked
01:09:16 Your redemption and my penance, right?
01:09:21 Haven't I paid?
01:09:24 Nine fucking years.
01:09:32 I am sorry, all right?
01:09:35 I am so fucking sorry.
01:09:41 It's Dylan Thomas.
01:09:46 To Others Than You.
01:09:54 That's an easy one.
01:10:08 Good night, Bobby.
01:10:58 Shit.
01:11:16 You okay? Can I come in?
01:11:30 You really did a number on yourself
01:11:34 Lawson's gonna leave me right by myself.
01:11:38 I always knew it.
01:11:42 I deserve it.
01:11:45 I'm gonna die alone.
01:11:56 He's not gonna leave you.
01:11:58 - Yes, he is.
01:12:00 He'll always be there for you.
01:12:02 He cut up my story
01:12:18 Honey, I peed myself.
01:12:22 All right, let's get you into bed. Come on.
01:12:26 Oh, God.
01:12:49 It's so damn cold.
01:13:17 How is he?
01:13:21 - I think he peed blood.
01:13:24 I knew he wasn't himself tonight.
01:13:28 He's afraid of doctors.
01:13:30 It's probably some bacterial thing.
01:13:41 - Are you gonna move out?
01:13:53 Are you in love with her?
01:13:57 No.
01:14:01 She's really nice.
01:14:05 Yeah, she is.
01:14:09 Are you worried about him?
01:14:21 What happened, Lawson?
01:14:33 When I met Bobby,
01:14:39 Did whatever the hell he wanted...
01:14:42 but still he had the beautiful wife and kids.
01:14:46 Students loved him. Faculty hated him.
01:14:50 Women wanted him.
01:14:51 Christ, he had me so convinced
01:14:54 I may have fallen a little in love myself.
01:15:03 We hung out all the time.
01:15:09 There was a woman who I wanted to marry.
01:15:14 Her friend fell for Bobby pretty hard.
01:15:18 He started spending more time with us
01:15:25 One night,
01:15:31 It was a double-header.
01:15:34 So I convinced him to have drinks
01:15:38 Said I'd go to the game with him later.
01:15:42 He kept on saying he had to leave.
01:15:45 Somehow one drink became two,
01:15:52 And then...
01:15:54 this idiot, the dean's nephew...
01:15:58 came in and announced...
01:16:02 that he was sleeping with my girlfriend...
01:16:05 and everyone knew but me.
01:16:09 I went after him.
01:16:12 He took a swing.
01:16:14 Bobby stepped in...
01:16:16 and he cracked Bobby's face wide open.
01:16:21 Bobby went crazy.
01:16:30 It'd just gotten so late.
01:16:33 I knew Ben would be waiting.
01:16:38 But when we got there, he was gone.
01:16:46 Everyone was.
01:16:50 He should never have been by himself.
01:16:55 He was just a little boy, and it was so dark.
01:17:06 There's too many people...
01:17:09 in such a damn hurry on that road.
01:17:11 There's no way
01:17:15 I mean, he was so little.
01:17:19 And, God, he worshipped his dad.
01:17:27 Juliette told Bobby to leave
01:17:31 She needed a better man.
01:17:34 That's how she put it.
01:17:40 So you came here?
01:17:44 Seemed like a good place to write.
01:17:51 good universities.
01:17:54 Bobby could start over.
01:17:57 I thought I should be here with him.
01:18:01 I mean, if it wasn't for me that night...
01:18:05 things might have...
01:18:12 I don't know what happened, really.
01:18:16 We read too many damn books.
01:18:21 There's something about this city.
01:18:26 That's all.
01:18:33 You should get some sleep.
01:19:48 I made you breakfast in mattress.
01:19:51 Thank you, ma'am.
01:19:55 Have we heard from the man yet?
01:19:58 No. Should we get him up first?
01:20:02 Can you give me that shirt, please?
01:20:07 Thank you.
01:20:33 Nice hat.
01:20:38 Get up, old man.
01:20:41 And get that off your pecker.
01:20:44 What do you care?
01:20:47 It doesn't mean I want my book
01:20:53 I had the urge to read something likable
01:20:57 Find anything?
01:21:00 Not really.
01:21:06 I didn't mean to mess things up
01:21:13 I didn't mean what I said.
01:21:16 Oh, Christ.
01:21:18 Last night was a blur.
01:21:22 And I don't want to remember.
01:21:25 - Come on.
01:21:29 Merry Christmas!
01:21:34 It was our home that night, all of ours.
01:21:39 We both knew we should tell her the truth...
01:21:42 but every day felt like the wrong day.
01:21:45 And Christmas is as good a day as any
01:21:57 That night reminded Bobby and me
01:22:00 we'd both chosen to forget until she arrived.
01:22:04 It felt good to remember...
01:22:08 if just for a little while.
01:22:20 I'm so full.
01:22:23 - Me, too.
01:22:28 I wish it would snow.
01:22:31 - Me, too.
01:22:36 But I love the rain.
01:22:39 - Me, too.
01:22:49 Come on, man. You gotta piss sometime.
01:22:52 Christ, I can't do it
01:22:55 I've seen you piss a thousand times.
01:22:56 Well, suddenly I am shy, okay?
01:22:59 Piss right now.
01:23:03 Christ, it's probably nothing, man.
01:23:11 I've lived long enough anyhow.
01:23:15 Lord, it's cold.
01:23:20 It's clear. I pissed clear.
01:23:22 Like hell you did. Don't lie to me.
01:23:25 So it was a little pink. I'm not going.
01:23:38 You got any short stories
01:23:43 My English final, I gotta write something...
01:23:46 and read it in front of the entire class,
01:23:49 - Fuck!
01:23:53 I'm doing okay reading English.
01:23:57 - What the hell are you wearing?
01:24:00 It's Lorraine's.
01:24:03 You'd rather freeze
01:24:05 This robe and the person who wore it...
01:24:07 is worth more than a hundred people
01:24:12 Is something wrong?
01:24:14 - You gonna tell her?
01:24:16 We gotta take Bobby to the doctor.
01:24:20 He's been putting it off for weeks.
01:24:27 Okay.
01:24:29 I hope you're not wearing
01:24:31 I most certainly am. They're good luck.
01:24:35 Besides, they're gonna
01:24:38 and put one of them
01:24:40 Everybody's seen my peter.
01:24:42 That's right.
01:24:46 And my ass.
01:24:48 Let's go.
01:24:55 What did I tell you?
01:25:24 Where's Bobby? I made him
01:25:28 They needed him for some more tests.
01:25:31 - Is he all right?
01:25:34 They just gotta look at his toe
01:25:39 Well, then, maybe you might wanna
01:25:43 I think she's working.
01:25:48 I have a date.
01:25:50 Really? That's a first.
01:25:54 I figured it was about time I got a life.
01:25:58 Great to hear it.
01:26:00 - Is that a new dress?
01:26:03 Well, sort of.
01:26:05 I mean, Bobby's right. There's no reason
01:26:09 She was really tiny.
01:26:13 Just make sure it stays zipped up.
01:26:17 I'm a big girl, Lawson.
01:26:26 Hey, is that an SAT application?
01:26:29 Yeah. My guidance counselor gave it to me.
01:26:33 What?
01:26:34 If she thinks your grades are good enough
01:26:38 - Well, college costs money.
01:26:42 I might have to go away.
01:26:45 You might.
01:26:48 - I have to go.
01:26:52 No. I'm meeting him somewhere.
01:26:54 You can't walk home
01:26:57 - Call me at Ray and Ruthie's and I'll...
01:27:00 Besides, you should spend time alone
01:27:02 You haven't stayed over there
01:27:20 You said you wanted to see more
01:27:23 I figure this is a good place to start.
01:27:36 - I know him.
01:27:55 Hey, sugar, what are you doing here?
01:27:57 My friend Sean brought me.
01:28:00 Great to meet you.
01:28:02 You are great, man. Really, really great.
01:28:07 How come I didn't know
01:28:10 Well, I don't play much anymore, you know.
01:28:13 I mean, I don't have...
01:28:17 Don't got the lungs for it.
01:28:19 - How's Bobby?
01:28:22 - You sitting in again, or what?
01:28:26 This can't be that sweet baby girl, Purslane.
01:28:30 - You don't remember me, do you?
01:28:33 When your mama used to play here...
01:28:35 she used to sit you right over there
01:28:39 And you was so cute.
01:28:41 See, my job was to keep you
01:28:45 You remember that?
01:28:46 With Junior.
01:28:49 You were in the band, weren't you?
01:28:51 Yeah, she and Junior was our best night
01:28:57 Little Purslane.
01:28:58 Look, you come back
01:29:01 And the Shirley Temples on the house.
01:29:04 See you later, man.
01:29:07 You were really in Lorraine's band?
01:29:11 Of course I was.
01:29:13 I mean, everybody was at that time.
01:29:19 Lorraine and me...
01:29:22 we were close at one time.
01:29:29 I remember the last time
01:29:33 It looks just as pretty on you.
01:29:40 I gotta go.
01:29:42 Glad you came, honey.
01:29:46 Why didn't you tell me
01:29:52 I don't know. It was a long time ago.
01:29:58 You want a drink? I'm ready.
01:30:15 Jesus. Are you anxious to get home?
01:30:18 Unless you and Purslane
01:30:21 You finally figured us out.
01:30:25 - What's the verdict?
01:30:27 They gave me some medicine.
01:30:30 Said I got to dry out.
01:30:34 What about the toe?
01:30:36 It's just a fungus. Got goop.
01:30:41 You're a lucky man.
01:30:44 Of course I am. But what if I wasn't?
01:30:47 What do you mean?
01:30:48 I saw you with Purslane on Christmas Eve.
01:30:52 - Are you sleeping with her, Lawson?
01:30:57 Because she's becoming more fetching
01:31:00 Because she's a young woman.
01:31:02 She's got a crush,
01:31:05 - She's a kid, Bobby.
01:31:09 My wife was 18 when I met her.
01:31:13 It was love at first sight.
01:31:16 Nothing happened. That night...
01:31:19 things had gotten a little out of hand...
01:31:21 and I think she was
01:31:23 She was feeling a bit lonely and cold.
01:31:25 Well, my guess is
01:31:30 Just remember, she's Lorraine's daughter.
01:31:36 - You're jealous.
01:31:40 Shit, I ain't worth this much.
01:31:45 Fuck, no.
01:31:53 Winter never feels truly at home
01:31:57 An unwelcome visitor
01:32:00 to remind us of what we're missing...
01:32:02 and leaves us just in time
01:32:13 Spring, and we're still here.
01:32:19 How about we grab a bottle of wine...
01:32:23 and go down to the river like we used to?
01:32:27 Remember that very generous girl
01:32:30 - What was her name?
01:32:33 She's born-again now.
01:32:41 Think we'll still be living together
01:32:44 If we make it to heaven,
01:32:48 and I'll have my pick
01:32:50 Byron, de Sade, Hemingway.
01:32:52 I'll be more fun
01:32:56 Yes, I guess you would.
01:32:59 - I really think Pursey can get financial aid.
01:33:03 She's gonna go off to some fancy school
01:33:07 We'll still be sitting here
01:33:10 and any spring could be our last...
01:33:12 God damn it, I wanna go to the river now.
01:33:16 Why are you such a dramatic old bastard?
01:33:19 "I just want to breathe in every day.
01:33:23 "Happiness makes up in height
01:33:29 - Robert Frost.
01:33:33 You know damn well she'll miss us
01:33:36 If she leaves, she's gone.
01:33:39 I want to go to the river now.
01:33:44 But I need peace and quiet.
01:33:47 to pull off this graduation. I gotta write
01:33:51 I can't think of anything.
01:33:52 - I'm gonna blow the whole thing.
01:33:55 - You'll be fine.
01:34:05 Hey, babe.
01:34:08 I've been waiting for you all day.
01:34:11 Lee, what are you doing here?
01:34:14 You smell nice.
01:34:17 Aren't you gonna ask me in?
01:34:20 And I got you this.
01:34:33 This place really looks like you.
01:34:36 All those lady magazines...
01:34:38 I don't read those anymore.
01:34:41 What are you doing now? You waitressing?
01:34:44 No, I'm... It's none of your business.
01:34:49 Man, you must be doing okay. No rent...
01:34:52 and this place definitely kicks ass
01:34:55 - Lee, what do you want?
01:34:58 I just came up here
01:35:01 - once Lorraine's fool friends get the boot.
01:35:05 Those guys
01:35:08 How do you know who I live with?
01:35:15 Some lawyer sent you a letter.
01:35:17 Which you, of course, opened.
01:35:25 Their year is almost up...
01:35:29 and I've been trying really hard
01:35:32 - I've missed you so much...
01:35:35 - I'm the sole owner of this house.
01:35:39 You didn't know that? Jesus Christ, man!
01:35:42 - Those fucking scumbag losers lied...
01:35:47 - They're your what?
01:35:49 You think that... I have a real life now.
01:35:52 - A real life?
01:35:54 As opposed to the piece-of-shit life
01:35:57 And I guess you got some real men
01:36:00 Men who lie to girls
01:36:03 - Fuck you!
01:36:04 Are they getting something else
01:36:08 They used you, Purslane.
01:36:11 - Just like they used Lorraine.
01:36:14 That's just fine!
01:36:19 You're in school now.
01:36:24 I want you
01:36:27 A weed is just a weed...
01:36:31 no matter how pretty the flower.
01:36:33 That's just fucking brilliant, Lee. Get out!
01:36:48 What the hell is going on?
01:36:50 She must be cleaning or something.
01:36:54 She locked the door.
01:36:57 Pursey, open up, honey.
01:37:01 Pursey, it's us.
01:37:08 Pursey, honey, open up.
01:37:11 - You locked the door.
01:37:15 No. Oh, God. How?
01:37:19 Let's go. She needs some time.
01:37:25 Two goddamn days and no one's seen her.
01:37:28 She asked for the weekend off.
01:37:31 The trail is exhausted.
01:37:34 Ray said she came in early this morning.
01:37:38 - She snuck past us?
01:37:41 You have not been very supportive
01:37:46 You're staying with me, aren't you?
01:37:52 I can rectify this.
01:37:54 Tomorrow she goes to school.
01:37:59 Talk to her on the way.
01:38:02 Work this whole thing out.
01:38:05 We don't have an alarm.
01:39:07 Sweetheart, we've been waiting for you.
01:39:16 What do you think?
01:39:20 And guess who helped?
01:39:33 It'll probably add value to the selling price,
01:40:14 Don't know why you have to go so soon.
01:40:17 We'll still be friends.
01:40:22 You know they didn't mean to hurt you...
01:40:24 Why don't you start off in the kitchen?
01:41:23 "My sweet Purslane...
01:41:26 "I am getting well and can't wait to see you.
01:41:29 "Time seems to stand still in these places...
01:41:32 "but somehow too much of it has passed,
01:41:36 "I write to you always, but
01:41:40 "I want you to have them now
01:41:44 "I'd like you to know your daddy...
01:41:47 "and to know that only I'm to blame for
01:41:53 "I wrote this song for you both."
01:42:11 Honey, where do you want me
01:42:18 What's wrong?
01:42:20 How could you talk about her all the time
01:42:29 Is this true?
01:42:36 "Your singing touched my soul.
01:42:42 I always suspected, but she never told me.
01:42:46 I loved her first.
01:42:48 And Bobby got here,
01:42:52 Bobby was still married.
01:42:55 He never even knew how she felt.
01:43:00 She worked so hard to get clean.
01:43:05 And when she did, she came home
01:43:12 This show?
01:43:18 The date's right.
01:43:21 She said your grandma would bring you up.
01:43:28 You never did show. He never did, either.
01:43:32 Boy, she was devastated
01:43:38 "To my sweet Bobby.
01:43:40 "I am feeling better and coming home
01:43:45 "Please come. Someone I love will be there
01:43:52 This was you, darling.
01:43:56 You and Bobby.
01:44:01 I just...
01:44:05 I can't believe it.
01:45:14 Why do you keep drinking that shit?
01:45:17 Don't you know it's gonna kill you?
01:45:20 God, sometimes you make me
01:45:23 You're living in some fantasy world...
01:45:26 where life's a book
01:45:29 Every idiot knows that books are better
01:45:38 Pursey, honey,
01:45:41 We deserve it.
01:45:43 But when you're finished, why don't
01:45:49 Like a family.
01:45:51 Would that be like
01:45:54 Are we just gonna be like that family?
01:45:56 'Cause the weird thing is that,
01:46:06 Couldn't you count to nine months?
01:46:12 I never understood
01:46:29 but you're my father.
01:46:44 I just...
01:46:54 Did you love her?
01:46:59 - Did you love her?
01:47:07 I wish we never knew.
01:47:11 No. Don't go, Pursey.
01:47:16 Don't walk away.
01:47:18 - It's too late.
01:47:21 You got me now, honey.
01:47:27 Let me be here.
01:47:30 What can I do? Tell me.
01:47:36 What, honey?
01:47:37 Remember when I told you
01:47:40 Yes.
01:47:43 The really pathetic part was that
01:47:49 Like parents got lots of stories
01:47:53 You know, like, "Wasn't it cute when
01:47:58 Whatever.
01:48:00 I mean, people remember a lot of weird shit.
01:48:03 Like you probably got a ton of stories
01:48:06 Yes, I do.
01:48:09 Well, I kind of felt that maybe...
01:48:13 I used to do some cute or funny stuff
01:48:17 But the truth is nobody was really there
01:48:21 Honey, I was there. Sweetheart, I was there.
01:48:26 I saw. It was never very long,
01:48:31 - Will you tell me about her?
01:48:33 - Every tiny thing about her?
01:48:36 And about me, too?
01:48:38 'Cause I think I really need to know now.
01:48:44 Yes.
01:48:46 I don't want to sell our house.
01:48:49 I was so mad at you.
01:48:54 I'm so sorry.
01:49:07 I don't remember how to do this.
01:49:11 I'll do it for you.
01:49:14 Shit, man. Your foot's blue.
01:49:19 I've been practicing wearing this shoe.
01:49:31 I don't want any reason for my daughter
01:49:36 - Now, how do I look?
01:49:38 - How do I look?
01:49:44 Your hair's sticking up.
01:49:47 There you go.
01:49:54 Good Lord, y'all look like regular taxpayers.
01:49:57 - Maybe I ain't dressed appropriate.
01:50:01 Your fly is down.
01:50:06 Are you ready
01:50:09 Yes, I am, sir.
01:50:12 - It's a day to count our blessings.
01:51:18 Quiet, everybody. Quiet down.
01:51:22 I'd like to propose a toast...
01:51:25 to my very beautiful daughter,
01:51:30 who is my very own golden girl.
01:51:34 Cecil mentioned earlier that today
01:51:40 And as I look around,
01:51:44 that I have not given credence to.
01:51:48 I am thankful for a God
01:51:54 and the love of a child who, God willing...
01:51:59 will be in college this fall.
01:52:01 And not no Vinegar Bend Junior College,
01:52:05 Smarter than her old man.
01:52:07 That's for goddamn sure.
01:52:10 Pursey, honey, you have taught
01:52:14 And in the glorious words of T.S. Eliot:
01:52:19 "We shall not cease exploration.
01:52:23 "And at the end of all our exploring...
01:52:25 "will be to arrive where we started...
01:52:29 "and know the place for the first time."
01:52:34 And that's what you've given your old man.
01:52:38 And he is forever grateful.
01:52:41 Now, come on up
01:52:48 Play that slow one that I asked for.
01:54:06 Some people reach a place in time
01:54:11 the place where wives and jobs
01:54:15 that which is unknowable,
01:54:20 "See what is invisible,
01:54:25 That's how Bobby used to put it.
01:54:28 It was the invisible people
01:54:31 The ones that we walk past every day.
01:54:34 The ones we sometimes become.
01:54:37 The ones in books
01:54:42 He was a man who was destined
01:54:47 A man who was sure the shortest path
01:54:53 But the truth of his handicap...
01:54:55 lay only in a mind both exalted
01:55:00 and the path he chose to become one.
01:55:05 Bobby Long's tragic flaw
01:55:10 And I guess if people want to believe
01:55:14 then Bobby Long got his for a song.